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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Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]

Jenkintown Festival of the Arts

Downtown Jenkintown West Ave, Leedom St, and Greenwood Ave, Jenkintown, PA

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture at the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts! On Sunday, September 21st, Jenkintown will come alive with incredible local art, live music, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. What to Expect: Artisan Vendors: Discover unique handcrafted items from talented […]

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

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

Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

Admission is free. Pay-as-you-go for activities or services

Autumn Equinox Ceremony with Village Wellness

Available Upon Registration Phoenixville, PA

Join Amy and Lance Isakov to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with Roksana Filipowska as they gather in sacred ceremony around the fire to hear the story of Persephone and Demeter and stand at the threshold of seasons. Coming together to honor these moments in time allows us to anchor into […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Conquer the College Essay

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Need inspo to write your college essay? Come to a free presentation at the Tredyffrin Library on how to tell your captivating and sincere story: “CONQUERING THE COLLEGE ESSAY.” Register today with award-winning Between The Lines Tutoring's Carrie Waldron-Brown. Hundreds of students have benefitted from Carrie’s guidance. In this workshop […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

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.

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

Quiet Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

The last Thursday of every month the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens to the […]

Teen STEM Spot at Easttown Library

Teen STEM Spot at Easttown Library

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

Join the Easttown Library for hands-on STEM fun for teens! Explore science, tech, engineering, and math through creative projects, experiments, and challenges! For ages 12-18. Registration for each session is required.

Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

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

Guests can enjoy a hayride through Linvilla Orchards’ beautiful fields, illuminated by the glow of the autumn moon. This enchanting wagon ride offers the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special treat for stargazers. Each hayride concludes with a cozy campfire where visitors can roast marshmallows and sample […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Music and Me at Oxford Library

Music and Me at Oxford Library

Oxford Library 48 S. 2nd St., Oxford, PA

Come sing, dance, and play at the Oxford Library during Music & Me! This program will be held in-person inside the Oxford Library. Registration is not required. This in-person event will be held in the Library's large downstairs activity room.

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

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

Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

Admission is free. Pay-as-you-go for activities or services

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at the Phillies with Sandy Rollman Foundation

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

Join the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation on Friday, September 26, 2025, for Phillies Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night. The Philadelphia Phillies will dedicate their final regular-season home game to ovarian cancer awareness. Fans wearing teal will unite at Citizens Bank Park to show their support, and a portion of ticket […]

$50
Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

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

Guests can enjoy a hayride through Linvilla Orchards’ beautiful fields, illuminated by the glow of the autumn moon. This enchanting wagon ride offers the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special treat for stargazers. Each hayride concludes with a cozy campfire where visitors can roast marshmallows and sample […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards

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

Linvilla Orchards' highly anticipated Annual Apple Festival, a celebration dedicated to the delicious and versatile apple, is back for 2025! Guests will have the chance to explore their flourishing orchards, participate in apple picking, and savor a variety of delectable apple goodies. Linvilla has a variety of delicious apples that […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

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 […]

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Hotel West and Main 46 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA

The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]

Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? Join Tyler Arboretum for Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other […]

Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn Support for Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

If you or someone you know in Chester County is struggling to make ends meet, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn's Caring Cupboard Food Pantry is here to help. Their Caring Cupboard has recently enhanced its services to a "Choice Model" food pantry to better support local individuals and families experiencing […]

Free

Delaware River Festival

Wiggins Waterfront Park 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, come on down for this annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, […]

Free

Harvest Home at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead

Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead Ridley Creek State Park, 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA

Celebrate the season’s bounty with Harvest Home at Colonial PA Farmstead, a festive day honoring 18th-century traditions of gratitude, labor, and community. Rooted in English agricultural customs brought to colonial Pennsylvania, Harvest Home marked the successful gathering of the year’s crops and the turning of the season toward autumn. Join […]