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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!

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

KOP Town Center Presents: Live Music on the Green

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Make Thursday nights the best night of the week! Join King of Prussia Town Center every Thursday from 6–8 pm, April through October, for free live music on the green! Whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just looking for a fun way to unwind, enjoy an evening of great […]

Free

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Teen Library Night at Tredyffrin Library

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

Teens can join the Tredyffrin Library for a fun night of conversation, pizza, and games. Participants must reserve a spot with Laurie at least one hour ahead of the event and let her know if they would like one or two slices of pizza.

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Strawberry Fest at Nor-View Farm in King of Prussia

Nor-View Farm 670 N Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

Nor-View Farm's Strawberry Fest gets strawberry season started with a variety of delights for visitors of all ages. Guests can enjoy fresh local strawberries and produce, indulge in strawberry-themed treats, and browse offerings from local vendors, artisans, and food trucks. The festival features hands-on crafts and activities, a baking contest, […]

Public Archaeology at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Join Newlin Grist Mill and we dig into history with archaeological excavations and learn more about the site through the evidence under your feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers seek to […]

Free

West Chester Porchfest

West Chester Borough Dean Street and South New Street, West Chester, PA

Join West Chester's Porchfest, an open-air community celebration of summer's impending arrival. At this free, family-friendly event the public can experience local musicians performing on the porches of historic West Chester homes and educate themselves at booths providing information on local environmental initiatives. There will also be food trucks and […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Event Series Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

Antique Car Show & Flea Market at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

For over 40 years, Linvilla Orchards has partnered with the Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania (HCCP) to host an antique car show, the Annual Spring Meet. Visitors are invited to step back in time and explore a field filled with historical charm and nostalgia. Car enthusiasts can admire more than […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

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.

Adventure in the Magic Forest with Classical Music and Craft at Bala Cynwyd Library

Bala Cynwyd Library 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

In this free library program, children will travel through the Magic Forest while listening to music by composers like Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and others. They will then have the opportunity to reenact parts of different characters and "break the spell" by solving musical riddles and make open-ended crafts inspired by […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

KOP Town Center Presents: Live Music on the Green

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Make Thursday nights the best night of the week! Join King of Prussia Town Center every Thursday from 6–8 pm, April through October, for free live music on the green! Whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just looking for a fun way to unwind, enjoy an evening of great […]

Free

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Memorial Day Observance and Education Session

Historical Montgomery Cemetery 1 Hartranft Avenue, Norristown, PA

The Historical Society of Montgomery County will hold a special Memorial Day tribute with a family-friendly educational component. Wreaths will be placed at the monuments of soldiers and veterans laid to rest at Historic Montgomery Cemetery. The observance will feature traditional volley fire and stirring bagpipe performances. Families are especially […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Event Series Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

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.

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Event Series Community Music Group

Community Music Group in Bala Cynwyd

The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Join the Brodsky Enrichment Center for a fun and inclusive multi-generational space where people of all abilities can come together to create, listen, and grow through music. This group is for parents and kids, adults of all ages, people with disabilities, and all looking to connect through music! It will […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

KOP Town Center Presents: Live Music on the Green

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Make Thursday nights the best night of the week! Join King of Prussia Town Center every Thursday from 6–8 pm, April through October, for free live music on the green! Whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just looking for a fun way to unwind, enjoy an evening of great […]

Free

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free

Barnyard Animals at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests are invited to swing by and meet some new furry and feathered friends at the Linvilla Orchards Barnyard. Visitors can say hello to white-tailed deer, goats, horses, ducks, birds, sheep, peacocks, and turkeys. These friendly animals are always ready to greet guests with open hooves, wings, and beaks. A […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free

Event Series Berwyn Farmers’ Market

Berwyn Farmers’ Market

The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

Main Line Parent Writer. Email beth@familyfocus.org.

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