High recommend The Modesto Children's Museum to anyone with kids. I first visited as a teacher with…read moremy PreK/TK aged students during a few yearly class field trips. The kids LOVED the climbing structure and big slide AND the water room. The museum also has a light room where children can manipulate magnatiles and create colorful light projections. There's a shopping/store area where children shop, play in the juice bar area, and ring up customers. The air flow area where children can use air to make beach balls float and color scarves shoot through vacuum tubes and fly. There are a couple areas that alternate themes and activities. There are family bathrooms. There's a low stimulation room if your child needs a sensory break. This room also doubles as a nursing room. Every single employee is incredibly kind and helpful. I loved MoChiMu so much that I got my 1 year old a membership for her first birthday so now are regular and attended our first story time at closing the other night. We mostly stay in the little rainbows area that is specifically for children 0-3. They can climb, play with light projector to make colorful projections on the wall, manipulate the giant colorful light bright wall, read books, or rock or bounce on the other movement toys. The museum is probably ideal for kids when they start crawling and seeking movement to maybe 7/8 depending on the child's interests and developmental age. My baby loved watching other children and listening them talk and play at around 6 months, and now she's climbing all over the little rainbows area and walking around to look at and explore the rest of the museum. Anywho, check it out when you can. Yearly membership's go on sale sometimes too so look out for that. You can also get 4 free tickets once a year if you have an adult library card through the discover and go page.

Was a cute place to by 3 year old son! They have an area upstairs for just 0-3 years old and he had…read morea lot of fun. The water exhibit was definitely his favorite! For a Saturday there wasn't too many kiddos so it was felt very spacious and not too cluttered with kids. For $30 for me and him, I'd say it was a great price. Staff were also very nice and friendly!

This location packs a big punch with a small footprint. My eight-year-old son with ADHD had an…read moreamazing time running through the structure, jumping on the trampoline, and flying on the zip line.

I have a 10 month old crawler, and a 2 and a half year old crazy wild boy! It's hard to find places…read morewhere I can take them both because they have totally different capabilities when it comes to their size, how they play and what they want to do- this is such an easy fix because I can watch over my little one while letting my older one run around! Customer service was so sweet and so nice, their prices are very reasonable and I love that they even have a membership option! They keep everything clean and don't let the place go to a complete mess. Absolutely love it here! So much to do!

It's okay, overall good room with several things for the kids to do but I don't like the building…read more It's a maze to get to the bathroom and the bathroom is a gas station bathroom. It's dirty, smells terrible, sinks look terrible. Washing your hands here are pointless. The baby gates don't work. I would pick to go somewhere else next time. Also, the people that work here don't have that many brain cells. They are rude and careless.

We love this place it's nice and clean and bunch of fun activities for the little ones to burn all…read morethat energy away. They had free ice cream the day we were there and Micky showed up. If you're looking for a nice safe clean fun spot for your little ones this is it. Service was great signed a quick waiver and play. And they sell socks if need because it's socks only

Took the family here for hubby's birthday. Kids all had fun since there's so much to do. Mini-golf,…read morebatting cages, arcade, go cart race, and laser tag. Likely go back in the summer to take the grandkids when they visit.

This place is horrible. Avoid if possible. The employees were never at any of the stations to ride…read moreoutside. We had to find someone to flag down and ask them to do their job. The "manager/supervisor" were useless. Half the games didn't work. AVOID THIS PLACE.

Angel was such a great party host! He was on the ball doing everything despite it being crowded and…read morea lot going on. He was very enthusiastic and you could tell he takes his job seriously. He has a very positive attitude and was very kind when he let us know that we needed to switch tables. He was a big part of making the whole experience a great one. He deserves a big bonus! We miss the animatronics being there but we know most every location has had to remove them. Despite that, it was very full and all the families were having fun. The prices are very reasonable and a good value compared to other family fun spots in the area. We like that this location has been open as a Chuck E. Cheese's for so long. Much has changed but it's still nostalgic. The salad bar and pizza are good.

