101 Fun Things To Do With Kids On The Main Line!

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Gay Street Open-Air Market 2024

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most popular events! Each year, four blocks […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays at Suburban Square are back! Head out to the Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11 am–1 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please check the Suburban Square Instagram story for the most up to date event information.

Event Series Family Funday Sunday

Family Funday Sunday

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Head down to Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Philly waterfront for free, Family Funday Sunday — every Sunday this summer from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be fun fitness classes, crafts, and activities, with pop-up play each week. Start your day with Active Kids at 11 am, […]

Event Series Live Music at KOP Town Center

Live Music at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season performance schedule: JUNE6/6: Tim Williams6/13: […]

Haverford Township Day

Haverford Borough Darby Road and Manoa Road, Havertown, PA, United States

Join Haverford Township Day, a community celebration that includes a parade, live music and entertainment, great food, a flea market, and a craft fair. See the day's schedule of events on the township website. Getting to Township Day: Parking is difficult due to road closures, so walk or bike if […]

Action Karate Main Line Trunk or Treat

Action Karate Main Line 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Action Karate invites you to their Annual Trunk or Treat event, where kids can safely collect candy, enjoy the fun, and show off their best costumes! This is a free community event for all ages, and they’ve got an extra treat for those who register early — a free goodie […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays at Suburban Square are back! Head out to the Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11 am–1 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please check the Suburban Square Instagram story for the most up to date event information.

Westtown Day

Oakbourne Park 1014 S. Concord Road, West Chester, PA, United States

This annual community event features fun and history for the entire family. Check out live music from The Law Abiding Citizens, great food from Natalie’s Fine Foods and On the Roll, beverages from Deer Creek Malthouse, carnival games, face painting, a balloon sculptor, emergency services touch a truck, apetting zoo, a bounce castle, tours of the community […]

State Street Fall Festival

State Street in Media State Street, Media, PA, United States

The Fall season is here and that means the Media State Street Fall Festival is too! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 6th for this exciting event featurimg more than 140 vendors. Get a jump on your holiday gift shopping while enjoying delicious food, live music, lots of activities in […]

Radnor Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch

Willows Park Preserve 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA

On Sunday, October 6, from 1–4 pm the Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch is happening at Willows Park. This free event is for Radnor Twp. families.  

Event Series Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Choosing Art For Your Home with Andrea Cummins-Disbro

Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

Join Andrea Cummins-Disbro, Owner & Principal Designer of Lost Orchid Interiors, to learn how to choose art for your home that will create a space that is beautiful and perfectly you! There will be a wine and cheese meet and greet with Andrea following the talk. Lost Orchid Interiors is […]

Event Series Live Music at KOP Town Center

Live Music at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season performance schedule: JUNE6/6: Tim Williams6/13: […]

Event Series Second Saturdays at Cliveden

Second Saturdays at Cliveden

Cliveden of the National Trust 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free, family-friendly and fun activities every second Saturday, from August to October! Cliveden offers free tours of the property and free entrance to their current exhibit, "The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden" from 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the […]

Makin’ Music at Villa Community Event

Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United States

Parents and children up to 5 years of age are invited to Villa Maria's FREE event, when Makin Music performer Miss Jen visits Villa Maria Academy for a 45-minute performances of music and fun. Session begins at 10 am and will meet in the gymnasium.

Event Series Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Event Series Live Music at KOP Town Center

Live Music at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season performance schedule: JUNE6/6: Tim Williams6/13: […]

Easttown Repair Cafe

Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

Come one, come all. Invite your neighbors and friends! Repair volunteers will be in the Fellowship Hall and ready to help fix your broken items! There will be coffee, pastries, and plenty of experienced repair techs! All is FREE and everyone is welcome (children included!) Repair Cafés are free meeting […]

Ardmore Day: A Spooktacular Celebration!

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

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! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store: 🎃 Dog Parade & Contest: Show off your costumed canines in our dog parade […]

Event Series Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Event Series Live Music at KOP Town Center

Live Music at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season performance schedule: JUNE6/6: Tim Williams6/13: […]

Bears Big Screen Free Movie: Paddington

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

All are invited to attend a free movie night to be held at the Norwood baseball field at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia. Event is free, but please register to attend.

Event Series Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Día de los Muertos Celebration

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

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Maguire Art Museum! Make crafts like paper skeletons, papel picado and marigolds, try pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate, and enjoy music while learning about the Day of the Dead! Join them for their celebration on Saturday, November 2 from 12–3 pm. […]

Adoptions from the Heart Fall Fest

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), will host its first annual Fall Festival on November 3, 2024, from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, at Rose Tree Park in Media, Pennsylvania. This Fall Fest is open to all, offering a variety of vendors, delicious food, exciting family-friendly activities and games, a photo booth, and […]

Event Series Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Harvest Festival - Saturday, November 9, from 10 am–4 pm Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead for their second annual Harvest Festival. Meet friendly farm animals! Watch demonstrations of typical fall farm chores like apple cider pressing, open-hearth cooking, and more. Put your family to work with hands-on activities like candle […]

Free

Stories and Crafts Free Family Day!

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park for a Free Family Day! Try out kids crafts and activities all about Swedish and Scandinavian books and stories! Play with Pippi Longstocking, explore with the Moomins, or get ready for winter with the Tomten. Create your own tomte and other […]

Author Visit at Children’s Book World

Join CBW for a special event featuring David Borgenicht with his new book The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook for Kids on November 10 at 1 pm! Ever wonder what to do if you are being charged by a rhino?  How about what to do if you have to escape from quicksand?  […]

Veteran’s Day Parade in Media

State Street in Media State Street, Media, PA, United States

Everyone is invited to come out and honor veterans from all wars at the 2024 Veterans Day Parade in Media. Every year, this parade grows and your participation, time, and support are much appreciated. This event is a wonderful time for people of all ages, families, and our honored veterans.

Event Series Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Camerata Philadelphia at Tredyffrin Library

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Camerata Philadelphia continues its 2024/2025 Main Line Season at the Tredyffrin Public Library on Saturday, November 16, at 4 pm. Led by Music Director and cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program includes Beethoven's String Quartert No. 12 in E-flat Op. 127, Brahms' Ziguenerlieder Op. 103, and Anton Arensky's Piano Quintet […]

Free

Terrain Little Sprouts Workshop: Leaf Crowns

Terrain, Devon 138 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA, United States

Stop by Terrain with the little ones to create their very own fall leaf crowns! This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested.

Holiday Artisan Market

Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

Visit the Main Line Art Center studios to shop over 30 curated vendors selling hand-made, one-of-a-kind finds perfect for holiday gift giving! Skip the mall and support local artists this holiday season. Plenty of free parking is available.

Gamelan Semara Santi – Indonesian Percussion Orchestra & Dancers at Swarthmore College

Lang Concert Hall Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Gamelan Semara Santi is a classical percussion orchestra from Bali, Indonesia, consisting of tuned gongs, bronze-keyed xylophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. Consisting of Swarthmore College students and community members, the group performs in collaboration with dancers from the Indonesian Cultural Club of Delaware. Families with children are especially encouraged to […]

Free