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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  • A Christmas Story the Musical

    A Christmas Story the Musical
    Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

  • 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 […]

  • Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

    Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
    Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, United States

    Adventure Aquarium hosts the most unique holiday tradition in the Philadelphia area -- Christmas Underwater, presented by Shriners Children’s Philadelphia! During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • Christmas Village at LOVE Park

    Christmas Village at LOVE Park
    Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience an authentic German-style holiday market right in Center City Philadelphia at LOVE Park, where a curated mix of global and regional artisans showcase handcrafted treasures from festive ornaments to unique jewelry and artisan goods. Sip on seasonal beverages and indulge in delectable treats as you stroll through a dazzling […]

  • A Christmas Story the Musical

    A Christmas Story the Musical
    Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

  • 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 […]

  • Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

    Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
    Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, United States

    Adventure Aquarium hosts the most unique holiday tradition in the Philadelphia area -- Christmas Underwater, presented by Shriners Children’s Philadelphia! During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! […]

  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze
    The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to Philadelphia this holiday season with a dazzling production that combines Broadway-style theatrical magic with breathtaking contemporary circus arts. Featuring world-renowned performers in aerial acts, acrobatics, juggling, and more, this thrilling holiday spectacular delights audiences with singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer. Enjoy original music, unique […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • Christmas Village at LOVE Park

    Christmas Village at LOVE Park
    Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience an authentic German-style holiday market right in Center City Philadelphia at LOVE Park, where a curated mix of global and regional artisans showcase handcrafted treasures from festive ornaments to unique jewelry and artisan goods. Sip on seasonal beverages and indulge in delectable treats as you stroll through a dazzling […]

  • The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

  • A Christmas Story the Musical

    A Christmas Story the Musical
    Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze
    The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to Philadelphia this holiday season with a dazzling production that combines Broadway-style theatrical magic with breathtaking contemporary circus arts. Featuring world-renowned performers in aerial acts, acrobatics, juggling, and more, this thrilling holiday spectacular delights audiences with singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer. Enjoy original music, unique […]

  • The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • Christmas Village at LOVE Park

    Christmas Village at LOVE Park
    Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience an authentic German-style holiday market right in Center City Philadelphia at LOVE Park, where a curated mix of global and regional artisans showcase handcrafted treasures from festive ornaments to unique jewelry and artisan goods. Sip on seasonal beverages and indulge in delectable treats as you stroll through a dazzling […]

  • 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 […]

  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze
    The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to Philadelphia this holiday season with a dazzling production that combines Broadway-style theatrical magic with breathtaking contemporary circus arts. Featuring world-renowned performers in aerial acts, acrobatics, juggling, and more, this thrilling holiday spectacular delights audiences with singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer. Enjoy original music, unique […]

  • The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze
    The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to Philadelphia this holiday season with a dazzling production that combines Broadway-style theatrical magic with breathtaking contemporary circus arts. Featuring world-renowned performers in aerial acts, acrobatics, juggling, and more, this thrilling holiday spectacular delights audiences with singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer. Enjoy original music, unique […]

  • The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Kwanzaa at the Please Touch Museum

    The Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

    Celebrate the rich traditions and principles of Kwanzaa at The Please Touch Museum. Families can create a painting of a Kwanzaa table in the Creative Arts Studio and join Mister Boom Boom in the theater where he will perform two interactive programs centered on bringing rhythm, culture, and creativity with […]

  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze
    The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to Philadelphia this holiday season with a dazzling production that combines Broadway-style theatrical magic with breathtaking contemporary circus arts. Featuring world-renowned performers in aerial acts, acrobatics, juggling, and more, this thrilling holiday spectacular delights audiences with singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer. Enjoy original music, unique […]

  • The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

    Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]