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Unwrap the Magic of Learning This Holiday Season at Keystone Kidspace

By Keystone Kidspace November 28, 2025

At Keystone Kidspace, we’re passionate about sparking curiosity and fostering creativity through hands-on learning experiences that the whole family can enjoy all year long. 

This holiday season, we’re excited to bring you a lineup of engaging activities and special offers designed to make your celebrations even brighter! 

Whether you’re searching for fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained, educational workshops that inspire young minds, or the perfect gift that keeps on giving, Keystone Kidspace has something for everyone.



Don’t Miss These Holiday  Gifting Specials


Looking for a gift that offers endless fun and learning? From November 28 to December 31, 2025, purchase a Keystone Kidspace membership as a gift and enjoy fantastic bonuses:

In Person Deal: Buy a membership at our location and choose your FREE gift! Pick a store item up to $15 in value (redeemable at purchase) or receive 2 complimentary day passes to share with friends or family on your next visit—a $24 value!

Online Deal: Purchase a membership gift on our website and get 2 FREE day passes to enjoy or gift—valued at $24!

More Ways to Give the Gift of Discovery

We also offer giftable day passes for a limited time, plus customizable gift cards that let your loved ones pick the perfect experience.

Don’t miss out on these exclusive holiday deals and upcoming events designed to keep the spirit of hands-on learning alive and thriving. 

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Keystone Kidspace, now is the perfect time to join the fun and create lasting memories with your family.



Open Play

Keystone Kidspace will be open for play on:

 Saturdays from 10am-5pm 

Sundays from 12pm -4pm 

Admission is $12 per person for a whole day of play (children 3 and under are free).

Reserve  Your Day Passes Here



Preschool Open Play


Second Tuesdays are for our littlest fans! We will be open the second Tuesday of each month from 9-11am for preschool age children and their families to play! 

The building will be limited to the first floor only, and we will have special activities specifically designed for ages 2-6.

Admission is $12 per person for a whole day of play (children 3 and under are free).

Reserve  Your Day Passes Here



Spark Activity: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Paper Circuit


Use a paper circuit to explore the basics of electricity and circuits - and make Rudolph's nose light up!

Activity available at intervals starting at 1pm and ending at 4pm and is included in Open Play admission.

Activity available Sunday, December 14from 1-4pm  and is included in Open Play admission.



Make Your Own 3D Printed Fidget


Make your own 3D printed fidget clicker. Each fidget clicker contains 3 clicker keys. 

You get to customize your own clicker by picking the color base that you would like, as well as the color and texture of the 3 clicker keys.

 Each clicker will also come with your choice of lanyard color. Once you are done, be prepared for hours of clicky fun!

Sunday, December 14 
Activity available at intervals starting at 12pm-3pm

This add on experience is an additional $6 each. No pre-registration is required.



Snow Globe Experience 


We're turning Keystone Kidspace into a Snow Globe! Grab a cup of warm cocoa and stroll through our inflatable-filled Winter WonderBar. Snow Globe Experience is included with Open Play admission.

Saturday, December 20th from 10am-5pm 

&

 Sunday, December 21st from 12-4pm



Spark Activity: Cup Rocke

Get ready to blast off with this fun and simple STEM craft! Using just cups, rubber bands, and a little creativity, you can make your very own launching rocket!

Sunday, December 28  12-3 

This activtiy is included in Open Play admission.



Members Only Gingerbread House Event

Tis the season! Get in the holiday baking spirit with our MEMBERS ONLY gingerbread house decorating workshop on Monday, December 29 from 9-10am

All supplies, from the icing to the gumdrops and everything in between will be provided for you to create your own special house! 

Each member will be able to take their house home to enjoy over the holidays. Afterwards, we're open from 10am-1pm, so your family can stay and play all day!

This is a member’s only event and is FREE! Pre-Registration is required.



Find Us Out in the Community

Join us for some holiday fun at these local event: 

Light Up Night – Friday, December 5th from 5-8pm

Main Street Hanover Hot Cocoa and Cookie Stroll – Saturday, December 13th at 12pm

Merry in the Market – Saturday, December 20th from 11am-1pm

Franklin Street Social – Every Sunday in December from 12-3pm

 



Schools Out Mini Camps & Specail Open Play 

Ocean Discovery Mini Camp: Animals with Gills

Monday, December 29 from 9:00am-Noon 

Spend part of your holiday break learning about the ocean and the variety of unique animals that call it home. Dive deep into the ocean and learn about some of our mysterious creatures of the sea. This day we will learn about sea animals with gills- fish, sharks, crabs and more! Participants will spend their day exploring the ocean habitat and animals through hands-on activities, exploring animal artifacts, games, crafts and more!

This camp is a drop off opportunity for kids 7+ years old. Kids may bring a snack and water bottle with them.


School’s Out Open Play 

School's out & Keystone Kidspace is OPEN!

Join us for Open Play on Monday, December 29 from 10am-1pm.


Ocean Discovery Mini Camp: Marine Mammals and Turtles 

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 9:00am-Noon 

Spend part of your holiday break learning about the ocean and the variety of unique animals that call it home. Dive deep into the ocean and learn about some of our mysterious creatures of the sea. This day we will learn about sea animals with lungs like us- whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles and more! Participants will spend their day exploring the ocean habitat and animals through hands-on activities, exploring animal artifacts, games, crafts and more!

This camp is a drop off opportunity for kids 7+ years old. Kids may bring a snack and water bottle with them.



Noon New Years Eve 

Zoom into 2026 at our Noon Years Eve Party at Keystone Kidspace on Wednesday, December 31

Join us for a family friendly New Years Eve celebration, complete with Keystone Kidspace style ball drop! 

The entire building will be open from 10am-1pm for open play with special activities throughout.

Pre-registration is not required, but you can reserve your ticket ahead of time & start partying as soon as you get in the door!

Tickets are $15 per person. Ages 3 and under and members get in free! ACM and Museums for All rates apply and are available at the front desk.

Get your ticket here


About Keystone Kidspace:

Keystone Kidspace belongs to the Mess Makers, Tool Tinkerers, Computer Coders, Paint Pushers and Flapjack Flippers. At Keystone Kidspace, kids can have fun while learning about science, technology, engineering, art and math through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and unique classes. 

Here’s when we’re open for families to drop-in to play and explore:

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for Preschool Open Play 

Pre-registration is not required. Memberships & Day Passes pricing options here.

Please refer to our calendar for additional open drop-in hours, including select holidays, in service days and other special days.

Parking & Directions

You’ll find us at 10 East Hamilton Avenue York and easily accessible from I-83, Route 30 and the Heritage Rail Trail. Free Parking is available — with the exception that each car must have a parking tag or daily pass displayed. During York Revolution home games, members and visitors will be required to pay for parking.