Where the Wild Things Play is a boutique, imaginative, and active indoor play space for little people and their caregivers. With over 4,000 SF of space, we offer a safe, clean and comfortable environment where children can let their imaginations run free. Generally speaking, your Wild Things ages 8 and under will enjoy our space the most. However, using imagination and fostering creativity through play benefits children of all ages, so we have no age limit on enjoying play in our space!
Children can explore a variety of play options - from make believe to a more active play experience. Our space includes seven play zones, an active play fort with two enclosed turbo slides, and thoughtfully placed STEM activities throughout the space.
Designed with caregivers in mind, Where the Wild Things Play offers comfortable seating that maximizes sight lines across the space and a limited cafe where caregivers can relax, converse or catch up on work.
Who We Are
We’re Honored to Be Finalist!
Where the Wild Things Play has is finalist for the 2026 Macaroni KID Family Favorite Awards — and we couldn’t be more grateful.
These awards are chosen by local parents and celebrate the spaces that support, inspire, and bring joy to families across Central PA.
Thank you for supporting local, for trusting us with your little ones, and for being part of our growing community. 💛
Vote for us here: https://forms.gle/BGJy3tbFkhXGpJtb9
Fun Fact!
Bearded Dragons have been around since the time of dinosaurs!
Bruno is our friendly one-year-old Citrus Bearded Dragon. He spends most of his time in the space, and loves to visit with our friends and exercise in our long hallway — he even comes to the door when he’s ready to come back inside! :) Bruno eats a very specific diet of meal worms, crickets, and a salad made of fruits and veggies. When Bruno isn’t at Where the Wild Things Play, he’s at “home” spending quality time with Lynn and family.
Fun Fact!
They can live over a 100 years!
Leo is a Hermann’s tortoise and a very special member of our space.
His favorite snacks are kale, collard greens, and bell peppers. You’ll often find Leo happily walking up and down the hallway, exploring at his own pace. He prefers not to be held, but he loves to observe and be part of the action.
Bath time is one of Leo’s favorite moments — he doesn’t swim, but he does enjoy gently floating and relaxing.
Be sure to say hello to Leo when you visit! 💛
Kindness Policy
It’s a top priority for us to create an environment where our guests feel welcome and appreciated, where they can play in a space where cleanliness is paramount, and both children and their caregivers can enjoy time together while making new connections in the community.
At the same time, we are equally committed to creating an environment where our employees look forward to coming to work, where they feel like they can learn from each other, grow in their roles, and learn new skills that will serve them on future endeavors.
In the world we live in, we’ve seen a loss of grace, patience, and kindness. As our employees are the face of our business, too many times they’ve borne the brunt of disrespectful guest behaviors.
We understand that mistakes happen and that technology doesn’t always work perfectly. We are committed to problem-solving and welcome every opportunity to make things right when the mistake lies in our court. We believe problems can be solved without raised voices, profanity, name-calling, and disrespect. We are a family business that operates on family values. Moving forward, treating others with kindness and respect will be required at Where the Wild Things Play. By not abiding by these guidelines, we reserve the right to ask you to leave Where the Wild Things Play.
We are so grateful for our guests - from members who come regularly to those who visit us from near and far, and we are committed to continuing to create a positive environment where kindness, grace, and respect are valued.
