BUSHKILL TWP., Pa. – A new destination for children to let loose while enjoying interactive activities is coming soon to Northampton County.
Little Steps Soft Play Land, a soft play facility for young children, will hold its grand opening 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at 196 W. Moorestown Road in Bushkill Township.
Little Steps Soft Play Land
Grand opening festivities will include basket raffles and free pick-your-own pumpkins for the first 50 children. Professional outdoor fall photos also will be available for purchase.
The new facility will occupy an updated space that previously housed The Growing Tree, a store selling new and gently used children’s clothing, shoes, books and other items, which closed over the summer.
Little Steps Soft Play Land will feature multiple playrooms for babies, toddlers and preschoolers up to age 5, owner Renee Szaro said.
There will be soft, padded flooring throughout the facility, along with play sets, small slides, climbing apparatus, ball pits, bouncy items and sensory toys, among other features, Szaro said.
A party room will offer space to enjoy pizza, cake and other refreshments during birthday parties and other private functions.
Little Steps Soft Play Land
“We’ll be able to host private parties in addition to our regular play sessions,” Szaro said.
“Parents will be able to come in and interact with their kids, who will have all sorts of fun things to play with – bouncy toys, see-saws, a little kitchen set and so much more. It’ll only be for little kids, up to around age 5.”
Open play sessions, lasting 1.5 hours, will be $15 per child and $10 for each additional child in the same family.
Advance online bookings are highly encouraged, and walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis.
Discounted rates also will be available through monthly single and family memberships, offering unlimited visits, Szaro said.
Children must wear grip socks, which can be purchased on-site and worn on return visits. If they already have grip socks from other venues such as trampoline parks, they may wear those, Szaro said.
“I’m really excited,” Szaro said.
“I love working with kids and families and can’t wait to welcome everyone. I also like that it’ll only be for children up to age 5. So, you won’t worry about your little one playing with a big kid and possibly getting hurt.”
Little Steps Soft Play Land
Little Steps will operate six days a week: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, Szaro said.
The facility will feature a complimentary coffee and tea bar, and other drinks will be available for purchase.
Szaro, who lives nearby in Bushkill Township, previously operated The Growing Tree children’s clothing store at the site.
“I opened The Growing Tree because I wanted to create something local to help families, and I think [Little Steps] will serve the area even better,” Szaro said.
Little Steps Soft Play Land
Little Steps’ website should be live by Friday, Szaro said. In the meantime, individuals interested in reserving a play session for this weekend can send a direct message through the business’ Facebook page.