I've been to the Gilroy, San Jose, and Dublin location, and in my personal opinion, this is the…read morelocation I prefer. Service was friendly and the building was clean and well maintained. Be advised that if you plan on having your children enjoy the indoor play area, there is n additional 15$ charge and your child is required to be under 56 inches in height, no exceptions. We decided not eat, but the there are plenty of tables to dine at including community style tables for celebrations and parties. The pizza smelled and looked amazing and the salad bar and drink station were well kept. All in all, this will probably be my location of choice for future visits. With Gratitude, Vanessa

Your kiddo will have fun. It's indoors, two large jumping zones, slides and a zip line. On the…read moreweekend there's the roar of kids running, jumping and yelling everywhere! Parents mill about trying to find a seat on the scattered couches, bench's or massage chairs while keeping an eye out for their kiddos. . There's a snack bar serving dugout quality pizza, nachos, popsicles and drinks. There's also scattered vending machines and several birthday rooms. Place has been recently renovated with added features. While there was plenty of staff on hand, the place was dirty with debris and food containers/ wrappers scattered about and no one was busying the tables. Worse the restroom floors were wet and all the kiddos were in hospital socks - yucky. Asked the babes and she had a GREAT time so we'll be back with sanitizer wipes!

The worker sat on her phone while a little girl was pulling the rope for her and when I asked…read moreanother worker if she's supposed to be on her phone she didn't answer me but said the kids are allowed to pull the rope. She is supposed to be supervising and for the amount of injuries there she should be doing a better job!!

Friendly, knowledgeable staff Clean, fun and fully equipped…read morefacility Excellent class options from day/evening gymnastics to superhero and karate. Prices are a little high for children's activity but they make it easy to make up classes that are missed and you definitely get what you pay for. I haven't price checked wit other gymnastic options.

I went into our trial at GymStars Modesto feeling hopeful and impressed. We left with our 3…read moreyear-old crying and in tears ourselves, despite everything we had done to prepare them for his needs. Before enrolling, I spoke with three different people about my son's AuDHD and support needs. I initially asked about Starbound, which was discontinued during COVID. They plan to bring it back, and someone was supposed to contact me. After more than a week without hearing back, I learned that person was on emergency leave, which I completely understood. At that point, we had no timeline, and staff suggested a trial class. I registered online and received another call asking about his needs. I explained everything again and was assured the instructors would be informed. I repeatedly told my husband how impressed I was with their communication, professionalism, and timely calls. Those interactions gave us confidence in trying the class. When we arrived, the experience was completely different. The gym felt chaotic and overstimulating. We checked in, paid, and were told the instructor would call his name in about ten minutes. There was no gym tour or individual introduction, despite the introductory email describing those steps. This was a class for 3 to 4 year-olds. My son barely 3, has AuDHD, and entered an unfamiliar space full of exciting things. He immediately began to run around. The instructor said things like, "You need to listen," and told him he could not do gym if he did not come over. She reached for his hand, and he recoiled. She was a stranger who had never been introduced to him. Parents were not allowed into the area to help. I understand that classes need rules and instructors must keep everyone safe. But I had specifically called ahead to explain his challenges. I expected that information to shape how he was welcomed and supported. My son admittedly continued running around. Other staff tried to help individually, and I appreciate their efforts. However, they appeared unprepared for his needs and unaware of what we had shared. We took him out early to avoid disrupting the other students. He cried because he wanted to stay and play, asking why he could not play. We were distraught. It broke our hearts to think that leaving could feel like being punished simply for being himself. Afterward, I asked about Starbound at the front desk. The woman was kind, but when she opened his profile,said, "Oh, I see now." His needs appeared to be documented, yet that information did not seem to have reached his instructors. I do not blame instructors for information or training they may not have received. Some are young and have multiple children to support. But GymStars needs to do better with training, reviewing student information, and communicating before class--especially when a parent has gone out of their way to explain their child's needs repeatedly. This was a scheduled trial recommended by staff. There was time to prepare. As an educator myself, I expected, at minimum, a personal introduction and a tour. We plan to return tonight to try the superhero class and see whether it better matches his needs. We still hope for a positive experience and are willing to update this review. Children with autism and ADHD need access to movement and recreation, too. Our son wanted to climb, jump, and play. We wanted somewhere he could do that with support and understanding. No parent should leave in tears while their child cries about wanting to play after working so hard to prepare everyone involved. The care we experienced over the phone needs to carry through to the children on the gym floor. Update: After posting this review, the gym called, and Niki went over their current Starbound availability with me. We discussed whether the superheroes class would be a good fit for my son and decided to wait until January to enroll him, when Saturday availability opens. They also credited the trial fees to his account for future use.

