The Best Things To Do Around The Main Line with Kids
Discover the best family-friendly things to do in and around the Main Line with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties today and plan your next family adventure!
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Week of Events
Monday, October 13, 2025
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October 13, 2025 -Columbus Day Valley Forge Park Trolley Tour
Columbus Day Valley Forge Park Trolley Tour
Experience the story of the crucial turning point in the country’s fight for independence on a Valley Forge Trolley Tour! This 90-minute trolley tour departs from the Visitor Center and is led by National Park Service trained tour guides. Tours include stops at the newly expanded Muhlenberg Brigade hut site […]
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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October 14, 2025 -Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
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October 14, 2025 -Homeschool Day at Auburn Heights
Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Homeschool Day at Auburn Heights
Homeschool students can join a day of hands-on learning at Auburn Heights! Best suited for homeschool families with children in grades 1–5, this interactive day brings history, engineering and nature to life. Participants can enjoy an "open house style" event at Auburn Valley State Parks & the Marshall Mansion, wandering […]
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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October 15, 2025 -Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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October 16, 2025 -The Great Pumpkin Carve
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October 16, 2025 -Lantern Tours at Historic Sugartown
The Great Pumpkin Carve
Witness an incredibly unique Halloween tradition started over 50 years ago by renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth and his son at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Over 70 native pumpkins from a Chadds Ford farm, ranging in size from 150 to 400 pounds, are carved by local artists and lit […]
Lantern Tours at Historic Sugartown
History is always better told by lantern light and with a chill in the air. Join one of Historic Sugartown's knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village by lantern. Along with Sugartown’s rich history, you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours […]
Friday, October 17, 2025
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October 17, 2025 -Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
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October 17, 2025 -The Great Pumpkin Carve
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October 17, 2025 -Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
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October 17, 2025 -Lantern Tours at Historic Sugartown
Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
The Great Pumpkin Carve
Witness an incredibly unique Halloween tradition started over 50 years ago by renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth and his son at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Over 70 native pumpkins from a Chadds Ford farm, ranging in size from 150 to 400 pounds, are carved by local artists and lit […]
Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Lantern Tours at Historic Sugartown
History is always better told by lantern light and with a chill in the air. Join one of Historic Sugartown's knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village by lantern. Along with Sugartown’s rich history, you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours […]
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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October 18, 2025 -Northern Star Farm Fall Fest
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October 18, 2025 -Fall Fun Festival at Nor-View Farm
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October 18, 2025 -Arader Farm Pumpkin Fest
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October 18, 2025 -Ardmore Day: A Spooktacular Celebration!
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October 18, 2025 -East FallsFest
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October 18, 2025 -Family Fall Funday at Suburban Square
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October 18, 2025 -Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival
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October 18, 2025 -The Great Pumpkin Carve
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October 18, 2025 -The Art of Animals: A Children’s Illustrator Workshop at Stoneleigh Garden
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October 18, 2025 -Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
Northern Star Farm Fall Fest
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Fall Fun Festival at Nor-View Farm
Saddle up for Western-themed family fun on October 11th, 18th and 25th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Upper Merion's Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival! Enjoy live music from a different band each weekend, food trucks, local craft beers, and an array of activities for kids of all ages. […]
Arader Farm Pumpkin Fest
Visit Arader Farm in Collegeville for all the fall feels! Enjoy live music, a Trouble's End Brewery Beer Tent, and plentiful fall activities including a corn maze, pumpkins galore (Jack-o-lantern, decorative and stacking varities available), tractor rides, a model train, Honeybee Hayland, and farm animals to visit (meet the resident […]
Ardmore Day: A Spooktacular Celebration!
Join a hauntingly fun day at Ardmore Day! This free, family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities for everyone. Tickets are required but limited, so reserve yours today! Get ready for a full day of free family fun in Downtown Ardmore! Ardbark Dog Parade & Contest – Dress up your pup and show […]
East FallsFest
East FallsFest returns Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm with food, brews, live music, family fun, and the festival’s first-ever beer garden. Enjoy free pumpkin decorating, face painting, East Falls Trivia, a full music lineup, free rowing lessons, The Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus, vendors and more—all taking […]
Family Fall Funday at Suburban Square
Bring the family to Suburban Square for a day full of Fall festivities! On Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm Suburban Square's Lawn will host for the cutest family photo opp of the season, pumpkin decorating, music, and all the flavors of fall fun. Whether you're there for the […]
Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival
Join Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]
The Great Pumpkin Carve
Witness an incredibly unique Halloween tradition started over 50 years ago by renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth and his son at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Over 70 native pumpkins from a Chadds Ford farm, ranging in size from 150 to 400 pounds, are carved by local artists and lit […]
The Art of Animals: A Children’s Illustrator Workshop at Stoneleigh Garden
Learn about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as illustrator Kate Garchinsky reads The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat, a gorgeous and lyrical picture book. Follow a year in Otis’ life as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find […]
Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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October 19, 2025 -Northern Star Farm Fall Fest
Northern Star Farm Fall Fest
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]

