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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  • Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages.

  • Riverbend’s Spring Barn Dance

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    This spring, gather for a very special barn dance, a heartfelt farewell to the historic Snider barn before it begins its next chapter through renovation beginning in fall of 2026. Come celebrate the barn's history, honor the memories made within these walls and help send it off with love as […]

  • Baby Whale & the Plastic Ocean

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Join Riverbend for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale journeys through the ocean to reunite with Mommy Whale, who has become tangled in a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. With help from his community of aquatic pals & new human friends, Baby Whale […]

  • MLK Day of Service at Riverbend

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Join Riverbend this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to honor Dr. King’s legacy through hands-on service that strengthens the local environment. This year’s project focuses on improving wildlife habitat and restoring the health of natural areas. Activities Include: • Removing invasive plants including vines, amur honeysuckle, and devil’s walking stick […]

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  • Riverbend’s Merry & Mindful Makers Market

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Join Riverbend for a festive afternoon at the Merry and Mindful Makers Market. Riverbend will be hosting local artists, makers, and growers who will be sharing their handmade, eco-friendly gifts at this outdoor marketplace. Pick up a holiday gift for someone special, or take the time to explore the preserve […]

    Free