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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  • Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour

    Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour
    Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Join the Brandywine Museum of Art for their Children's Read Aloud Tour this fall. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. The following stories will be shared by Museum staff: October 16: “I Want […]

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

    Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

  • Punk’in Carving

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA

    Get into the spooky spirit with a Ceramic Pumpkin carve! This one day workshop will encourage you to get weird and make a Jack-o-Lantern by using beginner-friendly handbuilding and surface decoration techniques on a slipcasted pumpkin. ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which […]

  • International Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day! This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional […]

  • Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival

    Garrett Williamson Barn 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, United States

    Join Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]

  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

    Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

  • The Grange Estate Haunted Family Halloween Event

    The Grange Estate 143 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, PA

    The Grange Estate is ready to welcome little Grangers (and their parents!) for some Halloween fun! On Sunday, October 19th from 12:00–2:00 pm, the mansion will be transformed with spooky, theatrical décor—perfect for photos and memories. Enjoy a ghoulish story time, show off your best costume in the parade, and end […]

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • Exploring Art for Ages 6-11 (drop-ins available)

    Exploring Art for Ages 6-11 (drop-ins available)
    Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA

    Each Wednesday through December 17, students can join a weekly art class at the Rockdale Art Center. With new projects each session, this class is perfect for the growing artist to explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique […]

  • Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour

    Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour
    Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Join the Brandywine Museum of Art for their Children's Read Aloud Tour this fall. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. The following stories will be shared by Museum staff: October 16: “I Want […]

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • Open House at AIM Academy

    AIM Academy 1200 River Road,, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]

  • Monster Mash Trunk or Treat in Media

    Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 800 Manchester Ave., Media, PA

    Join the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology for their 8th Annual Trunk or Treat. This safe and fun family event is open to the entire community. Get ready for fun costumes, creative tables, and lots of treats! Last year, more than 450 parents and children attended this free event, so be […]

  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

    Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

  • Haunted Library & Halloween Fun Fair Fundraiser at Lansdowne Library

    Lansdowne Public Library 55 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    The Lansdowne Public Library and Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library are hosting a special Halloween event. Sign up to tour the old library, which is rumored to be full of ghosts and strange sightings. The Haunted Library is recommended for ages 10+,  is $3 per person, and registration is […]

  • Halloween Storytime at Eastlawn Cemetery

    Eastlawn Cemetary 7th Ave. and Girard Ave., Swarthmore

    Join the Swarthmore Public Library for a special Halloween storytime at the Eastlawn Cemetery. Sarah McCarthy, Director of Operations for the Eastlawn Cemetery, will participate in this unique Halloween event.  There will be stories, snacks, and a craft. The address for the cemetery is 7th and Girard in Milmont Park. […]

  • Media Halloween Parade

    Media Borough Baltimore Avenue & State Street, Media, PA

    Mark your calendar to join in the Annual Media Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event kicks off at 11:00 am. Prepare for a thrilling morning with the Philly Ghostbusters, Garrison Carida, Kyber Base, and the legendary superheroes of D-Force. Plus, as always, the incredible talent of the […]

  • Fairytales and Fables Day at the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead

    Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead 3900 N. Sandy Flash Dr., Newtown Square, PA, United States

    Fairytales and fables are narratives passed down through the tradition of oral storytelling. While these stories may contain many magical and fantastical elements, they also act as little windows into life in the past. Journey throughout the Farmstead, and listen to narrators tell family-friendly versions of old fairytales and fables […]

  • Wayne Trick-or-Treat Around Downtown

    Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

    Wayne merchants and restaurants welcome Trick or Treaters to town with treats and specials! Stroll around town and enjoy a safe trick-or-treating experience! Stop into the Wayne Business Association Tent on North Wayne Avenue for crafts with the Wayne Art Center and more trick-or-treating and entertainment!

  • Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

    Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

  • All You Can Carry Pumpkins

    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    Get ready to show your strength in a fun pumpkin challenge on Sunday, October 26, 2025! Choose your pumpkins and try to carry as many as you can twenty feet to the finish line. If you succeed, you can take all your pumpkins home for just $29.99! Remember, you can't […]

  • Fall Workshop Family Fun Day at Wayne Art Center

    Wayne Art Center

    Join the Wayne Art Center for a special family afternoon of seasonal crafting and fun! Event admission is free! Candy, coloring stations, a themed photo backdrop, and crafts are all part of this special annual Fall Family Fun Day of festivities! Be sure to wear your Halloween costume to take […]

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • Trick or Treat Around Glen Mills Square

    Glen Eagle Square 477 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Join Glen Eagle Square for a spooktacular evening! Families and friends are invited to celebrate Halloween with Trick or Treat Around the Square, a festive night of candy, costumes, and community fun. What to Expect: - Trick-or-Treat Bag Pick-Up – Grab a branded bag to start your trick-or-treat adventure (while […]

  • Exploring Art for Ages 6-11 (drop-ins available)

    Exploring Art for Ages 6-11 (drop-ins available)
    Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA

    Each Wednesday through December 17, students can join a weekly art class at the Rockdale Art Center. With new projects each session, this class is perfect for the growing artist to explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique […]

  • Trick or Treat at the Radnor Township Building

    Radnor Township Building 301 Iven Avenue, Radnor, PA, United States

    Join Radnor Township for this safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Families are invited to trick or treat throughout the Radnor Township Municipal building. This event is for children 5 and under. Children are encouraged to come dressed in a costume and must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will receive a […]

  • Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour

    Brandywine Museum of Art Children’s Read Aloud Tour
    Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

    Join the Brandywine Museum of Art for their Children's Read Aloud Tour this fall. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. The following stories will be shared by Museum staff: October 16: “I Want […]

  • Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

    Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
    Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

    As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

  • All-Day Halloween Party and Open Play at Harmony Kids Playhouse

    Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

    Come in costume for a day of spooky fun—mini cake decorating, music, a Halloween explore tent, and a chance to win a FREE Open Play when the whole family comes dressed up! Enjoy Open Play time in addition to these Halloween events.