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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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

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

You are invited to tour NFA's 14-acre campus and better understand their dual academic paths, in addition to their Middle School experience during one of their three Fall 2025 Open Houses: October 8, November 8, and December 10. Hear directly from students, parents, and teachers! Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading […]

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

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 […]

ALS United Philadelphia Walk

Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the ALS United Walk this fall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia—a local effort to honor those impacted by ALS and accelerate progress toward a cure. The event welcomes individuals and teams at no registration cost, offering a meaningful way to walk together in solidarity, remembrance, and advocacy. For […]

Free
Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

Friends’ Central School – Upper School Take-a-Tour Tuesday

Friends' Central Middle and Upper Schools 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Discover the magic of Friends’ Central School by registering for an upcoming Take-a-Tour Tuesday event for grades 6-12. Explore their 26-acre City Avenue campus (Middle/Upper School); meet administrators, teachers, and current students; and see what you and your child can expect as a part of their school community. No matter […]

Woodlynde School Admissions Open House

Woodlynde School Admissions Open House

Woodlynde School 445 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA, United States

Come experience Woodlynde firsthand. Woodlynde is a K–12 co-ed day school in Strafford, PA, dedicated to empowering students with learning differences to reach their full potential in a supportive, engaging, and inspiring environment. The morning will include: Informal conversations with members of their admissions team, faculty, and school leaders, offering […]

Villa Maria Academy Open House: Preschool – 8th Grade

Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United States

Parents and students are invited to join Villa Maria Academy Lower School for one of their upcoming Open House sessions. Sessions will be hosted by Villa’s Admissions Office. Prospective students and their families can connect with staff, admissions, current parents and students, and tour the school to learn more about […]

Friends’ Central School Open House for Grades 2-5

Friends' Central School (Lower School) 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood, PA

Discover the magic of Friends’ Central School by registering for their upcoming Admissions event. Explore their 18-acre Lower School campus; meet administrators, teachers, and current students; and see what you and your child can expect as a part of their school community. No matter your child's age or grade level, […]

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

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.

Kimberton Waldorf High School Open House

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

Spend a morning immersed in the unique rhythm and richness of Waldorf high school education. During Kimberton Waldorf's Fall Open House, you'll have the opportunity to: Visit each of the four main lesson classes and experience how deep, integrated learning comes to life across subjects. Hear directly from their passionate […]

Mornings at La Salle College High School

Mornings at La Salle College High School

La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA, United States

Parents of prospective students are invited to attend a “Morning at La Salle.” The program provides parents with an academic presentation, classroom visits, and a question and answer session with current students. Each session runs from 9-11 am. Space is limited, so please pre-register early to reserve your spot. Mornings at La […]

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

The Agnes Irwin School – Athletics Open House

The Agnes Irwin School 275 S. Ithan Ave., Rosemont, PA

Agnes Irwin's athletic program is about more than just winning games; it's about developing teamwork, resilience, and mental fortitude. The school invites all aspiring and practicing middle school and high school students to their Athletics Open House on Thursday, November 13th, from 7 - 8:30 pm. During this event, students […]

Sacred Heart Academy Open House with Alumnae Panel

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr 480 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Families interested in learning more about Sacred Heart Academy, grades K-12, are welcome. This event will feature a Alumnae Panel. Register here.

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center

Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

In Dragon Dinner Party, a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Dragons Love Tacos, a young host prepares a taco party for a group of hungry dragons. Despite his best efforts to follow all the rules, one small mistake leads to a hilariously fiery disaster. This creative production […]

Pre-Recorded Astronomy Shows at Mather Planetarium at West Chester University

Mather Planetarium 750 S. Church St., West Chester, PA

This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]

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 […]

Santa Experience Mini-Sessions with Valerie Maria Photography

Valerie Maria Photography 289 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA, United States

On November 15th, Santa will be joining Valerie Maria Photography's Malvern studio for an unforgettable day filled with joy, wonder, magic, and memories you and your children will cherish forever! Your children will be able to meet Santa himself, read a book, find their name on his nice list, all […]

$295

St. Mary’s Fall Food Festival in Wayne

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Louella and Lancaster Avenues, Wayne, PA

This annual festival at St. Mary's Episcopal Church welcomes the Wayne community and beyond. Enjoy fall foods to take home or savor in the spacious Father Greene Room of the Parish House. A German-themed lunch cafe is open from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The Sweet and Savory booth features […]

Free
Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have a different theme – this season, we’re exploring topics related to the […]

Free
Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center

Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

In Dragon Dinner Party, a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Dragons Love Tacos, a young host prepares a taco party for a group of hungry dragons. Despite his best efforts to follow all the rules, one small mistake leads to a hilariously fiery disaster. This creative production […]

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 […]

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]

Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center

Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

In Dragon Dinner Party, a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Dragons Love Tacos, a young host prepares a taco party for a group of hungry dragons. Despite his best efforts to follow all the rules, one small mistake leads to a hilariously fiery disaster. This creative production […]

Sugar Plum Fairy Meet and Greet at The Beaufort Bonnet Company

Beaufort Bonnet Company 40 Coulter Ave, Unit 160, Ardmore, PA, PA, United States

Join the Philadelphia Dance Academy's 2025 Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy at The Beaufort Bonnet Company in Suburban Square on November 16 between 12:00 and 1:00pm!

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]