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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A Longwood Christmas
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
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 […]
Eagleview Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market
Find everything you need for a truly LOCAL holiday meal at the annual Eagleview Thanksgiving farmers market with 35+ local producers & makers. They will have locally grown fruits & vegetables, meat & eggs, cheese & dairy, baked goods, honey, spirits, wine, handcrafted artisan goods & more.
Fall Day Off Mini Camp at Lolo Leo Escuelita
Lolo Leo is enrolling children ages 18 months - 5 years old for their Fall Day Off Mini Camp. With half day (9 am - 12:30 pm) and full day (9 am - 3 pm) options, these camps will feature arts and crafts and other engaging activities in a bilingual […]
A Longwood Christmas
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 […]
Thanksgiving Story Time at the Phoenixville Public Library
Join the Phoenixville Public Library for some Thanksgiving fun! Read stories, dance, and more! This program is for all ages. Storytimes will be offered at 10:15 and 11:15 am on November 26th. Please register for 1 session (10:15 am or 11:15 am) and let the library know how many people […]
A Christmas Carol at People’s Light
Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]
Chester County Turkey Trot
The Chester County Turkey Trot has become a great holiday tradition for locals and their holiday guests. There's nothing better than spending time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day. The Chester County community will once again come together for a fun social event and a great cause! Get a […]
West Chester Turkey Trot
Join Downtown West Chester and the West Chester Downtown Foundation for the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27th starting at 8 am. This 5K run / 2K walk is a great way to kick off the holiday early. Bring your family & friends and plan for this to […]
Seven Summits Therapy 5K Turkey Trot and Children’s Fun Run in Wayne
Bundle up for the 16th Seven Summits Therapy 5K Turkey Trot to benefit Wounded Warrior Project & Phoenixville White Horse Rugby. This annual event takes place in Wilson Farm Park and features a both a 5K race in addition to a Children's Fun Run. Register by November 20th to save […]
A Longwood Christmas
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 […]
Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
A Longwood Christmas
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 […]
Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm
Spend a festive day at Yeager's Farm and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! From 12-3pm, bring the kids to meet Santa Claus and snap free family photos while you shop cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.
Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm
Enjoy a unique display of tens of thousands of holiday lights and animated displays from the comfort of your own vehicle. Load up the car with family and friends and traverse the 60 acre, 1.1 mile route through Yeager's Christmas Tree farm lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate […]
A Christmas Carol at People’s Light
Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]
Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
A Longwood Christmas
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 […]
Christmas on King Street – Santa Visits & Tree Lighting
Join King Street Malvern for an afternoon of family fun, food trucks, shopping and holiday cheer! King Street Malvern and Burke Park will transform into a winter wonderland filled with joy, entertainment, and holiday magic including Santa's Parade, a Tree Lighting, pictures with Santa, kids' activities such as cookie decorating […]
Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm
Spend a festive day at Yeager's Farm and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! From 12-3pm, bring the kids to meet Santa Claus and snap free family photos while you shop cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.
Light UP Upper Uwchlan – Annual Tree Lighting
Get in to the holiday spirit at Upper Uwchlan Township’s Annual Tree Lighting. The tree will be lit at dusk, followed by fireworks that will go off behind Pickering Valley Elementary starting at 6:30 pm. Make sure you come early to enjoy caroling, hot chocolate, cookies, and crafts for children, […]
Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm
Enjoy a unique display of tens of thousands of holiday lights and animated displays from the comfort of your own vehicle. Load up the car with family and friends and traverse the 60 acre, 1.1 mile route through Yeager's Christmas Tree farm lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate […]
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Tree Lighting
Join Downingtown's Good Neighbor organization for the annual Christmas Tree lighting on November 29th at 6 pm. The event will be held in Kerr Park in the field between the Gazebo and the Log House. Enjoy games and crafts, music, face painting, refreshments and letters to Santa. Then, the tree […]
A Christmas Carol at People’s Light
Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]
Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Santa’s Workshop – Free Pictures With Santa!
Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday crafts, refreshments, and more festive fun for the whole family!
A Longwood Christmas
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 […]
Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm
Spend a festive day at Yeager's Farm and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! From 12-3pm, bring the kids to meet Santa Claus and snap free family photos while you shop cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.
A Christmas Carol at People’s Light
Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]
Teen Crochet and Crafts Club
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.
Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm
Enjoy a unique display of tens of thousands of holiday lights and animated displays from the comfort of your own vehicle. Load up the car with family and friends and traverse the 60 acre, 1.1 mile route through Yeager's Christmas Tree farm lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate […]
