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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  • Summer Fireside at Tyler Arboretum

    Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

    Kick back, cool off, and enjoy Summer Fireside. Soak up a warm summer evening surrounded by nature at Tyler Arboretum. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and enjoy dinner from local food trucks, sip cold drinks, and treat yourself to ice cream while relaxing in the fresh summer air. Take […]

    Free for Members | Non-members Pay General Admission
  • Kimberton Fair

    Kimberton Fair
    Kimberton Fairgrounds 762 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    The Kimberton Fair is a summertime tradition that has brought people together for generations. The event includes livestock shows, exhibits, chicken barbeque, musical entertainment, carnival rides & games, fair food, a beer garden, contests & raffles, fireworks and OH MY…those famous DONUTS. The Midway, rides, Donut Kitchen and food stands […]

  • Something Rotten at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

    Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA

    “Welcome to the Renaissance” and the hilarious, crowd-pleasing musical comedy, Something Rotten! Travel back to 1590 and Shakespeare’s England where two playwright brothers, Nick & Nigel Bottom, are desperate for a hit. After visiting a soothsayer that reveals the future of theatre will include singing and dancing, Nick and Nigel […]

  • Rose Tree Summer Festival – Concerts in the Park

    Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

    The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]

  • Frozen Jr. at The Barn Playhouse

    Forzen Jr. at The Barn Playhouse
    The Barn Playhouse 1700 Christopher Lane, Jeffersonville, PA

    When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom. Facing an unsuspected villain, unpredictable ice powers, and […]

  • Tuck Everlasting by Methacton Community Theater

    Tuck Everlasting by Methacton Community Theater
    Shannondell Performing Arts Center 10000 Shannondell Drive, Audubon, PA

    What if you could live forever? Would you take the chance? Or would you choose to truly live? Methacton Community Theater invites you to step into the enchanting world of Tuck Everlasting—a story of wonder, adventure, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. This magical, family-friendly musical is filled with […]

  • The Brandywiners present Something Rotten at Longwood Gardens

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Enjoy a summertime, open-air theater experience in the beautiful ambiance of Longwood Gardens as The Brandywiners present the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical, Something Rotten, a comedic performance about two struggling playwright brothers in in Renaissance London, Ticket prices, which include all fees and all-day Gardens Admission are $38 for Reserved Seating and […]

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

    Free
  • Sensory-Friendly Saturday: Art in Nature at the Brandywine Museum of Art

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

    Individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorder and their families are invited to join the Brandywine Museum of Art for early access to the Museum and a variety of creative and accessible activities. Created in conjunction with local families and occupational therapists, this inclusive and accessible program […]

  • 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 […]

  • Franklin Fitness Day at the Franklin Institute

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

    Flex your muscles and your brain at Franklin Fitness Day, a high-energy celebration of movement, health, and science! Highlighting the science discovered within "BODY WORLDS: Vital and Body Odyssey," this exciting day will be packed with interactive fitness fun for the whole family. Whether you're a weekend warrior or just […]

    Free with general museum admission
  • Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains and Illuminated Fountain Performances

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]

  • Saturday Wildflower Walk: Summer Edition (Adult and Teen Event) at Tyler Arboretum

    Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

    Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]

  • Christmas in July at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Christmas in July at Elmwood Park Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Guests can catch a glimpse of Santa Claus as he strolls through Elmwood Park Zoo during their Christmas in July event. Keep your cameras ready — it’s the perfect chance to snap a festive photo with jolly old St. Nick as he greets visitors and spreads holiday cheer throughout the zoo.

  • Something Rotten at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

    Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA

    “Welcome to the Renaissance” and the hilarious, crowd-pleasing musical comedy, Something Rotten! Travel back to 1590 and Shakespeare’s England where two playwright brothers, Nick & Nigel Bottom, are desperate for a hit. After visiting a soothsayer that reveals the future of theatre will include singing and dancing, Nick and Nigel […]

  • Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

    Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light
    People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

    Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

  • Kimberton Fair

    Kimberton Fair
    Kimberton Fairgrounds 762 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    The Kimberton Fair is a summertime tradition that has brought people together for generations. The event includes livestock shows, exhibits, chicken barbeque, musical entertainment, carnival rides & games, fair food, a beer garden, contests & raffles, fireworks and OH MY…those famous DONUTS. The Midway, rides, Donut Kitchen and food stands […]

  • Junior Pickleball Academy at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center

    Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

    Join Universal Racquets for their Junior Pickleball Academy at the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood. The first Summer Session begins on Saturday, June 14th and runs until July 19th (no class on June 21st) from 4:30-5:30 pm. There will be Clinics for both Youth Level 1 players, who are learning the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rose Tree Summer Festival – Concerts in the Park

    Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

    The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]

  • Frozen Jr. at The Barn Playhouse

    Forzen Jr. at The Barn Playhouse
    The Barn Playhouse 1700 Christopher Lane, Jeffersonville, PA

    When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom. Facing an unsuspected villain, unpredictable ice powers, and […]

  • Tuck Everlasting by Methacton Community Theater

    Tuck Everlasting by Methacton Community Theater
    Shannondell Performing Arts Center 10000 Shannondell Drive, Audubon, PA

    What if you could live forever? Would you take the chance? Or would you choose to truly live? Methacton Community Theater invites you to step into the enchanting world of Tuck Everlasting—a story of wonder, adventure, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. This magical, family-friendly musical is filled with […]

  • The Brandywiners present Something Rotten at Longwood Gardens

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Enjoy a summertime, open-air theater experience in the beautiful ambiance of Longwood Gardens as The Brandywiners present the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical, Something Rotten, a comedic performance about two struggling playwright brothers in in Renaissance London, Ticket prices, which include all fees and all-day Gardens Admission are $38 for Reserved Seating and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Free Ready-Set-School Community Days at the Please Touch Museum

    The Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

    The fourth annual Ready-Set-School program will welcome families to the Please Touch Museum for free admission on June 29, July 27, and August 24. These special Community Days will offer themed programming focused on health, wellness, and social-emotional skill building. Community partners will be onsite at the Museum to provide resources […]

  • Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains and Illuminated Fountain Performances

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet 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.

  • Christmas in July at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Christmas in July at Elmwood Park Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Guests can catch a glimpse of Santa Claus as he strolls through Elmwood Park Zoo during their Christmas in July event. Keep your cameras ready — it’s the perfect chance to snap a festive photo with jolly old St. Nick as he greets visitors and spreads holiday cheer throughout the zoo.

  • 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 […]

  • Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

    Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light
    People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

    Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

  • Tuck Everlasting by Methacton Community Theater

    Tuck Everlasting by Methacton Community Theater
    Shannondell Performing Arts Center 10000 Shannondell Drive, Audubon, PA

    What if you could live forever? Would you take the chance? Or would you choose to truly live? Methacton Community Theater invites you to step into the enchanting world of Tuck Everlasting—a story of wonder, adventure, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. This magical, family-friendly musical is filled with […]

  • Lower Merion Township Cardboard Boat Regatta

    Belmont Hills Pool 122 Mary Waters Ford Road, Bala Cynwyd

    Ahoy! Craft your vessel and prepare to set sail at the 2025 Cardboard Boat Regatta. Some will sink and others will float, that’s the fun of a cardboard boat. This event has a 3:00 pm check-in time with races to follow. All boats must be built in advance of the […]