Main Line Parent Community Calendar

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]

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 […]

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

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

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Turtle Dance Music, Dance and Comedy Show (In Person & Online)

Middletown Free Library 464 S Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, United States

All Ages + Sensory-Friendly/Autism-Friendly! Turtle Dance Music is a “turtle-riffic” musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs, movement activities, children’s stories, and interactive music technology! The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the autism spectrum, and a great time […]

Waldron Mercy Academy: Experience WMA Day

Waldron Mercy Academy 513 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA, United States

Get a glimpse of a typical school morning with our Experience WMA Days! Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a brief information session and weekday school tour from 8:30-10:30am.   RSVP for Grades 4-8 on December 3: https://www.waldronmercy.org/visit-us RSVP for Grades Montessori-3 […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Event Series 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!

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 […]

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

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

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Media-Upper Providence Free Library 1 E. Front Street, Media, PA, United States

Join Family Storytime for stories, moving, singing and interacting with puppets. Best for children 0–5 years and their caretakers. Just drop in! The group will be upstairs.

Plymouth Twp. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Plymouth Township Service and Devotion Monument 2903 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Save the date for the Plymouth Township holiday tree lighting ceremony! To be held at the Service & Devotion Monument on Germantown Pike.

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 […]

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

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

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

The annual Festival of Lights display tradition begins with a Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring the Delaware County Council, choral music, local vendors, and a visit from Santa! The Festival of Lights is a walk-through holiday light display with free admission and parking. Friendly, leashed dogs […]

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]

Event Series Walking Wonderland Light Show

Walking Wonderland Light Show

Arader Farm 746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA, United States

In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their […]

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 […]

Event Series The Brandywine Railroad

The Brandywine Railroad

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

A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for […]

Event Series Christmas Underwater

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor […]

Event Series Winter Makers Market

Winter Makers Market

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

Join Linvilla each weekend from November 30th through December 22nd for their Winter Makers Market! This festive event is be part of their annual Christmas Around the Farm celebration. With up to 30 unique vendors each weekend, you’ll discover one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal […]

West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season! Enjoy the music while you do some local holiday shopping. Downtown West Chester Schedule: Friday, Nov. 29th – 5:00pm to 7:00pm (Black Friday) […]

Christmas Mini Sessions with Santa & Dominick the Donkey

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

Northern Star Farm invites you to book your 20-minute timed mini session with Santa and Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey on their professional holiday photoshoot set. Sit in Santa's sleigh and experience the magic of Christmas! These 20 minutes are yours for multiple poses and […]

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]

Event Series Walking Wonderland Light Show

Walking Wonderland Light Show

Arader Farm 746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA, United States

In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their […]

First Friday – Holiday Edition!

Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Join the borough of Phoenixville to kick off the holiday season in style! They'll be lighting up the Christmas Tree around 6:45 pm, plus loads of festivities before and afterwards on Bridge Street.

Christmas in Wayne Tree Lighting Festivities

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

Welcome the holiday season with Christmas in Wayne! On Friday evening, enjoy the annual tree lighting, carriage rides, arts and crafts at the Fire House, carolers, and Santa's Arrival. Event is from 5:30–8 pm. Plus! On Saturday, December 7, it is the Radnor Memorial Library […]