Peekaboo is such a gem! It's not in the best neighborhood, but it's walkable from mid Astoria and…read moreright outside of the F at Queensbridge station. There's not a ton of parking, but I've never had an issue finding a spot. The location also allows for them to have a huge space in a brand new state of the art building. It's two epic play spaces in one with half dedicated to a monster theme, the other veggies and fruit themed. Both are similar but not identical so there's always a new adventure to be had. We tend to go to the veggie side, but the monster side isn't scary. They are very diligent about keeping things neat and clean, but busy times like Saturday afternoon tend to be a bit nutty and the organization goes out the window. There is a wide variety of ages allowed inside and while some areas are best suited for toddlers, the older kids aren't restricted from them, so parents of littles need to be extra vigilant to ensure your toddler doesn't get run over. It's a little pricy, but I've found it to be worth it.

Came here for a birthday party. It was very spacious. There were 2 theme parks. Each paid admission…read moreincludes 1 adult and 1 kid. $40 minimum if you want to go to both parks. Otherwise if you want 1 park, it is $20 per hour and $30 for 2 hours. Overall a good experience and clean.

We just had my daughter Abby's 6th birthday party there and it was incredible! The kids all had a…read moreblast... The coaches were so kind and helpful and really engaged with the kids! I highly recommend hosting a party there. Thank you Kids in Sports! -Melissa G.

This program is wonderful!!! Most specifically Coach David who works on Friday mornings with the…read moreyounger ones is magnificent! He is engaging and fun and so incredibly patient and kind. I can not say enough wonderful things, the students love the class and Coach David!!

My wife and I cannot say enough good things about the staff and facilities of My Gym on East 83rd…read moreStreet in Manhattan. Our children, now 5 and 3, each started taking classes there at age 1. I was constantly amazed by how much the staff members all love what they do - Karine, Emily, Vanessa, Liz (the owner) and others. It's obviously very comforting as a parent to see your infants and toddlers with people who are not just "doing their jobs", but by those who genuinely care. A number of the employees have attended birthday parties of our children and their classmates in Central Park. And during the Ice Bucket Challenge craze of a few years ago, my wife and several other mothers participated in a group "splash" hosted by My Gym. My Gym is also a great place to meet other families. As new parents we were overwhelmed with unfamiliar responsibilities, and prior social lives become extinct. Although many of us have since moved out of Manhattan, some of our closest friends now are those we met there. Several of us tried other children's gyms but we all agree that none compare to My Gym on East 83rd Street.

Our granddaughter loves it. Great staff. Clean. Best money…read morewe ever spent. They change events each week

Very beautiful view! The Best view in the Central Park. I like it. You must see it. In eveningread more

Pre-booked my tickets online directly on their website and paid $20 for unlimited rides per person…read more(weekday was $15). Children under 36" are free and can get on rides with a full paying adult. Came here just before 11am and the place was half full. We were able to get on rides pretty much straight away. There are 11 rides in total, not all available to children under 36 inches. There are also games kids can play for $5 per go. We kept going from one ride to another. The rollercoaster takes picture as you on the ride and charges $6 for one picture or $10 for two. I bought two and realised upon paying there was a QR (digital download) option for $3 per picture. I asked the lady about it and she said "sometimes it does not work so we don't advertise it". Bought lunch in the venue as well. Chicken tenders and fries were $12.50. Also bought ice cream for $6. Not the cheapest but pretty convenient. There were also magic shows being run every couple of hours. The magician was pretty funny for the kids but after a couple of goes with the same content.. Apart from paying extra for the pictures, I had a great time and will come back again. It's a relatively cheap day out if you go on many rides. It is also a good alternative for the last two weeks of summer breaks when most camps are done for the season.

My family adores Music and Play Station. All their activities are top notch ( jump into a book,…read moremusic together , movie nights, pj parties, summer camp, pop in and play, and of course OUTSTANDING Birthday experiences). My oldest son had his fourth birthday party at M&P and it was beyond our expectations. Every detail was taken care of. Owen and Bridget created a fantastic themed party for our son that included a music mashup and outstanding goodie bags for our guests. I cannot say enough good things! Pop in for a visit and/or plan a party as soon as you can! I know I will be :)

Just had our son's 1st birthday party here - was amazing. Owen and Bridget were amazing. They play…read moremusic at our son's school already, so they knew most of the kids and some of the parents. Our first child, so we were a bit nervous and slightly high maintenance- they were fabulous. Ran the entire party perfectly, had many parents who were first timers also tell us how impressed they were. The crafts and the music were great. We will definitely be coming back and will recommend to anyone for a party!

