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 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia
Week of Events
Monday, December 15, 2025
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December 15, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 15, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 15, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 15, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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
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 […]
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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December 16, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 16, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 16, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 16, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
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December 16, 2025 -A Christmas Story the Musical
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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
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
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 […]
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 17, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 17, 2025 -A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
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December 17, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 17, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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
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 […]
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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December 18, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 18, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 18, 2025 -A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
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December 18, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 18, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
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December 18, 2025Hanukkah Candle Lighting in Manayunk
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December 18, 2025 -A Christmas Story the Musical
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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
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 […]
Hanukkah Candle Lighting in Manayunk
Manayunk Shines bright for the Festival of Lights. Join them on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 pm for a magical Hanukkah candle lighting in Canal View Park with Mt. Airy Chabad. Enjoy candles, delicious latkes, and so much more! Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah Giveaway in Manayunk Back again this […]
A Christmas Story the Musical
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 […]
Friday, December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 19, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 19, 2025 -A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
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December 19, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 19, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
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December 19, 2025 -A Christmas Story the Musical
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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
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
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 […]
Saturday, December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 20, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 20, 2025 -A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
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December 20, 2025 -The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
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December 20, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 20, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
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December 20, 2025 -The Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House, Wilmington
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December 20, 2025 -A Christmas Story the Musical
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December 20, 2025 -The Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]
The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
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
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
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 Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Experience Delaware’s Holiday Tradition at The Grand Opera House with First State Ballet. Celebrate the season with Delaware’s professional ballet company! Share in Marie’s holiday dream and experience a magical journey through a swirling snowstorm to the Land of Sweets in this lavish production.
A Christmas Story the Musical
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 […]
The Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Experience Delaware’s Holiday Tradition at The Grand Opera House with First State Ballet. Celebrate the season with Delaware’s professional ballet company! Share in Marie’s holiday dream and experience a magical journey through a swirling snowstorm to the Land of Sweets in this lavish production.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
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December 21, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 21, 2025 -Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
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December 21, 2025 -Hanukkah Celebration at The Please Touch Museum
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December 21, 2025 -A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
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December 21, 2025 -The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
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December 21, 2025 -Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
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December 21, 2025 -Christmas Village at LOVE Park
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December 21, 2025 -The Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House, Wilmington
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December 21, 2025 -A Christmas Story the Musical
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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! […]
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 […]
Hanukkah Celebration at The Please Touch Museum
Celebrate Hanukkah at The Please Touch Museum! Take part in an interactive storytime with Bubbie Lisa as she shares “The Magic Latkes.” Honor the traditions of the Festival of Lights and enjoy interactive activities. Bring your family to create cherished memories and learn about the joys of Hanukkah in a […]
A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]
The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker
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
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
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 Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Experience Delaware’s Holiday Tradition at The Grand Opera House with First State Ballet. Celebrate the season with Delaware’s professional ballet company! Share in Marie’s holiday dream and experience a magical journey through a swirling snowstorm to the Land of Sweets in this lavish production.
A Christmas Story the Musical
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 […]

