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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  • Shiverfest Halloween

    Shiverfest at Riverbend

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

    Get ready for a frighteningly good time! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd from 3 PM to 8 PM (rain date: Sunday October 4th) for Shiverfest, Riverbend's largest family fall festival. Expect a trick or treat trail, an insect show, face painting, pony rides, haunted trails, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more!

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    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 […]

  • Petal & Bloom Flower Bar

    Petal & Bloom Flower Bar
    SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

    Step up to the flower bar and create your own bouquet using locally grown, seasonal blooms from area farms. Bring a vase or container from home (or choose from our stash of recycled ones) and design something beautiful while supporting sustainable flowers and local growers.

  • East FallsFest

    Midvale Avenue & Kelly Drive Midvale Avenue & Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get excited for the East FallsFest in the heart of East Falls, a fun-for-all-ages day of fall activities, bites and brews, live music, and more. Experience all East Falls has to offer, from views of the Schuylkill River to the parks and small businesses. Enjoy the Beer Garden, an all-day […]

  • Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Sip, Sample, and Shop! Indulge your senses at the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. The premier gathering for coffee lovers, chocolate enthusiasts, and local craft supporters. Join them at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for a weekend showcasing a curated selection of craft chocolate and specialty coffee available for you […]

    $12 – $20

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    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. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin 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 […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

    Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    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. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

    Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin 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 […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

    Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

    Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

  • West Chester Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

    Chester County Historic Courthouse 2 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    The official lighting of West Chester’s stunning 28-foot Christmas tree begins Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. with live musical performances on the lawn of the Historic Chester County Courthouse. Then at 7 p.m., join 6abc’s Adam Joseph and B101’s Kathy Romano as they emcee the parade through the historic streets of downtown West Chester.

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

    Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA

    Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.