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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Nature Nook Fall Session

Nature Nook at Scott Arboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a morning full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old.

Wonderful Halos Back to School Pop-Up Event in Havertown

Acme Havertown 1305 W. Chester Pike, Havertown

Wonderful Halos, one of the most-loved healthy snack brands, is hosting a free Pop-Up event on September 13th at the Havertown Acme. At this event, children and families can enjoy family-friendly events, including a bounce house, coloring stations, free Halos samples, and back-to-school giveaways and games. Wonderful Halos mandarins are […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media

Linvilla Orchards will host its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. This special two-day event will showcase the work of unique local artists and craftspeople. Throughout each day, live music will accompany guests as they shop and explore. Visitors can browse a […]

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]

South Wayne PorchFest

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne

South Wayne PorchFest is a glorious day of free live music, played on the porches of Wayne, PA’s historic district. They’ve curated over 60 diverse musical acts, ranging from soulful a cappella to the rhythmic beats of zydeco. For the safety and enjoyment of all, they’re closing down their musical […]

Oktoberfest at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore

Ship Bottom Brewery 5 Park Avenue, Swarthmore

Join Ship Bottom Brewery Swarthmore for their 2025 Oktoberfest celebration complete with food trucks, German style beer, games and entertainment. There will be live music with The Next Tune from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and DJ Smoove from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. There will also be a Stein Holding Contest […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media

Linvilla Orchards will host its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. This special two-day event will showcase the work of unique local artists and craftspeople. Throughout each day, live music will accompany guests as they shop and explore. Visitors can browse a […]

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]