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.
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Here’s a quick look at Macaroni KID Erie’s reach and engagement with local families:
Nearly 10,000 local subscribers receive our weekly newsletter packed with Erie events, guides, giveaways, and family-friendly things to do. From Jan. 1-May 28, 2026, Macaroni KID Erie newsletters averaged a 49% open rate, with more than 4,700 opens per send.
Macaroni KID Erie averages approximately 33,000 website views per month, connecting local parents with Erie events, seasonal guides, sponsored content, giveaways, directories, and family-friendly resources.
Across Facebook and Instagram, Macaroni KID Erie reaches more than 13,700 local followers on Facebook and Instagram. Our social channels help extend your brand’s visibility beyond the newsletter and website to families already looking for local recommendations.
Newsletter numbers reflect Jan. 1-May 28, 2026. Website average reflects 2025 monthly website views. Social media numbers are current as of May 2026.
Why This Matters for Local Businesses
Macaroni KID Erie connects your business with local parents at the exact moment they are searching, planning, and deciding what to do with their families. Whether your goal is brand awareness, event promotion, registrations, ticket sales, or long-term community visibility, Macaroni KID Erie offers direct access to an engaged local audience that trusts us as a go-to resource for family fun in Erie.
I love partnering with local businesses that want to reach Erie families and parents with kids through trusted local content.
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📧 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. In 2026, she and her family were honored to be featured on the cover of West Millcreek & Fairview Living Magazine.
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