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The Best Things To Do Around The Main Line with Kids
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Gay Street Open Air Market 2026
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Gay Street Open Air Market 2026
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Gay Street Open Air Market 2026
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Gay Street Open Air Market 2026
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Gay Street Open Air Market 2026
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Storytime Under the Trees
Storytime Under the Trees
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -OnDeck Partners Presents Wilmington Blue Rocks Fan Fest
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August 4, 2026 -National Night Out Festival
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August 4, 2026 -Nature at Night: Nature’s Superpowers
OnDeck Partners Presents Wilmington Blue Rocks Fan Fest
As part of OnDeck’s continued investment in community-first baseball, join us to mark a new era for Wilmington baseball, celebrating the ballpark and surrounding riverfront as a hub for year-round experiences. The free, family-friendly event will include fun for the whole family, including a kids’ zone, music, local entertainment, and treats.
National Night Out Festival
Visit Suburban Square on August 4, 2026 from 6-9pm for the Ardmore Business Association's National Night Out. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, jugglers, funnel cakes, face painting, and more!
Nature at Night: Nature’s Superpowers
Meet live animal ambassadors and get an up-close look at the adaptations that make wildlife so fascinating.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Storytime Under the Trees
Storytime Under the Trees
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families
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August 7, 2026 -Family Art & Story Hour
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August 7, 2026 -Darby Creek Tubing Adventure
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August 7, 2026 -Washington Memorial Chapel to Host National Purple Heart Day Service
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August 7, 2026 -Wine Safari
PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!
Family Art & Story Hour
Join us at the Maguire Art Museum for a morning of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, we’re reading stories about berries and fruit and making our own berry sweet artworks! Stick around for a Nature Walk designed for little ones through the Barnes Arboretum with the Wynnefield Library!
Darby Creek Tubing Adventure
Families are invited to enjoy the Darby Creek Tubing Adventure on Friday, August 7—a relaxing, local twist on a lazy river. Participants will bring their own tubes and float along Darby Creek for approximately two hours as experienced guides lead the way from Darby Creek Road to Merry Place.
Washington Memorial Chapel to Host National Purple Heart Day Service
One of America's most decorated Vietnam Veterans will share his extraordinary story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience during Washington Memorial Chapel's annual National Purple Heart Day observance on Friday, August 7.
Wine Safari
Experience an unforgettable evening at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wine Safari on Friday August 7! Stroll through the Zoo after hours while enjoying wine tastings, live entertainment, and up-close animal experiences along the way.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Creek Crawl at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park
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August 8, 2026 -Live Music Saturdays at Philadelphia Premium Outlets!
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August 8, 2026 -Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains Shows
Creek Crawl at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park
Wade into adventure for a hands on exploration of stream health and water ecology. Explore the creek and collect water samples, catch macroinvertebrates, and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand the health of our waterways.
Live Music Saturdays at Philadelphia Premium Outlets!
Wrap up your summer shopping with live entertainment in the center plaza! Philadelphia Premium Outlets is hosting its live Summer Music Series on Saturday afternoons, featuring a diverse lineup of regional acoustic artists, country-pop performers, and crowd favorites.
Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains Shows
Get tickets now for the spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows at Longwood Gardens. Experience everything from a Journey to Oz that defies gravity to a swoon-worthy show of classics, to the magic of Leroy Anderson, space-themed hits, 80s tunes, and more.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -New Member Night at Goldfish Fort Washington
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August 9, 2026 -Phillies Sunday Open Play Watch Party + BYOB at HKP
New Member Night at Goldfish Fort Washington
Thinking about swim lessons? Join Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington on Saturday, August 9th, from 1:00–3:00 PM for a FREE trial lesson and experience the Goldfish difference!
Phillies Sunday Open Play Watch Party + BYOB at HKP
Enjoy the Phillies game on an 80” HD projector screen at Harmony Kids Playhouse while the kids play in our safe, engaging space built specifically for ages 0–4.