Free Activities for Frugal Fun Around the Main Line!
A good time with the kids doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, there's plenty of free fun to be had around the Main Line
Sometimes the cost of family fun can really add up! Admission, parking, fees, overpriced food and drinks…It’s enough to blow the budget! But a good time with the kids doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, there are plenty of fun activities around the Main Line that are free — and we’re here to help you find them.
As your frugal fun finder, we’re keeping an eye out for free activities and dropping them right here in this list. From concerts in the park and free admission days at zoos and museums, to fitness groups, community festivals, and more, you’ll find fun that won’t break the bank. Because it’s free!
Pro-tip for frugal fun: don’t forget your local library! The Lower Merion, Chester County, and Delaware County libraries offer a bevy of free activities and programming for kids and families. However, we won’t usually post library activities in this list unless they host an super-special program, performance, or class.
Still looking for free activities for your family? Check out our Beginner’s Guide to Main Line Hiking Trails to plan some no-cost, nature appreciation when the weather’s nice.
Find all kinds of family-friendly events for every day of the week on the Main Line Parent Calendar!
Events
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Hidden, High & Hammered.
Center School 2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington, PA, United StatesTeens today have access to more substances than ever before, and the signs can be easy to miss. From hidden vape pens to THC, CBD, or alcohol-laced treats that are often concealed in plain sight. In this hands-on presentation, Beth Sanborn will guide adults through the real-world ways children hide, use, and find these substances.
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Makin’ Music at Villa
Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United StatesParents and children up to 5 years of age are welcome to join in for this FREE event. Makin' Music performer, Miss Jen, will visit Villa Maria Academy for 45-minute performances of music and fun.
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Stay Well, Build Your Skills Online Support Group and Speaker Series
zoom PA, United StatesOpen Support Group just for teens in 8th-12th Grades, followed by facilitator- led mental health skill-building. Join NAMI Main Line PA for Stay Well, Build Your Skills – a free online wellness group just for teens in grades 8-12. Learn skills to manage emotions, manifest calm, and cope with academic, […]
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April Fools Full Moon Night Hike
McKaig Nature Education Center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA, United StatesThink you’ve seen it all? Think again. This April Fools' Day, head to the McKaig Nature Education Center for a hike that’s 100% real, even if the date feels suspicious. With sunset at 7:25 PM and the moon rising at 7:19 PM, the hike's departure from the Roberts Elementary School parking lot will […]
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Dusty Attics & Creepy Cellars – Open House
Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PAHave you ever wondered what Morgan Log House’s cellar and attic look like? Join for its season opener, Dusty Attics & Creepy Cellars!
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Stay Well, Build Your Skills Online Support Group and Speaker Series
zoom PA, United StatesOpen Support Group just for teens in 8th-12th Grades, followed by facilitator- led mental health skill-building. Join NAMI Main Line PA for Stay Well, Build Your Skills – a free online wellness group just for teens in grades 8-12. Learn skills to manage emotions, manifest calm, and cope with academic, […]
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Makin’ Music at Villa
Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United StatesParents and children up to 5 years of age are welcome to join in for this FREE event. Makin' Music performer, Miss Jen, will visit Villa Maria Academy for 45-minute performances of music and fun.
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Stay Well, Build Your Skills Online Support Group and Speaker Series
zoom PA, United StatesOpen Support Group just for teens in 8th-12th Grades, followed by facilitator- led mental health skill-building. Join NAMI Main Line PA for Stay Well, Build Your Skills – a free online wellness group just for teens in grades 8-12. Learn skills to manage emotions, manifest calm, and cope with academic, […]
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ElderNet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PATime to celebrate 50 years with food, entertainment and more! For 50 years, ElderNet has been the quiet force helping older adults in Lower Merion and Narberth remain safe, nourished, and connected at home.
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Stay Well, Build Your Skills Online Support Group and Speaker Series
zoom PA, United StatesOpen Support Group just for teens in 8th-12th Grades, followed by facilitator- led mental health skill-building. Join NAMI Main Line PA for Stay Well, Build Your Skills – a free online wellness group just for teens in grades 8-12. Learn skills to manage emotions, manifest calm, and cope with academic, […]
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Stay Well, Build Your Skills Online Support Group and Speaker Series
zoom PA, United StatesOpen Support Group just for teens in 8th-12th Grades, followed by facilitator- led mental health skill-building. Join NAMI Main Line PA for Stay Well, Build Your Skills – a free online wellness group just for teens in grades 8-12. Learn skills to manage emotions, manifest calm, and cope with academic, […]
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Military Might
Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PAVisit Morgan Log House for Military Might for a special event honoring the stories, service, and sacrifices of those who served throughout American history. This family-friendly day brings together living historians, military reenactors, and storytellers to explore the impact of war from the battlefield to the home front.
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