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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Friends Enchanted Valentine Tea

Easttown Library 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, United States

Tickets are now on sale for the Friends Enchanted Valentine Tea! Gather generations together and join Easttown Library for an enchanted afternoon at the Friend's annual family tea party. Dress in your finest tea attire and enjoy delectable treats, charming crafts, special guests, and more! $15 per ticket. All proceeds […]

Family Day of Clay: Penguin with a Heart

Wayne Art Center

A little clay penguin, with a heart on his hat, stands ready to melt hearts and spread Valentine's Day cheer. Join Wayne Art Center for an afternoon of clay together with your child to create this sweet little penguin for Valentine's Day or any day you wish. Learn the basics […]

Preschool Make & Take: Coffee Filter Hearts

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

For Ages 2 to 6: Drop in to make a sweet little love heart decorated in your own unique way! No registration is required for this event.

Valentine’s with Peppa at Imagination Street

Bring your little one to Imagination Street to celebrate Valentine's with a visit from Peppa Pig! Design a heart puzzle and enjoy open play, pizza, fruit, sweet treats, and juice. Plus wine for the parents! Cost is $40 per child.

Kids Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating

Cedar Grove Park & Barn 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshocken, PA

Join owner, Nika Spencer, of A Whisk Worth Tasting for some cupcake decorating fun! Learn how to pipe three beautiful Valentine's themed buttercream designs on your own set of cupcakes to take home. Six cupcakes, three, pre-filled piping bags, sprinkles, and cupcake box provided. Ages 5-15. Cost to register $48.

Love, Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spend a day in Chestnut Hill and enjoy Valentine's Day-themed shopping and specials on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Families can get into the spirit of the holiday with a charming excursion through this lovely Philadelphia neighborhood. Local businesses will be celebrating the season of love with a special raffle for […]

My Fuzzy Valentine Dine

My Fuzzy Valentine Dine

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Elmo is red, Grover is blue, both of them can’t wait to dine with you! Treat your little love to a fun Valentine’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place! Enjoy a scrumptious buffet meal with themed desserts and sing and dance your heart out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Grover, and Cookie […]

Family Valentine Party

Bright Day Studio 14 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA, United States

Celebrate love, friendship, and creativity at our Bright Day Studio's Family Valentine Party! Join us for a heartwarming afternoon filled with hands-on art activities, sweet treats, and festive fun designed for kids ages 3–9 and their families. 💖 Decorate delicious cookies 💖 Mix magical love potions 💖 Paint a Philly […]

$40.00

The Art of the Unconventional Love Letter

Chanticleer Garden 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA, United States

This Valentine’s Day season, come to Chanticleer Garden for a workshop about writing nontraditional love letters—not only romantic letters, but one for a friend or any loved one. They’ll use storytelling techniques to make our letters come alive with detail and originality, and  talk about love for nature, and finding […]

$79
My Fuzzy Valentine Dine

My Fuzzy Valentine Dine

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Elmo is red, Grover is blue, both of them can’t wait to dine with you! Treat your little love to a fun Valentine’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place! Enjoy a scrumptious buffet meal with themed desserts and sing and dance your heart out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Grover, and Cookie […]

Love & Chocolate Valentines Event

Willows Park Preserve 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA

Join in a community favorite at the Willows Park Preserve mansion! There will be crafts for children, hot chocolate, coffee, light snacks and a balloon room for picture opportunities. This is a free event for the whole family! When: Sunday, February 9th from 11 am–2 pm Where: Willows Mansion Catch […]

Yummy Valentine’s Day Treats!

The Candy Lab 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Join The Candy Lab on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 2–3 pm and make tasty and eye-catching Valentine’s Day delectables for friends and family! Drop in to make 4+ edible crafts. Perfect for ages 5+. Just $20 (+$1.20 tax) per crafter.

Teen Cookie Decorating

Bala Cynwyd Library 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Decorate heart-shaped cookies for someone special! This program is for ages 13–17.  No experience or registration necessary.

Valentine’s Day Crafternoon

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

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Visit the Gladwyne Library anytime between 3–5 pm to create Valentine's cards for family and friends! They'll provide colorful paper, stickers, and markers for your use.

Crafts & Drafts (Adult Event)

Locust Lane Craft Brewing 50 Three Turn Road, Suite 4, Malvern, PA, United States

Share the LOVE of the season by crafting together at this specialty Valentine's Day workshop held at Locust Lane Craft Brewing.  The crafty instructors from A/R Workshop will guide you through the process of creating their valentine's day projects that you can display for years to come. Tickets include 1 […]

Galentine’s Night Out

GET Cafe 246 Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA, United States

Gather your besties for a night of fun, friendship, and fundraising for GETincluded and GET Café. Come to be pampered while honoring GET Café’s sixth birthday! Get tickets here. Vendors: Mini Floral Frames & Wreaths from Nap Industries Delightful gifts from Plant 4 Good Self-care essentials from GET Café Sweet […]

Whitemarsh Township Valenteenie’s Day

Cedar Grove Park & Barn 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshocken, PA

This Valentine’s Day gathering is for your littlest loves with crafts, snacks, karate demo by DeStolfo's music, story time and more! Deadline to register is Thursday, February 13th. Contact Whitemarsh Twp. Parks & Recreation.

Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens

Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Celebrate Valentine's with your loved ones at Longwood Gardens with special extended hours (until 9:00 pm), Feb. 14–16. (Timed admission tickets required.) Step into a world of enchantment this Valentine’s Weekend when the crisp beauty of winter meets the warmth of their breathtaking Conservatory plantings. Inside their lush indoor oasis, bold, […]

Sensory Fun – Painting with Chocolate

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Join Ardmore Library for Sensory Fun programs designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The age where the finished product isn't the point — it's playing with and exploring the materials, and maybe getting a little messy along the way! This session features painting with chocolate for Valentine's Day! Kids will get […]

Valentines Day at Penns Woods Winery

Penns Woods Winery 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Enjoy a Valentine's Weekend tasting with special someone in your life in the Penns Woods Winery's warm and cozy Tasting Room. They will be open for reservations on Saturday, Feb. 14th from noon–7 pm. The winery will be offering a wine and chocolate pairing, charcuterie boards, special beverages, desserts, and […]

Fun Friday: I Love you to Pieces (Puzzles)

Upper Merion Township Library 175 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA

For grades K-4: Join the library on a day off from school for their Fun Friday Program! They'll have some fun Valentine's Day related crafts and activities,

Valentine’s Day Fun Friday

Belmont Hills Library 120 Mary Watersford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Join the library for a special Valentine's Day Fun Friday! Stop by between 2–5 pm and make big heart cards! This program is geared towards kids ages 5+, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Valentine’s Parent Survival Night: Drop-off Event!

The Little Gym Ardmore 24 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Come celebrate the season of love The Little Gym way! Drop your little ones (ages 3-10) while you enjoy a Valentine's night out. With tons of activities to encourage teamwork and cooperation, kids will build new friendships, make a craft, and have a guaranteed blast! Pizza dinner included. Children must […]

$60

Valentine’s Day Parents’ Night Out at Game On State

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

Leave the children at Game On State for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved dinner, movie, shopping excursion, date, or a night out with your Valentine. They promise to keep them entertained for the evening with: - Movies - Arcade Gaming - Wii/Xbox/PlayStation - Skeeball, Pinballs - Dance […]

$40

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate at Independence Riverrink

Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Treat your special someone, friends, or family to Valentine's Day skating fun at Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest, with ice skating, complimentary hot chocolate, a rose for each couple, a craft, and live DJ entertainment, plus cozy cabins, fire pits and more, amid twinkling lights and dazzling views of the Ben […]

The Best of Haydn

Chamber Orchestra of Phila: The Best of Haydn

Perelman Theater, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major is a genuine masterpiece that vanished for over 200 years. First performed by COP (Concerto Soloists) in 1975, this performance will feature cellist Tommy Mesa, one of the most charismatic, innovative, and engaging performers of his generation. He will also perform the Philadelphia premiere […]

Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens

Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Celebrate Valentine's with your loved ones at Longwood Gardens with special extended hours (until 9:00 pm), Feb. 14–16. (Timed admission tickets required.) Step into a world of enchantment this Valentine’s Weekend when the crisp beauty of winter meets the warmth of their breathtaking Conservatory plantings. Inside their lush indoor oasis, bold, […]

“Art to Heart” Family Day

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

Celebrate all things love and art at the Maguire Art Museum on Saturday, February 15, 2025, 12–3 PM! Make valentines and gifts for your loved ones, explore love and hearts in the collection, and enjoy refreshments. Get creative by crafting a classic valentine, a vintage puzzle purse, or a felt […]

Free
Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens

Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Celebrate Valentine's with your loved ones at Longwood Gardens with special extended hours (until 9:00 pm), Feb. 14–16. (Timed admission tickets required.) Step into a world of enchantment this Valentine’s Weekend when the crisp beauty of winter meets the warmth of their breathtaking Conservatory plantings. Inside their lush indoor oasis, bold, […]

The Best of Haydn

Chamber Orchestra of Phila: The Best of Haydn

Perelman Theater, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major is a genuine masterpiece that vanished for over 200 years. First performed by COP (Concerto Soloists) in 1975, this performance will feature cellist Tommy Mesa, one of the most charismatic, innovative, and engaging performers of his generation. He will also perform the Philadelphia premiere […]