Places to Play Guide
Rainy afternoons, school holidays, visiting grandparents, stir-crazy Saturdays and those long winter days when everyone desperately needs to leave the house: local families are always looking for somewhere to play.
We are building a new, easier-to-search Macaroni KID Places to Play Guide that will connect families with indoor attractions, outdoor adventures and memory-making destinations across the Capital Region.
Under Construction: A new regional guide is coming soon.We Are Building a Better Way to Find Family Fun
The current Harrisburg and West Shore guide has helped thousands of families discover indoor places to play. We are now rebuilding that resource inside a searchable directory structure that can grow more easily, stay current and better serve all three Macaroni KID regions.
The new guide is not ready for its grand entrance just yet, but the framework is being built and potential participating businesses are welcome to get on the interest list now.
What “Under Construction” Means
Listings, categories and regional organization are still being developed. Final publication timing and launch details will be shared when the guide is ready.
From Tiny-Tot Playtime to Big-Kid Adventures
Indoor Play Spaces
Playgrounds, children’s gyms, soft-play spaces, play cafés and imaginative-play destinations.
Trampoline & Adventure Parks
Trampoline parks, climbing centers, obstacle courses, ropes courses and active indoor adventures.
Museums & Discovery Centers
Children’s museums, science centers, historic attractions and hands-on educational destinations.
Arcades, Gaming & Esports
Arcades, esports arenas, virtual-reality experiences, bowling and family gaming destinations.
Art & Creative Play
Pottery studios, art spaces, makerspaces, craft destinations and drop-in creative activities.
Farms, Zoos & Animal Fun
Farms, zoos, wildlife experiences, petting attractions and animal-centered adventures.
Parks & Outdoor Adventures
Playgrounds, nature centers, trails, outdoor attractions and family recreation destinations.
Swimming, Skating & Sports
Pools, splash pads, skating rinks, sports centers and family-friendly recreation facilities.
Inclusive & Adaptive Play
Sensory-friendly, adaptive and accessible destinations designed to welcome more families.
What Participating Businesses Can Expect
Searchable Directory Listing
Your attraction or play destination will be easier for families to discover by category and location.
Year-Round Visibility
Families search for places to play in every season, giving this guide strong evergreen value.
Newsletter Rotation
The completed guide is planned to receive at least 12 newsletter placements annually across participating editions.
Seasonal Rediscovery
The guide can return during rainy seasons, school breaks, winter weather and summer family-planning periods.
Editorial Cross-Linking
When appropriate, listings may be connected to relevant activity roundups and family resource content.
Regional Reach Options
Businesses will be able to choose local placement or expand across multiple Macaroni KID editions.
100+ Indoor Places to Play
Harrisburg & West Shore Indoor Play Guide
While the new directory is being built, families can continue using the existing guide to explore indoor attractions and play destinations throughout Harrisburg and the West Shore.
A New Home Is Coming
Once complete, the new directory-based guide will become the primary destination. The current guide can then serve as a familiar redirect that helps families find the updated resource.
Three Editions. One Connected Village.
Harrisburg & West Shore
Family attractions and places to play throughout Harrisburg and West Shore communities.
Carlisle Region
Family attractions throughout Carlisle, Boiling Springs, Shippensburg and surrounding communities.
Hershey Region
Family attractions throughout Hershey, Hummelstown, Middletown, Elizabethtown, Manheim, Lititz and surrounding communities.
Choose the Reach That Fits Your Attraction
One Edition
$199Placement within the edition serving your primary location or audience.
Two Editions
$299Expanded placement across two connected regional audiences.
All Three Editions
$349Visibility throughout the complete Macaroni KID Capital Region network.
The new guide is still under construction. Pricing, launch timing, categories and final deliverables will be confirmed before any placement is finalized.
Want to Know When the New Guide Is Ready?
Tell me about your attraction, play space or family destination. I will add you to the Places to Play interest list and share participation details as the new guide gets closer to launch.