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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“Art to Heart” Family Day

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

Celebrate all things love and art at the Maguire Art Museum on Saturday, February 15, 2025, 12–3 PM! Make valentines and gifts for your loved ones, explore love and hearts in the collection, and enjoy refreshments. Get creative by crafting a classic valentine, a vintage puzzle purse, or a felt […]

Free

Family Art & Story Hour

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

Join the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 7 in the galleries for art, music, and storytelling! This month, they’ll read Planting a Rainbow and look closely at artworks in bloom. They you can plant your own rainbow by painting a flower pot and planting […]

Free

Author Stuart Gibbs Visit Celebrating Ski Spy School Graphic Novel Release!

Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania

Children's Book World is thrilled to welcome back New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Gibbs of the Spy School series and Charlie Thorne series of books. Stuart is celebrating the release of Spy Ski School the Graphic Novel on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Stuart Gibbs has also written screenplays, worked on […]

Free

Author Max Brallier Event at Children’s Book World

Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania

Children’s Book World will welcome Max Brallier to share his newest creation, The Last Comics on Earth, A Song of Swords and Stuffies. Max will speak about his childhood, his journey to becoming a writer, his creative process, and so much more. You will not want to miss this event […]

Free

Mother’s Day DIY Crafts at the Maguire Art Museum

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

Stop by the Maguire Art Museum on Mother’s Day for do-it-yourself crafts and artmaking! Make garden artwork inspired by "Planting a Rainbow," or make a card to give to a mom in your life! Craft together, read picture books, and explore the galleries and the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum - for […]

Free

Sculptures & Landscapes: Family Crafts & Opening Reception

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

Join the Maguire Art Museum to celebrate new works on view, including sculptures by Robert Engman and "Transcending Nature," selections from the PAFA collection by artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, at the MAM for a limited amount of time. Stop by after school or work starting at 3:30 pm for […]

Free