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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Family Explorers: Animal All Stars at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Explore the amazing feats of local wildlife and the cool adaptations that help them survive. How far can a flying squirrel glide? Can you jump like a white-tailed deer or make it to the pond like a snapping turtle hatchling before something spots you? Through fun challenges and activities, families […]

Family Explorers: What Lives in the Pond? at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

The magical world of Tyler Arboretum's pond awaits curious explorers! As seasons change, so does the fascinating array of creatures that inhabit this vibrant aquatic ecosystem. Visitors can spot frogs, turtles, and tadpoles swimming among tiny duckweed from the observation deck. Families are invited to join PA Master Naturalist Sue […]

Bluebird Nesting Box Tour at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Families can explore Tyler Arboretum's succession field and discover the interesting lives of Eastern Bluebirds during this engaging nature walk. For over 50 years, dedicated volunteers have cared for these iconic birds by monitoring their nesting boxes—and now visitors can join in the experience! During this family-friendly adventure, participants will […]

Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Families can discover spring's awakening at Tyler Arboretum as they search for flowers, budding trees, insects, and birds. Children will use magnifying glasses and all their senses to explore nature's seasonal changes. Each child receives a Tyler journal to document discoveries during this guided adventure. This program is led by […]

Family Explorers: Hop, Slither, and Splash at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians with Tyler Arboretum! Get up close with live snakes, frogs, and turtles while examining interesting artifacts that reveal their secret lives. Following this presentation by a park ranger, participants will take a short walk to Tyler's waterways to search for these amazing […]

Spirit of Spring Fireside Event at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Families are invited to welcome spring at Tyler Arboretum's evening "Spirit of Spring Fireside" celebration featuring food trucks, beverages, garden tours, and activities for all ages. Guests will enjoy crackling firepits, toasted marshmallows, and the first blooms of the season while exploring the gardens and woodlands. Children can participate in […]

Family Explorers: Into the Woods at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Join PA Master Naturalist Terry Mallon for an exciting hike and scavenger hunt on Tyler's trails! Participants will search for hidden natural treasures while learning fascinating facts about the natural world. Perfect for elementary-school-aged explorers (with an adult), though all family members are welcome! Important Details: Pre-registration required Meet at […]

Saturday Wildflower Walk: Early Spring Edition at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Visitors are invited to join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an engaging two-hour hike through beautiful meadows, woods, and occasional stream-side trails. During March walks, participants will search for newly emerging spring ephemerals while enjoying the delightful chorus of frogs and birds during these warming spring days. Nature enthusiasts of […]

Winter Fireside

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Embrace the season at Tyler Arboretum’s Winter Fireside event! Step outside for a fun-filled winter Saturday, featuring firepits, marshmallows, and seasonal activities. Enjoy live music in the barn, outdoor games for kids, guided hikes, and delicious food from local food trucks, along with beer and snacks. It’s the perfect way […]

Free for Members | Non-members Pay General Admission

Family-Friendly Halloween Walk

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Join Tyler Arboretum for their first-ever family-friendly Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 26! Bring your little ones to show off their costumes during this fun daytime event at Tyler! Stop by anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM for a seasonal stroll, with stations hosted by volunteers dressed in nature-inspired […]