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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  • Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance

    Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance

    Radnor Hunt 826 Providence Road, Malvern, PA

    The Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance is a three-day event that includes a Friday Night Barbecue, the Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally and Gala on Saturday evening which all culminate in the main event on Sunday - the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance. Sunday's Concours d’Elegance will have an array of some […]

  • Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and Parade

    Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and Parade

    Kennett Square Borough State Street, Kennett Square, PA

    Kennet Square, the mushroom capital of the world, invites the public to their 40th Annual Mushroom Festival, celebrating "Harvesting 40 Years Together." This event, which draws thousands to Kennett Square, celebrates the local mushroom industry, considered one of the most sustainable farming industries in the country, and raises funds in […]

  • Clover Market in Chestnut Hill

    Downtown Chestnut Hill 25 W. Highland Ave., Chestnut Hill, PA

    On Sunday September 7th from 10:00-4:00 pm, the Clover Market comes to downtown Chestnut Hill. The Chestnut Hill Markets will feature 90+ carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, and an abundance of shopping options in the charming, cobblestone-lined streets. Food […]

  • 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.

  • Paws in the Pool – Dog Swim Week

    Paws in the Pool – Dog Swim Week at Kaiserman JCC

    Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

    Paws in the pool is back this year, and, due to popular demand, it's been extended for a whole week! Before they “paws” their pools for the season, the JCC invites their canine friends for a day of swimming, splashing and socializing in their fenced-in outdoor pool and grassy area! […]

  • Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

    Family Funday at Spruce Street Harbor Park

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

    Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]

  • Museum Family Day – Fall Kickoff at the Maguire Art Museum

    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    Start off the season with art, creativity, and fun at the Maguire Art Museum. See and interact with new works by artists Maria Dumlao and Julianna Foster as part of 20/20 Photo Festival, and hear from the artists at 3:00 pm. Make art and crafts, enjoy refreshments, and learn about […]

    Free
  • Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

    Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

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

    Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

  • Penn Wynne: Teen Time (Grades 6-12) Paracord Bracelets

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

    Paracord bracelets are not just stylish, they are functional!  Paracord has multiple uses when camping or hiking, but you don't need to be a survivalist to make one.  Choose from different colors to get a style of your choice. Parent note:  We will be using lighters to melt the ends […]

  • Kids Movie Morning at Kennett Library

    Kids Movie Morning at Kennett Library

    Kennett Library 216 State Street, Kennett Square, PA

    Join the Kennett Library in the auditorium for Kids Movie Morning on Tuesdays in September. The full movie schedule is as follows: September 9: Beauty and the Beast (1991) | 1hr 24m | Rated G. A prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster sets out to regain […]

  • Preschool Ballet with the Malvern Library at Burke Park

    Burke Park 26 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA

    Join Ms. Sarah of the Studio at Valley Forge for a fun-filled ballet class with twirls, songs, and games! Appropriate for ages 3-6. Registration is required. This class will meet at the Burke Park Gazebo.

  • 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.

  • Devon Fall Classic

    Devon Fall Classic

    Devon Horse Show Fairgrounds 23 Dorset Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Join the quintessential Fall event at the Devon Horse Showgrounds, the Devon Fall Classic. This exciting weekend features equestrian events, exceptional vendors and shopping opportunities, food and drinks, and live entertainment in addition to an entertaining Midway with rides and games. The Horse Show classes begin at 8:00 am each […]

  • Devon Fall Classic

    Devon Fall Classic

    Devon Horse Show Fairgrounds 23 Dorset Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Join the quintessential Fall event at the Devon Horse Showgrounds, the Devon Fall Classic. This exciting weekend features equestrian events, exceptional vendors and shopping opportunities, food and drinks, and live entertainment in addition to an entertaining Midway with rides and games. The Horse Show classes begin at 8:00 am each […]

  • Music and Me at Oxford Library

    Music and Me at Oxford Library

    Oxford Library 48 S. 2nd St., Oxford, PA

    Come sing, dance, and play at the Oxford Library during Music & Me! This program will be held in-person inside the Oxford Library. Registration is not required. This in-person event will be held in the Library's large downstairs activity room.

