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The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids

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Event Series Spring Break Riverbend Camp

Spring Break Camp at Riverbend Environmental Education Center (daily drop-ins available)

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

Spring break camp days at Riverbend are relaxed, yet full of fun and learning! Grounded in nature-based STEM education programs, children enjoy hikes, outdoor exploration, crafts, field games and hands-on activities. Flexible scheduling means that a camper can be signed up for individual days instead of a full-week commitment, or […]

$135

Easter Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library

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

The Gladwyne Library invites families to a festive Easter wreath-making activity in the Junior Room. Children can drop in anytime between 3 and 5 PM to create their own colorful seasonal craft. All materials will be provided, including colorful paper, stickers, and markers, allowing young crafters to design unique and […]

Event Series Spring Break Riverbend Camp

Spring Break Camp at Riverbend Environmental Education Center (daily drop-ins available)

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

Spring break camp days at Riverbend are relaxed, yet full of fun and learning! Grounded in nature-based STEM education programs, children enjoy hikes, outdoor exploration, crafts, field games and hands-on activities. Flexible scheduling means that a camper can be signed up for individual days instead of a full-week commitment, or […]

$135
Event Series Spring Break Riverbend Camp

Spring Break Camp at Riverbend Environmental Education Center (daily drop-ins available)

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

Spring break camp days at Riverbend are relaxed, yet full of fun and learning! Grounded in nature-based STEM education programs, children enjoy hikes, outdoor exploration, crafts, field games and hands-on activities. Flexible scheduling means that a camper can be signed up for individual days instead of a full-week commitment, or […]

$135

Earth Day Saturday Volunteer Opportunity at Riverbend Preserve

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

Families are invited to help the Riverbend Preserve prepare for spring and summer! Volunteers will plant trees and tend gardens, supporting the local ecosystem and protecting the Schuylkill River watershed. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and experience levels. Participants should bring work gloves and water. Riverbend offers a PAY […]

Free

Budding Naturalists – Late Spring Session starts March 19th!

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

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 […]

$120

Spring Sensory Bins and Craft at the Ardmore Library

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Join the Ardmore Library for a spring-themed sensory program designed for toddlers and preschoolers – the age where the finished product isn't the point; it's playing with and exploring the materials, and maybe getting a little messy along the way! At this event, the library will offer seasonal sensory bins […]

Free

Budding Naturalists – Late Spring Session starts March 19th!

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

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 […]

$120

Author Max Brallier Event at Children’s Book World

Children's Book World

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 […]

Free

Orchestra Concordia Free Community Concert in Radnor

Radnor Middle School 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA, United States

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 […]

Free

Plant Sale Family Day at the Maguire Art Museum and Barnes Arboretum

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA +1 more

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 […]

Free

Belmont Hills Library BINGO Night Fundraiser

Belmont Hills Fire Company Hall 4 S. Washington Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA

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 […]

$35

Gladwyne Free Library Spring Cocktail Party and Auction

The Deaconess House 801 Merion Square Rd, Gladwyne, PA, United States

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 […]

Sensory Fun – Mother’s Day Craft and Finger Painting at the Ardmore Library

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA

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 […]

Mother’s Day DIY Crafts at the Maguire Art Museum

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

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 […]

Free

Author Event for “Athlete is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports”

Children's Book World

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 […]

Free

Gel Printing for Kids: Playful Printmaking with Nature at Stoneleigh

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

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 […]

$30

Adventure in the Magic Forest with Classical Music and Craft at Bala Cynwyd Library

Bala Cynwyd Library 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

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 […]

Sculptures & Landscapes: Family Crafts & Opening Reception

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

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 […]

Free

Ardmore Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Ardmore Lancaster Avenue and Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA, United States

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 […]

Event Series Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Llanerch Park Moewyn Rd & Darby Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

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 […]

Brandon Graham Book Signing at Children’s Book World

Children's Book World

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 […]

Event Series Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Llanerch Park Moewyn Rd & Darby Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

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 […]

Pride Month Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library

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

The Gladwyne Library celebrates Pride Month with a delightful afternoon activity for young creators! Children are invited to visit the Junior Room between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to craft their very own rainbow wands. The library will provide all the materials needed—colorful paper, playful stickers, and markers—for little ones to […]

Young Adult Author Kenneth Oppel at Children’s Book World in Haverford

Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Rd., Haverford, PA

Children’s Book World welcomes Kenneth Oppel as he celebrates the release of his newest novel, Best of All Worlds, a startling, can’t-wait-to-talk-about-it-with-someone novel that defies genre to create a survival thriller unlike any you’ve read before. For fans of Leave the World Behind, A.S. King, M.T. Anderson, and Margaret Atwood, […]

Free

Family Art & Story Hour at the Maguire Art Museum

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

Join the Maguire Art Museum in the galleries for art, music, and storytelling! This month, children can listen to "Swimmy and Baby Beluga" and then create ocean artwork inspired by Leo Lionni. Attendees can also enjoy the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum. Family Art and Story Hour is ideal for toddlers and […]

Free

Summer Soiree Picnic at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Kick off the new season at Suburban Square's Summer Soiree picnic on Saturday, June 7th. Grab a bite and beverage from around the Square, and enjoy it picnic style on the Lawn. Indulge in free samples of delectable treats from Suburban Square merchants including Shack Shake and Stolzfus Family Foods. […]

Event Series Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Llanerch Park Moewyn Rd & Darby Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

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 […]

Father’s Day Crafternoon at the Gladwyne Library

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

Father's Day is right around the corner! Come to the Gladwyne Library between 3:00–5:00 pm to create a card for Dad or someone you love. The Library will provide colorful paper, stickers, and markers to decorate with.

Narberth Pride at the Park

Narberth Park 80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth, PA

This is a welcoming, educational, youth-led celebration for Narberth, Lower Merion Township, and surrounding areas, featuring LGBTQIA+ and allied artists, performers, organizations, and businesses. It’s a time when people from all around Narberth, Lower Merion, and Philadelphia can come together to celebrate diversity, learn from each other, connect with their […]

Author Lauren Magaziner Book Launch at Children’s Book World

Children's Book World

Children's Book World will host author, Lauren Magaziner, for the launch of her newest novel, The Incorruptibles. If you like action, adventure, and an amazing fantasy story, you won’t want to miss this. As an added bonus, Lauren will be in conversation with Amanda Foody, author of the Wilderlore series!

Free
Event Series Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Canta Conmigo Outdoor Spanish Storytime (Drop-ins welcome)

Llanerch Park Moewyn Rd & Darby Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

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 […]

Juneteenth Crafternoon at the Gladwyne Library

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

It's almost Juneteenth - Freedom Day! Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Other names for the holiday include Emancipation Day and Juneteenth Independence. Come to the Gladwyne Library's Junior Room anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to make a special craft celebrating […]

Summer Solstice Family Day at the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

Join the Maguire Museum for a summer solstice celebration. Featuring 22 artists working across diverse mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—"Laudato Si': Caring for Our Common Home" presents a rich tapestry of works, both figurative and abstract, that reflect the beauty of the planet and the urgency of its preservation. […]

Free