Looking for family-friendly things to do in Erie that don’t require hours of searching?
Macaroni KID Erie helps local families find family-friendly events, activities, and ideas in Erie — all in one easy place, updated every week.
Our Erie family events calendar brings together family-friendly activities from across the Erie region — all in one easy-to-navigate place.
👉 Browse the events calendar
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Here’s a quick look at Macaroni KID Erie’s reach and engagement:
9,400+ local subscribers receive our weekly newsletter packed with Erie events, guides, and giveaways. With an average open rate of 49%, Macaroni KID Erie consistently outperforms industry averages and connects directly with engaged local families.
In 2025, Macaroni KID Erie saw 400,000 total page views — averaging over 33,600 views monthly. With approximately 37.5% of visits coming from Google search, your business appears right when parents are searching, planning, and deciding what to do next.
Across Facebook and Instagram, Macaroni KID Erie reaches over 12,600 local followers with engaging, shareable family-focused content — extending your brand’s visibility to both loyal readers and new families each week.
All numbers from Jan 2025-Dec 2025
Why This Matters for Local Businesses
Macaroni KID Erie helps your business show up when it matters most — when parents are planning their weekends, enrolling in classes, or deciding where to shop, eat, and play. Get your message in front of thousands of engaged Erie families and build meaningful, lasting local visibility.
I love partnering with local businesses that want to reach Erie families and parents with kids through trusted local content.
Ready to connect your business with local Erie families?
Let’s chat about custom sponsorships and partnerships.
📧 Email Kara directly at karam@macaronikid.com
Kara Murphy lives in Millcreek Township and is the mom of two great kids. A former news reporter, she has published Macaroni KID Erie since 2017.
She previously worked as a reporter for the Erie Times-News and now works as the National Director of Editorial and Content Strategy for Macaroni KID in addition to running the Erie site.
She has also volunteered as a board director for CAFE (helping organize CelebrateErie) and served on the Erie County Library Advisory Board.
You can hear Kara each Thursday morning on Classy 100, sharing her top picks for family fun in Erie.
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