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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Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York.
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York.
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.
Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York.
Free food, live music and fun activities for kids and families are coming to Coatesville on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) hosts a community block party at AHE's Brandywine Center.
This is a celebration for the entire 19320 community, marking AHE's 25th anniversary and the first birthday at AHE’s Brandywine Center of Union Community Care (UCC).
Join the Ridley-Springfield Girl Scouts for their inaugural Community Block Party & Maker's Market: a one-of-a-kind event bringing together local families, talented makers, small businesses, community organizations, and Girl Scouts for an exciting day filled with activities for all ages.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.
Ready to Rewind? Join us for a fun Saturday evening, August 1 at The Grove Summer Concert benefiting Paoli Hospital Foundation featuring the Class of ’84 - Eighties Tribute Band live at The Grove in Malvern. Limited seating will be available. Please leave outside food, drinks, coolers, and lawn chairs […]
Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York.
Enjoy the Phillies game on an 80” HD projector screen at Harmony Kids Playhouse while the kids play in our safe, engaging space built specifically for ages 0–4.
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park.
As part of OnDeck’s continued investment in community-first baseball, join us to mark a new era for Wilmington baseball, celebrating the ballpark and surrounding riverfront as a hub for year-round experiences. The free, family-friendly event will include fun for the whole family, including a kids’ zone, music, local entertainment, and treats.
Meet live animal ambassadors and get an up-close look at the adaptations that make wildlife so fascinating.
Visit Suburban Square on August 4, 2026 from 6-9pm for the Ardmore Business Association's National Night Out. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, jugglers, funnel cakes, face painting, and more!
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!
Join us at the Maguire Art Museum for a morning of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, we’re reading stories about berries and fruit and making our own berry sweet artworks! Stick around for a Nature Walk designed for little ones through the Barnes Arboretum with the Wynnefield Library!
Experience an unforgettable evening at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wine Safari on Friday August 7! Stroll through the Zoo after hours while enjoying wine tastings, live entertainment, and up-close animal experiences along the way.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Wade into adventure for a hands on exploration of stream health and water ecology. Explore the creek and collect water samples, catch macroinvertebrates, and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand the health of our waterways.
Get tickets now for the spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows at Longwood Gardens. Experience everything from a Journey to Oz that defies gravity to a swoon-worthy show of classics, to the magic of Leroy Anderson, space-themed hits, 80s tunes, and more.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
