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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  • Earth Day Yoga for Little Sprouts

    The Willows Mansion 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA

    Celebrate our planet through play! This Earth Day-themed yoga adventure is perfect for ages 3-6, focusing on nature inspired poses, mindful storytelling, and a hands on craft.

  • Recycled Materials Tapestry Weaving

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA

    Celebrate Earth Day by turning discarded materials into something beautiful. In this creative, hands-on workshop, fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister will guide participants through the basics of tapestry weaving using a variety of recycled and repurposed materials.

  • Community Mural Painting with Brittany Grala

    This mural is designed as a welcoming, joyful, and collaborative mental health message. Community members of all ages can participate using a paint-by-numbers approach on April 23 - 25.

  • Pennsylvania Antiques Show at Valley Forge

    Valley Forge Casino Resort 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA, United States

    The Pennsylvania Antiques Show is a multi-day event held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort that showcases a curated selection of Americana, fine art, folk art, jewelry, and decorative arts from a wide range of time periods.

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Nature At Noon

    Nature At Noon
    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion, and curiosity to the lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety, and connection, with programming that bridges science, art, and community.

  • PlayIn Time Children’s Music Circle at Stoneleigh

    PlayIn Time Children’s Music Circle
    Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up your bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic […]

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    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. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Beauty on Budget

    Beauty on Budget
    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Beauty on Budget is a semi-annual consignment sale offering gently used clothing and accessories for teens and women.

  • Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with the Earth Day volunteer event at Newlin Grist Mill. This event will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in two sessions - 9:30 am-12:30 pm & 1:30-4:30 pm. Each year, Newlin brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout […]

  • ElderNet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    Time to celebrate 50 years with food, entertainment and more! For 50 years, ElderNet has been the quiet force helping older adults in Lower Merion and Narberth remain safe, nourished, and connected at home.

  • Small Wonders: A Fairy House & Miniature Making Workshop

    Lansdown Economic Development Corp. 32 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdown, PA, United States

    Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and a little bit of magic! In this hands-on Fairy House Workshop & Woodland Walk, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy furniture, doors, and tiny details—then bring their creations to life outdoors.

  • Astronomy Day 2026

    The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory.

  • Izzy’s Earth Day Party!

    Elmwood Park Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA

    With fun, hands-on activities, children will explore nature in exciting, memorable ways that inspire them to care for and protect our planet at Elmwood Park's FREE Earth Day Party!

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin 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 […]

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Beauty on Budget

    Beauty on Budget
    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Beauty on Budget is a semi-annual consignment sale offering gently used clothing and accessories for teens and women.

  • Mental Health Information Session for Parents and Caregivers

    St. James United Church of Christ 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA, United States

    This Mental Health Information Session for Parents in Havertown will allow you to hear from mental health providers what’s happening in youth mental health, signs and symptoms, and treatment options.

  • 2nd Annual Mental Health Summit for Youth

    St. James United Church of Christ 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA, United States

    Join other high school students on Sunday, April 26th from 1-4PM for this FREE event where we’re keeping it honest about mental health- and actually making it helpful. See the attached flyer for more details.

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Beauty on Budget

    Beauty on Budget
    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Beauty on Budget is a semi-annual consignment sale offering gently used clothing and accessories for teens and women.

  • Nature At Noon

    Nature At Noon
    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion, and curiosity to the lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety, and connection, with programming that bridges science, art, and community.

  • Nature At Noon

    Nature At Noon
    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion, and curiosity to the lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety, and connection, with programming that bridges science, art, and community.

  • PlayIn Time Children’s Music Circle at Stoneleigh

    PlayIn Time Children’s Music Circle
    Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up your bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic […]

  • Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown

    Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown
    Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]

  • Art in the Garden: Youth and Family Workshop

    Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

    Children 5+ with a caregiver are invited to join Young Rembrandts at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a fun morning of art and nature!

  • Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

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

    Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages.

  • Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown

    Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown
    Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]

  • Steps2Cure NF

    Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

    Steps2Cure NF is a series of community fundraising walks dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by neurofibromatosis (NF). These events bring together individuals, families, and teams in a shared mission to fund research, support programs, and advocacy efforts that make a difference in the lives of people living with NF. With each step, participants help move closer to a world where NF no longer impacts lives.

  • Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown

    Willy Wonka JR. at the Uptown
    Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]