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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  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]