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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Main Line Parent Community Calendar

Proud Grandparent Circle: Supporting LGBTQ+ Family Connections

The Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Join JFCS for a six-week series for grandparents of LGBTQ+ children or adults beginning February 5th. Create community while addressing fears and hopes for your grandchildren, learning how to stay current with changing language, and discussing the challenges and joys of being in their lives. WHEN: Wednesdays, February 5 — […]

Empowered Parenting: Navigating Life with LGBTQ+ Children

The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Build community and find support in this six week series for parents of LGBTQ+ children. Discuss your children’s needs, communicating with family and friends, advocating for your children in school and the community, and processing changes in your life. WHEN: Tuesdays, February 18—March 25, 6:30-8pm WHERE: Brodsky Enrichment Center, 345 […]

LGBTQ+ Rights and Resilience: What is Coming Our Way and What We Can Do About It

The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Want to be there for your LGBTQ+ friends and loved ones during tough times? Come connect with other allies to better understand the rapid legal and social changes impacting LGBTQ+ folks, get a peek at what might be coming up next, and pick up some tools to help support and […]

Swarthmore Pride Market and Celebration

Gallery on Park 4 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Pride Market offers the community an open-air shopping experience featuring 20 unique vendors. Visitors can browse distinctive creations from local artists, connect with community groups, and enjoy tasty treats from food concessions. The market proudly showcases and supports businesses that are LGBTQ+ owned and operated along the 100 […]

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Courthouse 2 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA, United States

Montgomery County invites families to witness the Pride flag being raised above the County Courthouse in Norristown. This meaningful ceremony brings together county officials, local leadership, and community members to celebrate inclusivity and diversity. Attendees will hear personal stories from county leaders and officials as they share what Pride means […]

“Pride” at the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester

Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Come to West Chester's Knauer Performing Arts Center on June 2nd for a screening of "Pride." This two-hour film is based on the true story of the unlikely friendship forged between striking miners in Wales and a group of London-based gay and lesbian activists. Tickets are $5 each for this […]

Abington Township Public Library’s PrideFest

Abington Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA

Join Abington Township Public Library's fifth-annual PrideFest celebration! Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community organizations, and vendors at this outdoor event. Food trucks will include Babalouie BBQ, Humpty's Dumplings, and Frios Gourmet Pops. The celebration will move inside the Library in case of inclement weather.

Free

Pride Month Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library

Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

The Gladwyne Library celebrates Pride Month with a delightful afternoon activity for young creators! Children are invited to visit the Junior Room between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to craft their very own rainbow wands. The library will provide all the materials needed—colorful paper, playful stickers, and markers—for little ones to […]

Upper Dublin Pride Celebration

Upper Dublin High School 800 Loch Alsh, Fort Washington, PA

Celebrate Pride Month at a free, family-friendly event at Upper Dublin High School. There will be community resources, vendors, food, games, face-painting, a Pre-K storytime, and performances. Venus Ultraviolet's Drag Debut will take place at 6:30 pm, followed by Voices Rising Philly at 7:00 pm. School of Rock will perform […]

Pride Celebration at the Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Pride at the Please Touch Museum where every visitor is invited to embrace their unique identity in a vibrant, inclusive setting. Enjoy a dazzling musical performance, dive into an interactive storytime, and join a colorful parade! Pride activities included with museum admission.

Pride Festival at Grace Presbyterian Church

Grace Presbyterian Church 444 York Road, Jenkintown, PA

Join Grace Presbyterian Church for a joyful and vibrant Festival celebrating love and inclusivity, in a safe and welcoming environment for all ages in collaboration with the Jenkintown Library. The Festival will include:- Marketplace featuring a variety of vendors offering unique crafts, Pride-themed goods, and community resources- Musical performances throughout […]

PrideFest Chester County

Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Chester County's PrideFest transforms Phoenixville's Bridge Street into a colorful celebration of love, diversity, and community. Hosted by the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County, this welcoming festival creates a joyful atmosphere where LGBTQIA+ community members and allies come together. Families will find a delightful variety of all-ages activities throughout […]

Confetti Photo Sessions with Ivory Tree Portraits in Support of Philadelphia Family Pride

Ivory Tree Portrait Studio 21 West Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

Join Ivory Tree Portraits in Wayne for their Confetti Sessions on June 14th supporting Philadelphia Family Pride! These quick 10-min sessions are in studio and benefit a select charity. After your session, you'll have the opportunity to review the images in an ordering meeting where you can select your image. […]

Narberth Pride at the Park

Narberth Park 80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth, PA

This is a welcoming, educational, youth-led celebration for Narberth, Lower Merion Township, and surrounding areas, featuring LGBTQIA+ and allied artists, performers, organizations, and businesses. It’s a time when people from all around Narberth, Lower Merion, and Philadelphia can come together to celebrate diversity, learn from each other, connect with their […]

Delaware County Pride Festival

Upper Darby Township Building 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA, United States

Delaware County's largest annual Pride celebration returns on Saturday, June 14th. This vibrant community gathering brings together people from Norristown to Center City and from Media to Chester for an afternoon of celebration and connection. Families can engage with over 130 vendors featuring LGBTQ+ businesses, artists, and community organizations throughout […]

Tie Dye Party at Chester County Library (18 years old+ Event)

Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

Come show your colors at a Pride Tie Dye Party at the Chester County Library! The front lawn of the Chester County Library will be set up for participants to tie dye a t-shirt. Celebrate with friends and allies, including members of Free Mom Hugs and PFLAG West Chester. Get […]

Royersford Pride Event

Riverfront Park 1st Avenue and Riverfront Drive, Royersford, PA

Join Royersford Borough Park and Recreation and other supporters for their annual Pride event for the Royersford Community. The event will include food trucks, crafts, inclusive vendors, and more.

21 Ways to Support Your Trans Kid Workshop

United Church of Christ at Valley Forge 45 Walker Rd., Wayne, PA, United States

This workshop provides parents, families, and friends with compassionate guidance for supporting transgender kids in their journeys of self-discovery. Learn about 21 actionable ways to create a nurturing environment where they can thrive. Gain valuable tools to become their strongest ally and cultivate a relationship filled with love, acceptance, and […]

Free

Elmwood Park Zoo Pride Celebration

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

Join the Pride Celebration at Elmwood Park Zoo! This fun and friendly community-centered event features a rainbow hand-painting activity, enrichment making, live music, signature drinks at Zoo Brew, a waterslide, and more for all to enjoy. This event is free to attend with Zoo admission. Waterslide Stony Creek Pavilion  | […]

LGBTQ+ Voices in Aviation at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

Join the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices across the aviation sectors. For those interested in aviation or aviation professionals, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry LGBTQ+ organizations and ally organizations. Various aviation, academic, and community LGBTQ+ groups will be present […]

Bucks-Mont Pride Festival

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

The Welcome Project PA is proud to host the fifth annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival at the beautiful Abington Art Center! They are Montgomery County's LGBT+ Community Center, providing support, education, advocacy, and resources since 2017.  Enjoy live music, food, community resources, family-friendly activities, and more at this free, indoor/outdoor event!

Read with Pride at Tredyffrin Library

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Join the Tredyffrin Library in the Tyler Hedges Room for stories and songs to celebrate Pride. This storytime will also include a craft following the stories. The event is for children ages 2 to 5 and registration is required.