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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  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Winter Wonderland Workshop with Young Rembrandts

    Exton Square Mall Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA, United States

    Register your kiddo for a creative Winter Wonderland workshop! They will create their own tree ornament and draw winter-themed cartoons. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed. Take advantage of this drop-off event and go finish holiday shopping or wrapping or just enjoy some kid-free time!

  • Parent Survival Night – Holiday Pajama Party at the Little Gym Ardmore

    The Little Gym Ardmore 24 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

    All aboard the PJ Express for a cozy celebration at The Little Gym’s Holiday Pajama Party! Kids can snuggle up in their favorite PJs and dive into a winter wonderland of movement and imagination! PIZZA DINNER INCLUDED! Parent Survival Nights are open to all children ages 3-12! Must be bathroom […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • PTP Winter Soccer Clinic with CJ Olney

    United Sports 1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA

    Join PTP for an incredible pre-Christmas Soccer Clinic featuring CJ Olney at United Sports. With small player-to-coach ratios, high-level station-based drills, and small-sided games, your player is sure to go in to winter break with some new skills to show off. For ages 7-14.

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Disney on Ice – Jump In!

    Disney on Ice – Let’s Dance
    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, […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Kids 5-Day Winter Series: Holiday Baking at Sur La Table in KOP

    Sur La Table King of Prussia 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King of Prussia, PA

    Chefs ages 7-11 can join Sur La Table in King of Prussia for their all-new winter series that will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and kneading pie dough to decorating cookies and much […]

  • Robot Foundry Funday at Glenside – Day Off Camp

    Foundry Funday at Glenside
    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Foundry Funday programs turn winter break days off from school into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures your child will love—and you’ll feel great about. Designed for busy Philly-area parents who want meaningful educational experiences, these camps blend STEM learning, creativity, movement, and fun in a safe, nurturing […]

  • Winter Break Mini Art Camp: Pastels

    Exton Mall - Arts and Athletics Club 260 Exton Square Mall, 2nd floor, Exton, PA

    Winter Break is here and so are Young Rembrandts' fun, creative drawing minicamps! No experience needed. All skill levels welcome. On Monday, explore the work of Picasso and Cezanne and create our own masterpieces with pastels. Register here. For children ages 4-12. $75/participant.

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Robot Foundry Funday at Glenside – Day Off Camp

    Foundry Funday at Glenside
    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Foundry Funday programs turn winter break days off from school into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures your child will love—and you’ll feel great about. Designed for busy Philly-area parents who want meaningful educational experiences, these camps blend STEM learning, creativity, movement, and fun in a safe, nurturing […]

  • School’s Out: Mindful Moments at Roots to Branches Soul Studio

    Roots to Branches Soul Studio 110 Ardmore Ave. Rear B2, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Roots to Branches Soul Studio hosts a 1/2 day workshop incorporating movement, nature exploration, arts & crafts, snacks, & hot cocoa for ages 6-10. Please dress in layers, bring a water bottle, and shoes appropriate for walking on some dirt trails. Kids leave with a decorated canvas tote and winter […]

    $90
  • Kids 5-Day Winter Series: Holiday Baking at Sur La Table in KOP

    Sur La Table King of Prussia 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King of Prussia, PA

    Chefs ages 7-11 can join Sur La Table in King of Prussia for their all-new winter series that will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and kneading pie dough to decorating cookies and much […]

  • Winter Break Mini Art Camp: Cartoons

    Exton Mall - Arts and Athletics Club 260 Exton Square Mall, 2nd floor, Exton, PA

    Winter Break is here and so are Young Rembrandts' fun, creative drawing minicamps! No experience needed. All skill levels welcome. On Tuesday, explore cartoons and comic strips. Register here. For children ages 4-12. $75/participant.

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Kids 5-Day Winter Series: Holiday Baking at Sur La Table in KOP

    Sur La Table King of Prussia 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King of Prussia, PA

    Chefs ages 7-11 can join Sur La Table in King of Prussia for their all-new winter series that will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and kneading pie dough to decorating cookies and much […]

  • Winter Break Mini Art Camp: Anime

    Exton Mall - Arts and Athletics Club 260 Exton Square Mall, 2nd floor, Exton, PA

    Winter Break is here and so are Young Rembrandts' fun, creative drawing minicamps! No experience needed. All skill levels welcome. On Wednesday, New Years Eve, explore anime and manga type drawings. Create your own masterpieces. Before class ends there will be a fun, quick countdown to the New Year. Register […]

  • New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon at UMLY

    Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

    Ring in the New Year with UMLY—no staying up late required. Join the Upper Main Line YMCA for their Countdown to Noon, a special member event in the Cassatt Room and Moran Family Lobby. There will be face painting, crafts, a glow-themed dance party, and a balloon drop with a […]

  • New Year’s Eve Parents’ Night Out at United Sports

    United Sports 1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA

    This fun alternative to babysitting makes it easy for you to have the enjoyable afternoon or evening you deserve while knowing your child is safe, supervised, and having a blast! During Parents' Days and Nights Out, the kids will be busy playing games and participating in a variety of activities […]

  • Kids 5-Day Winter Series: Holiday Baking at Sur La Table in KOP

    Sur La Table King of Prussia 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King of Prussia, PA

    Chefs ages 7-11 can join Sur La Table in King of Prussia for their all-new winter series that will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and kneading pie dough to decorating cookies and much […]

  • Kids 5-Day Winter Series: Holiday Baking at Sur La Table in KOP

    Sur La Table King of Prussia 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King of Prussia, PA

    Chefs ages 7-11 can join Sur La Table in King of Prussia for their all-new winter series that will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and kneading pie dough to decorating cookies and much […]