Every once in a while, I decide to be That Mom. You know, the mom who does something really cool with her kids.
It all started with an episode of our beloved Daniel Tiger. When the crew took a trek to “the crayon factory”, my children began a vivid love affair with the notion of making a visit to The Crayola Experience and have never looked back. That was two years ago.
We first visited over a year ago, and my kids were so enamored they’ve been begging to go back since. It wasn’t a hard sell, as I have very fond memories of going myself as a child with my grandparents. And while the design of the crayon box may have changed, the fact that it is an awesome thing to do with kids has not.
Throw in the fact that I might totally lose my crap if I hear the tinny tune of an electronic toy one more time while hibernating down in these arctic temps, and a chance to get out and let my kids loose on some creative play sounded beyond sweet. My husband was in for taking off so we could make a day of it, and The Crayola Experience was on!
There are crayons and markers to make, Model Magic to shape, molds to melt crayons in, colorful wax to draw with, and an entire floor dedicated to craft-making. With the live factory demonstration (we saw it twice and my kids would have happily sat through the interactive show a zillion times more) and the two-story high gynasium for kids to run wild in (a separate smaller structure for toddlers is available too), we had found the perfect cure for winter blehs.
They had so much fun. The Art Alive! section left their mouths gaping; kids create digital works to be displayed on an interactive big screen–their work was being broadcast! And Doodle in the Dark lead to endless giggles. As they interacted with animated crayons and played with an interactive floor screen, I did the unthinkable: I sat down on a bench in contented relaxation and said to my husband “They will sleep so well tonight.” Bliss.
And since I’m sucker and we only do adventurous things as a family once in forever, the kids were each allowed to pick one special treat from the gift shop. Truth told, I love the gift shop: it is chock full of nifty gift ideas for creative play with lots of products you can’t find in stores. Also true? I am thrilled with my kids’ picks. The umbrella my daughter chose was perfect (I’ve wanted one for her for forever for rainy preschool drop-offs and pick-ups), and I can’t tell you how many fascinated minutes my son’s marker-maker has filled. And we’ve only made half of the markers in the kit, so lots more fun to come!
Our visit to The Crayola Experience was fantastic. We made, we created, we got tons of artwork to bring home, and a boatload of fun memories were made. And then we got in the car, and my son’s first words were, “Mommy, can we go back to the crayon factory?” I think they had a good time?
Good news for you, friends? The Crayola Experience is offering an exclusive discount to my readers. To get this sweet discount, go HERE and enter code “Mom of the Year”.
Trust me, a trip to Easton is worth it. The kids will have a blast, creative genius will be sparked, and really, they will sleep like angels all night after you get home. Perfect fun for kids and parents 😉
Go get your Crayola on!
****Thank you to The Crayola Experience for providing my family with tickets to their attraction; our delight in our visit is 100% genuine!****
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Janine Huldie says
Looked like so much fun and seriously since it got so very cold here haven’t done much in the way of fun activities out of the home here sadly.
Meredith says
I know, Janine, this cold is brutal with kids!
Emily - Mama Days (@MissEmmieLou) says
I’ve been wanting to take the kids! Thanks for the post!
Meredith says
I hope you have so much fun! A great place to visit!
Cynthia Gabriele Sprouts Consignment Boutique says
Any time we can get our children to use their creative side I am in. I always had an art center for the girls when they were younger which, of course, consisted of Crayola supplies galore. At the time I did not know there was a crayola experience in PA. They would have gone wild for this even though it would have been a 6 hour adventure.
Meredith says
Would have been worth the drive for your art-loving girls, Cindy! Take the grandkids to visit this summer 🙂
Stephanie says
We’ve never ben here, but I would love to go!
Meredith says
We would love to go with you, Steph! We’re planning it!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Thanks so much for the discount! My kids are great ages for this, and we’re local enough to make it a day trip! Crayons never, ever fail to keep them occupied, so I know they would think this was the coolest thing ever, and we really needed some new ideas for things to do. Smart mama, you are – I’m going to plan a road trip!
Meredith says
Wendy, I can’t wait to hear about your trip! Thanks so much for tuning in here to get the scoop 🙂
ksbeth says
this sounds wonderful, and i’ve always been a crayon fan –
Meredith says
Nothing like a new box of crayons, right? Crayons really are the best 🙂
Joan says
Such a fun place! Nice that it’s halfway between home and our CT grandparents, too!
Meredith says
I think you were the one who originally told me about this find!
Elizabeth says
Am I doing something wrong? It’s asking me for s password…?
Meredith says
Elizabeth, you have to enter “Mom of the Year” as the password! Let me know if this doesn’t work or if I can help more!
Julia Sherwin says
We loved our visit there! It is a bit of a drive from our area, but it was still so worth it. In fact, my kids were all using the over-sized container of crayons from there tonight. Thanks for reminding me how fun of a place this is for all of us!
Meredith says
Wouldn’t it be so fun if we could all visit together sometime! Kids would love it!