Main Line Parent Community Calendar:

Fun Things To Do With Kids Around the Main Line

Discover family-friendly events with the Main Line Parent Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly’s Western Suburbs, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

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Event Series The Mountaintop

The Mountaintop

Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center is kicking off its 2023 performance schedule with the play The Mountaintop, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award nominated writer, Katori Hall. The Mountaintop is set in Memphis on April 3, 1968, on the evening Dr. Martin Luther King, […]

Event Series Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons, at the Ardmore Library. This club for teens is a great introduction to role-playing games and a chance to practice math, problem solving, and teamwork while having fun! For ages 13 and up. This is an in-person […]

Emotions at Play With Pixar’s Inside Out

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

Experience the first-ever children’s museum exhibit based on Disney and Pixar’s hit animated feature Inside Out, at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum! Explore the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives through hands-on and digital experiences focused on the five emotions featured in […]

Event Series Disney 100: The Exhibition

Disney 100: The Exhibition

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

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, "Disney 100: The Exhibition" will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Event Series Museum Minis: Celebrating Spring

Museum Minis: Celebrating Spring

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

Check out the Please Touch Museum's three-week, toddler subscription series happening on Thursdays, April 6th, 13th, and 20th, from 10–11 am. On these select mornings at the museum, toddlers and their grownups interact with other families and learn about a variety of enriching topics through […]

Kidding Around: Children in Art from the Woodmere Art Museum Collection

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For centuries, artists have been captivated by the miracle of childhood. This exhibition includes numerous portraits as well as depictions of children across a spectrum of activities, including climbing trees, playing with toys, enjoying tea parties, and eating cotton candy! All works in the show […]

Event Series PEEPS in the Village

PEEPS in the Village

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

Take a trip to Peddler's Village to see their PEEP-tastic display, PEEPS® in the Village, now open through April 23. A highly anticipated event that showcases the creative talents of regional residents — and the longstanding allure of the colorful candies, you’ll see more than […]

Event Series Tiny Tot Jam Dance Circle

Tiny Tot Jam Dance Circle

Lulu's Casita Ardmore 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Join Ms. Lauren for this weekly dance circle. Celebrate your child’s growth and development as they explore dance and movement with a variety of music genres. Included with admission.

Event Series Play Dough Morning

Play Dough Morning

Chester Springs Library 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA

Young children will enjoy squishy Playdough fun with friends inside the library. In addition to playdough, the library will also have simple paper crafts. This program is great for ages, 6 and younger and no registration is required. The Chester Springs Library is following CDC […]

Picasso and His Found Objects: Repurposing and Creating (Ages 4–7)

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

Join Svetlana from "Kids Look Listen Create." In this class, students will learn about one of Picasso's great passions: collecting... junk. They will also discover how Picasso with the power of his imagination made a new life for his found objects by creating the most […]

Philly Fights Cancer Give Back Weekend

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Shop your favorite brands and dine at your favorite restaurants at Suburban Square during their Give Back Weekend, April 21–23. A portion of proceeds from your purchase will be donated to Philly Fights Cancer, benefitting research and clinical trials at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. […]

Emotions at Play With Pixar’s Inside Out

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

Experience the first-ever children’s museum exhibit based on Disney and Pixar’s hit animated feature Inside Out, at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum! Explore the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives through hands-on and digital experiences focused on the five emotions featured in […]

Event Series Disney 100: The Exhibition

Disney 100: The Exhibition

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

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, "Disney 100: The Exhibition" will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Event Series Homeschool Workshops

Homeschool Workshops

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, United States

Elmwood Park Zoo's Home School Workshops take children on a deep dive into a variety of STEM-based learning and discovery topics. Students will learn about the environment and the animals that live there all while having a safe and engaging experience. Each class is a […]

Kidding Around: Children in Art from the Woodmere Art Museum Collection

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For centuries, artists have been captivated by the miracle of childhood. This exhibition includes numerous portraits as well as depictions of children across a spectrum of activities, including climbing trees, playing with toys, enjoying tea parties, and eating cotton candy! All works in the show […]

Event Series PEEPS in the Village

PEEPS in the Village

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

Take a trip to Peddler's Village to see their PEEP-tastic display, PEEPS® in the Village, now open through April 23. A highly anticipated event that showcases the creative talents of regional residents — and the longstanding allure of the colorful candies, you’ll see more than […]

Event Series Books & Blankets

Books & Blankets

Penn Wynne Park 1214 E Manoa Road, Wynnewood, PA

Penn Wynne Library's Books & Blankets is back! Bring a blanket and join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs. Books & Blankets happens OUTDOORS at Penn Wynne Park on Manoa road — right next to the playground, weather permitting. There will be no story time […]

