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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Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

Open House at AIM Academy

AIM Academy 1200 River Road,, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]

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 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 […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience at LuLu Shriners enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace […]

Manayunk Tree Lighting Ceremony

Canal View Park 4418 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 20, 2025 with their annual tree-lighting ceremony! Join the town's fesstivities at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30–7:00 pm where they'll host special guests and live performances. Throughout the entire night, guests can expect family fun, Santa meet & greets, […]

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 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 […]

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience at LuLu Shriners enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace […]

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 […]

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 […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

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 […]

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 […]

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience at LuLu Shriners enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace […]

German Christmas Market in Phoenixville

Main Line Freunde Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA

Come for the holiday cheer, stay for food, drinks, amazing vendors and tons of family-friendly activities! Join Main Line Freunde in their venue, the unique and beautifully decorated Franklin Commons in Phoenixville. Soothing traditional Christmas music and the smell of mouth-watering treats will help you forget the pace of modern, […]

Turkey Tread Family Swim

Goldfish Swim School, Oaks 180 Mill Road, Oaks, United States

On Saturday, November 22nd from 1:00–2:30 pm, enjoy a festive splash at Goldfish's Turkey Tread Family Swim! This special Thanksgiving-themed event is FREE for everyone, but registration is required to reserve your spot. Bring the whole family to enjoy fun in the pool, plus a seasonal Thanksgiving craft to keep […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

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 […]

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 […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

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 […]

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shriners 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience at LuLu Shriners enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

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 […]