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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  • 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.

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • School Break Camp at the Little Gym Ardmore

    The Little Gym Ardmore 24 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Keep the fun rolling during school breaks & days off at The Little Gym of Ardmore! School break camps are designed for kids aged 3 to 8. Camp combines exciting activities, gymnastics, and interactive games to ensure a break full of laughter, learning, and lasting memories. Snack & craft included! […]

  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

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

    Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

  • Teen STEM Spot at Easttown Library

    Teen STEM Spot at Easttown Library

    Easttown Library 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, United States

    Join the Easttown Library for hands-on STEM fun for teens! Explore science, tech, engineering, and math through creative projects, experiments, and challenges! For ages 12-18. Registration for each session is required.

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

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

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • 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! Get tickets here.

  • 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 will be reading Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems and painting colorful monster friends! Learn about friendship, colors, and feelings with Ms. Jane by looking at artwork, singing songs, and reading aloud. Free […]

  • 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
  • The Addams Family

    The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

    The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

    THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Philadelphia Area Girls Exploring Science (PAGES) Mini-Conference at Villanova

    Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    Sixth grade girls nominated by their teachers are invited to join PAGES, Philadelphia Area Girls Exploring Science, for a Mini-Conference at Villanova University with Keynote Speaker Cori Dorfmeier, Director of Sample Management at Merck. The agenda for the day is: 9:00 AM: Registration and Refreshments 9:30 AM: Keynote: Cori Dorfmeier […]

  • Aston Township Community Day and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

    Aston Community Center 3270 Concord Road, Aston, PA

    Come to the Aston Township Community Day at the Aston Community Center. Parade: Community Day begins with a parade from Neumann University (Neumann Drive) starting at 9:00 am (check-in at 8:00 am). The parade will proceed along Concord Road to the Aston Township Community Center. The parade will feature local […]

  • St. David’s Church 174th Annual Country Fair

    St. David's Church Fairgrounds 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA

    Join St. David’s Church for their 174th Annual Country Fair, always held on the first Saturday in October at the St. David’s Fairgrounds. This event is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, the Fair is full of thrifted deals, […]

  • Northern Star Farm – Fall Fest

    Northern Star Farm Fall Fest

    Northern Star Farm 112 East Third Avenue, Trappe, PA, United States

    Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]

  • Barbie Sports Club Tour at Suburban Square

    Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

    Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Barbie on Saturday, October 4th at Suburban Square. Stop by the Barbie Sports Club Truck near the Lawn starting from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm to shop the latest Barbie merch and collectibles.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo

    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Boo at the Zoo returns to Elmwood Park Zoo on weekends only – October 4th through October 26th from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to the Zoo's annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed […]

  • Apricity Gardens Fall Festival

    Apricity Gardens 1697 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

    Join Apricity Gardens on October 4th for a festive day filled with fun, flavor, and fall favorites! Their Fall Festival is the perfect way to welcome the season—with something for everyone to enjoy. What to Expect: • Delicious food • Family-friendly games and activities • Seasonal sales on garden and […]

    Free
  • Out and About in Manayunk

    Manayunk Main Street Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Manayunk is excited to be bringing Out & About in MNYK back to Main Street! In honor of National Coming Out Day in October, Out & About in MNYK will host LGBTQ+ artists, performers, organizations, and entertainment to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone.

  • Taylor Swift Art Club

    Bright Day Studio 14 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA, United States

    Celebrate the release of The Life of a Showgirl with a special Taylor Swift-inspired art session! At this drop-off club, kids will make beaded bracelets and keychains, create colorful Swiftie collages, and bedazzle heart-shaped sunglasses! This class is for children ages 6-10.

  • Tredyffrin Township Community Day

    Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

    Come out to Wilson Farm Park and connect with the community at the 2025 Tredyffrin Township Community Day. There will be games and inflatables, crafts, music, local vendors, a Touch-a-Truck, beer garden and food vendors. Join neighbors and friends and celebrate fall.

  • Kennett Brewfest

    Downtown Kennett 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square

    The 28th Annual Kennett Brewfest returns to town on October 4th. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 85 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. Kennett Brewfest will feature an impressive lineup showcasing a diverse range of craft beers, ciders, and […]

  • Kids’ Makerspace at Morgan Log House

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    This month in Morgan Log House's Kids’ Makerspace, they will be making Flying Bat Straw Rockets that will soar through the air like creatures of the night! Children can explore, create, and experiment in this hands-on zone filled with spooky-season STEM fun and creative crafts. From launching bats into flight to […]

  • The Addams Family

    The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

    The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

    THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

  • Shiverfest at Riverbend

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

    Shiverfest is Riverbend Environmental Education Center’s beloved fall festival filled with family fun, spooky activities, and community spirit. Join them at the preserve on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 PM for a day of spooooook-tacular fun. The event features: Delicious food trucks by Victor's Pizza, Chewy's, and Dre's Water Ice […]

  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

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

    Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

  • Harvest Moon Hike and Connect in Media

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA, United States

    Celebrate the Harvest Moon with an evening hike through Hildacy Preserve. As the almost-full moon rises, enjoy a peaceful walk guided by naturalists and take in the sights, sounds, and spirit of early fall.   The Harvest Moon has long symbolized abundance, gratitude, and transition—marking a time to reflect on […]

  • 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 […]

  • Villa Maria Academy High School Open House

    Villa Maria Academy High School 370 Central Avenue, Malvern, PA, United States

    6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to experience Villa Maria Academy High School in person! Enjoy a spirited welcome from Villa Maria students; take a student-guided stroll around Villa Maria's beautiful campus; hear from administrators, faculty, and staff; and learn about the incredible academic, athletic, spiritual, and social […]

  • Clover Market – Bryn Mawr

    Downtown Bryn Mawr 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA

    Are you passionate about supporting independent makers and always on the hunt for the best antique and vintage finds? Join Clover Market this Sunday for the only Main Line stop this season for the award-winning Clover Market in downtown Bryn Mawr. Highlights of this Market include: A curated selection of […]

  • Fall Open House at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

    Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Discover what sets the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur apart at their Fall Open House. Tour their beautiful 39-acre campus, meet inspiring faculty and students, and learn about their exceptional academic programs, vibrant student life, and values-driven community. Whether you're interested in STEM, the arts, athletics, or global learning, […]