Hotspot of the Week: The Curious Little Playhouse

The Curious Little Playhouse in downtown York is unlike any play center for children I have experienced before. No video games or screens just “true play.”It opened in April 2019 and has instantly become a fixture in downtown York. The Playhouse Founder, Jenn Swanner, is passionate about providing a fun and safe play place for kiddos and building the York community.

What is The Curious Little Playhouse?

It is a safe place for kiddos to come together, play, and let their imaginations take over. The Curious Little Playhouse has multiple stations for kids to put their imaginations to work. For those of you who have preschool and young elementary school children, you understand how much kiddos love their stations! The many stations include a castle, dress-up area, school, grocery store (complete with a real scanner!), and arts and crafts. Check out the pictures below for a sneak peek.

Affordable and Accessible

The Curious Little Playhouse is open all week long, excluding major holidays. The play prices are very reasonable, especially compared to other indoor play options. You can pay by the day or purchase a one-month, three-month, or twelve-month membership. The Curious Little Playhouse also has daily specials to make the experience even more affordable. Click here to check all specials. The current daily specials are:

• Monday – Half Price adult admission with a library card
• Tuesday – Grandparents Day ~ Free per paying child
• Wednesday – Military and Public Service free with ID per paying child
• Thursday – Adoption Day – Adopt a stuffed animal, baby doll or puppet and receive one free admission
• Friday – FREE Parking (pay your parking and the Playhouse will reimburse you up to 2 hours – $2)
• Saturday – 20% off ALL admission with your Macaroni Kid York E-Newsletter
• Sunday – 10% off all membership packages

Birthday Parties and Events

The Curious Little Playhouse is a great place to host your next birthday party or event. You pick the theme (think superhero, fairies, and cowboys, or create your own) and the package. They will even bring the birthday party to you, or you can rent the entire playhouse for a birthday party or event. The Curious Little Playhouse is also a great place to hold your next field trip.

The Curious Little Playhouse also hosts special events. They range from Kid’s Paint Night to Playdough or Lego parties. They also offer First Friday playcare. Parents get to enjoy First Friday from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM while the kiddos, ages 2 – 12, enjoy the Playhouse under the supervision of state-certified caretakers. Check their website for new events.

Stop In

Stop in and check out this great downtown York business. I guarantee you will be won over by the friendly and caring staff and nostalgic atmosphere. The Curious Little Playhouse takes you back to your childhood before screens, tablets, and smartphones ruled the world of kiddos’ play. Your kids will love playing school with “old school” (pun intended) desks or grocery store with a real scanner or dressing up as a knight and storming the castle. Learn more about The Curious Little Playhouse here.