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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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 […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Experience the tradition of Longwood Gardens' whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway, on site until January 12, 2025. Included with admission. A fanciful blend of horticulture, engineering, and lighthearted fun awaits guests of all ages with this very special display located outdoors near the Beer Garden. Each fall, members of our Horticulture, […]

Family Art & Story Hour

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

Join the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum in their galleries as they read The Snowy Day and look up close at snowy artworks. Then try out the artists’ techniques by creating a snowflake painting! Ideal for ages 0-5. Attendees can also enjoy access to the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum.

Free

Autism & ADHD: Understanding Assessment and Next Steps

Online

TLC Wellness is excited to team up with Erica Desper from The Center for Confident Parenting for a live Zoom event focused on Autism evaluations, as well as ADHD, learning disabilities, and more. This informative session will cover when to seek an evaluation, what the evaluation process entails, and what […]

Free

Fun Friday – MLK Day Craft

Belmont Hills Library 120 Mary Watersford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Come to the Belmont Hills Library for Fun Friday. This season will feature a craft in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fire & Frost Fun at Peddler’s Village

Fire & Frost Fun at Peddler’s Village

Peddlers Village 2400 Street Rd, New Hope, PA, United States

Fire & Frost Fun at Peddler’s Village is one of the most Instagrammable events in the Philadelphia region taking place on Friday & Saturday, January 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 from 4:00–8:00 p.m. Featuring dozens of spectacular ice sculptures, fire artistry performances, a live DJ, and a Find Jack Frost […]

Flight on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating

Flight on Ice at Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink 4901 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA, United States

At Flight on Ice, you can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family including convenient on-site parking, festive music, lighting, video and decor, large LED TV, delicious food and beverages, heated hospitality tents, entertainment and a calendar of family-friendly themed events. Tickets and season passes are available online. Also, […]

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

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

It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard […]

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 […]

Lunar New Year At Please Touch Museum

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

Ring in the Lunar New Year with special performances and creative crafts. Included with museum admission.

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Experience the tradition of Longwood Gardens' whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway, on site until January 12, 2025. Included with admission. A fanciful blend of horticulture, engineering, and lighthearted fun awaits guests of all ages with this very special display located outdoors near the Beer Garden. Each fall, members of our Horticulture, […]

Winter Fireside

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Embrace the season at Tyler Arboretum’s Winter Fireside event! Step outside for a fun-filled winter Saturday, featuring firepits, marshmallows, and seasonal activities. Enjoy live music in the barn, outdoor games for kids, guided hikes, and delicious food from local food trucks, along with beer and snacks. It’s the perfect way […]

Free for Members | Non-members Pay General Admission
Peter Pan

Peter Pan

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Showtimes also at noon and 4 pm on Saturdays & Sundays through February 1st! Arden Children’s Theatre presents a brand-new production that celebrates the joy of storytelling and the power of imagination! Join Peter Pan on an adventure to Neverland, a magical island where there are no parents, no chores, […]

Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions

Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions

World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing the city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across the local music scene. A […]

free

Flight on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating

Flight on Ice at Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink 4901 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA, United States

At Flight on Ice, you can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family including convenient on-site parking, festive music, lighting, video and decor, large LED TV, delicious food and beverages, heated hospitality tents, entertainment and a calendar of family-friendly themed events. Tickets and season passes are available online. Also, […]

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

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

It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard […]

Fire & Frost Fun at Peddler’s Village

Fire & Frost Fun at Peddler’s Village

Peddlers Village 2400 Street Rd, New Hope, PA, United States

Fire & Frost Fun at Peddler’s Village is one of the most Instagrammable events in the Philadelphia region taking place on Friday & Saturday, January 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 from 4:00–8:00 p.m. Featuring dozens of spectacular ice sculptures, fire artistry performances, a live DJ, and a Find Jack Frost […]

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 […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Experience the tradition of Longwood Gardens' whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway, on site until January 12, 2025. Included with admission. A fanciful blend of horticulture, engineering, and lighthearted fun awaits guests of all ages with this very special display located outdoors near the Beer Garden. Each fall, members of our Horticulture, […]

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Showtimes also at noon and 4 pm on Saturdays & Sundays through February 1st! Arden Children’s Theatre presents a brand-new production that celebrates the joy of storytelling and the power of imagination! Join Peter Pan on an adventure to Neverland, a magical island where there are no parents, no chores, […]

Flight on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating

Flight on Ice at Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink 4901 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA, United States

At Flight on Ice, you can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family including convenient on-site parking, festive music, lighting, video and decor, large LED TV, delicious food and beverages, heated hospitality tents, entertainment and a calendar of family-friendly themed events. Tickets and season passes are available online. Also, […]

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

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

It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard […]

The Lady Hoofers Winter Class Series – Begins Jan. 12

Bowman Dance Company & School 1341 Sandy Hill Rd, Norristown, PA

Whether you've always wanted to tap, or have years of experience under your belt, the Lady Hoofers Winter Class Series is for you! Three levels offered: Beginner (ages 9+ and adults), Intermediate (9+ and adults), and Advanced (13+ and adults). Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons with two, 4-week […]

$4 – $190
Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Book Drive for West Philadelphia Alliance for Children + Overbrook Education Center

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

Penn Wynne Library is collecting books for the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children. Please bring your new or gently used books for grades K-8 to Penn Wynne, any day of the week, from now until January 22nd. Accepting new and gently used books, ideally with diverse characters, for: K–4th grade […]

Hands-on Science with the Academy of Natural Sciences

Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will be onsite at the Gladwyne Library bringing fun, hands-on science to you! As Philadelphia’s first natural science museum, the Academy will be sharing their world-class, wondrous Malacology Collection. Learn about mollusks and take home some of your own shells and enter […]

Chess & Crochet Crew

Chess & Crochet Crew

Easttown Library 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, United States

Come to the Children's and Teen Areas at the library for a casual game of chess and/or a relaxing crochet session. Beginner chess and crochet lessons will be available from Ms. Shelby. Knitters and other fiber artists welcome! Chessboard and pieces will be available to borrow during the program. There […]

Monthly Board Game Explorers: Azul – Unveiling a New Game Every First Monday

Upper Merion Township Library 175 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA

Join Upper Merion Township Library for an exciting journey into the world of board games! Every first Monday of the month, they invite families to discover and learn a new board game alongside fellow enthusiasts of all ages. From classic favorites to modern marvels, each session offers an opportunity to […]

The Wizard of Oz (1939 Film; G)

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

Journey down the Yellow Brick Road with The Wizard of Oz—a magical adventure for all ages on the big screen! Follow Dorothy and her friends down the Yellow Brick Road in this timeless journey through the magical land of Oz. Alongside Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Academy of Natural Sciences Visit Belmont Hills Library

Come learn about all that the Academy of Natural Sciences has to offer from their educational table. They'll bring cool examples from their collection and answer your questions about natural sciences, the museum, and more!