Main Line Parent Community Calendar

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Event Series Winter Makers Market

Winter Makers Market

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

Join Linvilla each weekend from November 30th through December 22nd for their Winter Makers Market! This festive event is be part of their annual Christmas Around the Farm celebration. With up to 30 unique vendors each weekend, you’ll discover one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal […]

Event Series Winter Wonderland Tea

Winter Wonderland Tea

A Taste of Britain Eagle Village Shops 503 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA

Join A Taste of Britain this holiday season for a Winter Wonderland Tea, an annual tradition at this English-style tea shop restaurant and market. Their Winter Wonderland Tea features a delectable, set menu for adults and another menu for children. Visit their website for menu […]

Christmas Mini Sessions with Santa & Dominick the Donkey

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

Northern Star Farm invites you to book your 20-minute timed mini session with Santa and Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey on their professional holiday photoshoot set. Sit in Santa's sleigh and experience the magic of Christmas! These 20 minutes are yours for multiple poses and […]

Ardmore Music Hall Funky Brunch & Market: Holiday Edition

Ardmore Music Hall 23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

It’s time for the Funky Brunch & Market: Holiday Edition! Come to the Ardmore Music Hall for a FREE and family-friendly event featuring vendors, beer, brunch and holiday jams. (Vendor items, food, and drink are for-purchase items.) Doors open at 11 am.

Event Series Conshohocken Winter Market

Conshohocken Winter Market

Hotel West & Main 46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Two big weekends kick off the holiday season in Conshy! The 2024 Conshohocken Winter Market will be held on December 6–8 and December 13–15 in the Plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main in downtown Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately 25 […]

Hanukkah Celebration

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

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Please Touch Museum and enjoy interactive activities and special storytime that honor the traditions of the Festival of Lights. Bring your family to create cherished memories and learn about the joys of Hanukkah in a fun, engaging environment!

Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays

Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

Families can meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives on Friday, November 29, and will be available until Christmas Eve during the following hours: Monday–Friday from 11 am–7 pm Saturday from 10 am–8 pm Sunday 11 […]

$20 – $50

Philadelphia Dance Theatre: A Philadelphia Nutcracker (+ a sensory-friendly performance)

Montco Cultural Center Theater 313 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Two showtimes daily, Dec. 14th & 15th, with a sensory-friendly show at 1 pm on Dec. 15th. The Montco Cultural Center welcomes back Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s beloved production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker, celebrating its 25th anniversary season. This magical tale of Clara, the Nutcracker and the […]

THE NUTCRACKER Presented by SVRDC.org

Phoenixville School District Auditorium 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA, United States

The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company presents its 53rd Anniversary of THE NUTCRACKER! 💂‍♀️ ❄️Come create your own dreams and memories in this treasured Christmas season classic for the whole family! With over 60 dancers and professional guest artists, this is an affordable and mesmerizing […]

Skate with Santa

Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society 220 Holland Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Bring the whole family to skate with Santa Claus. The bright, spacious, indoor rink at PSCHS is a wonderful arena for a day of skating. Plenty of warm seating to watch your skaters, too. Tickets are $10; skate rentals $5.

Challah Braiding with the Challah Prince + Challah Junior

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

The renowned Challah Prince is coming to the JCC on 12/15 at 2 pm! Known for his mesmerizing challah braiding tutorials on TikTok and Instagram, Idan Chabasov will lead attendees in a hands-on challah-making demo. Kids ages 5–10 can join in on the fun with […]

Event Series The Tapcracker

The Tapcracker

Suzanne Roberts Theater 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Showtimes on Saturday, Dec. 14th at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 15th at 3 pm. This holiday season, join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble for their signature production of The Tapcracker at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Saturday, December 14 […]

Shine A Light Family Day

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

Join The Weitzman for their annual Shine a Light program in partnership with jkidphilly for a FREE family day of fun activities for ages 3 years and older (siblings always welcome!). Storytime, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more. Live at the Weitzman (corner of 5th and […]

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

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

Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]

Event Series Winter Luminary Nights

Winter Luminary Nights

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Celebrate the magic of the season at Jenkins Arboretum's Winter Luminary Nights in Devon! Enjoy thousands of sparkling lights, delicious treats from local vendors, and the warmth of your community. Tickets are sold per car for this event. One ticket covers admission for all guests […]

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 […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

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 […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

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 […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Media-Upper Providence Free Library 1 E. Front Street, Media, PA, United States

Join Family Storytime for stories, moving, singing and interacting with puppets. Best for children 0–5 years and their caretakers. Just drop in! The group will be upstairs.

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 […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Event Series Walking Wonderland Light Show

Walking Wonderland Light Show

Arader Farm 746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA, United States

In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their […]

Date Night for Kids at The Candy Lab

The Candy Lab 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Parents! Enjoy each other’s  company WITHOUT your children for TWO SOLID HOURS! The Candy Lab will be holding date night on the following days: Ardmore, Thursdays:  10/24/24, 11/21/24 and 12/19/24 Each date night is from 6–8 pm.  Perfect for kids age 5–12. Cost $40 per […]