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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Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

Back to the Future the Musical at the Academy of Music

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

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 […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

Nutcracker Performance at the Free Library Central Branch

Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at the Free Library Central Branch (Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St.)!

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]

The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

The Enchanted Nutcracker with the Rock School

The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]

The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Blippi and friends, including live musicians, dance their way into Philadelphia this December for the Blippi: Join the Band Tour. Audience members will be introduced to concepts such as rhythm and the use of different instruments to make music in this lively musical performance. Please note that all attendees including […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]

The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]

A Christmas Story the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]

Philly Pops: A Philly Holiday Spectacular

Philly Pops: A Philly Holiday Spectacular

Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get your holiday started on a festive footing as the Philly Pops present A Philly Holiday Spectacular. Conducted by new Musical Director, Chris Dragon, this show will be filled with holiday favorites and special guests including The Philadelphia Boys' Choir, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir, the Philly Pops Chorus, and […]