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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 Performance: Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with Swarthmore College Lab Orchestra & Jasper String Quartet

Lang Concert Hall Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

The Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program and the Swarthmore College Department of Music present a special family performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and "Winter" from Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Swarthmore student musicians and student conductors and featuring the Jasper String Quartet. The concert will […]

Free

Handmade Holidays

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Join Bartram's Garden for their annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This free public event is for the whole family, rain or shine, and will feature: Their marketplace of local artists and makers! A campfire with free snacks and a warm seasonal drink Winter tours through […]

Kennett Square Holiday Village Market

Kennett Square Holiday Village Market

The Creamery of Kennett Square 401 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA, United States

During the first two weekends in December, the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market brings the Christkindlmarkt experience to the magical setting of The Creamery. Dozens of artisan and vintage vendors are at the heart of the event, each stall a tiny feast of beautiful and unique handcrafted items that promise to delight the […]

Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays

Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays

Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

Families can meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives on Friday, November 29, and will be available until Christmas Eve during the following hours: Monday–Friday from 11 am–7 pm Saturday from 10 am–8 pm Sunday 11 am-7 pm Reservations are encouraged. […]

$20 – $50
Conshohocken Winter Market

Conshohocken Winter Market

Hotel West & Main 46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Two big weekends kick off the holiday season in Conshy! The 2024 Conshohocken Winter Market will be held on December 6–8 and December 13–15 in the Plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main in downtown Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately 25 vendors each weekend, offering items […]

West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers

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) Saturday, Nov. 30th – Noon […]

Upper Merion Township Holiday Village

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

Upper Merion Township’s annual Holiday Village event is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, from 12 noon until 3 pm behind the Township building in the lower level lot/park. The event is free to the public and family-friendly! The event will include dozens of crafters and holiday vendors, gingerbread house display […]

Santa Visits at Burkholder

Santa Visits at Burkholder

Burkholder 359 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA, United States

Santa will be visiting Burkholder for photo opps on five Saturdays during the holiday season: 11/23, 11/30, 12/07, 12/14, and 12/21. And on Dec. 21, Santa will be joined by Mrs. Klaus and one of his reindeer! Get in on the fun at this family-friendly event at Burkholder where you […]

Historic Sugartown Holiday Craft Market

Historic Sugartown 273 Boot Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Get into the holiday spirit at Historic Sugartown! They're hosting a Holiday Market featuring over 40 local crafters and artisans including: PaperPie Flames & Frames Jam With Me Made By Eleni Cait Konradt Chester County Beekeepers Association PASHA Turkish Towels Butter and Love Bakeshop …and more! Locust Lane Craft Brewery, […]

Winter at the Wagner: First Saturday Open House

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shelter from the cold this December during the Wagner's First Saturday Open House! Happening on Saturday, December 7th from 12 pm–4 pm, visitors will dig up and identify different types of shark teeth, make paper snowflakes, and learn about the history of the Wagner. Sit in on one of the […]

Free

German Christmas Market

Franklin Commons 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Experience the magic of a German Christmas Market on Saturday, December 7th from 12–6 pm at the 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, hectic life and help you remember what this festive […]

$5

2024 Havertown Holiday Festival

Havertown Downtown 50 E Eagle Road, Havertown, PA, United States

The Havertown Holiday Festival is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Fun! Saturday, December 7th (rain date: 12/8), 12–7 pm on Brookline Boulevard This year, expect costumed characters, live holiday music, story time and crafts for kids, food trucks and vendors, beer, wine and hot […]

Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series

Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series

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

The "Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series", sponsored by Oakbourne Advisors returns to West Chester this holiday season! Catch the performances on High Street in front of the Historic Courthouse on Saturdays at 2 pm, November 30–December 21. 11/30 - Uptown Singers 12/7 - Bishop Shanahan Liturgical Choir 12/14 - […]

Santa on the Firetruck

Santa on the Firetruck

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

Bring the family to downtown West Chester to see Santa on the firetruck! Santa will once again tour the borough on a fire truck on a few Saturdays this holiday season (sponsored by Tolsdorf Oil Lube Express). Catch him at 3 pm in the streets of Downtown West Chester. Click on […]

A Harmonious Holiday with the Valley Forge Chorus

Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join the award-winning Valley Forge Chorus and friends to kick off the holiday season with barbershop harmonies!

