Main Line Parent Community Calendar

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Kimberton Waldorf School: Early Childhood Open House

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover the Early Childhood program at the Kimberton Waldorf School on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10–11:30 am. Get to know their early childhood program that preserves the important elements of childhood while meeting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Utilizing the surrounding natural resources […]

Event Series Easttown Repair Cafe

Easttown Repair Cafe

Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

Come one, come all. Invite your neighbors and friends! Repair volunteers will be in the Fellowship Hall and ready to help fix your broken items! There will be coffee, pastries, and plenty of experienced repair techs! All is FREE and everyone is welcome (children included!) […]

Event Series Saturday Morning Kids Craft

Saturday Morning Kids Craft

Nightingale Materials 118 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Bring your kiddos to Nightingale Materials every Saturday morning between 10 am–1 pm and let them explore their creative side! No sign up needed, just walk-in! Cost is $10 per child.

Outdoor Holiday Market

Colonial Middle School 716 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get started on holiday shopping at the local vendors Holiday Market in Plymouth Meeting. Craft vendors, direct sale vendors, food, and so much more!

Igloo Garden on the Green at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

King of Prussia District and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia present Igloo Garden on the Green, a dreamy outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center, daily Nov. 5–19. Each heated igloo features sparking lights, a Bluetooth speaker and cozy furnishings and can seat […]

Culinary Workshop: Kids Cook Thanksgiving – Sweet Desserts

Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

Join Chef Birgit Raders-Eichinger for a special culinary workshop where parents and children are encouraged to sign-up and cook together or enroll just your child to learn the basics of cooking traditional Thanksgiving recipes for sweet desserts. For ages 8+. This workshop is sure to […]

Camerata Philadelphia at Tredyffrin Library

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Camerata Philadelphia continues its 2024/2025 Main Line Season at the Tredyffrin Public Library on Saturday, November 16, at 4 pm. Led by Music Director and cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program includes Beethoven's String Quartert No. 12 in E-flat Op. 127, Brahms' Ziguenerlieder Op. 103, […]

Free

Up Late with the Sphinx

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all kids and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join us during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, […]

Fall Wizarding One-Nighter

Brandywine Learning Center 849 Newcomen Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

Ready for some magic? Both new and returning fans of the Brandywine Learning Center's Wizarding programs will love these one-night events! They start the night with a little butterscotch drink and move on to fun wizarding activities and magical lessons. Spells, Quadball (weather permitting), and […]

Santa Portraits: Danielle Foster Creations’ Holiday Tradition

Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio 1717 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, United States

Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your […]

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

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

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness […]

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Terrain Little Sprouts Workshop: Leaf Crowns

Terrain, Devon 138 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA, United States

Stop by Terrain with the little ones to create their very own fall leaf crowns! This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested.

Holiday Artisan Market

Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

Visit the Main Line Art Center studios to shop over 30 curated vendors selling hand-made, one-of-a-kind finds perfect for holiday gift giving! Skip the mall and support local artists this holiday season. Plenty of free parking is available.

Event Series November Museum Tinies (3 sessions)

November Museum Tinies (3 sessions)

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

Join Please Touch Museum on three Sundays for 45-minute sessions to connect with other families and build a variety of cognitive and social-emotional skills through enriching music, stories, play, and art. Museum Tinies is offered on three Sundays each month from 11:30 AM – 12:15 […]

Igloo Garden on the Green at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

King of Prussia District and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia present Igloo Garden on the Green, a dreamy outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center, daily Nov. 5–19. Each heated igloo features sparking lights, a Bluetooth speaker and cozy furnishings and can seat […]

Gamelan Semara Santi – Indonesian Percussion Orchestra & Dancers at Swarthmore College

Lang Concert Hall Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Gamelan Semara Santi is a classical percussion orchestra from Bali, Indonesia, consisting of tuned gongs, bronze-keyed xylophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. Consisting of Swarthmore College students and community members, the group performs in collaboration with dancers from the Indonesian Cultural Club of Delaware. Families with […]

Free

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

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

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness […]

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Event Series Story Times with Miss Mel

Story Times with Miss Mel

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

Join Miss Mel for a super fun, educationally enriching, and highly interactive story time! Each story time will have a theme that will add to the fun, plus a craft inspired by that day's theme that they will use for all the most wonderful books […]

Event Series Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story Time

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

Story time for toddlers! One caregiver per family. Space is limited to 20 children total. Please only register your child.

From Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer & Trans Youth

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

In conjunction with their holiday panto, People’s Light is excited to host From Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth. Over the course of the day, speakers, workshops, working groups, panels, and performances will take place across their campus, all geared towards sharing resources […]

Homeschool Afternoon: Turn Your Emotions Inside Out!

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

For families with students grades K-8: Are you homeschooling? We'd like to invite you to the Upper Merion Township Library once a month to explore different library activities! Each month we will have a different event, including things like Makerspace items, board games, arts & […]

Event Series Bloxels Video Game Design @ MFL

Bloxels Video Game Design @ MFL

Middletown Free Library 464 S Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, United States

Join Mr. Jason and other kids to build your very own video games using the app Bloxels. From characters to scenes to power-ups, YOU design and make it! And, best of all, you'll play each other's games and give constructive feedback. Ages 8+. Mondays at […]

Thanksgiving-Themed Storytime

Parker's Place 414 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

Join Parker's Place for November's Thanksgiving-themed Storytime with Melanie - featuring interactive read-alouds, a mess-free magical painting activity, and a pop-up mini-book fair to shop from, if you wish. This event is included with your Open Play pass!

Free
Event Series Story Time & Crafts

Story Time & Crafts

Lulu's Casita Ardmore 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Come hang out at Lulu's Casita for a mini fiesta and bilingual story time every Tuesday at 10:30 am. Included with regular admission.

Event Series Books and Blankets

Books and Blankets with Ms. Danielle

Penn Wynne Park 1214 E Manoa Road, Wynnewood, PA

Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. No registration necessary unless you would like to be notified if story time is cancelled. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or […]

Baby Social

Haverford Township Library 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, PA

After Babies & Books Storytime, it’s time to make some new friends! At the library's Baby Social, they bring age-appropriate toys to their tumble mats, so that babies can play and learn to interact in a safe environment while their caretakers get to know each […]

Igloo Garden on the Green at KOP Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

King of Prussia District and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia present Igloo Garden on the Green, a dreamy outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center, daily Nov. 5–19. Each heated igloo features sparking lights, a Bluetooth speaker and cozy furnishings and can seat […]

Event Series Lego Club with Snapology

Lego Club with Snapology

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

Drop in anytime between 4:30–5:30 pm and show off your creativity with free-form building! Location: Library Meeting Room For kids ages 5+ No Registration Required! Meeting Room holds 100 people. First Come, first served! Thank you to Snapology of Newtown Square for sponsoring this event!

Event Series Jump into Science

Jump into Science

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

Join the Easttown Library to explore and conduct exciting experiments that make learning about science both educational and entertaining. Recommended for grades K–2; registration is required.