Great place with great programming and staff. The people who work here are friendly and kind, so I…read morethink that's why a lot of families like to come back! Us included. :-) The animal classes are great. I wish they had more course offerings though especially for older toddlers, and an all day drop-in so people could come in and see the animals throughout the whole day (not just 12-3) so it's more flexible. Friday/Saturday/Sunday class offering as slim. I feel like they should change that (they host parties).

We love Art Farm! Our daughter has loved every second of every class she has taken here. The entire…read morestaff, from Admin to teachers to chefs and to animal caretakers are incredible and so professional. There are not many other places in the city that have this amount of diverse education for the little ones! We highly recommend and support The Art Farm in everything that they do! Send your little one here; you will not be disappointed!

This place is so magical and enchanting, my daughter and her friends did not want to leave at all…read more Loved the way everything was set up organized and all the girls loved it. If my daughter never grew up i would throw her a princess party every year here. But shes older now....why cant they stay in that princess stage forever??? lol. Anywho loved this place and have sent a few people there already. Thanks to all the Staff!!!

I booked a party here for my 4 year old and 9 of her friends and was SO impressed with the place…read more What a sweet little business this is. It was absolutely perfect for this age group. Short of bringing wine for the grown ups, I had to do zero-- which I appreciated. Highly recommend.

While this park may seem simple at first glance it provides hrs or climbing fun. With every wall…read morehaving little notches that provide a new route to explore. The surfaces are old school and do lend themselves to some parental concern of injuries. The kids know better and quickly adapt to the new expectation that the child not run full speed into playground structures. The tunnels, ladders, and slides all connect in a maze that has the little ones squeezing in and out between one an other while squealing in delight. Ample shade and seating make this a great time to even the energy playing field. Sit while yelling words of encouragement to your toddler to "climb that mountain". There is even a bathroom in this playground. Par for the NYC course it was closed when I visited, forcing me to cut our playtime short or wet myself in defiance of all the 3-6 year olds that seemed to have mastered the art of not going pee pee on themselves.

Central Park has this playground that may have been inspired by the ancient pyramids…read more Kids climb on it. That's interesting for about 15 min. The newer playgrounds are more interesting. Easy to maintain. No moving parts to break.

In the burbs there all kinds of places to take your kids for birthday parties. They are usually…read moremassive and located in strip malls with ample parking for the SUV. For a city family, this sounds like a dream when carrying out a birthday party. Gaga Center makes your city kid's birthday a little bit easier. They do a great job setting up and running physical activity-based games like dodgeball, etc. The kids run and scream and laugh and hopefully burn off some energy. While that is going on, another team puts together the food part of the party. They bring in the food that you ordered and set everything up as well as serve the kids. They then clean everything up and get you on your way. The staff is super nice and they are great with the kids, too.

Just had our daughters 10th birthday party and it was a hit! They do everything! Highly responsive…read moreanswering all my questions and booking. They did all the set up, games, serving food, and clean up. They thought of everything! Helped make sure we had a good video of singing happy birthday song. Super sweet staff. As a parent, it was the easiest party we have ever done. The kids had fun playing Gaga ball. We did a adults versus kids game which was a high light. The instructions were clear and they all made sure everyone was safe and had fun. My daughter wants her 11th birthday party there. I would highly recommend doing your next party here. Or just go to play Gaga ball. It's a fun game. My kid loves it!

Hello Claire, I am…read moretruly grateful for the amazing birthday party. At first, I was a bit worried since I was not home planning and orchestrating the event myself. After seeing the pictures and videos, I feel totally satisfied with the outcome. Everything looks wonderful and the art projects were perfect. The kids had a wonderful time. Thank you for hosting this perfect birthday event.

Hi Claire, I wanted…read moreto say thank you for class today. It's clear how much effort both you and Miss Jen put in to making the online class run smoothly. My son was so happy to see you and Miss Jen and after the first few minutes of class he seemed to forget he was online! It's nice to have some normalcy and familiar, warm faces during this uncertain time. It's apparent how much you care about your students and creating a meaningful experience for them. We appreciate all the work you put in to transitioning to an online format and your positivity and energy is a breath of fresh air. And I appreciate the follow up email tonight- there are some really useful tips. Looking forward to next week.