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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  • The Trail to Oregon at Wolf Performing Arts Center

    The Trail to Oregon at Wolf Performing Arts Center
    Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    The Trail to Oregon! follows a hilariously inept American family as they embark on a perilous 1800s journey from Missouri to Oregon. This musical parody of the classic Oregon Trail video game delivers non-stop laughs through memorable songs and absurd humor. Expect a riotous adventure that turns the challenges of […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Conshohocken Winter Market

    Conshohocken Winter Market
    Hotel West & Main 46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Two big weekends kick off the holiday season in Conshy! The 2025 Conshohocken Winter Market will be held on December 5-7 and December 12-14 in the Plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main in downtown Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately 25 vendors each weekend, offering items […]

  • Happy Hanukkah – Menorah Making and More!

    The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Join The Candy Lab Ardmore on Sunday, December 14th from 4-5pm to make four delightful Hanukkah-themed crafts, including a fanciful menorah! Just $20 per crafter (+ $1.20 sales tax)! Perfect for those ages 5-12.

  • The Great Chanukah Gelt Drop

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

    Chabad of Penn Wynne and the Penn Wynne Fire Company invite all to the Great Chanukah Gelt Drop. Join the community to light the Menorah, enjoy latkes and donuts, Chanukah crafts and more. With the help of local firefighters, catch Chocolate Chanukah coins that will parachute down from the top […]

  • Suburban Square Menorah Lighting

    Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

    Join Suburban Square and the local community to come together and celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah. This event will begin the Festival of Lights with the traditional lighting of the menorah on the Lawn starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy hot apple cider, hot dogs, donuts and pretzels, plus other […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Lansdale Menorah Lighting

    Railroad Plaza 201 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA

    Light up the night with Lansdale community members at the Menorah Lighting! Join an evening of celebration, community, and the beautiful glow of Hanukkah. All are invited to join in the Annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Railroad Plaza on December 14th at 6 pm. This celebration is for all ages […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Tropic-Anukkah at Har Zion Temple

    Har Zion Temple 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley, PA

    Transport yourself to a tropical Hanukkah celebration with Har Zion Temple. Enjoy island-themed fun for the whole family with games, activities, and a festive sing-along with Cantor Herman, plus delicious latkes, sufganiyot, and specialty drinks. 

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Open House at AIM Academy

    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 […]

  • Holiday Yoga at The Playgarden

    The Playgarden 251 Perkiomen Ave., Schwenksville, PA

    Move, stretch, and play during a holiday-themed yoga class! This is the perfect way to get your little one familiar with yoga in a fun and engaging class. Flow through a partner friendly yoga sequence, then enjoy games, snacks, and crafts. $22 per parent/child; stay for open play afterwards! Spots […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Cirque du Chanukah at the Kaiserman JCC

    Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

    Enjoy a special Cirque du Chanukah show at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center with Chanukah music, acrobats, high-flying aerial and acrobatic acts, trampoline, juggling, comedy and more. A kosher dinner of of latkes, chilli, and sufganiyot, will accompany the show and is included in the ticket price. Do not miss […]

  • An American Celtic Christmas at Keswick Theatre

    Keswick Theatre 291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

    Philadelphia's own Celtic Rock band, JAMISON, presents An American Celtic Christmas. Now in its 15th year, this lively holiday tradition blends Irish melodies, festive tunes, and high-energy performances with world-class Irish dancers, creating a show that will fill you with the spirit of the season! Featuring special guest performances by […]

  • Bryn Mawr Chanukah Festival

    The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    Join The Chabad House for the Bryn Mawr Chanukah Festival—a celebration the whole family will love! Enjoy music from live DJ Rak-Dan Entertainment, traditional latkes and sweet donuts, fun crafts and face painting, bounce house inflatables, the spectacular giant menorah lighting, and an exciting Chanukah gelt drop! Listen to greetings […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Family Magic Show

    Smoke and Mirrors Theatre 101 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA

    Magic is an art form enjoyed by people of all ages. These laugh-filled shows feature the comedy and magic of Philly's best family entertainers plus more wonderful performers from out of town from week to week. Enjoy sixty-minute show of laughs and illusion, geared to audiences ages six and up. […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Robot Foundry Funday at Glenside – Day Off Camp

    Foundry Funday at Glenside
    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Foundry Funday programs turn winter break days off from school into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures your child will love—and you’ll feel great about. Designed for busy Philly-area parents who want meaningful educational experiences, these camps blend STEM learning, creativity, movement, and fun in a safe, nurturing […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Robot Foundry Funday at Glenside – Day Off Camp

    Foundry Funday at Glenside
    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Foundry Funday programs turn winter break days off from school into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures your child will love—and you’ll feel great about. Designed for busy Philly-area parents who want meaningful educational experiences, these camps blend STEM learning, creativity, movement, and fun in a safe, nurturing […]

  • Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]

  • Kids First Swim School Noon Year’s Eve Party

    Kids First Swim School 2905 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton, PA

    Ring in the New Year a little early at Kids First Swim School's Noon Years Eve Party! Enjoy swimming, sparkling cider, fun, and a special countdown right at noon! This event is perfect for kids, safe, supervised, and full of excitement. Spots fill fast — sign up today by calling […]

  • Southern Cross Kitchen Kiddies’ New Years Eve Party

    Southern Cross Kitchen 8 E. 1st Ave., Conshohocken, PA

    Join Conshy's Southern Cross Kitchen at their annual kid-friendly New Years Eve party! There will be: Face painting Live music w/ singalongs Balloons & decorations Giveaways & fun! Don't miss the “Ball Drop” at 6 pm with a Kiddies sparkling cider toast & champagne toast for the adults. This event […]

  • 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 […]

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