  • The Beautiful Ordinary – Artwork by Thomas Brady

    Colonna Contemporary 4 Louella Ct., Wayne, PA, United States

    Art always makes a political statement. Half of art is what you choose to paint, the other half how you paint it. Thomas Brady paints workers, people on the streets, landscapes inhabited by family farmers invisible to the corporate life. View his work on September 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm in […]

    Free
  • Pre-Recorded Astronomy Shows at Mather Planetarium at West Chester University

    Mather Planetarium 750 S. Church St., West Chester, PA

    This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]

  • Family Movie Night at Wilson Farm Park

    Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

    Tredyffrin Township is hosting a Fall Movie Night on Friday, September 12th in Wilson Farm Park featuring the movie, Dog Man. The movie will begin at sunset (around 7:00 pm) and is free to the public! Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie with the family under the stars. Beverages […]

  • Devon Fall Classic

    Devon Fall Classic

    Devon Horse Show Fairgrounds 23 Dorset Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Join the quintessential Fall event at the Devon Horse Showgrounds, the Devon Fall Classic. This exciting weekend features equestrian events, exceptional vendors and shopping opportunities, food and drinks, and live entertainment in addition to an entertaining Midway with rides and games. The Horse Show classes begin at 8:00 am each […]

  • Chester County Pride Run & Walk

    Eagleview Town Center 565 Wellington Square, Exton, PA

    Run, skip, strut, or catwalk your Pride! Join the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County for their annual PrideRun & Walk, a vibrant celebration of community, movement, and LGBTQ+ pride! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, this event has something for everyone: […]

  • Washington Memorial Chapel Veterans Commission Patriot Day PT Challenge

    Washington Memorial Chapel 2000 Valley Forge Park Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

    The Washington Memorial Chapel Veterans Commission will host a Patriot Day 9/11 PT Challenge on the Washington Memorial Chapel grounds in Valley Forge in honor of local fallen hero Staff Sergeant Marc Small and all Veterans of the Global War on Terror. The event, which will combine physical fitness with […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wonderful Halos Back to School Pop-Up Event in Havertown

    Acme Havertown 1305 W. Chester Pike, Havertown, PA

    Wonderful Halos, one of the most-loved healthy snack brands, is hosting a free Pop-Up event on September 13th at the Havertown Acme. At this event, children and families can enjoy family-friendly events, including a bounce house, coloring stations, free Halos samples, and back-to-school giveaways and games. Wonderful Halos mandarins are […]

  • Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

    Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

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

    Linvilla Orchards will host its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. This special two-day event will showcase the work of unique local artists and craftspeople. Throughout each day, live music will accompany guests as they shop and explore. Visitors can browse a […]

  • Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn Support for Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

    Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

    If you or someone you know in Chester County is struggling to make ends meet, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn's Caring Cupboard Food Pantry is here to help. Their Caring Cupboard has recently enhanced its services to a "Choice Model" food pantry to better support local individuals and families experiencing […]

    Free
  • Historic Chadds Ford Days

    Historic Chadds Ford Days

    Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as artillery and line drills. Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on site all […]

  • Northern Star Farm – Fall Fest

    Northern Star Farm Fall Fest

    Northern Star Farm 112 East Third Avenue, Trappe, PA, United States

    Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]

  • Family Fun Day and Car Show in West Norriton Township

    Valley Forge Marketplace 600 S. Trooper Road, W. Norriton

    Enjoy an early fall afternoon of fun at the Family Fun Day and Car Show benefitting the West Norriton Township Police. There will be music, food, face painting, balloon artists, corn hole and a car show. Prizes will be awarded to winning vehicles at 3 pm.

  • South Wayne PorchFest

    Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

    South Wayne PorchFest is a glorious day of free live music, played on the porches of Wayne, PA’s historic district. They’ve curated over 60 diverse musical acts, ranging from soulful a cappella to the rhythmic beats of zydeco. For the safety and enjoyment of all, they’re closing down their musical […]

  • Oktoberfest at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore

    Ship Bottom Brewery 5 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

    Join Ship Bottom Brewery Swarthmore for their 2025 Oktoberfest celebration complete with food trucks, German style beer, games and entertainment. There will be live music with The Next Tune from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and DJ Smoove from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. There will also be a Stein Holding Contest […]

  • John Cassidy All-Ages Comedy Magic Show at Soul Joel’s

    Soul Joel's at Sunnybrook 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Don't miss John Cassidy at SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook! Showtime is 3:00 pm and doors are open at 2:30 pm. Bring the whole family - this is an All Ages Magic Show and there is something for everyone! This hilarious and one-of-a-kind show […]