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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Wayne Art Center: Pizza Box Plein Air for Kids!

Wayne Art Center

In this introduction to painting "en plein air (meaning "in the open air")," children will use a pizza box as an easel to capture the beauty of the gardens at Wayne Art Center and create a unique painting ready to be framed! All supplies are included in the cost and […]

Mimosas and Minis for Mom at the Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center

Visitors can celebrate mothers with a special gallery experience featuring complimentary mimosas, artisanal handcrafted chocolates, and Bundtinis. The Wayne Art Center invites guests to enjoy their galleries this Mother's Day, complete with a special exhibition of miniature paintings alongside over 300 freshly painted pastoral and urban landscapes created by the […]

Plein Air Festival at the Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center is excited to announce the 17th Annual Plein Air Festival, one of the longest running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country. The multi-day competition will begin on Sunday, May 4th with 32 talented artists from 29 states painting within 30 miles of Wayne. More […]

Fiber Arts Workshop: Two for Crochet! with Candy Stringer at Wayne Arts Center

Wayne Art Center

On Sunday, March 30th, come to the Wayne Art Center and join a delightful, 2-hour workshop where families can learn to crochet together! Participants will learn crochet basics including chain stitch, slip stitch, double/treble stitch and more. Each person will create their own charming Spring Flower, Wriggly Worm, or Lucky […]

Family Day of Clay: Penguin with a Heart

Wayne Art Center

A little clay penguin, with a heart on his hat, stands ready to melt hearts and spread Valentine's Day cheer. Join Wayne Art Center for an afternoon of clay together with your child to create this sweet little penguin for Valentine's Day or any day you wish. Learn the basics […]

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops (morning or afternoon)

Wayne Art Center

Gum drops, sprinkles and frosting, oh my! Join Wayne Art Center for a classic holiday workshop: Gingerbread House Decorating. Each parent-child team will receive their own cookie cottage, pre-assembled and ready to decorate! Royal icing and lots of extra candies will be provided to create a one-of-a-kind edible, holiday treasure. […]

Quilling Workshop: Snowflakes and Trees for Parent & Child

Wayne Art Center

Come learn the ancient art of Quilling and discover why this fun art is becoming so popular!   Quilling is the art of rolling or coiling thin paper strips using a special tool to create shapes that you combine together to make your creation. Quilling is an art in itself, […]

Culinary Workshop: Kids Cook Thanksgiving – Sweet Desserts

Wayne Art Center

Join Chef Birgit Raders-Eichinger for a special culinary workshop where parents and children are encouraged to sign-up and cook together or enroll just your child to learn the basics of cooking traditional Thanksgiving recipes for sweet desserts. For ages 8+. This workshop is sure to inspire new family traditions. Prepare […]

Event Series Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center

This 3-day, weekend sale will include handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more! Come support the ceramic studio and start your holiday shopping! Contact Eva@wayneart.org for more information

Event Series Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center

This 3-day, weekend sale will include handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more! Come support the ceramic studio and start your holiday shopping! Contact Eva@wayneart.org for more information

Event Series Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

Wayne Art Center

This 3-day, weekend sale will include handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more! Come support the ceramic studio and start your holiday shopping! Contact Eva@wayneart.org for more information

Fall Family Fun Workshop

Wayne Art Center

Join Wayne Art Center for a special family afternoon of seasonal crafting and fun! Children ages 4+ get to make six fun fall projects, spooky crafts, and decorate yummy treats. Each project takes approximately 20-25 minutes but children can work at their own pace. Projects run continuously throughout the event. […]