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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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! […]

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.

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! […]

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 […]

Wilson Farm Park Summer Concert Series

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Come out for live music at Tredyffrin Township Concert Series this summer! Concerts will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise noted) in Wilson Farm Park and are weather dependent. All concerts are free to the public. 2025 SCHEDULE: June 12, 2025: Tim Williams Band - Locust Lane Craft Brewery […]

Nature Nook Fall Session

Nature Nook at Scott Arboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a morning full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old.

Storytime with Melanie at the American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission!

Family Art & Story Hour at the Maguire Art Museum

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

Join the Maguire Art Museum in the galleries for art, music, and storytelling! This month, they’re having a Shape Party! Learn together by looking at artwork, singing songs, and reading Mouse Shapes with Ms. Jane. Then, use that learning to create your own interactive Shape Monster! Free and open to […]

Free

Downingtown Fall Fest

Green Street & East Pennsylvania Avenue Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown, PA

Downingtown Fall Fest is a festive, fall community event bringing thousands of visitors seeking great food, crafts and of course, the Victory Beer Garden to the heart of Downingtown. This event is extremely family-friendly and kids can enjoy a number of free activities such as obstacle courses, sports, pumpkin decorating, […]

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! […]

Phoenixville First Fridays

Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Kick off the weekend with Phoenixville First Fridays, a monthly open-air celebration in the borough! Every month from May through December, First Fridays showcase the eclectic feel of Phoenixville. You'll find live music, local artists, and a Kids Zone. Walk around and explore some of the town's arts venues, small […]

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield offers a fun and active Parents Night Out on the first Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events are for kids ages 4 to 10 years old and include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities […]

$60
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 […]

Bryn Mawr Day 2025

Bryn Mawr Station 54 North Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr Day is back again, so don't miss it. Come out and listen to live music, ride the fire engines, visit the petting zoo, shop the farmer's market, see the circus, watch performances by local artists, shop local vendors, and get a taste of local restaurants and food trucks. […]

Bryn Mawr Day

SEPTA Lot at Lancaster & Morris Avenues N. Bryn Mawr Ave. and Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Get ready for a jam-packed day of food, music, and free family fun in the heart of Bryn Mawr! Live performances all day on the WSFS Stage at Morris & Bryn Mawr Avenues—eight acts, nonstop energy Petting zoo, emergency vehicles, kids’ activities, and more to keep the little ones smiling […]

Historic Sugartown’s Bee Day

Historic Sugartown 273 Boot Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Celebrate the Bees at Historic Sugartown during National Honey Month! Join Historic Sugartown and the Chester County Beekeepers Association for a fun and educational day to celebrate vital pollinators. This family-friendly event, held at the Carriage Museum and the lawn at Historic Sugartown, will be buzzing with excitement. Throughout the […]

Elmwood Park Zoo Centennial Saturdays

Elmwood Park Zoo Centennial Saturdays

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

Elmwood Park Zoo is extending their Centennial Celebration through 2025! Join in the festivities with your family and friends as they continue to commemorate this special milestone with a series of exciting events. Enjoy live entertainment, indulge in a delicious birthday treat, and be amazed by their captivating animal shows. […]

Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have a different theme – this season, we’re exploring topics related to the […]

Free
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 […]

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! […]

Villanova Football Community Day

Villanova Football Stadium 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, United States

Villanova Football is hosting their Community Day on Saturday, September 6th at 6:00 pm at the football stadium. In addition to the game versus Colgate, there will be a Kid Zone with inflatables, face painting by cheerleaders, balloon artists, fun games, coloring stations, and appearances from various Villanova sports teams! […]

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

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 […]

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
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.

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 […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

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

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

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