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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Author Katherine Applegate Reads from Her New Book, “Pocket Bear”

Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, Pennsylvania

Children’s Book World is thrilled to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate to the store on Sunday, September 14th at 1:00 pm. Katherine will share her newest novel, "Pocket Bear," a stunning tale of kindness and second chances. This book is perfect for families and aimed at […]

Free

Edible Art for Kids Who Are Neurodiverse in Ardmore

The Candy Lab 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Join The Candy Lab Ardmore on Sunday, September 14th from 4:00-5:00 pm. This class is especially for children who are neurodiverse who will make 4 yummy, edible crafts. Perfect for ages 5-12. Cost is $20 + sales tax.

The Power of Boredom: Tech, Mental Health & Raising Resilient Kids

The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Join a conversation on how boredom can foster healthy development, and how it can relate to screen use and childhood mental health. Learn to recognize signs of tech overuse, gain the tools for building digital resilience, and access community resources to help you bring these practices into your own family. […]

Free

Edible Science at The Candy Lab Ardmore

The Candy Lab 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Join the Candy Lab in Ardmore on Saturday, September 27th from 4:00-5:30 pm to make fun and challenging science projects with candy and food items. These projects are not only a great way to learn about the world around us, but they can also be a lot of fun to […]

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday Evenings at Bryn Mawr College

Goodhart Hall Bryn Mawr College, 150 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]

Escape from the Haunted Castle at the Penn Wynne Library

Penn Wynne Library 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Join Ms. Svetlana and the Penn Wynne Library for Escape from the Haunted Castle: a Classical Music Adventure with a Craft. Just in time for Halloween, children can visit the Haunted Castle! Listen to classical music, play games, gather clues, and move with the music! In the second part of […]

Gladwyne Library Day of the Dead Crafternoon

Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Skeletons are scary, right? Not if you're celebrating Día de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead! This holiday, which is celebrated mainly in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd, is like a family reunion—except dead ancestors are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful […]

High School Hang Out Hallow-Teen Party at Penn Wynne Library

Penn Wynne Library 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood, PA, United States

High School Hangout is where kids in grades 9-12 can come to the Library and play games, make crafts, do homework, or just hang out with friends.  OCTOBER 29TH WILL BE A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN THEMED HANGOUT No registration is required, but you must be in grades 9-12.  You do not […]

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday Evenings at Bryn Mawr College

Goodhart Hall Bryn Mawr College, 150 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday Evenings at Bryn Mawr College

Goodhart Hall Bryn Mawr College, 150 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]