The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids

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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 […]

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 […]

Highland Orchards Fall Fest Weekends

Highland Orchards Fall Fest Weekends

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

Fall Fest Weekends at Highland Orchards are fun for the whole family! Enjoy pumpkin and apple picking, apple cannon, hayrides, face painting, farm market treats and more! Open Saturdays and Sundays in the fall from 9 am–5 pm. Highlights of Fall Festival Weekends: Pumpkin patch picking Apple picking Hayrides Open […]

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 […]

Northern Star Farm – Fall Fest

Northern Star Farm – Fall Fest

Northern Star Farm 112 East Third Avenue, Trappe, PA, United States

Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 17th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday 10 am–5 pm for Pumpkin Picking, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Giant Apple Sling Shot, Little Farmer Playbarn, Paint Ball, Giant Air Cannon, Farm Animals, and free lawn games for all ages. You […]

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 […]

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 […]

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

Boo at the Zoo returns for Weekends Only – October 5 through October 27  from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Join them for a spooktacular afternoon filled with fun for princesses, ghosts, superheroes, and all your little ghouls and goblins. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bags—there will be treat and activity […]

Halloween Crafting at The Candy Lab

The Candy Lab 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and make four delicious and spooky Halloween edible crafts! You’ll have a ghostly great time! Sunday, October 27th 1–2pm or 2:30–3:30 pm. Just $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax) for 4 crafts!

Childcare Matinee for The Comeuppance at The Wilma Theater

Music Theatre Philly 262 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In association with Music Theatre Philly, the Wilma is excited to offer childcare for a select performance of The Comeuppance. MTP Staff will host a workshop for children of Wilma patrons while they attend a performance of The Comeuppance. Students will be led through a musical theatre workshop that includes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Story Times with Miss Mel

Story Times with Miss Mel

Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA, United States

Join Miss Mel for a super fun, educationally enriching, and highly interactive story time! Each story time will have a theme that will add to the fun, plus a craft inspired by that day's theme that they will use for all the most wonderful books you take home during their […]

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 […]

Childcare Matinee for The Comeuppance at The Wilma Theater

Music Theatre Philly 262 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In association with Music Theatre Philly, the Wilma is excited to offer childcare for a select performance of The Comeuppance. MTP Staff will host a workshop for children of Wilma patrons while they attend a performance of The Comeuppance. Students will be led through a musical theatre workshop that includes […]

Trick-or-Treat Around the Town Center

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Families and trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited to join the Halloween excitement at King of Prussia Town Center’s 5th Annual "Trick-or-Treat Around the Town Center.” This will be an evening of family fun, trick-or-treating, live entertainment, festive photo ops, and more! Rain Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 5–7 pm.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lego Club with Snapology

Lego Club with Snapology

Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA, United States

Drop in anytime between 4:30–5:30 pm and show off your creativity with free-form building! Location: Library Meeting Room For kids ages 5+ No Registration Required! Meeting Room holds 100 people. First Come, first served! Thank you to Snapology of Newtown Square for sponsoring this event!

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 […]

Trick or Treat at the Radnor Township Building

Radnor Township Building 301 Iven Avenue, Radnor, PA, United States

Join Radnor Township for this safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Families are invited to trick or treat throughout the Radnor Townhship Municipal building. This event is for children 5 and under. Children are encouraged to come dressed in a costume and must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will receive a […]

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 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 […]

Narberth Halloween Parade

Narberth Borough Windsor and Conway Avenues, Narberth, PA

Narberth-area kids can show off their costumes every year in the annual Narberth Halloween parade! The whole family can join us as they march right down Haverford Avenue. Meet on the 100 block of N. Narberth Ave, between 6:00 and 6:15 pm on the 30th. Don't be late, because they'll […]

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 […]

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 […]