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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Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA

Treehouse World in West Chester offers preschool-aged children a unique opportunity to explore nature through imaginative play during their Spring Toddler Time sessions. Set in a beautiful outdoor environment, kids can discover treehouses, climbing structures, and nature trails that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This experience helps children develop a […]

$12.00
Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Children’s Music Circle with PlayIn Time Productions

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, Friday morning interactive musical program geared toward children 0– 5 and their parents or caregivers at Stoneleigh, a natural garden. Instructors Virginia and Anthony will guide kiddos through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and […]

$25
BYOB & Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita

BYOB & Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita

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

Lulu's is open until 7 pm for more fun, with BYOB and pizza starting at 4 pm. You can now place your pizza order ahead of time; give them a call to let them know what you want and they'll have your pizza waiting for you. Or pack your own […]

Guitar 101 with Bach to Rock – Tredyffrin Library

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Calling all middle school and high school aspiring rock stars! Come out to the King Meeting Room at the Tredyffrin Library on Friday, March 28th to learn guitar basics and play a song in this introductory session. Bring your guitar if you have one. Registration is required.

Funny Girl at Great Valley High School

“Funny Girl” at Great Valley High School

Great Valley High School Auditorium 225 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA

Take a step back in time as you follow the story of Vaudeville superstar Fanny Brice! Great Valley High School Drama Guild presents this classic piece off the heels of its revival and national tour! Tickets can be purchased here. Both evening and matinee showtimes are available!

Fullana and Four Seasons

Fullana and Four Seasons

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

Artistic Advisor Francisco Fullana will perform a curated program inspired by the four seasons including works by Piazzolla, Vivaldi, and Glass. The Spanish-born violinist, winner of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant, has been hailed as an “amazing talent” (Gustavo Dudamel) who “manages to combine Itzhak Perlman’s warmth with the […]

$29 – $104
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free

Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Hoops Madness Basketball Tournament

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

Catch the March basketball spirit at Chesnut Hill Community Association (CHCA)'s Hoops Madness, a fun-filled tournament inspired by March Madness on Saturday, March 29th! Players of all ages can enjoy half-court, 3-on-3 basketball games and test their skills in exciting shooting competitions. Participants can form their own teams of four […]

$20 – $30

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Please Touch Museum

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

Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

Little Tykes Go on Hikes

Little Tykes Go on Hikes (Radnor)

Skunk Hollow Park & Trails 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA, United States

This 45-minute course on the Skunk Hollow Trails is designed for children (ages 3–12) and their guardians, addressing common concerns about hiking with kids. Through engaging games and hands-on activities, participants learn about outdoor safety, trail selection, packing essentials, and Leave No Trace principles. Cost is $12/child/hike and each hike […]

$12
1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

One-Hour Mini Makers Robotics Class

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your little ones looking for something fun and different to do on a chilly Saturdays in late winter? Try a Mini-Makers Saturday Robotics class and watch your child’s creativity and imagination grow. These weekly, one-hour Mini Makers Robotics Class allows children (3–6 years old) of all abilities to learn […]

$25.00

Family Explorers: Into the Woods at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Join PA Master Naturalist Terry Mallon for an exciting hike and scavenger hunt on Tyler's trails! Participants will search for hidden natural treasures while learning fascinating facts about the natural world. Perfect for elementary-school-aged explorers (with an adult), though all family members are welcome! Important Details: Pre-registration required Meet at […]

HawXpo Gaming and Pop-Culture Convention at Hill Top Prep

Hill Top Preparatory School 737 S. Ithan Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

Join the HawXpo Gaming and Pop-Culture Convention on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10 AM - 2 PM at Hill Top Preparatory School in Bryn Mawr, PA. This special event is designed to develop social skills for neurodiverse adolescents and young adults through comics, interactive gaming, and educational programming. Families […]

Free
Elmo’s Eggstravaganza

Elmo’s Eggstravaganza

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – an exciting Easter Celebration on select dates in 2025! Guests can visit Sesame Place Philadelphia for a hoppin’ good time with exciting rides, entertaining shows, the Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends. And for even more egg-citement, join […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Funny Girl at Great Valley High School

“Funny Girl” at Great Valley High School

Great Valley High School Auditorium 225 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA

Take a step back in time as you follow the story of Vaudeville superstar Fanny Brice! Great Valley High School Drama Guild presents this classic piece off the heels of its revival and national tour! Tickets can be purchased here. Both evening and matinee showtimes are available!

Funny Girl at Great Valley High School

“Funny Girl” at Great Valley High School

Great Valley High School Auditorium 225 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA

Take a step back in time as you follow the story of Vaudeville superstar Fanny Brice! Great Valley High School Drama Guild presents this classic piece off the heels of its revival and national tour! Tickets can be purchased here. Both evening and matinee showtimes are available!

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Please Touch Museum

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

Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

Elmo’s Eggstravaganza

Elmo’s Eggstravaganza

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – an exciting Easter Celebration on select dates in 2025! Guests can visit Sesame Place Philadelphia for a hoppin’ good time with exciting rides, entertaining shows, the Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends. And for even more egg-citement, join […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Fiber Arts Workshop: Two for Crochet! with Candy Stringer at Wayne Arts Center

Wayne Art Center

On Sunday, March 30th, come to the Wayne Art Center and join a delightful, 2-hour workshop where families can learn to crochet together! Participants will learn crochet basics including chain stitch, slip stitch, double/treble stitch and more. Each person will create their own charming Spring Flower, Wriggly Worm, or Lucky […]

Funny Girl at Great Valley High School

“Funny Girl” at Great Valley High School

Great Valley High School Auditorium 225 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA

Take a step back in time as you follow the story of Vaudeville superstar Fanny Brice! Great Valley High School Drama Guild presents this classic piece off the heels of its revival and national tour! Tickets can be purchased here. Both evening and matinee showtimes are available!

Fullana and Four Seasons

Fullana and Four Seasons

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

Artistic Advisor Francisco Fullana will perform a curated program inspired by the four seasons including works by Piazzolla, Vivaldi, and Glass. The Spanish-born violinist, winner of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant, has been hailed as an “amazing talent” (Gustavo Dudamel) who “manages to combine Itzhak Perlman’s warmth with the […]

$29 – $104

She’s Got Soul at the Kimmel

Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Capathia Jenkins brings her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to She’s Got Soul, featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B. With unforgettable music from legendary leading ladies like Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Adele, and more, this performance promises an evening filled with iconic hits and soulful energy. […]