Holiday Trains at Auburn Heights

Marshall Steam Museum 3000 Creek Road, Hockessin, DE, United States

All aboard for holiday cheer! Immerse yourself in the wonders of the holiday and see the beautiful Auburn Heights estate as you’ve never seen it before with this new event. Celebrate the signs and sounds of holidays past with these event features: View operating model train layouts, including the museum’s […]

Santa in The Square

Marshall Square Park 405 N Franklin Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Join West Chester Parks & Rec on December 7th at 4:30 pm in Marshall Square Park for an evening of holiday celebration! Food, music, and pictures with Santa! See the park like never before, a Christmas get away in your own backyard!

Tredyffrin Township Tree Lighting Celebration

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Celebrate the holiday season at Tredyffrin Township's Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5–7 pm in Wilson Farm Park! (Rain date is Sunday, December 8.) Be there as Santa & Mrs. Claus "flip the switch" to kick off the holiday season along with festive holiday music provided […]

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

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, cosmic visions, and astral song. […]

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 website for all the details. […]

Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra presents Festival Of Carols: A Time Of Hope

Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra presents Festival Of Carols: A Time Of Hope

Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA, United States

Festival of Carols will present new and exciting arrangements of familiar carols, other inspiring music, and readings  around the theme “A Time of Hope.” This concert has something for everyone, and will surely get you into the spirit of the season. Performances Saturday December 7th at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December […]

$5.00 – $25
Danielle Foster Creations’ Holiday Tradition

Santa Portraits: Danielle Foster Creations’ Holiday Tradition

Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio 1717 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, United States

Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]

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 […]

Hanukkah Party with jkidphilly & the Schmooze Squad

Register for address PA

Please jdkidphilly at a local synagogue for a fun morning of Hanukkah crafting, celebration, and bagels! They will be partnering with the ‘Schmooze Squad,’ a group of parents with young children to facilitate this exciting event! This program is geared towards preschool-aged children (siblings always welcome). Come celebrate! Location: An indoor location in […]

Christmas on Cricket

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

Bundle up and head over to Cricket Ave. for another edition Christmas on Cricket! Join Lulu's Casita on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 9:30 am to 12 noon for a jolly good time as they welcome Santa. (And yes, the one and only “Santa Jim”!) Plus the Grinch and Elf on […]

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 a carnival. A dazzling array […]

Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia & Christmas Market

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During […]

Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Holiday Garden Railway

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 visitors of all ages! Open […]

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 snow flurries, the World’s Tallest […]

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 treats perfect for spreading holiday […]

Clover Market – Holiday Market

Clover Market – Holiday Market

Westtown School 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA, United States

The Holiday Market returns to the Westtown School Athletic Center in West Chester PA on Dec. 7th and 8th from 10-4 pm. The vendor space numbers and the venue map are at the bottom of this page.Westtown's beautiful 600 acre campus is accessible from Chester County, the Main Line, Delaware County and beyond. This Market […]

Winter Wonderland Tea

Winter Wonderland Tea

A Taste of Britain Eagle Village Shops 503 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA

Join A Taste of Britain this holiday season for a Winter Wonderland Tea, an annual tradition at this English-style tea shop restaurant and market. Their Winter Wonderland Tea features a delectable, set menu for adults and another menu for children. Visit their website for menu details. Winter Wonderland Teas are […]

Christmas Mini Sessions with Santa & Dominick the Donkey

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 face time with Santa. Leave […]

Conshohocken Winter Market

Conshohocken Winter Market

Hotel West & Main 46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Two big weekends kick off the holiday season in Conshy! The 2024 Conshohocken Winter Market will be held on December 6–8 and December 13–15 in the Plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main in downtown Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately 25 vendors each weekend, offering items […]

Frost Fair

Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King Street, Pottstown, PA, United States

Embrace the spirit of the season and bring some history to your holidays with Pottsgrove Manor’s Frost Fair on Sunday, December 8th from 11 am to 5 pm. Wrap up your holiday shopping with gifts from historic and modern craft artisans. Explore the museum as rooms are filled with cheer […]