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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Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

Boo at the Zoo returns to Elmwood Park Zoo on weekends only – October 4th through October 26th from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to the Zoo's annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed […]

Apricity Gardens Fall Festival

Apricity Gardens 1697 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

Join Apricity Gardens on October 4th for a festive day filled with fun, flavor, and fall favorites! Their Fall Festival is the perfect way to welcome the season—with something for everyone to enjoy. What to Expect: • Delicious food • Family-friendly games and activities • Seasonal sales on garden and […]

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Out and About in Manayunk

Manayunk Main Street Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Manayunk is excited to be bringing Out & About in MNYK back to Main Street! In honor of National Coming Out Day in October, Out & About in MNYK will host LGBTQ+ artists, performers, organizations, and entertainment to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone.

Taylor Swift Art Club

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

Celebrate the release of The Life of a Showgirl with a special Taylor Swift-inspired art session! At this drop-off club, kids will make beaded bracelets and keychains, create colorful Swiftie collages, and bedazzle heart-shaped sunglasses! This class is for children ages 6-10.

Tredyffrin Township Community Day

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Come out to Wilson Farm Park and connect with the community at the 2025 Tredyffrin Township Community Day. There will be games and inflatables, crafts, music, local vendors, a Touch-a-Truck, beer garden and food vendors. Join neighbors and friends and celebrate fall.

Kennett Brewfest

Downtown Kennett 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square

The 28th Annual Kennett Brewfest returns to town on October 4th. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 85 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. Kennett Brewfest will feature an impressive lineup showcasing a diverse range of craft beers, ciders, and […]

Kids’ Makerspace at Morgan Log House

Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

This month in Morgan Log House's Kids’ Makerspace, they will be making Flying Bat Straw Rockets that will soar through the air like creatures of the night! Children can explore, create, and experiment in this hands-on zone filled with spooky-season STEM fun and creative crafts. From launching bats into flight to […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

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

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

Shiverfest at Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

Shiverfest is Riverbend Environmental Education Center’s beloved fall festival filled with family fun, spooky activities, and community spirit. Join them at the preserve on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 PM for a day of spooooook-tacular fun. The event features: Delicious food trucks by Victor's Pizza, Chewy's, and Dre's Water Ice […]

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

Harvest Moon Hike and Connect in Media

Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA, United States

Celebrate the Harvest Moon with an evening hike through Hildacy Preserve. As the almost-full moon rises, enjoy a peaceful walk guided by naturalists and take in the sights, sounds, and spirit of early fall.   The Harvest Moon has long symbolized abundance, gratitude, and transition—marking a time to reflect on […]

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

Villa Maria Academy High School Open House

Villa Maria Academy High School 370 Central Avenue, Malvern, PA, United States

6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to experience Villa Maria Academy High School in person! Enjoy a spirited welcome from Villa Maria students; take a student-guided stroll around Villa Maria's beautiful campus; hear from administrators, faculty, and staff; and learn about the incredible academic, athletic, spiritual, and social […]

Clover Market – Bryn Mawr

Downtown Bryn Mawr 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA

Are you passionate about supporting independent makers and always on the hunt for the best antique and vintage finds? Join Clover Market this Sunday for the only Main Line stop this season for the award-winning Clover Market in downtown Bryn Mawr. Highlights of this Market include: A curated selection of […]

Fall Open House at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Discover what sets the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur apart at their Fall Open House. Tour their beautiful 39-acre campus, meet inspiring faculty and students, and learn about their exceptional academic programs, vibrant student life, and values-driven community. Whether you're interested in STEM, the arts, athletics, or global learning, […]

2025 Conestoga Youth Football Clinic

Conestoga High School - Teamer Field 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA

Join the Conestoga High School Football Players and Coaches for a fun day of drills at this year's 2025 Stoga Youth Football Clinic! No experience or equipment necessary. This Clinic is open to children in grades 1-6. The registration fee is $25 per participant (Max per Family:  $40) - Payment can be […]

Northern Star Farm – Fall Fest

Northern Star Farm Fall Fest

Northern Star Farm 112 East Third Avenue, Trappe, PA, United States

Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.

