Main Line Parent Community Calendar:

Fun Things To Do With Kids Around the Main Line

Discover family-friendly events with the Main Line Parent Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly’s Western Suburbs, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

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Summer Solstice at Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Celebrate the longest day of the year and the kickoff to summer! Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout […]

Wilson Farm Park Summer Concert Series

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Come out for live music at Tredyffrin Township Concert Series this summer! Concerts will be held on Thursdays at 7 pm (unless otherwise noted) in Wilson Farm Park and are weather dependent. There will be a craft beer, as well as Kona Ice available for […]

Rose Tree Summer Festival – Concerts in the Park

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]

Footloose! Presented by Revival Productions

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

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. About Footloose: When Ren and his mother move from […]

Wild Kratts: Creature Power!

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

The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

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

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]

Garden Railway: Dinos!

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market 2024

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

The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most popular […]

Kidchella Music Festival

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse 3500 Reservoir Drive East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Smith, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America, is thrilled to announce their Kidchella Music Festival, all while kicking off the celebration of our 125th Anniversary! This year, Kidchella will be a FREE, one-day summer festival featuring four dynamic, family-friendly musical artists and other family fun. […]

Walking Tour: Bayard Rustin’s West Chester

Chester County History Center 225 N High Street, West Chester, PA

This walking tour, new for 2024, highlights pivotal moments in the lifetime of Civil Rights icon, Bayard Rustin, organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Follow in Bayard’s footsteps through the center of West Chester and learn about the experiences that helped shape him into […]

The Underground Railroad in West Chester Walking Tours

Chester County History Center 225 N High Street, West Chester, PA

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in […]

Rose Tree Summer Festival – Concerts in the Park

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]

Footloose! Presented by Revival Productions

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

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. About Footloose: When Ren and his mother move from […]

Outdoor Movie Nights

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and friends for a movie under the stars! As a way to say “thank you” to our neighbors and local community members who support Peddler’s Village year ’round, they are presenting FREE outdoor screenings of new and classic movies […]

Wild Kratts: Creature Power!

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

The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

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

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]

Garden Railway: Dinos!

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market 2024

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

The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most popular […]

Walking Tour: Bayard Rustin’s West Chester

Chester County History Center 225 N High Street, West Chester, PA

This walking tour, new for 2024, highlights pivotal moments in the lifetime of Civil Rights icon, Bayard Rustin, organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Follow in Bayard’s footsteps through the center of West Chester and learn about the experiences that helped shape him into […]

Family Fun Day

Ryerss Farm 1710 Ridge Rd, Pottstown, PA, United States

Join Ryerss Horse Farm for Family Fun Day! Pony rides, hay rides, moon bounce, and so much more fun at the farm! Admission is free; activity tickets are $1 each. See event website for all the details!

The Underground Railroad in West Chester Walking Tours

Chester County History Center 225 N High Street, West Chester, PA

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in […]

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts

The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts Series is hosted at the community gazebo in downtown Bryn Mawr, PA. In a cozy and intimate lawn and BYO chair atmosphere, both ticketed and free events are held on select days throughout the season, and the concert grounds for the […]

Rose Tree Summer Festival – Concerts in the Park

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]

Footloose! Presented by Revival Productions

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

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. About Footloose: When Ren and his mother move from […]

Valley Forge Art in the Park Meetup

Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

Join rangers each month at a different beautiful location in the park to practice your photography, sketching, drawing, or painting in a stress-free, judgment-free environment! Bring your own equipment and supplies. The program is free — advance registration is not required. (Programs are scheduled in […]

Wild Kratts: Creature Power!

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

The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

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

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]

Garden Railway: Dinos!

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]

Sesame Place Low Sensory Days (June 9th & 23rd)

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

Sesame Place Philadelphia will expand its accessibility program this June with the addition of Low Sensory Days to create a more inclusive in-park experience. Traditionally high sensory experiences at the park will be adjusted to make them more accessible to those who require or prefer […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market 2024

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

The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most popular […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays at Suburban Square are back! Head out to the Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11 am–1 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please check the Suburban Square Instagram story for the most […]

Family Funday Sunday

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

Head down to Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Philly waterfront for free, Family Funday Sunday — every Sunday this summer from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be fun fitness classes, crafts, and activities, with pop-up play each week. Start your day with […]