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, November 24, 2025
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November 24, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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 […]
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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November 25, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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November 25, 2025 -Family Storytime-We are Thankful at the Upper Merion Township Library
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November 25, 2025 -Thanks and Giving for Kids at Upper Merion Township Library
Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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 […]
Family Storytime-We are Thankful at the Upper Merion Township Library
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
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.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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November 26, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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November 26, 2025 -Exploring Art for Ages 6-11 (drop-ins available)
Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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 […]
Exploring Art for Ages 6-11 (drop-ins available)
Each Wednesday through December 17, students can join a weekly art class at the Rockdale Art Center. With new projects each session, this class is perfect for the growing artist to explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique […]
Thursday, November 27, 2025
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November 27, 2025 -YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K – Haverford, Royersford, Philly and Abington
YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K – Haverford, Royersford, Philly and Abington
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 […]
Friday, November 28, 2025
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November 28, 2025 -Day After Thanksgiving Edible Art Camp
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November 28, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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November 28, 2025 -Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
Day After Thanksgiving Edible Art Camp
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).
Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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 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 […]
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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November 29, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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November 29, 2025 -Players Teaching Players Thanksgiving Soccer Clinic with Stas Korzeniowski
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November 29, 2025 -Sweet Notes and Nutcrackers – Thanksgiving Weekend Edible Art Camp
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November 29, 2025 -Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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 […]
Players Teaching Players Thanksgiving Soccer Clinic with Stas Korzeniowski
Join PTP at Steelyard Sports in KOP for a Thanksgiving Soccer Clinic featuring pro guest Stas Korzeniowski of the Philadelphia Union and NCAA mentors. The theme of this clinic is Beat Your Mark + Finish, with participants working on explosive 1v1 skills and confident finishing. It is sure to be […]
Sweet Notes and Nutcrackers – Thanksgiving Weekend Edible Art Camp
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 […]
Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
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 […]
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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November 30, 2025 -Santa’s Workshop – Free Pictures With Santa!
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November 30, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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November 30, 2025 -Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
Santa’s Workshop – Free Pictures With Santa!
Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday crafts, refreshments, and more festive fun for the whole family!
Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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 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 […]