Community Halloween Costume Swap in Narberth

SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

Celebrate Halloween the sustainable way! Clear your playroom of costumes that have been forgotten or outgrown, and bring them to SHIFT in Narberth the week before the swap. On the day of the swap, attendees will be able to browse through the “community closet,” selecting an equal number of items […]

Downingtown Fall Fest

Green Street & East Pennsylvania Avenue Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown, PA

Downingtown Fall Fest is a festive, fall community event bringing thousands of visitors seeking great food, crafts and of course, the Victory Beer Garden to the heart of Downingtown. This event is extremely family-friendly and kids can enjoy a number of free activities such as obstacle courses, sports, pumpkin decorating, […]

State Street Fall Festival in Media

State Street in Media State Street, Media, PA, United States

The Fall season is here and that means the Media State Street Fall Festival is too! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 5th for this exciting event featuring more than 150 vendors. Get a jump on your holiday gift shopping with one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry, unique home décor, and hand-crafted […]

Radnor Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch

Willows Park Preserve 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA

On Sunday, October 5th, from 1–4 pm, join Radnor friends and neighbors for the 13th Annual Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch at Willows Park. This event is for Radnor Township families, is free to enter, and features free and nominally priced activities, food and refreshments. Spend the day enjoying […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

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

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

STEM/STEAM Story Time at Springfield Library

Springfield Township Library 70 Powell Road, Springfield, PA

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge at the Springfield Township Library. These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme each week. It is important […]

Symphony Explorers Program with the Delaware County Symphony at Neumann University

McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University, Aston, PA Two Neumann Dr, Aston, PA, United States

On October 6th, join a free introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school-age students accompanied by a parent or guardian at Neumann University. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm, participants will earn about the double bass and music to be performed by the Delaware County Symphony in concert on […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Friends’ Central School Open House for Grades 2-5

Friends' Central School (Lower School) 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood, PA

Discover the magic of Friends’ Central School by registering for their upcoming Admissions event. Explore their 18-acre Lower School campus; meet administrators, teachers, and current students; and see what you and your child can expect as a part of their school community. No matter your child's age or grade level, […]

Trail Tuesdays at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Park 1000 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Bring your walking shoes to Valley Forge National Historical Park for a brisk walk with good company. All fitness levels, strollers and dogs are welcome! Walks on the first and last Tuesday of the month meet at the General von Steuben on Valley Forge Park Road. All other Tuesday walks […]

LEGO Club with Snapology for Delco Arts Week at Marple Library

Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA, United States

Drop in to the Marple Public Library and build with LEGOs!  Let your creativity fly from 4:30-5:30 pm with special guest SNAPOLOGY in honor of Delco Arts Week! Location: Library Meeting Room For Kids age 5 +. No Registration required. Meeting Room holds 100 people.  First come, first served!

Parent Education Panel with Gladwyne Montessori: Raising Financially Wise, Values-Driven Kids

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join the Gladwyne Montessori community for an interactive evening focused on building healthy money habits and modeling generosity at home. Learn from two dynamic experts—Jennifer Dempsey Fox, J.D., CFP®, CHPC, CEO & Co-Founder of Fox High Performance Coaching and former President of Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management, and Adrienne B. […]

Open House at AIM Academy

AIM Academy 1200 River Road,, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You are invited to tour NFA's 14-acre campus and better understand their dual academic paths, in addition to their Middle School experience during one of their three Fall 2025 Open Houses: October 8, November 8, and December 10. Hear directly from students, parents, and teachers! Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading […]

The Shipley School – Lower School Insider’s Look

The Shipley School 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA

Shipley’s Lower School program inspires curiosity and nurtures in children a lifelong love of learning. With a strong academic foundation, students explore and develop their interests in creative, engaging ways, learning to think critically, develop empathy, and build social and emotional awareness. Come and learn more from their Head of […]

Fall Open House at The Baldwin School – Middle and Upper School

Baldwin School 701 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA

Explore the Baldwin campus with their student Lamplighters, engage with staff and discover what makes Baldwin such a dynamic community at their Open House for Middle and Upper School students. Check-in will open at 9:15 a.m. and light refreshments will be available. While on campus, you will have the opportunity […]