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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  • Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

    Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For more than 32 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been Philadelphia's favorite wintertime tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront. It invites visitors to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River.

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Kids 5-Day Winter Series: Holiday Baking at Sur La Table in KOP

    Sur La Table King of Prussia 690 West DeKalb Pike, Suite 2068, King of Prussia, PA

    Chefs ages 7-11 can join Sur La Table in King of Prussia for their all-new winter series that will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Your little chef will enjoy a fun, hands-on baking experience—from mixing batter and kneading pie dough to decorating cookies and much […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Storytime with Melanie at the American Helicopter Museum

    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

    Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission! Get tickets here.

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • Annie at the Media Theatre

    Annie at the Media Theatre

    The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

    The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.

  • Breakfast with the Trains at the Brandywine Museum of Art

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

    All Aboard! This before-hours family-friendly event includes early access to the trains in action and a light continental breakfast in the Museum’s Millstone Café. This is an early-access event, in which you will be admitted into the Brandywine Railroad train gallery before the Museum opens. Museum doors will open beginning […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • Annie at the Media Theatre

    Annie at the Media Theatre

    The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

    The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • Annie at the Media Theatre

    Annie at the Media Theatre

    The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

    The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.

  • Teen Crochet and Crafts Club

    Teen Crochet and Crafts Club

    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    The Tredyffrin Library will provide the supplies to make a beginner-friendly crochet project. Then, bring whatever you're working on to the next sessions. Contact Laurie for further information: Ldoan@ccls.org or 610-688-7092 x200.

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • 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.

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • Kimberton Waldorf School: Waldorf 101 Parent Support Series

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

    Kimberton Waldorf School will be offering a Waldorf 101 Parent Support Series for the 2025–26 school year! Come to the school on select Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 am, where a variety of experienced speakers will share insights into Waldorf education and the journey of parenting children of all […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • 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.

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

  • A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

    A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

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

    Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]