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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Story Time & Crafts

Story Time & Crafts

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

Come hang out at Lulu's Casita for a mini fiesta and bilingual story time every Tuesday at 10:30 am. Included with regular admission.

Story Time with Mr. Keith

Story Time with Mr. Keith

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

Join us for songs, stretches, and stories with Mr. Keith!  No registration required, kids and families welcome. Recommended for toddlers.

Tuesday Storytime at Paoli Library

Tuesday Storytime at Paoli Library

Paoli Library 18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA

Join Sarah at the Paoli Library as for a fun and playful storytime, as they explore music, rhymes, lap bounces and stories together! For children 4 years old and younger with their caregiver. Registration is not required, but you may register if you wish to receive a reminder email.

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, […]

Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)

Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)

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

Middle School Meetup is where kids in grades 5–8 can come play games, make crafts, or just hang out with friends. No registration required but you must be in grades 5–8.  You do not need to arrive right at 3:30, this is open house style where you may come for […]

Lunar New Year’s Eve Midnight Parade in Chinatown

Chinatown N 10th Street & Spring Street, Philadelphia, PA

Stay up late and join the excitement in Chinatown for the Lunar New Year's Eve Midnight Parade. The Philadelphia Suns, renowned for their Lion Dance performances, will parade throughout Chinatown, dancing and lighting firecrackers to bring good fortune to the local businesses in the community. What’s more, there will be […]

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 […]

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]

Learn, Play & Grow!

Learn, Play & Grow!

Malvern Library 1 E 1st Avenue, Suite 2, Malvern, PA

Join the group at the library for an hour of play! They'll take out the library's collection of building blocks, toys, and games, and have a great time. This program, though overseen by Miss Emily, is self driven, and gives children a chance to socialize or focus on solo work […]

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Stories, songs, and fun! From little to big, lets learn and have fun at the same time. Recommended for ages birth to 5. Registration is required.

Lunar New Year Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library

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

The Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year begins on January 29th this year. In Asian cultures, each year is associated with an animal from the zodiac. This year, it is the Year of the Snake! Stop by the children's room anytime between 3–5 PM to create a snake craft. […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This exhibition features 28 Black and African diasporic contemporary artists who use figurative painting, drawing and sculpture to illuminate and celebrate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life. Curated by British writer and curator Ekow Eshun, The Time Is Always Now takes its title from an essay on desegregation by American […]

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]

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, […]

Story Time with Miss Melody

Story Time with Miss Melody

Ludington Library 5 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

Come join Miss Melody every Thursday in the Large Meeting Room at 11 am for fun stories and silly songs geared towards toddlers ages 0 to 5.  All ages are welcome.  No registration necessary.

Crafty Story Time

Crafty Story Time

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

Come out to the Easttown Library for an afternoon storytime followed by hands-on art activities that explore a variety of mediums. Recommended for ages 2–6; registration is required.

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, […]

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 […]

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]

The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This exhibition features 28 Black and African diasporic contemporary artists who use figurative painting, drawing and sculpture to illuminate and celebrate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life. Curated by British writer and curator Ekow Eshun, The Time Is Always Now takes its title from an essay on desegregation by American […]

Tiny Tots Toy Time

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

Drop-in free play with a wide array of toys, blocks, and learning activities. Best for ages 0-5. They'll be upstairs in the large room.

Dinos After Dark

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere, and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall! Visit their newest exhibit Ice Dinosaurs, where you can marvel at lifelike animatronic creatures who lived in ancient, icy terrains. Dream of warmer weather and flowering plants in their […]

Legally Blonde, The Musical

Legally Blonde, The Musical

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

Showtimes at 2 pm AND 7 pm on Saturdays, through Feb. 23. Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she […]

Black History Celebration

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

Celebrate Black History Month with an engaging, family-friendly event that honors African American heritage and culture. Learn through play as they highlight the work of Black Americans that have shown confidence and creativity throughout history. Included with museum admission.

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Please Touch Museum

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

Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]

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 […]

Ants on a Log Presents: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Concert!

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join local musical group Ants on a Log for an Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Concert, a FREE magical morning of songs and stories. After the show, stick around for more family fun with face painters (Taffy Fun), a balloon artist, and an ice cream craft. This event will be […]

Free

Friends Enchanted Valentine Tea

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

Tickets are now on sale for the Friends Enchanted Valentine Tea! Gather generations together and join Easttown Library for an enchanted afternoon at the Friend's annual family tea party. Dress in your finest tea attire and enjoy delectable treats, charming crafts, special guests, and more! $15 per ticket. All proceeds […]

Weathering the Winter at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

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

Come learn about Weathering the Winter at the Peter Wentz Farmstead. Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit […]

Free
Ice Dinosaurs

Ice Dinosaurs

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic dinosaurs, engaging stories and real […]

The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This exhibition features 28 Black and African diasporic contemporary artists who use figurative painting, drawing and sculpture to illuminate and celebrate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life. Curated by British writer and curator Ekow Eshun, The Time Is Always Now takes its title from an essay on desegregation by American […]

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]