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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Award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia has adapted her celebrated book “One Crazy Summer” to graphic novel format and she will be speaking and signing copies at Children’s Book World in Haverford on Monday, April 28th at 4 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to all.
Register now for Late Spring session starting March 19! Riverbend believes in the joy that comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists, Riverbend's Caregiver and Me Program, seeks to foster a connection with nature for young learners, ages 2–5 years old. Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that […]
Children’s Book World will welcome Max Brallier to share his newest creation, The Last Comics on Earth, A Song of Swords and Stuffies. Max will speak about his childhood, his journey to becoming a writer, his creative process, and so much more. You will not want to miss this event […]
Orchestra Concordia and its international, award winning music director and conductor Jiannan Cheng will present a program featuring Philadelphia Orchestra bassist, Michael Franz, performing the Bass Concerto #2 by Bottesini. The concert will also include Finlandia by Sibelius and Symphony #5 by Tchaikovsky. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Come enjoy a celebration of spring at the Maguire Art Museum and the Barnes Arboretum during Family Day at the 2025 Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale! Stop by early for the Plant Sale from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Arboretum. Then head to the Maguire Museum and outside for […]
Join the Belmont Hills Library at their Bingo for Books Fundraiser at the Belmont Hills Fire Company Hall. Enjoy Bingo games, comedy and live music. This event is for those ages 21 or older and is BYOB. Belmont Hills Library relies heavily on donations from patrons and community members to […]
Celebrate the Gladwyne Free Library, which is owned and operated by the residents of Gladwyne in partnership with Lower Merion Township, at their Spring Cocktail Party and Auction. There will be a raffle and silent auction to raise money for the library. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served […]
The Ardmore Library will host a special Mother's Day program for preschoolers and younger children where exploration and creativity take center stage! Children will create beautiful handprint flowers as gifts for Mother's Day, followed by open-ended finger painting fun. This hands-on workshop in the ARD Program Room emphasizes the joy […]
Stop by the Maguire Art Museum on Mother’s Day for do-it-yourself crafts and artmaking! Make garden artwork inspired by "Planting a Rainbow," or make a card to give to a mom in your life! Craft together, read picture books, and explore the galleries and the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum - for […]
Children’s Book World will celebrate the launch of Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby’s new anthology, ATHLETE IS AGENDER: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports. This new book is a nonfiction middle grade anthology featuring both famous athletes (Adam Rippon, Karina Manta, and Cece Telfer!) and kidlit authors, including several […]
Head over to Stoneleigh: a Natural Garden for a special class using gel printing, a fun and easy printmaking technique that uses soft, flexible printing plates to create colorful, layered images. In this hands-on class, children will use natural materials like leaves, flowers, and other found textures to create one-of-a-kind […]
In this free library program, children will travel through the Magic Forest while listening to music by composers like Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and others. They will then have the opportunity to reenact parts of different characters and "break the spell" by solving musical riddles and make open-ended crafts inspired by […]
Join the Maguire Art Museum to celebrate new works on view, including sculptures by Robert Engman and "Transcending Nature," selections from the PAFA collection by artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, at the MAM for a limited amount of time. Stop by after school or work starting at 3:30 pm for […]
Join the Ardmore community for a Memorial Day celebration in Lower Merion Township! The day will begin with the Merion Concert Band playing patriotic selections in front of the Township Building at 9:45 am. At 10:30 am, families can enjoy the Memorial Day parade as it makes its way down […]
Spanish Exploradores invites families to join them for Spanish Story Time—a joyful way to introduce your little ones to Spanish through music, movement, stories, and play. Their immersive, activity-based approach helps children build comprehension skills naturally while having fun and making new friends! What to Expect: Music, dancing, and singing […]
Children's Book World welcomes two-time Super Bowl winner, Brandon Graham, with co-author Lesley Van Arsdall, and illustrator, Mr. Tom, to celebrate their new book, BG’s ABCs Tackling Football and Life. Brandon, Lesley and Mr. Tom will be signing from 10:00 - 11:30am on Saturday, May 31st. Tickets are required and […]