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!

💞 Check out our sister Community Calendars too: Philadelphia Family and Bucks County Parent.

📬 Make the most of family life around the Main Line with your weekly HIGH FIVE for the best weekend events, tips, and local stories— delivered to your inbox every Thursday.

🗓️ Have an event to share? Join Main Line Parent as a Member to receive priority coverage! Click the banner above to submit a family-friendly event for consideration.

Main Line Parent Community Calendar

  • Winter Break Mini Art Camp: Anime

    Exton Mall - Arts and Athletics Club 260 Exton Square Mall, 2nd floor, Exton, PA

    Winter Break is here and so are Young Rembrandts' fun, creative drawing minicamps! No experience needed. All skill levels welcome. On Wednesday, New Years Eve, explore anime and manga type drawings. Create your own masterpieces. Before class ends there will be a fun, quick countdown to the New Year. Register […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon at UMLY

    Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

    Ring in the New Year with UMLY—no staying up late required. Join the Upper Main Line YMCA for their Countdown to Noon, a special member event in the Cassatt Room and Moran Family Lobby. There will be face painting, crafts, a glow-themed dance party, and a balloon drop with a […]

  • New Year’s Eve Party at Honey Brook Library

    Honey Brook Library 687 Compass Rd., Honey Brook, PA

    Come join Ms. Jodie and Honey Brook Library for stories, crafts, and fun and a countdown to noon!.  For parents and their children ages 4-12! Registration is required.  Call 610-273-3303.

  • Conestoga Ice Hockey New Years Eve Open Skate

    Ice Line Quad Rinks 700 Lawrence Dr., West Chester, PA

    Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey hosts their annual New Year's Eve public "Open Skate" fundraiser at Ice Line in West Chester, featuring community skating to support a college scholarship for a graduating senior. The event costs $10/skater (free for 5 & under/current players). 

  • New Year’s Eve Parents’ Night Out at United Sports

    United Sports 1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA

    This fun alternative to babysitting makes it easy for you to have the enjoyable afternoon or evening you deserve while knowing your child is safe, supervised, and having a blast! During Parents' Days and Nights Out, the kids will be busy playing games and participating in a variety of activities […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Chess Club at West Chester Library

    West Chester Library 415 N. Church St., West Chester, PA

    Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice, with Coach Chuck Shaw! This program is for kids ages 5-15. No Registration Required. Please note, caregivers with children attending who are ages 10 or under MUST stay in the library or on the library premises during the […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Teen Crochet and Crafts Club

    Teen Crochet and Crafts Club
    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    The Tredyffrin Library will provide the supplies to make a beginner-friendly crochet project. Then, bring whatever you're working on to the next sessions. Contact Laurie for further information: Ldoan@ccls.org or 610-688-7092 x200.

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Cruise into Kindergarten

    Cruise into Kindergarten
    Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

    Cruise into Kindergarten is a story time PLUS which features stories, music, creative play and exploration. Cruise into Kindergarten supports school readiness and the PA PreK standards for literacy, math, science, and more. For children 5 & 6 years old. Registration is required. Caregivers must remain in the library during […]

  • Teen & Tween Tuesday Bath Bombs at West Chester Library

    West Chester Library 415 N. Church St., West Chester, PA

    Teens and tweens, enjoy making bath bombs from ingredients you would find in your kitchen or bath, such as baking soda, Epsom salts, and food coloring. If time allows, make a sugar scrub too.  Registration required.

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Sprout STEM Workshop: Chemistry at Henrietta Hankin Library

    Henrietta Hankin Library 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    Acid? Base? What is pH? Learn about pH and the acidity of different liquids. Find out how pH can impact reactions and certain processes. Use your new-found knowledge to create invisible ink. This program is for kids Grades 3-5 only (FIRM). Registration is required for EACH CHILD. When you register […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Pajama Day Drop-In Family Story Time

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

    Join Miss Rebecca for a FUN DROP-IN Family Story time at the Downingtown Library! All ages are invited to attend! Enjoy reading, dancing, and singing! Each story time will be an adventure! Please come in your favorite pjs! Story time will take place in the open area next to the […]

