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Where The Wild Things Play

1170 Mae St, Ste 160, Hummelstown, PA 17036 · Hummelstown, PA

Why you should go…

Where The Wild Things Play is a more than 4,000-square-foot indoor play space in Hummelstown, next to Hershey and near Harrisburg, built for children under about age 10. Admission is sold as a timed open-play session, with monthly unlimited-visit passes also available. The facility hosts birthday parties and special events such as parent date nights.

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  • #kids
  • #family
  • #rainy day

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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