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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  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Presidents Day Family Day and JDAIM Celebration

    Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA

    Schools are closed, but the museum is open! Join the Weitzman for a FREE Family Day jam-packed with fun activities for all ages. This year, they're spotlighting Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) alongside exciting programs, workshops, crafts, a resource fair, scavenger hunts, and more. Highlights include: Mr. […]

    Free
  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    The last Thursday of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Sensory Friendly Family Morning at Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    Enjoy a sensory friendly morning at the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum on Saint Joseph’s University campus. Families can explore the museum at their own pace and participate in a special take-home art activity! Children’s maps and activity guides are available to add to the fun. A designated quiet zone […]

    Free
  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    The last Thursday of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Inclusivity Night at Game on State

    Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

    Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

  • Autism Acceptance Day at the Philadelphia Zoo

    Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Autism Society Greater Philadelphia for a day of connection, resources, and fun at the Philadelphia Zoo! The event offers families a wonderful opportunity to engage with the autism community while enjoying all the zoo has to offer. This amazing event will take place in the center of the […]

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Turtle Dance Music at Radnor Memorial Library

    Radnor Memorial Library 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

    Turtle Dance Music presents interactive performances that engage children of all ages through songs, comedy, and music technology. The shows are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive of children on the Autism Spectrum. Each 30-minute performance features hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences that combine learning with entertainment. These sing-alongs take place […]

  • Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at the Coatesville YMCA

    Coatesville YMCA 295 Hurley Rd, Coatesville, PA, United States

    The Coatesville YMCA will host both a Sensory-Friendly and a traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 11 am–1 pm. Designed to create an inclusive and enjoyable experience for individuals of all abilities, the sensory-friendly egg hunting event offers a calm, welcoming environment where every individual can participate […]

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    The last Thursday of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the […]

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • The Vanguard School Community Day

    Valley Forge Educational Services 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA

    Valley Forge Educational Services will host a free Community Day with sensory-friendly activities and engagement for families who have children with special needs. This event will include activities such as face painting, inflatables, arts and crafts, live music, a dunk tank and complimentary snacks. There will also be raffle baskets […]

    Free
  • Edible Crafts for Neurodiverse Kids (ages 5-12) in Ardmore

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Join Ardmore's The Candy Lab on May 4th from 11:00 am-noon or 1:00-2:00 pm to make 4 yummy and beautiful crafts. This event is for children who are neurodiverse and is perfect for kids ages 5-12. The event is $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax).

  • Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

    Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

    Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

  • Turtle Dance Music at Radnor Memorial Library

    Radnor Memorial Library 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

    Turtle Dance Music presents interactive performances that engage children of all ages through songs, comedy, and music technology. The shows are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive of children on the Autism Spectrum. Each 30-minute performance features hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences that combine learning with entertainment. These sing-alongs take place […]

  • Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    The last Thursday of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the […]

  • Turtle Dance Music at Radnor Memorial Library

    Radnor Memorial Library 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

    Turtle Dance Music presents interactive performances that engage children of all ages through songs, comedy, and music technology. The shows are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive of children on the Autism Spectrum. Each 30-minute performance features hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences that combine learning with entertainment. These sing-alongs take place […]

  • Edible Crafts for Neurodiverse Kids in Ardmore

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Join The Candy Lab in Ardmore on June 14th from 2:00-3:00 pm or 4:00-5:00 pm to make 4 yummy and beautiful crafts. This class is designed for children who are neurodiverse and is perfect for kids ages 5-12. Only $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax.)

  • Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The Musical at The Players Club of Swarthmore (multiple showtimes)

    The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

    Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a […]

  • Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The Musical at The Players Club of Swarthmore (multiple showtimes)

    The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

    Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a […]