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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Week of Events
Open House at AIM Academy
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 […]
Monday, October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025 -Diwali Celebration at Penn Wynne Library
Diwali Celebration at Penn Wynne Library
Join Ms. Tithi at the Penn Wynne Library to learn how to make beautiful Diwali decorations and enjoy some traditional Diwali snacks. Please let the library know if you have any food allergies. This event is for children ages 6+ and registration is required. Per LMLS policy, all children under […]
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Trail Tuesdays at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Trail Tuesdays at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Bring your walking shoes to Valley Forge National Historical Park for a brisk walk with good company. All fitness levels, strollers and dogs are welcome! Walks on the first and last Tuesday of the month meet at the General von Steuben on Valley Forge Park Road. All other Tuesday walks […]
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 -Beyond Limits Spooktacular at The Barn Yard
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October 23, 2025 -Shaping our Story Fundraiser for the Bala Cynwyd Library
Beyond Limits Spooktacular at The Barn Yard
Join The Barn Yard for a sensory-friendly Halloween party! This event will have limited capacity, no loud music, no flashy lights, and fun sensory exploration activities. Enjoy a Halloween craft, snacks, and a treat bag. The cost for this event is $16.50 per child (includes one adult) and $5 for […]
Shaping our Story Fundraiser for the Bala Cynwyd Library
Support the Bala Cynwyd Library at their inaugural fundraising event! Join the Library on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm at Bala Golf Club Ballroom for a private evening and delicious dinner with fellow supporters of the Bala Cynwyd Library. Learn more about the history and impact of the Bala […]
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -Young Rembrandts Halloween Workshop
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October 24, 2025 -(Not So) Spooky Ghost Stories & S’mores Night at McKaig Nature Education Center
Young Rembrandts Halloween Workshop
Come celebrate this upcoming Halloween with fun and spooky drawings at the Upper Merion Community Center! Make sure to wear your costume to class—there will be a brief trick or treat before the class ends.
(Not So) Spooky Ghost Stories & S’mores Night at McKaig Nature Education Center
Head to McKaig Nature Education Center for a hauntingly good time on Friday, October 24th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the historic Old Roberts Schoolhouse. Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with ghost stories, delicious s'mores, a night trail hike, and plenty of fun. Gather 'round a crackling […]
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -Conshohocken Farmer’s Market
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October 25, 2025 -Young People’s Book Festival
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October 25, 2025 -Halloween Music Show
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October 25, 2025 -Ardmore Music Hall’s annual Halloween Market & Crafts Fair
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October 25, 2025 -Harvest Heritage Day at the Morgan Log House
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October 25, 2025 -Witches of Narberth Scavenger Hunt
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October 25, 2025 -Little Witches’ Color Lab in Narberth
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October 25, 2025 -Sean King Fund for Inclusive Practices Halloween Party in Ardmore
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October 25, 2025 -Tombstone Tales: The Untold Tales of Soldiers and Women
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October 25, 2025 -Astronomy Night: Stargazing
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October 25, 2025 -Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park Zoo
Conshohocken Farmer’s Market
The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Young People’s Book Festival
Join the YO! Book Fest where books come alive in a dynamic celebration for all ages. Celebrate all things books with more than 50 amazing authors and illustrators from around the country. Cheer during the book character parade, engage in writing and drawing workshops, meet your favorite authors and illustrators […]
Halloween Music Show
A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (not too spooky) event is held each October and stars Meridee Winters' dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more! Musicians dress up in costume to perform their favorite songs for friends, family, and fans. These whimsical shows are as diverse as the costumes […]
Ardmore Music Hall’s annual Halloween Market & Crafts Fair
Put on your best costume & bring the kiddos trick-or-treating throughout the market with local artisan vendors to peruse. Enjoy Tarot readings, glass work, hand-made jewelry, keepsakes, baked goods and more, accompanied by live grooves on stage by the AMH Family Band. Plus, grab some brunch bites & brews while […]
Harvest Heritage Day at the Morgan Log House
Step into the past and celebrate the season! Join the Morgan Log House for a fun-filled fall festival that brings history to life with hands-on activities, local artists, and cozy autumn vibes. Wander the beautiful grounds of this historic 1774 Germanic log home while enjoying everything the season has to […]
Witches of Narberth Scavenger Hunt
Before the Halloween Parade and trick-or-treating get started, come out and participate in The Witches of Narberth - a free family event that's become a Main Line kid favorite. At 1:00 pm, on the corner of Forrest and Haverford Avenues, Halloween kicks off with this popular annual scavenger hunt. Children […]
Little Witches’ Color Lab in Narberth
Young wizards and witches are invited to explore the magical world of natural dyeing during the annual Witches of Narberth Event. Dive into a world of imagination with potions (natural dyes) from flowers, fruits, and vegetables to create colorful treasures. Each participant will have the opportunity to dye their own […]
Sean King Fund for Inclusive Practices Halloween Party in Ardmore
Join the Sean King Fund and the Friends of Linwood Park at their Halloween Party at Linwood Park. The event will include games, dance, music, and more. All children with and without disabilities and their families are invited to this event. The event is free, but donations to the Sean […]
Tombstone Tales: The Untold Tales of Soldiers and Women
Take a guided tour through St. Luke’s Cemetery and learn about some of the historical figures resting there. Highlights include the graves of Agnes Ewald, one of Trappe’s earliest female residents, and Civil War soldiers James MacMullin and Abraham Koons, both killed in action. Tours will be given at 2 […]
Astronomy Night: Stargazing
Join members of the Chesmont Astronomical Society for an evening of skywatching in one of the scenic open fields at Gwynedd Preserve. The event begins about an hour before sunset, creating a beautiful transition from golden hour into nightfall. As darkness sets in, telescopes will be available to observe planets, stars, […]
Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park Zoo
Bring the kiddos to the Elmwood Park Zoo for a night of trick-or-treating fun! Adults and children are encouraged to dress up in their best costume. Guests can enjoy animal meet and greets included with their ticket. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bag and secure your tickets here. Adults 21+ can […]
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 -Family Sundays at Suburban Square
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October 26, 2025 -Spooky Stories with Charles J. Adams III
Family Sundays at Suburban Square
Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.
Spooky Stories with Charles J. Adams III
Bring the family to Historic Trappe as dusk falls for a Halloween evening of history and fun. Gather next to the historic St. Luke’s Cemetery for spooky (but not too scary) stories, led by Charles J. Adams III, a renowned local historian, prolific author, and one of Pennsylvania’s most popular […]

