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May Marketing Specials: Reach Local Families Before Summer Hits

By Snoqualmie Valley-Issaquah-Sammamish Macaroni KID April 14, 2026

🌸 May Marketing Specials: Reach Local Families Before Summer Hits!

May is one of the most powerful months of the year to connect with local families. School is winding down, parents are actively planning summer, and they’re looking for things to do right now.

If your business wants visibility before the summer rush, this is your moment. 🎯

At Macaroni KID, we connect you directly with thousands of local families who trust our recommendations and actively engage with our content each week.

🌟 Why Advertise in May?

  • Parents are booking summer camps, classes, and activities
  • Families are planning Mother’s Day outings and gifts
  • Warmer weather = increased interest in events, experiences, and local fun
  • Our audience is highly engaged and ready to take action

💡 May Marketing Specials

🌞 Summer Camp Guide Feature

Get your camp or program in front of families actively searching for summer options.

✔ Directory listing
✔ Article feature placement
✔ Weekly newsletter exposure
✔ Social media promotion

👉 Perfect for camps, classes, and summer programs

💐 Mother’s Day Spotlight

Promote your business as families look for the perfect way to celebrate Mom.

✔ Gift guides
✔ Local business features
✔ Event promotion
✔ Social media shoutouts

👉 Great for boutiques, salons, restaurants, and experience-based businesses

🎉 Event Promotion Package

Have an event coming up? We’ll help you fill it.

✔ Featured calendar listing
✔ Newsletter inclusion
✔ Social media promotion

👉 Ideal for spring festivals, open houses, and community events

📣 Weekly Newsletter Sponsorship

Put your business directly in front of thousands of local families.

✔ Top placement visibility
✔ High open rates
✔ Trusted local audience

🚀 Let’s Customize Your Package

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advertising. Every business is different, and we’re happy to build a package that fits your goals and budget.

Whether you want to:

  • Drive registrations
  • Increase foot traffic
  • Build brand awareness
  • Promote a special event

We’ve got you covered.

📅 Reserve Your Spot

May availability is limited, and summer promotions are already filling quickly.

👉 Secure your spot now to maximize exposure before summer begins!

 

🌸 May Marketing Specials Pricing

Designed to help you reach local families right before summer planning peaks!

🌞 Summer Camp Guide Packages

Basic Listing — $75

  • Directory listing in Camp Guide
  • Link to your website
  • Runs through the season

Featured Listing — $150

  • Everything in Basic
  • Priority placement in guide
  • 1 newsletter mention
  • 1 social media post

Premium Camp Package — $295

  • Featured placement
  • Dedicated article or spotlight
  • 2 newsletter features
  • 2 social media posts
  • Ongoing promotion through May

💐 Mother’s Day Promotion

Gift Guide Feature — $95

  • Inclusion in Mother’s Day article
  • Business mention + link

Spotlight Feature — $175

  • Dedicated feature in article
  • 1 social media post
  • Newsletter mention

🎉 Event Promotion Packages

Basic Event Boost — $45

  • Calendar listing

Event Spotlight — $95

  • Featured calendar placement
  • Newsletter inclusion

Event Blast — $150

  • Featured placement
  • Newsletter feature
  • Social media promotion

📣 Newsletter Sponsorships

Single Newsletter Sponsor — $125

  • Top or mid placement
  • Business feature + link

2x Newsletter Bundle — $225

  • Save $25
  • Increased visibility

4x Monthly Sponsor — $400

  • Best value
  • Consistent exposure all month

🚀 Bundle & Save Options

Spring Visibility Bundle — $350

  • Featured Camp Listing
  • 1 Newsletter Sponsor
  • 1 Social Media Post

Ultimate May Package — $550

  • Premium Camp Package
  • 2 Newsletter Sponsorships
  • 2 Social Media Posts
  • Bonus event promotion

✨ Add-Ons

  • Additional Social Post — $35
  • Additional Newsletter Feature — $50
  • Dedicated Article — $125

📅 Limited Availability

Spots fill quickly in May as families begin locking in summer plans. Early booking is highly recommended!

👉 Custom packages available — just ask!

Email AnnmarieM@MacaroniKID.com or text 360 509 9016

Annmarie M.
Publisher & Editor, Macaroni KID

Macaroni KID is your go-to resource for local event calendars, weekly e-newsletters, social media features, community events, and 24/7 family-focused websites. We’re proud to offer this free resource to families—thanks to our incredible sponsors—with one mission:
Connecting Local Businesses to Local Families.

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