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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Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.

Dracula

Dracula at First State Ballet Theatre

The Grand Opera House 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This Halloween season, First State Ballet Theatre presents Dracula, a Gothic ballet of love and shadows. Based on the novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, with choreography by the acclaimed Viktor Plotnikov, this ballet will haunt audiences long after the curtain falls.

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 […]

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 […]

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

School’s Out: Fantastic Fall

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Drop by the Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a day of outdoor adventure and creativity! Children ages 3 – 12 can enjoy a nature-themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout their gardens. Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside! Join them at 10:30 am for a […]

FREE
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.

Storytime with Melanie at the American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission!

Phoenixville First Fridays

Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Kick off the weekend with Phoenixville First Fridays, a monthly open-air celebration in the borough! Every month from May through December, First Fridays showcase the eclectic feel of Phoenixville. You'll find live music, local artists, and a Kids Zone. Walk around and explore some of the town's arts venues, small […]

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out at My Gym Springfield

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

My Gym Springfield offers a fun and active Parents Night Out on the first Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events are for kids ages 4 to 10 years old and include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities […]

$60
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 […]

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

ALS United Philadelphia Walk

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

Join the ALS United Walk this fall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia—a local effort to honor those impacted by ALS and accelerate progress toward a cure. The event welcomes individuals and teams at no registration cost, offering a meaningful way to walk together in solidarity, remembrance, and advocacy. For […]

Free
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.

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 […]

Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have a different theme – this season, we’re exploring topics related to the […]

Free
Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

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.

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 […]

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

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.

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
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free

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.

Storytime with Melanie at the American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission!

Phoenixville First Fridays

Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Kick off the weekend with Phoenixville First Fridays, a monthly open-air celebration in the borough! Every month from May through December, First Fridays showcase the eclectic feel of Phoenixville. You'll find live music, local artists, and a Kids Zone. Walk around and explore some of the town's arts venues, small […]

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out at My Gym Springfield

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

My Gym Springfield offers a fun and active Parents Night Out on the first Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events are for kids ages 4 to 10 years old and include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities […]

$60
Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

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.