Event Series Rothman Roller Rink at Dilworth Park

Rothman Roller Rink at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

Old-school cool returns to Dilworth Park starting April 21 with the opening of the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink! The rink’s vibrant checkerboard floor is complimented by a brand-new overhead art installation which was designed and fabricated by Philadelphia’s Lucky Dog Studio. Beginning Friday, April 21 […]

Event Series Big Fish – The Musical

Big Fish – The Musical

SALT Performing Arts 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

Catch SALT Performing Arts' production of the beautiful, emotional, and insightful musical, "Big Fish." Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to […]

Philly Fights Cancer Give Back Weekend

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Shop your favorite brands and dine at your favorite restaurants at Suburban Square during their Give Back Weekend, April 21–23. A portion of proceeds from your purchase will be donated to Philly Fights Cancer, benefitting research and clinical trials at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. […]

28th Annual Narberth Cystic Fibrosis Run & Walk

Narberth Park 80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth, PA

This five-mile run winds through the spectator-lined streets of Narberth and supports wishes for children and adults battling cystic fibrosis (CF) since 1996. The course is known to be one of the area’s more challenging 5-milers and is a great training run for the Broad […]

Emotions at Play With Pixar’s Inside Out

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

Experience the first-ever children’s museum exhibit based on Disney and Pixar’s hit animated feature Inside Out, at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum! Explore the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives through hands-on and digital experiences focused on the five emotions featured in […]

Event Series Disney 100: The Exhibition

Disney 100: The Exhibition

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

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, "Disney 100: The Exhibition" will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Free Earth Day Festival at Upper Main Line YMCA

Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

The community is invited to participate in the free Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22 at the Upper Main Line YMCA, hosted by YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Senator Carolyn Comitta. Vendors from across the county in the areas of environmental education and sustainability […]

Naturepalooza

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks, as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in their 365-acre forest while […]

Sheep Shearing Day

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, watch living historians demonstrate the process of turning that wool into clothing. Learn about all the various activities that went into running a farm […]

Event Series Party for the Planet

Party for the Planet

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, United States

Join Elmwood Park Zoo for their annual celebration of Earth Day and all things eco-friendly! Party for the Planet is a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of conservation and the environment. Guests can enjoy demonstrations and education stations featuring animals, recycling, sustainable living, […]

Event Series Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum

Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum program explores life at sea during the Revolutionary War on Saturdays and Sundays throughout April. Visit MOTAR this month for a new special exhibition, neighborhood walking tours, family-friendly crafts, in-gallery talks, and stories to learn more about […]

Event Series Elmo’s Springtacular

Elmo’s Springtacular

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! Join in on the fun with an exciting line up of music, meet & greets, pirate adventures, and fireworks. Find out more about these upcoming character visits: Dino Ranch Meet & Greets […]

Kidding Around: Children in Art from the Woodmere Art Museum Collection

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For centuries, artists have been captivated by the miracle of childhood. This exhibition includes numerous portraits as well as depictions of children across a spectrum of activities, including climbing trees, playing with toys, enjoying tea parties, and eating cotton candy! All works in the show […]

Event Series PEEPS in the Village

PEEPS in the Village

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

Take a trip to Peddler's Village to see their PEEP-tastic display, PEEPS® in the Village, now open through April 23. A highly anticipated event that showcases the creative talents of regional residents — and the longstanding allure of the colorful candies, you’ll see more than […]

Event Series Rothman Roller Rink at Dilworth Park

Rothman Roller Rink at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA

Old-school cool returns to Dilworth Park starting April 21 with the opening of the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink! The rink’s vibrant checkerboard floor is complimented by a brand-new overhead art installation which was designed and fabricated by Philadelphia’s Lucky Dog Studio. Beginning Friday, April 21 […]

Toddler Yoga & Music

Purenergy Studio 21 Plank Avenue, Paolli, PA, United States

Join Lucy and Lyman Butler for a Toddler Yoga & Music Event! This 45 minute session includes themes like “Jungle Safari” to capture your child’s imagination as Lucy guides them through mindful movement, stillness practice and pretend play. Lyman leads the class in engaging songs […]

Phoenixville Earth Day 2023

Reservoir Park 601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Phoenixville Area Transition and Phoenixville Green Team are pleased to invite you to the 1st annual "Earth Day Phoenixville" on April 22, at Reservoir Park in Phoenixville. Come celebrate art, the earth, and the community with performances, a gallery of local artists, nature walks, a community garden […]