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Rachael Benion with the Easter Bunny at a Macaroni KID event
Sponsor Opportunities • 2026

Sponsor the 2026 Inclusive Community Easter Egg Hunt

Last year we hoped for 25 children. 500 came. This year, we’re planning with intention, space, and accessibility so every child can join the magic.

  • Host location: Pending confirmation
  • Opens: 12:00 PM
  • Egg hunt: 1:00 PM sharp
  • Promoted to: All three regions
Read about last year’s event Watch the Facebook reel

We’ll reveal the host venue as soon as it is officially confirmed. Sponsor packages and benefits are available now.

Last Year’s Vibes

Proof that “quick little egg hunt” can turn into “we need directional signage and a plan.”

One Event. Three Regions. Hundreds of Families.

Macaroni KID Capital Area’s Inclusive Community Easter Egg Hunt brings families together from Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Hershey for one joyful spring celebration. This is not passive advertising. It’s brand presence inside a moment families actually remember.

Event Snapshot

  • Expected attendance: 600–800+ children and their parents
  • Audience reach: 18,000+ combined newsletter subscribers
  • Annual reach: 455,000+ newsletter opens and 219,000+ website pageviews
  • Location: Pending confirmation (central point for all regions)
  • Tentative schedule: Opens at 12:00 PM. Egg hunt begins at 1:00 PM sharp.

Why Sponsor

  • High-intent families: Parents actively seeking kid-friendly activities and trusted local businesses
  • Extended visibility: 6–8 weeks of promotion, event day engagement, and post-event recap content
  • Photo-worthy moments: Families share real experiences and real brands
  • Community goodwill: Alignment with inclusion, accessibility, and family connection

Sponsorship Tiers

□ Presenting Sponsor – The Golden Egg

Investment: $3,500 | Availability: Exclusive (1)

Brand Positioning: “The [Company Name] Easter Egg Hunt presented by Macaroni KID”

Event-Day Benefits

  • Premium 10’x10’ booth placement
  • 1–2 minute opening welcome/thank-you announcement
  • 100 branded eggs with sponsor messaging or offers
  • Logo placement on all major event signage

Digital & Marketing

  • Dedicated sponsor-exclusive email blast to 18,000+ subscribers
  • Top billing in 4–6 promotional newsletters
  • Homepage rotating banner placement for 6 weeks
  • 6–8 Facebook posts including spotlight and recap
  • Dedicated blog feature with backlinks
  • Top logo placement on event calendar listing

Printed Program

  • Cover inclusion (front or back)
  • Full-page ad inside the official event program

Post-Event

  • Prominent feature in recap email and photo gallery
  • Engagement and impression analytics report
  • First right of refusal for 2027
  • Ideal for: healthcare
  • financial institutions
  • destination brands
  • family entertainment

□ Egg-stra Special Sponsor – The Silver Egg

Investment: $1,000 | Availability: Limited to 6

Event-Day Benefits

  • Named activity or hunt zone
  • Complimentary 10’x10’ booth space
  • 50 branded eggs
  • Zone signage (3 signs)

Digital & Marketing

  • Logo and description in 3–4 promotional newsletters
  • 4–5 Facebook sponsor spotlight posts
  • Website sidebar ad (4 weeks)
  • Logo placement on event landing page

Printed Program

  • Half-page ad inside the official event program

□ Community Partner – The Bronze Egg

Investment: $500 | Availability: Unlimited

Event-Day Benefits

  • Activity station branding:
    • Co-branded activity station hosted by Macaroni KID if sponsor is not present
    • Fully branded activity station operated by sponsor if present
  • 25 branded eggs included in the hunt
  • Logo placement on two high-traffic event signs
  • Swag distribution option

Digital & Marketing

  • Logo and business name in 2–3 promotional newsletters
  • Group social media recognition
  • Listing on 2026 Event Sponsors page

Printed Program

  • Quarter-page ad inside the official event program

□ Activity / In-Kind Sponsor – The Helper Egg

Investment: Open-ended (cash and/or in-kind) | Availability: Unlimited

Perfect for entertainers, activity providers, food vendors, photographers, printers, and service-based businesses.

Benefits

  • Complimentary 10’x10’ tabling or activity space
  • Logo on event signage
  • Newsletter recognition
  • Social media recognition
  • Direct interaction with families during the event

Recognition level is based on the scope and value of services provided.

Printed Program

  • Partner recognition listing

□ Small Business Egg Sponsor

Investment: $200 + 200 stuffed eggs | Availability: Unlimited

Includes

  • Complimentary 10’x10’ tabling space
  • Logo on event landing page
  • Social media recognition
  • Event program listing

The $200 fee is waived for current Macaroni KID partners and 2025 Egg Hunt participants. (Participants still provide 200 stuffed eggs.)

Printed Program

  • Business name listed in the Egg Sponsors section (logo space permitting)

□ Egg Partner

Investment: $50 + eggs containing branded treat, promo, or prize | Availability: Unlimited

  • Thank-you recognition as an Egg Partner on the event flyer
  • Recognition on the event calendar listing as an Egg Partner
  • Inclusion of branded eggs or prizes in the hunt

Printed Program

  • Egg Partner name listing

Official Event Program (Print + Digital)

All sponsors are included in the official printed event program, distributed to families at check-in and used as an on-site guide to activities, zones, and sponsor shout-outs. A digital PDF version will also be shared post-event.

  • Presenting Sponsor: Cover inclusion + full-page ad
  • Silver Egg: Half-page ad
  • Bronze Egg: Quarter-page ad
  • Helper Egg / Small Business Egg Sponsor / Egg Partner: Listed recognition (logo placement as space allows)

Ready to Sponsor?

Sponsorships are available now. We’ll share artwork specs and program ad deadlines as soon as your sponsorship is confirmed.

Last year we hoped for 25 children. 500 came. This year, we’re ready.

Want to see the origin story? Read last year’s event page: Join us on 4/17 for Macaroni KID’s first amazing Easter Egg Hunt

Quick Details

Host location: Pending confirmation

Tentative schedule:
12:00 PM event opens
1:00 PM egg hunt begins

Last Year’s Event

Here’s the post that started it all.

Read last year’s event page

Watch the Reel

Because nothing explains this event like actual footage.

Jump to the video

Host venue details will be announced once officially confirmed.

“It takes a village. We’re building it.”​
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    • Free Ways to Partner with Macaroni KID
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