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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  • Heritage Festival

    Woodford Mansion 2300 N 33rd Street, Philadelphia

    Laurel Hill, Ormiston, and Woodford Mansions open their doors for a special celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

  • Woodlynde School’s 6th Annual Fall Fest

    Woodlynde School 445 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon of fun and community, with carnival and lawn games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, obstacle courses, food trucks, and much, much more.

  • Fall Fest 2026

    Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

    Celebrate the season at this free, community-wide Fall Fest for all ages, featuring music, yard games, food trucks, a vendor market and more. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, rides, obstacle courses, face painting, a petting zoo and themed crafts, with many activities requiring tickets or an unlimited wristband.

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    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 […]

  • Elwyn Day 2026

    Elwyn 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA

    Join in on a day of family fun, connection, and community! Elwyn Day will feature inclusive, sensory-friendly entertainment and activities, camp-inspired games, arts and crafts, food, and Elmwood Park Zoo-On-Wheels. Elwyn Day welcomes people of all ages, including individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Conshohocken Halloween Parade

    Marywood Park E. 6th Avenue and Hallowell Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Conshohocken is hosting its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 17. Find more information on the Borough of Conshohocken website.

  • Philadelphia Premium Outlets’ 5th Annual Fall Festival

    Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Premium Outlets is kicking off the cozy season with its 5th Annual Fall Festival! Guests of all ages can look forward to an afternoon of seasonal fun, local shopping, and family-friendly entertainment on Sunday, October 18.

  • Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Sip, Sample, and Shop! Indulge your senses at the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. The premier gathering for coffee lovers, chocolate enthusiasts, and local craft supporters. Join them at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for a weekend showcasing a curated selection of craft chocolate and specialty coffee available for you […]

    $12 – $20

  • Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute

    Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spooktacular Science Day takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and is free with general admission. Guests can explore a full day of Halloween-themed science programming, including live demonstrations, hands-on activities, seasonal shows, and a trick-or-treat experience throughout the museum.

  • 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 […]

  • Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics, Ardmore Grand Opening Celebration and Family Resource Fair

    Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics, Ardmore 354 W. Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA

    Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics, Ardmore invites parents, families, and expecting parents to join them to celebrate the opening of their new pediatric office location with a FREE Family Resource Fair, featuring trusted experts and affiliates! The event will give families an opportunity to tour the new office, meet Fairmount Pediatrics’ physicians […]

  • ABA Annual Holiday Tre Lighting

    Schauffele Plaza 99 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Join the Ardmore Business Association for one of our favorite holiday traditions — the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! 

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]