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7 Active Adventure Ideas for the Whole Family

Check out these AMAZING spots!

By Nicole Hickoff-Publisher Macaroni Kid Williamsport March 8, 2021

Are you struggling to get your family active during these last few weeks of winter?  Macaroni Kid Williamsport rounded up a list of 7 places to take the whole family for some active adventure!  Check out the list below of the area's places to have some active fun!  And, bonus, it can count as your exercise!





1. Trout Pond Park

1935 PA-405 

Muncy, PA

Sun: 2:00 PM-5:30 PM, Tues: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, Wed: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, Thurs: 7:00-10:00 PM, Sat: 7:30-10:30 PM

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Trout Pond Park is a skating rink in Hughesville.  They offer more than just skating during the warmer months from fishing to mini-golf.  On the first Wednesday of every month, admission is FREE!  Grab your skates and head to the rink!





2. Timber Skate Shop

700 Hepburn Street

Milton, PA 17847

Hours: MTWTF: 12:00-7:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

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Timber Skate Shop is Central Pennsylvania's premier skate shop and indoor action park. They welcome skaters, BMX, and scooter riders from anywhere and of any skill level. A new find for me and maybe a new place for you.  

From their website: 

"If you’re down with us, you’re part of the Timber Skate Shop Family. We’re here to help you learn, grow and meet skaters and snowboarders from all over the area."





3. KAOS Fun Zone

315 Hepburn Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

Hours: Thurs/Fri: 4:00-9:00 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM

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Kaos Fun Zone is Williamsport's newest family fun zone which features a trampoline park, bowling, arcade, laser tag and is right beside Scorz Bar and Grill.  Grab the whole family and head on over to Kaos Fun Zone for some family fun!

From their website: 

"Our mission at Kaos Fun Zone is to provide a fun and friendly destination that entire families can enjoy.  Our facility has something for everyone from great attraction to delicious food.  Kids can be kids at Kaos Fun Zone.  Not a kid?  That’s okay too!  Go ahead, let out your inner child.  We won’t tell."




4. Hoopla's Xtreme Family Fun

15 Stetler Avenue

Shamokin Dam, PA 17876

Hours: Tues/Wed/Thurs: 4:00-8:00 PM, Fri: 12:00-8:00 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM

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Located in the heart of the Central Susquehanna Valley, Hoopla’s Xtreme Family Fun Center offers fun for all ages. Monroe Marketplace Shopping Mall is located right next door to their facility. There is plenty to do at Hoopla's state-of-the-art complex, it is sure to entertain people of all ages! They are Central Susquehanna Valley’s premier entertainment experience.  Only a 45-minute drive to this "Xtreme Family Fun" destination!




5. Skatetown Family Fun Center

2845 Skatetown Road

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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A family fun center featuring roller skating, laser tag, ballocity ball pit, ultimate inflatable, video arcade, and full snack bar.  Loads of fun is waiting to be had.  Only a 50-minute drive to this family fun destination!




6. Outback Roos, Muncy

495 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM; Fri-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun: 12:00-5:00 PM

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Outback Roos is my kids' favorite place to go any day of the week!  They would go every day if I let them.  Outback Roos is the area's bounce house extravaganza!  They have 9 inflatables and a play area for the little ones!  Parents/Caregivers get to bounce for free!  Head on over to Muncy for some family adventure!

From the Website: 

"Outback Roos is Lycoming County’s Premier Indoor Bounce Complex dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent service, safe, quality bounce facilities, and furnishing a fun, clean, enjoyable atmosphere at a price that won't break your wallet!"




7. Williamsport Escapes

228 West Third Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

Hours: Fri: 5:00-8:30 PM, Sat: 11:30 AM-9:00 PM, Sun: 2:00-7:30 PM

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A one-hour adventure like nothing else in Williamsport! Come solve puzzles and escape the room. The most unique experience for friends, family, or co-workers.  Definitely a fun adventure for the whole family!  Can you figure out the clues and escape in time?   

Exciting news: a new room is coming soon!  It is a room everyone can enjoy, especially the kids!  Also, they have a party room!  Be sure to head to Williamsport Escapes and try your hand at a room!