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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Chester County Turkey Trot

Downingtown West High School 445 Manor Ave., Downingtown, PA

The Chester County Turkey Trot has become a great holiday tradition for locals and their holiday guests. There's nothing better than spending time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day. The Chester County community will once again come together for a fun social event and a great cause! Get a […]

Seven Summits Therapy 5K Turkey Trot and Children’s Fun Run in Wayne

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Bundle up for the 16th Seven Summits Therapy 5K Turkey Trot to benefit Wounded Warrior Project & Phoenixville White Horse Rugby. This annual event takes place in Wilson Farm Park and features a both a 5K race in addition to a Children's Fun Run. Register by November 20th to save […]

9th Annual Delco Turkey Trot in Wallingford

Nether Providence Elementary School 410 Moore Road, Wallingford, PA

Join the BIGGEST Thanksgiving Day 5K in Delaware County, now in its 9th year, at the Delco Turkey Trot. This event is a family-friendly tradition that benefits the Nether Providence Elementary School PTO—with 100% of proceeds going directly to support students at NPE. Race Options: 5K Road Race – for runners, walkers, and […]

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

Free

Opt-Outside on Black Friday at McKaig Nature Education Center

McKaig Nature Education Center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA, United States

Hike, explore, and enjoy nature along the trails at McKaig Nature Center this Black Friday. Skip the stores and spend quality time with friends and family on a leisurely hike through the 3¼+ miles of woodland trails at McKaig Nature Preserve. This FREE event offers a variety of activities for […]

Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm

Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm

Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Spend a festive day at Yeager's Farm and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! From 12-3pm, bring the kids to meet Santa Claus and snap free family photos while you shop cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.

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 […]

Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm

Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm

Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Enjoy a unique display of tens of thousands of holiday lights and animated displays from the comfort of your own vehicle.  Load up the car with family and friends and traverse the 60 acre, 1.1 mile route through Yeager's Christmas Tree farm lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate […]

A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

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 […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

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
Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

Free
Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm

Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm

Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Spend a festive day at Yeager's Farm and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! From 12-3pm, bring the kids to meet Santa Claus and snap free family photos while you shop cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.

Christmas on King Street – Santa Visits & Tree Lighting

Malvern Borough King Street, Malvern, PA, United States

Join King Street Malvern for an afternoon of family fun, food trucks, shopping and holiday cheer! King Street Malvern and Burke Park will transform into a winter wonderland filled with joy, entertainment, and holiday magic including Santa's Parade, a Tree Lighting, pictures with Santa, kids' activities such as cookie decorating […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

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

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 […]

Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm

Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm

Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Enjoy a unique display of tens of thousands of holiday lights and animated displays from the comfort of your own vehicle.  Load up the car with family and friends and traverse the 60 acre, 1.1 mile route through Yeager's Christmas Tree farm lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate […]

A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

Annie at the Media Theatre

Annie at the Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.

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 […]

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

Free
Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm

Santa Visits Yeager’s Farm

Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Spend a festive day at Yeager's Farm and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! From 12-3pm, bring the kids to meet Santa Claus and snap free family photos while you shop cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.

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 Carol at People’s Light

A Christmas Carol at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]

Annie at the Media Theatre

Annie at the Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.

Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm

Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm

Yeager's Farm & Market 1015 Pikesprings Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Enjoy a unique display of tens of thousands of holiday lights and animated displays from the comfort of your own vehicle.  Load up the car with family and friends and traverse the 60 acre, 1.1 mile route through Yeager's Christmas Tree farm lit up and synchronized with holiday songs to celebrate […]

Jan Brett “The Christmas Sweater” Tour!

Wayne Presbyterian Church 125 E. Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA

Main Point Books is thrilled to welcome Jan Brett and her newest picture book, The Christmas Sweater, to the Main Line area just in time for the holidays. Jan, her tour bus, and Hedgie the Hedgehog will be at Wayne Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:00 pm. This […]

The Shipley School – Insider’s Look at the Arts

The Shipley School 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA

Join The Shipley School for an Insider's Look event focused on their Arts programs. Hear from students, teachers, and administrators; take a campus tour; and see what makes Shipley more than a school. Register here.

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 […]

Annie at the Media Theatre

Annie at the Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.