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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Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains and Illuminated Fountain Performances

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Watercolor Wonders at Avon Grove Library

Avon Grove Library 117 Rosehill Ave., West Grove, PA

Unleash your inner artist with Watercolor Wonders! In this relaxing and creative program, kids will explore the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on activities. Participants will experiment with color blending, brush techniques, and artistic expression. No experience necessary! Whether your child loves painting rainbows, landscapes, or abstract designs, they’ll leave […]

Eagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series

Eagleview Town Center 565 Wellington Square, Exton, PA

Elevate your summer nights with Eagleview Town Center's Summer Concert Series! Come see awesome talent at their summer concert series – every Tuesday from June through August from 7:00–9:00 pm. Each concert is free to attend and open to the public. Alex’s Lemonade is at each concert with goodies to […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Museum Explorers: Family Edition at the Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Explore the Brandywine Museum of Art this summer through weekly adventures for families. Each Thursday morning from July 10 through July 31st, discover new treasures in art and nature on scavenger hunts through the galleries. Also, enjoy live demonstrations by local artists and creative art projects to make and take […]

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library

Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]

Marshall Steam Museum: Tools and Tracks at Downingtown Library

Downingtown Library 122 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown, PA, United States

Join the Downingtown Library and Miss Allison from the Marshall Steam Museum for a fun and hands on program all about train tracks and tools! This program will be held in the Krapf Program Room and is for children going into grades 3-5 in the fall. You will get up […]

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 […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains and Illuminated Fountain Performances

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]

Quiver Farms Petting Zoo at Easttown Library

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

Stop by the Easttown Library to meet, feed, and pet Quiver Farm's traveling farm animals. This event is free, no registration requested.

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Carrie – the Musical (for teens) by Barley Sheaf Players

The Barley Sheaf Players 810 N. Whitford Road, Lionville, PA

Come out to Lionville for The Barley Sheaf Players' performance of Carrie - the Musical, following the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving […]

Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains and Illuminated Fountain Performances

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Pints on the Preserve at ChesLen Preserve in Coatesville

ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, 19320

Natural Lands’ Next Gen Council invites families to meet up for a few hours of fun and exploration at ChesLen Preserve. All activities are free, but registration is requested. Activities at the Pavilion include crafts to make and take home, as well as lounging, lawn games, and outdoor fun. Small snacks will […]

Exton Park Community Day

Exton Park 800 Swedesford Road, Exton, PA

Head out to Exton Park for an afternoon and evening of family fun on Saturday, July 12, from 4:00–10:00 pm. Enjoy a wide variety of kids activities including a henna artist, fairy hair, a touch-a-truck area, face painters, Bubbletopia, a petting zoo, zipline, and a rock wall. There will be […]

Carrie – the Musical (for teens) by Barley Sheaf Players

The Barley Sheaf Players 810 N. Whitford Road, Lionville, PA

Come out to Lionville for The Barley Sheaf Players' performance of Carrie - the Musical, following the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving […]

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 […]

Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains and Illuminated Fountain Performances

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]

Christmas in July and Anniversary Party at Brothers on the Brandywine Beer Garden

Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. Beer Garden 2100 Strasburg Rd., Coatesville, PA

Santa will be sleighing over to the Brothers Kershner Beer Garden in his summer attire! Family-friendly entertainment options will include a bounce house, face painting, food trucks, and ice cream truck, and more. Come by and enjoy an afternoon on the Brandywine. Free entry! Ho, ho, ho!

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Carrie – the Musical (for teens) by Barley Sheaf Players

The Barley Sheaf Players 810 N. Whitford Road, Lionville, PA

Come out to Lionville for The Barley Sheaf Players' performance of Carrie - the Musical, following the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving […]

Eagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series

Eagleview Town Center 565 Wellington Square, Exton, PA

Elevate your summer nights with Eagleview Town Center's Summer Concert Series! Come see awesome talent at their summer concert series – every Tuesday from June through August from 7:00–9:00 pm. Each concert is free to attend and open to the public. Alex’s Lemonade is at each concert with goodies to […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Hayes Physical Therapy Day of Free Screens (advanced booking required)

Hayes Physical Therapy 195 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA, United States

Help Hayes Physical Therapy celebrate their 26th year anniversary! They are offering the community a variety of complimentary screens, including TPI golf exams, orthopedic injury screens, functional movement screens, heart rate variability, and demos on their advanced healing technologies used by professional athletes to fast-track healing! Call their office to […]

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Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Museum Explorers: Family Edition at the Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Explore the Brandywine Museum of Art this summer through weekly adventures for families. Each Thursday morning from July 10 through July 31st, discover new treasures in art and nature on scavenger hunts through the galleries. Also, enjoy live demonstrations by local artists and creative art projects to make and take […]

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library

Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]

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 […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Carrie – the Musical (for teens) by Barley Sheaf Players

The Barley Sheaf Players 810 N. Whitford Road, Lionville, PA

Come out to Lionville for The Barley Sheaf Players' performance of Carrie - the Musical, following the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving […]