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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LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Sensory Play Time At Ridley Township Library

Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center 100 E Macdade Blvd., Folsom, PA

Sensory Play Time is designed for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or Neurodivergent. Held tuesdays at 9 am for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome). Come build with blocks, play with toys and puppets, color, and explore sensory bins — all at your own pace. They will conclude […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA

Treehouse World in West Chester offers preschool-aged children a unique opportunity to explore nature through imaginative play during their Spring Toddler Time sessions. Set in a beautiful outdoor environment, kids can discover treehouses, climbing structures, and nature trails that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This experience helps children develop a […]

$12.00
Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)

Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)

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

Middle School Meetup is where kids in grades 5–8 can come play games, make crafts, or just hang out with friends. No registration required but you must be in grades 5–8.  You do not need to arrive right at 3:30, this is open house style where you may come for […]

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Please Touch Museum

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

Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA

Treehouse World in West Chester offers preschool-aged children a unique opportunity to explore nature through imaginative play during their Spring Toddler Time sessions. Set in a beautiful outdoor environment, kids can discover treehouses, climbing structures, and nature trails that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This experience helps children develop a […]

$12.00
Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Budding Naturalists – Late Spring Session starts March 19th!

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

Register now for Late Spring session starting March 19! Riverbend believes in the joy that comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists, Riverbend's Caregiver and Me Program, seeks to foster a connection with nature for young learners, ages 2–5 years old. Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that […]

$120

“Ladybug Launch” Book Event with author Melissa Trempe at Tredyffrin Library

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Join children's book author Melissa Trempe on March 26 at 5:00 pm at the Tredyffrin Library for a delightful exploration of ladybugs and their surprising journey to outer space! Young explorers ages 4-8 will discover fascinating facts about these beloved insects, get up close with live ladybugs, and create a […]

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.

K-4th Little Future Aces Clinic (Starts March 26th)

Merion Elementary School 549 S Bowman Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066, PA, United States

The Little Future Aces Program is a bi-annual 6-week clinic for basketball-curious K-4th grade players. These sessions are footwork-driven and cognitively engaging as players are taught basics that they often don't learn at other clinics. This is a 6-week clinic that starts on 3/26!

$200

A Child Behavior Consultant’s Take on Screens: Strategies for Waiting Until 8th

Join a community-led Main Line Wait Until 8th webinar on March 26th and learn how to foster a balanced, less tech-driven environment—while still respecting every family’s individual choices and circumstances. This webinar will feature: Dr. Beth Rosenwasser, PhD, BCBA-D, LPC, a renowned Child Behavior Consultant with over 25 years of […]

Free
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 […]

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Please Touch Museum

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

Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA

Treehouse World in West Chester offers preschool-aged children a unique opportunity to explore nature through imaginative play during their Spring Toddler Time sessions. Set in a beautiful outdoor environment, kids can discover treehouses, climbing structures, and nature trails that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This experience helps children develop a […]

$12.00
Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Annual Upper Merion Stream Clean Up

Ross Road Field Corner of Henderson & Ross Roads, King of Prussia, PA

Upper Merion Township invites residents, businesses, clubs, sports teams, and scout troops to roll up their sleeves for a great cause! Join the Annual Scrub & Pub Street & Stream Volunteer Cleanup on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Volunteers will meet at the Ross Road […]

Inclusivity Night at Game on State

Inclusivity Night at Game on State

Game on State 31 W State Street, Meida, PA, United States

Join Game on State on Thursday nights from 6 pm–7 pm for fun, welcoming event for the neurodiverse community. Each week features different activities, including games, karaoke, and more! Advance online tickets: $10 Onsite tickets: $15

Magic In the Air with Sports Writer, Mike Sielski

Bala Cynwyd Library 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Mike Sielski will visit the Bala Cynwyd Library to discuss his work and his new book, Magic in the Air: the Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk. His previous work, The Rise, was a fantastic book about Kobe Bryant's early life, with many stories involving Lower […]

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at Please Touch Museum

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

Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]

Indoor Mini Golf

Indoor Mini Golf

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

Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Spring Toddler Time at Treehouse World

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA

Treehouse World in West Chester offers preschool-aged children a unique opportunity to explore nature through imaginative play during their Spring Toddler Time sessions. Set in a beautiful outdoor environment, kids can discover treehouses, climbing structures, and nature trails that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This experience helps children develop a […]

$12.00
Body Worlds: Vital

Body Worlds: Vital

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

The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Build the Thrill Event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]

Children’s Music Circle with PlayIn Time Productions

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, Friday morning interactive musical program geared toward children 0– 5 and their parents or caregivers at Stoneleigh, a natural garden. Instructors Virginia and Anthony will guide kiddos through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and […]

$25