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 19, 2026
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Boo Bash Family Swim
Boo Bash Family Swim
Join Goldfish Swim School - Oaks on Friday, October 23 from 6:00–7:30 PM for a fun-filled Halloween family event! Enjoy family swim in our warm, 90° pool, pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, games, candy, snacks, and more.
Costumes are welcome! Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween with an evening of swimming and fun.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 24, 2026 -Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute
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.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute
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October 25, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 25, 2026 -Meridee Winters School of Music Halloween Shows
Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute
Sensory Friendly Halloween at The Franklin Institute is a family-friendly Halloween event in Philadelphia designed for guests who prefer a more sensory-considerate museum experience. The event includes sensory-friendly shows, Halloween trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, community programming, and general admission access to the museum.
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Meridee Winters School of Music Halloween Shows
A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (but not-too-spooky) event takes place each October and features dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more!