  • A Grand Night for Singing at SALT Performing Arts Center

    SALT Performing Arts 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    A Grand Night for Singing is an upbeat musical revue that reimagines the beloved catalog of Rodgers & Hammerstein with creativity and style. Featuring a live orchestra performing alongside SALT's talented vocalists and choreographers, this unforgettable evening promises to create memories and capture hearts. A Grand Night for Singing holds […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • A Grand Night for Singing at SALT Performing Arts Center

    SALT Performing Arts 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    A Grand Night for Singing is an upbeat musical revue that reimagines the beloved catalog of Rodgers & Hammerstein with creativity and style. Featuring a live orchestra performing alongside SALT's talented vocalists and choreographers, this unforgettable evening promises to create memories and capture hearts. A Grand Night for Singing holds […]

  • A Longwood Christmas

    A Longwood Christmas
    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

    Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]

  • Teen Crochet and Crafts Club

    Teen Crochet and Crafts Club
    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    The Tredyffrin Library will provide the supplies to make a beginner-friendly crochet project. Then, bring whatever you're working on to the next sessions. Contact Laurie for further information: Ldoan@ccls.org or 610-688-7092 x200.

  • Cruise into Kindergarten

    Cruise into Kindergarten
    Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

    Cruise into Kindergarten is a story time PLUS which features stories, music, creative play and exploration. Cruise into Kindergarten supports school readiness and the PA PreK standards for literacy, math, science, and more. For children 5 & 6 years old. Registration is required. Caregivers must remain in the library during […]

  • Kids Club at The Clubhouse Wellness Center

    Kids Club
    The Clubhouse Phoenixville - 1288 Valley Forge Road, Unit 87, Phoenixville PA 19460 1288 Valley Forge Rd #87, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    Kids Club is The Clubhouse Wellness Center's signature drop-off event for ages 4–12! Each session blends movement, foam-pit fun, turf games, creative projects, and rotating themed activities — all led by their instructors in a safe, small-group environment. Kids get to move, play, create, make friends, and enjoy screen-free fun… […]

  • A Grand Night for Singing at SALT Performing Arts Center

    SALT Performing Arts 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    A Grand Night for Singing is an upbeat musical revue that reimagines the beloved catalog of Rodgers & Hammerstein with creativity and style. Featuring a live orchestra performing alongside SALT's talented vocalists and choreographers, this unforgettable evening promises to create memories and capture hearts. A Grand Night for Singing holds […]

  • Cradles to Crayons MLK Day Donation Drive

    Multiple Locations

    Cradles to Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering special engagement opportunities in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Volunteer in their Giving Factory with family, friends, or your corporate team! Interested in volunteering with a […]

  • A Grand Night for Singing at SALT Performing Arts Center

    SALT Performing Arts 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    A Grand Night for Singing is an upbeat musical revue that reimagines the beloved catalog of Rodgers & Hammerstein with creativity and style. Featuring a live orchestra performing alongside SALT's talented vocalists and choreographers, this unforgettable evening promises to create memories and capture hearts. A Grand Night for Singing holds […]

  • Cradles to Crayons MLK Day Donation Drive

    Multiple Locations

    Cradles to Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering special engagement opportunities in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Volunteer in their Giving Factory with family, friends, or your corporate team! Interested in volunteering with a […]

  • Memory Scrapbook Workshop

    The Clubhouse Phoenixville - 1288 Valley Forge Road, Unit 87, Phoenixville PA 19460 1288 Valley Forge Rd #87, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    This cozy, beginner-friendly scrapbook workshop is an invitation to create a simple, usable 8×8 memory scrapbook — designed to work with real life, not add another project to your to-do list. Whether you’re making it for yourself, as a meaningful gift for someone you love, or as a place to collect […]

  • A Grand Night for Singing at SALT Performing Arts Center

    SALT Performing Arts 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    A Grand Night for Singing is an upbeat musical revue that reimagines the beloved catalog of Rodgers & Hammerstein with creativity and style. Featuring a live orchestra performing alongside SALT's talented vocalists and choreographers, this unforgettable evening promises to create memories and capture hearts. A Grand Night for Singing holds […]

  • Cradles to Crayons MLK Day Donation Drive

    Multiple Locations

    Cradles to Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering special engagement opportunities in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Volunteer in their Giving Factory with family, friends, or your corporate team! Interested in volunteering with a […]