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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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • Family Art and Story Hour at the Maguire Art Museum

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

    Join us outside at the Maguire Art Museum for art, music, and storytelling. This month, we’re celebrating Eric Carle’s birthday outside in the Barnes Arboretum. Bring a picnic blanket and join for read-aloud favorites like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Then, create your own artwork inspired by Eric Carle! Enjoy exploring […]

    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, dive into exciting beach tales like "Penguin on Vacation" and sing beachy tunes together. Then, make a splash with a beachy craft you won't want to miss. Attendees can also enjoy access to the 12-acre […]

    Free
  • Next Level Sports, Inc Summer Tennis Clinic

    General Wayne Park: 305 Maplewood Avenue, Merion Station, PA, United States

    We are excited to offer Next Level Sports Summer Tennis Clinic at the General Wayne Park. This week's clinic is packed with tennis & sports drills, games, and fun activities that improve agility, balance, and coordination — the building blocks of a strong sports foundation. Register at www.nlsports.org Space is […]

    $175.00
  • 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, they’re having a Shape Party! Learn together by looking at artwork, singing songs, and reading Mouse Shapes with Ms. Jane. Then, use that learning to create your own interactive Shape Monster! Free and open to […]

    Free
  • Museum Family Day – Fall Kickoff at the Maguire Art Museum

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

    Start off the season with art, creativity, and fun at the Maguire Art Museum. See and interact with new works by artists Maria Dumlao and Julianna Foster as part of 20/20 Photo Festival, and hear from the artists at 3:00 pm. Make art and crafts, enjoy refreshments, and learn about […]

    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, they will be reading Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems and painting colorful monster friends! Learn about friendship, colors, and feelings with Ms. Jane by looking at artwork, singing songs, and reading aloud. Free […]

  • Day of the Dead Celebration at the Maguire Art Museum

    Day of the Dead Celebration at the Maguire Art Museum
    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    Celebrate Day of the Dead at the Maguire Art Museum. On October 31st, guests can watch Chicana artist Marta Sanchez build our ofrenda in the Mexican Art Gallery. Stop by to make decorations and offerings for the ofrenda, and to trick-or-treat! On Family Day on Saturday, November 1st, make crafts […]

    Free
  • Day of the Dead Celebration at the Maguire Art Museum

    Day of the Dead Celebration at the Maguire Art Museum
    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    Celebrate Day of the Dead at the Maguire Art Museum. On October 31st, guests can watch Chicana artist Marta Sanchez build our ofrenda in the Mexican Art Gallery. Stop by to make decorations and offerings for the ofrenda, and to trick-or-treat! On Family Day on Saturday, November 1st, make crafts […]

    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 for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, they will be reading "Lines That Wiggle" and making rainbow line paintings. Explore the museum’s collection with Ms. Jane and her wiggly friend, Larry the Line, and learn all about line—one […]

  • Family Art & Story Hour

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

    Join the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, join them for a reading of "Frederick" by Leo Lionni, exploring the Stained Glass Gallery, and making colorful winter paintings to keep warm through the cold months. Free and open to […]

    Free
  • Family Art & Story Hour

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

    Join at the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, they will be reading "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner and making snow globe art. Free and open to the public! Ideal for toddlers and pre–K; all ages welcome. Attendees […]

    Free
  • Sun & Snow Family Day

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

    Warm up your winter with a splash of summer in January! Join Sun & Snow Family Day at the Maguire Art Museum, and experience the vibrant, colorful works of Henry Bermudez, explore the “Re-Union” exhibition, and let your imagination bloom as you make your own bright, playful art in hands-on […]

  • Shrek the Musical!

    Shrek the Musical!
    Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion, PA, United States

    Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!

  • Shrek the Musical!

    Shrek the Musical!
    Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion, PA, United States

    Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!

  • Family Art & Story Hour: Valentines Edition

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

    Join the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, read "Hug Machine," find hearts in the museum, and make Valentine’s Day art! Free and open to the public! Ideal for toddlers and pre–K; all ages welcome. Attendees have access to […]

    Free
  • Shrek the Musical!

    Shrek the Musical!
    Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion, PA, United States

    Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!

  • Shrek the Musical!

    Shrek the Musical!
    Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion, PA, United States

    Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!

  • Shrek the Musical!

    Shrek the Musical!
    Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion, PA, United States

    Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!

  • Shrek the Musical!

    Shrek the Musical!
    Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion, PA, United States

    Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!

  • Family Art & Story Hour

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

    Join us at the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day filled with art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, we’ll read stories all about rainy days, explore how artists capture the beauty and rhythm of rain, and create our own sensory rain sticks. If you have one, bring an empty paper towel tube with you!

  • Claymobile Family Workshop

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

    Plan a visit to the Maguire Art Museum to create your own clay project inspired by the exhibition, "Re-Union", with the Claymobile from The Clay Studio!