The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids

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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 […]

Glice Skating at Linvilla Orchards

Glice Skating at Linvilla Orchards

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

Experience the magic of the season at Linvilla Orchards' Glice Skating Rink in Christmasland! Set amidst a winter wonderland of festive lights, holiday decorations, and the charm of our rustic family farm, the rink offers unforgettable holiday fun for all ages. This eco-friendly synthetic ice rink allows you to glide […]

Hanukkah Celebration

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Celebrate Hanukkah at Sesame Place Philadelphia with your favorite Sesame Street friends as they play a game of dreidel, light the Menorah, dance to festive music, and learn all about Hanukkah during a special story time! Don't miss these events: Menorah lighting ceremony Hanukkah story time Hanukkah activity station Baby […]

Flow (2024 Animated Film; PG)

Flow (2024 Animated Film; PG)

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

As a great flood engulfs his home, a black cat unites with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog on an epic search for dry land. Lauded by IndieWire as “one of the most groundbreaking animated films about nature since Bambi,” this wordless and wonderous adventure will make your heart swell […]

Wicked (2024 Film; PG)

Wicked (2024 Film; PG)

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

Multiple showtimes through Jan. 9. Check theatre schedule. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, dazzles on the big screen! The film stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Glice Skating at Linvilla Orchards

Glice Skating at Linvilla Orchards

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

Experience the magic of the season at Linvilla Orchards' Glice Skating Rink in Christmasland! Set amidst a winter wonderland of festive lights, holiday decorations, and the charm of our rustic family farm, the rink offers unforgettable holiday fun for all ages. This eco-friendly synthetic ice rink allows you to glide […]

Hanukkah Celebration

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Celebrate Hanukkah at Sesame Place Philadelphia with your favorite Sesame Street friends as they play a game of dreidel, light the Menorah, dance to festive music, and learn all about Hanukkah during a special story time! Don't miss these events: Menorah lighting ceremony Hanukkah story time Hanukkah activity station Baby […]

Flow (2024 Animated Film; PG)

Flow (2024 Animated Film; PG)

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

As a great flood engulfs his home, a black cat unites with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog on an epic search for dry land. Lauded by IndieWire as “one of the most groundbreaking animated films about nature since Bambi,” this wordless and wonderous adventure will make your heart swell […]

Yardley Chanukah Village

Downtown Yardley Main Street, Yardley, PA

Enjoy an enriching holiday experience for the whole family as Main Street Yardley is transformed into a magical Chanukah village! Pick up your map at Buttonwood Park and stroll down Main Street as you enjoy exciting Chanukah activities, giveaways, and treats at participating vendors along the way. The Grand Menorah […]

Media Chanukah Village

State Street in Media State Street, Media, PA, United States

Chabad of Delaware County will transform State Street into a magical Chanukah Village. Pick up your map at the courthouse, then stroll the neighborhood and enjoy activities at participating stores along the way including story time, dreidel making, donut decorating, crafts, treats, and more. Then at 4:30 pm, return to […]

Wicked (2024 Film; PG)

Wicked (2024 Film; PG)

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

Multiple showtimes through Jan. 9. Check theatre schedule. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, dazzles on the big screen! The film stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Snowflake Slime Day at DLK!

Design Life Kids Store 1502 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA, United States

West Chester Schools will be closed, but it's a winter wonderland at DLK! Come by to create your own snowflake slime to ring in the New Year. Drop off the kids for a fun-filled craft day at DLK in West Chester! Optional drop-off activity for kids (ages 4+). $20/ticket with […]

$20 – $25
Hanukkah Celebration

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Celebrate Hanukkah at Sesame Place Philadelphia with your favorite Sesame Street friends as they play a game of dreidel, light the Menorah, dance to festive music, and learn all about Hanukkah during a special story time! Don't miss these events: Menorah lighting ceremony Hanukkah story time Hanukkah activity station Baby […]

Flow (2024 Animated Film; PG)

Flow (2024 Animated Film; PG)

