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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Please join in-person on Thursday, May 7th for a 90 minute event that will consist of short presentations from experts, followed by moderated discussions amongst panelists on four key topics. Panelists will include Governor Josh Shapiro’s Office, Attorney General Dave Sunday, victims from Lancaster Country Day School, victims from Radnor High School, and experts in the fields of law, mental health, digital safety, and cybersecurity.
Join music therapist and upbeat musician, Brie, for a fun and free time at the Park! We are partnering with Common Space to bring outdoor music to all! All ages and abilities welcome! FREE.
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up your bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic […]
Join Small Moments Foundation's Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop led by Yoga Practitioner, Kristin Hannings on Friday, May 8th at 6pm in Lansdale. This event is intended to recognize solo- and bereaved parents while embracing self-care and holding space for the ones we'll be missing most this Mother's Day. Breathe, relax, connect.
Join us for a night of great food and delicious desserts! You will enjoy a From the Boot dinner with an appetizer, chicken dish, pasta dish and a side followed by a cupcake decorating class with Nika from A Whisk Worth Tasting Bakery!
Spring is the season of fresh starts — so why not kick it off with a run (or walk) through one of Chester County’s most beautiful landscapes? Join the ChesLen Chase 5K and 2‑mile fun run-walk, a beloved community tradition celebrating open space and healthy living.
Kimberton Waldorf School will be offering a Waldorf 101 Parent Support Series for the 2025–26 school year! Come to the school on select Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 am, where a variety of experienced speakers will share insights into Waldorf education and the journey of parenting children of all […]
Explore the Tyler Arboretum with wildflower expert Dick Cloud on May 9th!
Step onto your mat and energize your body and mind with instructor Lisa Fell. Move dynamically through creative sequences rooted in traditional postures, building strength, flexibility, and focus. Flow with intention, breathe deeply, and explore mobility in each pose. Adapt each posture to your body as needed, and feel your energy rise with each mindful movement in this intermediate-to-advanced outdoor practice.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mt. Cuba Center! Spend the afternoon exploring the spring blooms and guided tours led by our native plant educators.
Discover the hidden world of Tyler’s bluebird families. Tag along with our knowledgeable guides as they check the bluebird boxes in Tyler’s succession field for signs of activity. Peek into active nesting boxes to observe nature in action—from carefully tended eggs to fuzzy nestlings waiting for their next meal. Along the way, learn about cavity-nesting birds, the important role volunteers play in their protection, and simple ways you can help these feathered friends thrive at home. This family-friendly outing invites curious kids and nature-loving adults alike. Arrive curious, leave inspired.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a relaxing afternoon making your own herbal creations. Take home delicious syrups, natural lip balms, and fragrant oils you infuse with plants you might already grow at home.
The 2026 PGA Championship returns to the Philadelphia region for the first time in over 60 years. From May 11–17, Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square will host 156 of the world’s top professional golfers, competing for the historic Wanamaker Trophy. With over 200,000 spectators expected and global broadcast coverage, […]
Join HKP for a story time and play session designed to boost your child’s early language skills! Led by Ms. Tina, a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) from The Speech Language Center, Babble & Books combines 30 minutes of interactive story time with 30 minutes of open play.
Join Workshop Leader Cigus Vanni on Zoom to learn about the current college admissions landscape and more!
Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand.
Join the Shipley School for the 52nd annual Secret Gardens Tour - a one-day, self-guided tour through breathtaking private gardens on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Bring your little ones to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park for a delightful outdoor story time experience. Each week, children will explore the wonders of nature through songs, read-aloud books and puppets. This program offers a gentle introduction to time spent outdoors.
UMLY Performing Arts presents Seussical Jr May 14-16, 2026, at Great Valley High School! Get your tickets now.
Come explore Tyler Arboretum after dark! Bring the family to walk the trails on a short, guided hike, roast marshmallows at the Edible Garden Classroom, study moths under our light-traps, and complete science experiments that can only be done under the cover of night. FREE for everyone!
Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a steady pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store.
Join music therapist and upbeat musician, Brie, for a fun and free time at the Park! We are partnering with Common Space to bring outdoor music to all! All ages and abilities welcome! FREE.
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up your bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic […]
UMLY Performing Arts presents Seussical Jr May 14-16, 2026, at Great Valley High School! Get your tickets now.
The Springer Studio Youth Theater presents High School Musical Jr. on Friday May 15th at 7PM
and Saturday, May 16th at 1PM and 7PM.
Learn to navigate Tyler’s trail system. Walk along easy trails on this leisurely hike that’s perfect for the whole family, giving you plenty of time to pause, observe, and ask questions. The woods are full of surprises, with plenty to see, hear, and talk about as you explore.
Step onto the mat, breathe deeply, and flow through gentle outdoor yoga with instructor Christina Teofilak. Move mindfully through simple sequences, focus on alignment, and adapt each pose to your body. Feel the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and release tension as you soak in the peaceful rhythm of this mindful, outdoor practice.
Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]
Join Newlin Grist Mill for their America's 250th Birthday celebrations through special demonstrations, workshops, make-and-takes, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and the feeding of a revolution. Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Talks are $10/person or free for members. April 18, 10 am-3 pm […]
Connect your family with the outdoors on this fun, interactive nature exploration designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Using simple tools like magnifying glasses, you will uncover the Arboretum’s plants, animals, and other seasonal highlights that bring the woodland trails to life.
Explore the Tyler Arboretum with wildflower expert Dick Cloud on May 9th!
Morgan Log House's Kids’ Makerspace is a hands-on zone and free family event where children can enjoy an engaging storytime and then complete a make-and-take project. From building simple machines to trying out recycled art projects, it’s the perfect place for young minds to tinker, invent, and play.
This month, children will learn all about the art of tin punching and will be able to create their own tin punch design to take home.
UMLY Performing Arts presents Seussical Jr May 14-16, 2026, at Great Valley High School! Get your tickets now.
The Springer Studio Youth Theater presents High School Musical Jr. on Friday May 15th at 7PM
and Saturday, May 16th at 1PM and 7PM.
UMLY Performing Arts presents Seussical Jr May 14-16, 2026, at Great Valley High School! Get your tickets now.
