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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  • Family Art & Story Hour

    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    Join us at the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day filled with art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, we’ll read Click, Clack, Moo and share our favorite farm animals as we search for them throughout the museum. Afterward, we’ll get creative and make our own farm animal sponge art!

  • Family STEM and Pizza Play Night

    The Barn Yard 305 2nd Avenue, #212, Collegeville, PA

    The BarnYard has Family STEM and Pizza Play Night on March 27th from 5:00-8:00pm. Families arrive ready to learn, create, and collaborate! Kids can focus on hands-on discovery away from screens.

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Mini Makers Robotics Class

    Mini Makers Robotics Class
    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Looking for a meaningful winter enrichment activity for your child in 2026—something educational, screen-free, and genuinely fun? Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Mini Makers program offers weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes designed especially for children ages 3–6. Families across Greater Philadelphia and Montgomery County choose Mini Makers because it blends early […]

  • Easter Event & Egg Hung at Yeager’s Farm

    Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    Yeager's Farm is hosting their first ever Easter Event on March 28th 10am - 12pm (rain date March 29th). Tickets are $15/child and required for all ages! Adults are FREE. Children's tickets include an egg hunt, a meet and greet and photos with the Easter Bunny (BYO camera), face painting, balloon animals, bubbles and more.

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin make the park a better place for wildlife and people. The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month, but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and […]

  • Dusty Attics & Creepy Cellars – Open House

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Have you ever wondered what Morgan Log House’s cellar and attic look like? Join for its season opener, Dusty Attics & Creepy Cellars!

    Free
  • Peppa Pig: My First Concert

    Peppa Pig: My First Concert
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, visit Miller Theatre for Peppa Pig: My First Concert. This fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra is for ages 18 months and older!

  • Peppa Pig: My First Concert

    Peppa Pig: My First Concert
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, visit Miller Theatre for Peppa Pig: My First Concert. This fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra is for ages 18 months and older!

  • Family Fishing Derby at Linvilla Orchards

    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    Fishing enthusiasts, young and old, are invited to join the excitement at Linvilla Orchards. Our annual family fishing derby provides children of all ages with the chance to reel in their very first catch, a moment worthy of celebration. The derby is divided into age groups: 7 & under, 8 to 11, 12 to 16, and 17 & over. 

  • Epic Family Fun Event with Author Dav Pilkey at Keswick Theater

    Keswick Theatre 291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

    Children's Book World presents: A Morning with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator, Dav Pilkey. This in-person event will feature a visual presentation and live drawing session featuring author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, plus trivia with special prizes! The program will run approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a photo […]

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]

  • Community Mural Painting with Brittany Grala

    This mural is designed as a welcoming, joyful, and collaborative mental health message. Community members of all ages can participate using a paint-by-numbers approach on April 23 - 25.

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with the Earth Day volunteer event at Newlin Grist Mill. This event will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in two sessions - 9:30 am-12:30 pm & 1:30-4:30 pm. Each year, Newlin brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout […]

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin make the park a better place for wildlife and people. The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month, but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and […]

  • Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown

    Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown
    Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]

  • Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown

    Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown
    Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]

  • Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown

    Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown
    Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]

  • 2026 PGA Championship

    Aronimink Golf Club 3600 St. Davids Rd, Newtown Square, PA, United States

    The 2026 PGA Championship returns to the Philadelphia region for the first time in over 60 years. From May 11–17, Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square will host 156 of the world’s top professional golfers, competing for the historic Wanamaker Trophy. With over 200,000 spectators expected and global broadcast coverage, […]

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]

  • Military Might

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Visit Morgan Log House for Military Might for a special event honoring the stories, service, and sacrifices of those who served throughout American history. This family-friendly day brings together living historians, military reenactors, and storytellers to explore the impact of war from the battlefield to the home front.

    Free
  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin make the park a better place for wildlife and people. The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month, but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and […]

  • Race for the Watershed 5K and Duck Derby

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help support healthy waterways in the community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, the Race for the Watershed 5K and Duck Derby event is a fundraiser to help raise money for watershed protection projects at Newlin Grist Mill. The day starts with a 5K trail run. Stick around for the […]

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Summer Circuits Camp @ Villanova University

    Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    🚀 Summer Circuit Camp 2026 at Villanova University! Looking for a unique and exciting summer camp? Join the Brooklyn Robot Foundry Summer Circuit Camp at Villanova University! From July 6th – July 31st, 2026, kids will build, tinker, play, and take home a new robot every day! 🔹 Awesome Weekly […]

    $499.00
  • Summer Circuits Camp @ Villanova University

    Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    🚀 Summer Circuit Camp 2026 at Villanova University! Looking for a unique and exciting summer camp? Join the Brooklyn Robot Foundry Summer Circuit Camp at Villanova University! From July 6th – July 31st, 2026, kids will build, tinker, play, and take home a new robot every day! 🔹 Awesome Weekly […]

    $499.00
  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]

  • Summer Circuits Camp @ Villanova University

    Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    🚀 Summer Circuit Camp 2026 at Villanova University! Looking for a unique and exciting summer camp? Join the Brooklyn Robot Foundry Summer Circuit Camp at Villanova University! From July 6th – July 31st, 2026, kids will build, tinker, play, and take home a new robot every day! 🔹 Awesome Weekly […]

    $499.00
  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Summer Circuits Camp @ Villanova University

    Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    🚀 Summer Circuit Camp 2026 at Villanova University! Looking for a unique and exciting summer camp? Join the Brooklyn Robot Foundry Summer Circuit Camp at Villanova University! From July 6th – July 31st, 2026, kids will build, tinker, play, and take home a new robot every day! 🔹 Awesome Weekly […]

    $499.00
  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    History, Archaeology, & Family Fun! A local favorite, the Newlin Grist Mill Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! In addition, there will be vendors of handcrafted […]