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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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 […]

Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and Parade

Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and Parade

Kennett Square Borough State Street, Kennett Square, PA

Kennet Square, the mushroom capital of the world, invites the public to their 40th Annual Mushroom Festival, celebrating "Harvesting 40 Years Together." This event, which draws thousands to Kennett Square, celebrates the local mushroom industry, considered one of the most sustainable farming industries in the country, and raises funds in […]

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.

Paws in the Pool – Dog Swim Week

Paws in the Pool – Dog Swim Week at Kaiserman JCC

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

Paws in the pool is back this year, and, due to popular demand, it's been extended for a whole week! Before they “paws” their pools for the season, the JCC invites their canine friends for a day of swimming, splashing and socializing in their fenced-in outdoor pool and grassy area! […]

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]

Museum Family Day – Fall Kickoff at the Maguire Art Museum

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

Start off the season with art, creativity, and fun at the Maguire Art Museum. See and interact with new works by artists Maria Dumlao and Julianna Foster as part of 20/20 Photo Festival, and hear from the artists at 3:00 pm. Make art and crafts, enjoy refreshments, and learn about […]

Free
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Hotel West and Main 46 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA

The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

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

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn Support for Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

If you or someone you know in Chester County is struggling to make ends meet, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn's Caring Cupboard Food Pantry is here to help. Their Caring Cupboard has recently enhanced its services to a "Choice Model" food pantry to better support local individuals and families experiencing […]

Free
Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]

Reading Fightin Phils + Post-Game MEGABLAST Fireworks

First Energy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

What could be better on a summer's evening than a fireworks show after a baseball game? How about a MEGABLAST display? The Reading Fightin’ Phils are the Philadelphia-area minor league baseball team with multiple games per week in the summer. Many Fightin' Phils games feature a fireworks display, but in […]

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 […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

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

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]

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.

Enchanted Garden Party in Ft. Washington

The Highlands Mansion and Gardens 7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA

Fairies, Pirates and Mermaids oh my! The Highlands' Mansion and Gardens will be holding their annual enchanting fundraising festival this year with an awesome new feature - an Enchanted Fashion Show for kids and adults to show off their fantastical costumes. Among many more things, they will have a fairy-themed […]

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.

Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free
Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free
Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Hotel West and Main 46 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA

The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]

Step Beyond Celiac in Blue Bell

340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Set your sights on a cure for celiac disease! On Saturday, September 20th, run, walk or roll 3.1 miles at Step Beyond Celiac – all ages and abilities are welcome! After you’ve gone the distance, enjoy a selection of gluten-free treats to refuel, learn more about Beyond Celiac and their […]

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

History, archaeology, and family fun! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! In addition there will be vendors of handcrafted goods in the […]

$5

Cider Donut Fall Festival at Cherry Crest Farm

Cherry Crest Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA

Families won't want to miss this delicious autumn celebration! Whether visitors are kids or just young at heart, the Cider Donut Fall Festival promises a day packed with laughter, adventure, and delicious seasonal treats. Guests can embrace the crisp autumn air while enjoying a variety of goodies, from classic cider […]

Marcus Hook Pirate Festival

Municipal Park 4 E. Delaware St., Marcus Hook, PA

Families are invited to join a swashbuckling adventure on the river in Marcus Hook at Pirate Festival, a celebration of maritime history, entertainment, and community spirit that supports local historic preservation efforts. The Festival features an authentic pirate encampment complete with period tents, historical demonstrations, and displays of traditional wares, […]

Autumn Equinox Celebration at Scott Aboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Bring the family to celebrate the fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Enjoy live music, picnic, make a nature-based craft, and tour the gardens. This event is free and open to the public.

FREE
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 […]

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.

Radnor Fall Festival

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

Join neighbors and community members on North Wayne Avenue in Radnor for a fall afternoon filled with family fun. From rides and games, to food, music, and vendors, this community event is a delightful way way to spend a September afternoon. Don't miss the annual Top Dog contest, where Wayne's […]

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]

Autumn Equinox Ceremony with Village Wellness

Available Upon Registration Phoenixville, PA

Join Amy and Lance Isakov to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with Roksana Filipowska as they gather in sacred ceremony around the fire to hear the story of Persephone and Demeter and stand at the threshold of seasons. Coming together to honor these moments in time allows us to anchor into […]