Discover family-friendly events with the Main Line Parent Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly’s Western Suburbs, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!
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Middle School Meetup is where kids in grades 5–8 can come play games, make crafts, or just hang out with friends. You do not need to arrive right at 3:30, this is openhouse-style where you may come for the whole time or just a little. […]
Dawn Friedman, MSEd, has been working with kids and families for over thirty years. She has special training in childhood anxiety, parenting anxious kids, and exposure and response prevention therapy. In this webinar, she'll discuss how typical parenting practices that work for non-anxious kids make […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! […]
Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in […]
Look & Learn Sessions are division-specific events that offer small group visits, immersing you in the life of the campus. These events are the perfect way to see all that Haverford has to offer! Register here. You will have the chance to: Meet with the […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date […]
You are invited to the Friends' Central Lower School Open House for Grades 1–5 on Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30 am. Register here.
Join Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, on Gladwyne Montessori's campus for an admissions open house! September 25 at 9:30 am November 6 at 9:30 am Register here.
This program is a free book club and story time for children ages 2–4 on Wednesdays, from 10–10:30 am at the Kennett Library. RSVP to attend. Plus! Exciting news for parents of preschool children in Chester County: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available to […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]
Join Family Storytime for stories, moving, singing and interacting with puppets. Best for children 0–5 years and their caretakers. Just drop in! The group will be upstairs.
Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years: Join Miss Stephanie for story time specifically designed for this age group. Sing songs and read stories!
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! […]
You are invited to the Friends' Central Middle and Upper School Open House for Grades 6–12 on Thursday, September 26 at 9 am. Register here.
On the last Thursday of every month, the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for our guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded […]
Look & Learn Sessions are division-specific events that offer small group visits, immersing you in the life of the campus. These events are the perfect way to see all that Haverford has to offer! Register here. You will have the chance to: Meet with the Division Director Meet with […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]
The Newtown Public Library is preparing for Delco Arts Week throughout the month of September with their Peace in Every Hexagon Drop-in Art Project! This is for all ages! Draw, color, or write on a hexagon what peace means to you. Your creations will be […]
Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or heat advisories. If unsure, please contact the library. No registration necessary unless you would like […]
Join other parents and their little ones for playgroup in the upstairs Toddler Room, instead of story time this week. Toys will be out for the kids to play with. No registration necessary. All ages welcome.
Join Twenty One Pips every Thursday for Family Game Night! Your ticket (good for up to two adults and four children) includes: Free library passes to play any of our hundreds of games (Normally $7 each) A flatbread of your choice Unlimited soft drinks for […]
Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness […]
Get ready to experience Skippack like never before! This fall, over 30 of their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with its own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, you'll discover these delightful and whimsical creations, bringing the spirit […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most popular […]
Come in costume (or come as you are) and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street […]
Join the Science History Institute for the opening of their newest exhibition, “Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray.” Drawing from nearly 250 years of rare scientific instruments, posters, pamphlets, photographs, and period editions of books popularizing new ideas about a proper […]
