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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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 […]

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 at Harmony Kids Playhouse including mini cake decorating, music, a Halloween explore tent, and a chance to WIN a FREE Open Play when the whole family comes dressed up.

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.

School’s Out: Fantastic Fall at Scott Arboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Drop by 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. At 10:30 am, join a free, family-friendly tour […]

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!

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

Nutcracker Performance at the Free Library Central Branch

Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at the Free Library Central Branch (Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St.)!

Makin’ Music at Villa Maria Academy

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

Parents and children up to 5 years of age are welcome to join Villa Maria Academy Lower School for a free event, as Makin' Music performer Miss Jen visits Villa for a 45-minute performance of music and fun. Session begins at 10:00 am and will meet in the Gymnasium. Park […]

Disney on Ice – Let’s Dance

Disney on Ice – Jump In!

Xfinity Mobile Arena 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Multiple showtimes daily, December 26, 2025-January 3, 2026. Get ready to turn up the fun as Disney On Ice presents Jump In! Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as they guide audiences through beloved Disney stories with the help of their Magical MousePad. Featuring musical journeys from Zootopia, Inside Out 2, […]