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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  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

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

    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 […]

  • Young Rembrandts Halloween Workshop

    Upper Merion Township Community Center 431 W Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA

    Come celebrate this upcoming Halloween with fun and spooky drawings at the Upper Merion Community Center! Make sure to wear your costume to class—there will be a brief trick or treat before the class ends.

  • Young People’s Book Festival

    Black Rock Middle School Gym 1860 Montgomery Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join the YO! Book Fest where books come alive in a dynamic celebration for all ages. Celebrate all things books with more than 50 amazing authors and illustrators from around the country. Cheer during the book character parade, engage in writing and drawing workshops, meet your favorite authors and illustrators […]

    FREE
  • Manayunk Trick or Treating

    Manayunk Main Street Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Saturday, October 25th is Manayunk’s annual Main Street Trick-or-Treating event. March down Main Street for trick-or-treating at select small businesses. Kids, adults, and dogs are all welcome to join! Afterwards, stop by the farmers' market for kids' activities including face painting, pumpkin painting, and a witch's brew snack.

  • Harvest Heritage Day at the Morgan Log House

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Step into the past and celebrate the season! Join the Morgan Log House for a fun-filled fall festival that brings history to life with hands-on activities, local artists, and cozy autumn vibes. Wander the beautiful grounds of this historic 1774 Germanic log home while enjoying everything the season has to […]

    Free
  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

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

    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 […]

  • Magical Mayhem with the Brandywine Wizards

    Brandywine Learning Center 849 Newcomen Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    On Saturday, October 25th, the Brandywine Wizards are hosting their first-ever Halloween Wizarding one night event, "Magical Mayhem." This new event is geared toward older wizarding students (ages 10 and up) and will include Wizarding activities with scarier/spookier aspects. This will include reimagined versions of 3 popular activities – Halloween-ified: […]

  • Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Bring the kiddos to the Elmwood Park Zoo for a night of trick-or-treating fun! Adults and children are encouraged to dress up in their best costume. Guests can enjoy animal meet and greets included with their ticket. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bag and secure your tickets here. Adults 21+ can […]

  • Fall Workshop Family Fun Day at Wayne Art Center

    Wayne Art Center

    Join the Wayne Art Center for a special family afternoon of seasonal crafting and fun! Event admission is free! Candy, coloring stations, a themed photo backdrop, and crafts are all part of this special annual Fall Family Fun Day of festivities! Be sure to wear your Halloween costume to take […]

  • Halloween Crafting at The Candy Lab Ardmore

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and make four delicious and spooky Halloween edible crafts! You’ll have a ghostly great time! Sunday, October 26th from 4:00-5:00 pm. Just $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax) for 4 crafts.

  • Spooky Stories with Charles J. Adams III

    Dewees Tavern 301 W. Main St., Trappe, PA

    Bring the family to Historic Trappe as dusk falls for a Halloween evening of history and fun. Gather next to the historic St. Luke’s Cemetery for spooky (but not too scary) stories, led by Charles J. Adams III, a renowned local historian, prolific author, and one of Pennsylvania’s most popular […]

    Free
  • Trick or Treat Around Glen Mills Square

    Glen Eagle Square 477 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Join Glen Eagle Square for a spooktacular evening! Families and friends are invited to celebrate Halloween with Trick or Treat Around the Square, a festive night of candy, costumes, and community fun. What to Expect: - Trick-or-Treat Bag Pick-Up – Grab a branded bag to start your trick-or-treat adventure (while […]

  • Trick or Treat at the Radnor Township Building

    Radnor Township Building 301 Iven Avenue, Radnor, PA, United States

    Join Radnor Township for this safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Families are invited to trick or treat throughout the Radnor Township Municipal building. This event is for children 5 and under. Children are encouraged to come dressed in a costume and must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will receive a […]

  • Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour

    Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Join the Brandywine Museum of Art for their Children's Read Aloud Tour this fall. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. The following stories will be shared by Museum staff: October 16: “I Want […]

  • All-Day Halloween Party and Open Play at Harmony Kids Playhouse

    Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

    Come in costume for a day of spooky fun—mini cake decorating, music, a Halloween explore tent, and a chance to win a FREE Open Play when the whole family comes dressed up! Enjoy Open Play time in addition to these Halloween events.

  • Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology® (GETT) Conference in Oaks

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA

    Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology® (GETT) will celebrate 25 years of inspiring girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) with its annual free conference, connecting hundreds of girls with hands-on STEM experiences and industry role models. The Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG), an initiative of the Chester […]

    Free
  • Bookworms to Backpacks PreK and Kindergarten Readiness at the Tredyffrin Library

    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    Join your preschool friends for age-appropriate activities in a fun and safe environment. Each Bookworms to Backpacks session will have different centers set up to work on fine and gross motor skills.  These will include sorting, correspondence, scissor skills, building, problem solving, sensory play, and more. Caregivers are required to […]

  • School’s Out: Fantastic Fall at Scott Arboretum and Gardens

    Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

    Drop by the Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a day of outdoor adventure and creativity! Children ages 3 – 12 can enjoy a nature-themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside! This is a free, drop-in program and no […]

  • Yoga and Music Day-Off Camp

    Temple Lutheran Church 501 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA

    Join Miss Virginia of PlayIN Time and Nicole from CocoKids Yoga for a pop-up camp on Tuesday, November 4th (No School for Election day). Participants will share music, yoga and explore their imaginations. This event is ideal for children ages 5-10 and is $50. Register by venmo at @nicole-baker-325 Email […]

  • Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour

    Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Join the Brandywine Museum of Art for their Children's Read Aloud Tour this fall. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. The following stories will be shared by Museum staff: October 16: “I Want […]

  • Parents Night Out

    Parents Night Out at My Gym Springfield

    My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

    My Gym Springfield offers a fun and active Parents Night Out on the first Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events are for kids ages 4 to 10 years old and include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities […]

    $60
  • Sugar Plum Fairy Meet and Greet at The Beaufort Bonnet Company

    Beaufort Bonnet Company 40 Coulter Ave, Unit 160, Ardmore, PA, PA, United States

    Join the Philadelphia Dance Academy's 2025 Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy at The Beaufort Bonnet Company in Suburban Square on November 16 between 12:00 and 1:00pm!

  • Bookworms to Backpacks PreK and Kindergarten Readiness at the Tredyffrin Library

    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    Join your preschool friends for age-appropriate activities in a fun and safe environment. Each Bookworms to Backpacks session will have different centers set up to work on fine and gross motor skills.  These will include sorting, correspondence, scissor skills, building, problem solving, sensory play, and more. Caregivers are required to […]

  • Taylor Swift Edible Crafts in Ardmore

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Let’s celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," by creating 4 amazing, edible crafts! Join The Candy Lab- Ardmore on November 22 from 4-5:00 pm to make 4 yummy and Swift-i-licious edible art crafts. Perfect for ages 5 and up! Just $20 per crafter (plus $1.20 sales […]

  • WICKED 2 Edible Crafts in Ardmore

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Join The Candy Lab in Ardmore, on Sunday, November 23rd, from 4-5:00 pm to we celebrate the opening of Wicked: For Good (part two of the WICKED movie). Participants will be making four yummy, truly Wicked crafts. P erfect for ages 5-12. Only $20 per crafter (plus $1.20) sales tax).

    $21.20
  • Family Storytime-We are Thankful at the Upper Merion Township Library

    Upper Merion Township Library 175 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA

    Join the Upper Merion Township Library for a 30-minute in-person program designed for families with children ages 2 - 5 years old and their parent/caregiver. This will be a fun engaging program for the whole family with interactive stories, music, rhythm, and movement activities in advance of Thanksgiving. SIGN UP […]

  • Thanks and Giving for Kids at Upper Merion Township Library

    Upper Merion Township Library 175 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA

    Thanksgiving is not just about food, but about kindness, helping others, and gratitude. Join the Upper Merion Township Library to learn more about thankfulness and to do some fun projects to help others around the holidays in our community. This program is for grades K-4. Registration is required.

  • YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K – Haverford, Royersford, Philly and Abington

    Multiple Locations Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia, Royersford

    Join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA's annual Thanksgiving Day family tradition, the Gobble Wobble 5K! There will be multiple locations and race options to challenge the whole family, including a virtual race for those who are out of town or shudder at the idea of waking up early! The Gobble Wobble […]

  • Day After Thanksgiving Edible Art Camp

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Join The Candy Lab on Friday, November 28, from 10-11 am to celebrate NO SCHOOL!!! Participants will be making 4+ winter-themed edible crafts. Perfect for those age 5-12. Just $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax).

    $21.20
  • Sweet Notes and Nutcrackers – Thanksgiving Weekend Edible Art Camp

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Get some holiday shopping done without your children. On Saturday, November 29, from 2-4 pm, brin them Ardmore's The Candy Lab where they will blend candy crafting with the music of The Nutcracker.  Crafters will enjoy making edible candy crafts while enjoying live holiday music and interactive performances from Mobile […]