Had lunch here again today and again was very satisfied with everything…read more My nephew loves coming for the pizza and the games, I like coming here because i don't have to go to multiple locations for him to have fun. We like the toon room, I love the 90s vibes. I spoke with Tanya who helped us with tickets, she was very nice I also was assisted by Kiernan with our card in one of the game machines who was very cheerful and helpful. Thank you.

We celebrated my grandson's bday on Sunday Aug 23rd. Highly disappointed in the service. The food…read morearea was dirty. Salad dressing was watered down. The slushie machine was all watery syrup. The vanilla & chocolate ice cream was also watery. My niece and granddaughter both went to make an ice cream cone, only to have their clothing sprayed by the machine. No cups were clean for drink machines and there was no ice in the machine. When i spoke with the manager on shift of all the food buffet issues, she said we are working on it. For the amount of money families spend for their child to have fun or a great bday, this issues should be addressed immediately. I can understand one issue but several all at once is a lack of management and operations. Noone apologized or even acknowledged the complaints. There were several upset customers. Arcade area was poorly ran. The hosts were rude and impatient with the kids. We paid for the laser tag to be part of the bday package. Yet we were unable to get anyone to open it up. We waited for an attendant to come and no one showed up. The reason...they were short staffed and are doing their best to open each ride as it permits. We should've been refunded. District manager really needs to pop in and see how this place is ran.

We came with some friends to expend some leftover holiday energy…read more This is a cute little rink, they have a little snack shack with a some light snacks and drinks, and the service is friendly. The music is upbeat and the decor is very lively with Christmas trees and lights. I love that they had outdoor heaters for me to warm up while I watched my friends and family and took pictures. This is a great little family friendly place and the folks running it were very welcoming and kept it clean and organized. It was a hit with the kids.

We hosted our daughter's birthday party at Modesto on Ice and had such a great experience! Setup…read morewas easy, and we were able to hang banners and decorate the space for her birthday without any hassle. The owners and staff were incredibly helpful and kind. They were constantly assisting skaters with skate sizing and making sure skates were adjusted comfortably, which made everything run smoothly--especially with kids. The facilities are really nice with lots of space, and we loved the tents--they made it feel festive but still relaxed. The kids had an absolute blast. Pizza was delivered right on time, and the hot chocolate was a huge hit with everyone. Overall, it was a very laid-back, easy, and fun experience. We would definitely come back again and highly recommend Modesto on Ice for birthday parties or a family outing!

If you're into retro video games, old toys, anime, or Pokemon, this is the place! The owner, his…read moreson, and employees have always been very helpful. I know Gamestop offers retro games now, but I rather support local. They also offer disc resurfacing if you have some scratched disc! If you're in Modesto, make sure to stop by Laughing Crow Collectibles!

I absolutely love this store. They have an excellent selection of games and if they dont have a…read moregame you want they can try and find it for you. I purchased red dead redemption recently and it kept freezing In the loading screen. I called them as I live in Merced and was not going to make it back out to Modesto within the 7 day return/exchange period. Diego said since I contacted and stayed in touch he would accept my return or try and clean up the disc when I came in. When I did make it in after cleaning the disc a scratch remained and he recommended that i try their sister store utopia down the street since he did not have another copy. I found it at utopia and ended up getting the zombie version and red dead two also. I went back to return the copy I purchased from laughing crow but asked if I could exchange it for some enamel pins and cleaning the discs I bought instead of a refund since utopias disc cleaner wasn't working. He was pleased with the idea and we agreed on that. My experience with this store has been positive and it's clear this business and its workers stand by their product and their word. I am a lifetime customer now. Thanks Diego!