The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids

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XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

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

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Colonial Gardens 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]

Brick or Treat: Monster Party

Brick or Treat: Monster Party

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

Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss!  Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]

Pumpkin Painting

Penn Wynne Library 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood, PA, United States

The library will supply the pumpkins, you supply the art!  Paint your own pumpkin to take home. Registration required due to limited supplies.  This program has two dates (10/23 and 10/30) so please only register for one.  Must be under 18 to participate. Pumpkins will need to be taken home […]

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Fall Wednesday Walkabouts

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur – Athletics Open House

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

You're invited to the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur's Athletics Open House at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Hear from Head of School Dr. Laura Hotchkiss and Athletic Director Sheila Pauley, meet Varsity coaches and student-athletes, and learn more about Notre Dame's tradition of excellence in athletics. Please […]

Pumpkinland

Pumpkinland

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

Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]

Kimberton Waldorf School: Lower School Open House

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

Discover the Kimberton Waldorf Lower School on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 8:15–10:15 am. The Lower School cultivates the imaginative capacities of first through eighth graders through integrative education and hands-on learning. When children learn by doing and are encouraged to think creatively, they are able to make connections between […]

Highland Orchards – Pick Your Own Apples

Highland Orchards – Pick Your Own Apples

Highland Orchards 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Road, West Chester, PA, United States

It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

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

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Colonial Gardens 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]

Brick or Treat: Monster Party

Brick or Treat: Monster Party

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

Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss!  Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]

Fall 2024 Children’s Read Aloud Program

Fall 2024 Children’s Read Aloud Program

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

Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. This program will be held at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Fall Read-Aloud Schedule October 10: “Don’t Feed the Coos!” by Jonathan Stutzman October 17: “Grandma […]

Skunk Hollow Park Spooktacular Trail Hunt

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

Families are invited to visit Skunk Hollow Park to participate in a spooky Scavenger Hunt through a portion of The Skunk Hollow Trail! Participants will receive a free pumpkin (while supplies last), special prize, and play a game of Halloween Plinko to earn additional goodies! Please park in the upper […]

Witches Night Out

Willow Grove Park Mall 2500 Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA, United States

Visit the Willow Grove Park mall for a “Wicked Good Time"! Grab your friends and join them for a spooky shopping night out. Attendees will enjoy the following activities: Meet the Sanderson Sisters! Hocus Pocus Trivia Live Music “I Smell Children” Activity Station Wine samples from Cyrenity Sips Tarot Card Readings

Date Night for Kids at The Candy Lab

Date Night for Kids at The Candy Lab

The Candy Lab 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Parents! Enjoy each other’s  company WITHOUT your children for TWO SOLID HOURS! The Candy Lab will be holding date night on the following days: Ardmore, Thursdays:  10/24/24, 11/21/24 and 12/19/24 Each date night is from 6–8 pm.  Perfect for kids age 5–12. Cost $40 per crafter which includes pizza, water […]

Pumpkinland

Pumpkinland

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

Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]

AIM Academy – Virtual Information Session

Online

Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in action. Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions […]

Highland Orchards – Pick Your Own Apples

Highland Orchards – Pick Your Own Apples

Highland Orchards 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Road, West Chester, PA, United States

It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

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

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]

Skippack Village Scarecrows Abound

Skippack Village Scarecrows Abound

Skippack Village Rte. 73 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA, United States

Get ready to experience Skippack like never before! This fall, over 30 of their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with its own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, you'll discover these delightful and whimsical creations, bringing the spirit of autumn to life. The […]

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Colonial Gardens 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]

Brick or Treat: Monster Party

Brick or Treat: Monster Party

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

Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss!  Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]

Boo Bash with Lolly Hopwood

Plymouth Meeting Mall 500 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Our spectacular Boo Bash is back this year with our beloved Lolly Hopwood. Enjoy music, treats, face painting, balloon twisting, and more! Where: Fountain Court About Lolly Hopwood: Based in Bucks County, PA, Lolly has been performing music for children since 2000. She started off with musical story times at […]

Smith Memorial Playground’s Barely Scary Halloween Bash

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse 3500 Reservoir Drive East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Smith Memorial Playground for the annual Barely Scary Halloween Bash on Friday, October 25th, from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, in partnership with The Pincus Family Foundation, in memory of David Pincus. This event offers a delightful, not-so-scary Halloween experience, perfect for all ages! Highlights include: Costume Fun: Dress up […]

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Come in costume (or come as you are) and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, our […]

Parent Survival Night – Monster Mash!

The Little Gym Ardmore 24 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Parent's night out! Drop the kiddos for a wicked good time at the Little Gym of Ardmore Monster Mash! Pumpkin painting and pizza dinner included! Ages 3–10, must be potty independent! Member and sibling discounts available.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat at the Haverford YMCA!

Haverford YMCA 891 N Eagle Road, Havertown, PA

Bring the whole family to our Halloween event! We encourage families to wear costumes for our Trunk-or-Treat celebration which features candy, games, and more! This event is open to the community and registration is not required. If you're interested in volunteering at this event or decorating your car for Trunk-or-Treat, […]

Kids Open Gym Night

Lower Merion High School 315 E Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Calling all parents and guardians in need of a relaxing night (or those in need of childcare so they may attend a Halloween Bash)! Drop your kids off on Friday, October 25th at LMHS's Bryant Gymnasium for Kids Open Gym Night from 6–9 pm! Open to Kindergarten through 6th grade […]

Bears Big Screen Free Movie: Paddington

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

All are invited to attend a free movie night to be held at the Norwood baseball field at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia. Event is free, but please register to attend.

Pumpkinland

Pumpkinland

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

Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]

Fall Bird Walk

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

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to their Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: they are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up): 9–10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30–11:30 am Walk with birder and […]

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

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

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]

Skippack Village Scarecrows Abound

Skippack Village Scarecrows Abound

Skippack Village Rte. 73 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA, United States

Get ready to experience Skippack like never before! This fall, over 30 of their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with its own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, you'll discover these delightful and whimsical creations, bringing the spirit of autumn to life. The […]