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

As a great flood engulfs his home, a black cat unites with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog on an epic search for dry land. Lauded by IndieWire as “one of the most groundbreaking animated films about nature since Bambi,” this wordless and wonderous adventure will make your heart swell […]

Bloxels Video Game Design @ MFL

Bloxels Video Game Design @ MFL

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

Join Mr. Jason and other kids to build your very own video games using the app Bloxels. From characters to scenes to power-ups, YOU design and make it! And, best of all, you'll play each other's games and give constructive feedback. Ages 8+. Mondays at 4:30 pm. Registration is required as […]

Wicked (2024 Film; PG)

Wicked (2024 Film; PG)

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

Multiple showtimes through Jan. 9. Check theatre schedule. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, dazzles on the big screen! The film stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, […]

Charming Star Playroom NYE Balloon Drop

Charming Star Playroom 4627 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA, United States

Come Enjoy a NOON years eve party at CSP. They will provide muffins, juice for kids, coffee and Mimosas for adults +21. Party all morning and enjoy playtime, a dance party, a photo area, games, a music circle, and then of course, a BALLOON DROP WITH CINDERELLA! Cost is $35 […]

Countdown to New Year’s

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

Two timed sessions: 9–11:30 a.m. or 1–3:30 p.m. Please Touch Museum’s festive New Year’s Eve event for kids, is back — with double the fun! Join them for performances, activities, and their iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop with confetti in Hamilton Hall. This year they are offering two timed […]

NYE Daytime Family Jam: Alex & The Kaleidoscope at Ardmore Music Hall

Ardmore Music Hall 23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

Countdown to noon will be filled with balloons, cheers, and well wishes for all—a Saturday morning hang for the whole family! This family jam will feature live music by Alex & the Kaleidoscope playing their patented set of family funk plus New Year’s eve themed arts and crafts, a family […]

Disney on Ice

Wells Fargo Center 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Showtimes at 10 am, 2 pm, and 6 pm on December 31st! Who better to spend the last day of the year with than Mickey Mouse and his crew? Join your favorite Disney characters as they remix some of your favorite Disney tunes. From Timon and Pumba to Ariel and […]

11th Annual White Fiesta Countdown to Noon Bash

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

Ring in the new year with Lulu's Casita at the 11th Annual White Fiesta Countdown to Noon Bash! Wear something white for good luck, and get ready to party! Live music with @rootswithruark Countdown to Noon + Balloon Drop Face painting Fun photo backdrop Surprise character appearance Snacks, refreshments & […]

Twiggy’s Treehouse New Year’s Eve Party

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA

Ring in the New Year with Treehouse World! Twiggy’s Treehouse New Year’s Eve Party will be held Tuesday, December 31st from 10 am-1 pm. Ticket for participating guests is $28.00 and includes Tree Climbing, Ziplining, Tomahawk Toss PLUS Treehouses and Warrior Woods. Non-participating guests can also purchase a Treehouse Pass […]

Zoo Year’s Eve

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Due to the popularity of this event, there will be two time slots available to reserve: 10 am–12 pm or 12–2 pm. Celebrate the New Year zoo-style for kids by ringing in the New Year at noon! The zoo will have fun activities and a celebratory atmosphere with a group […]

The Barn Yard’s New Year’s Eve Party

The Barn Yard 305 2nd Avenue, #212, Collegeville, PA

Join The Barn Yard for their New Years' Eve Party! Choose from two times: 10–noon or 1–3 pm. They are counting down to the New Year and having a blast with snacks, bounce houses, and a mega balloon drop over the farm when "midnight" hits! $35 | 1st Child (includes […]

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 […]

Bouncin’ Noon Year’s Eve

BounceU Collegeville 130 W Main Street, Suite 101C, Collegeville, PA

Looking to give your kids the New Years experience but at a more reasonable time? Join BounceU for the big countdown to noon! Includes bouncing, a balloon drop, a special New Year's party favor, and a sweet treat. Space is limited. Admission is non-refundable. Parents AND kids must wear socks […]