THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ HUGEEEE indoor playground with lots and lots of play space. + Never ending number of energy-depleting activities for kids - ball pit, trampolines, obstacle courses, wall-climbing, slides. + Multiple party rooms for birthday celebrations that have customized themes of the party hosts' choice. + Staff organize and coordinate the parties from start to finish. + Staff "coaches" monitor the kids' play areas for safety and they were ACTUALLY doing their jobs! Heard whistles blown multiple times to tell kids to play safely. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Can get very chaotic and busy inside with lots of celebrations happening at once. It's quite easy to lose track of where your kids are. - Party room food seems limited to in-house pizza, penne a la vodka and in-house cake. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Early parties start at 10:30 AM. Came for a Sunday morning party and the playground was already packkkkked. = VIPs/Party hosts can park in front of the facility, while party guests park in the back.

One of the most amazing things about Extreme is their decor! Great decor, service and space…read more Clean, friendly staff with large parking and lots to do for kids.

Since our first visit, we have been here multiple times in past few months, taking full advantage…read moreof our annual pass. My daughter spends about 1-1.5 hours here. She loves getting the free playdohs from the vending machines, make shapes and watch them animate in giant screen. The foam pool is also a popular area. There's also the PJ mask theme activities. Gradually this place is getting more popular and crowded. But it also becoming repetitive for us. Maybe the management can introduce some rotating activities to keep it interesting for the kids. The staff do a nice job of keeping the place organized and clean. They are very friendly as well. Love having the option to have this activity spot as an option when most things are closed on Sundays.

This was a fun space for the family! I must say if your child is under 2 there is some challenges…read morethey will experience due to their height but in general it's a fun space & price is reasonable.

Great experience. The staff was nice. The activity was fun. I did the ultimate splatter which came…read morewith a lot of stuff. I was $70 per person.

It's a great time! I took my partner for a date here and we LOVED it! It was fun! We were in the…read morescreaming for no reason, we played with drums with paint on them. , we threw paint on one another and left with some pretty cool art. I love that they take pictures the whole way through so you go home with some awesome memories. I also loved that I got to put my playlist on the speaker in the room so I set the vibe! Loved it!!!!!

Nicely kept indoor playground. We paid $20 (cash price) per child for all-day play. You may leave &…read morereturn as you please, as long as your kids have their wrist bands. The day I came, 2 children had gotten injured & the lady at the front made sure they were both okay. One kid had blood gushing out of his head, and another got bumped in the face & suffered from swelling & bruising. I also noticed that the lady at the front (possibly the owner?) kept reorganizing the blocks, balls, chairs & tables, which was nice to see. Another kid got a nose bleed & she cleaned it up immediately. The bathroom is clean, which is a big plus. My 2 kiddies played for 5+ hours, we went out to the food court, ate & returned. It was a day well spent. Overall, Go PlayLand at Paramus Park Mall is a great place, for all day play; it's clean/ well-kept, I'll definitely be back.

Nice and clean playground area. Lots of dun obstacles, slides, bike way and plastic ball pool for…read morekids. All day pass with unlimited in and out just for $20.

This was the best part of my daughters first birthday! These ladies were so sweet and made my one…read moreyear old fearless of the animals . This was the best birthday ever Thank you so much I highly recommend, The Friendly Farmyard to everyone!

What a wonderful experience, I can't say enough great things. The friendly farmyard came for my…read moredaughters 4th birthday party and they were amazing. The animals were so friendly, the ducks and goats ate right out of the children's hands; my daughter especially loved holding the bunny and chicken and brushing the goats. The pony was a huge success, ride after ride I have never seen so many smiling faces. The staff is wonderful; no one was rushed; all of the children spent as much time as they liked with all of the animals throughout the day. Such an easy, happy day for everyone. Thank you for an amazing party!

Oak Ridge, NJ - calling all influencers! This place is hugely Instagrammable and super enchanting!…read moreLol. Mariah Carey even shot her Christmas music video here. But you don't have to care about snapping cute pics to appreciate that Fairy Tale Forest is an absolute wholesome delight for children and for adults to live their childhood nostalgia. There is a real magical forest feel as you wander through the park, which isn't large, but the life-size storybook cottages and fairy tale sets are beautifully detailed and lovingly restored. The grounds are clean and well-manicured (a sign says the gardens are curated by Raine Garden Designs). A list of daily events & activities are posted such as magic shows, live music, and character meet & greets. The staff and actors are all warm and friendly. My child loved running around and exploring, participating in the activities, but I enjoyed it just as much if not more. There are shaded picnic tables under umbrellas (next to the Bluebird Stage so you can catch a show while you eat). The food is from the on-site restaurant Fables, and is quite good, certainly better than your average amusement park fare (I was really happy to get a proper salad!). The restaurant is only open for private parties/events/rentals at the moment, but I'm told they hope to have it up and running at some point. The interior is also themed. There is a reasonably priced gift shop with a nice selection of toys, souvenirs, costumes, and gifts. I would say this park is suitable for younger kids, maybe up to 8 or even an unjaded 10yo (have your kids dress up as knights, wizards, princesses, and fairy tale characters!). It's also kind of a cool spot for a date. This is an "analog" park with some animatronics, and you shouldn't expect any dazzling razzmatazz or high-octane thrills. Six Flags it ain't. But come with the right mindset for the unique experience this is and you won't be disappointed. It's good ol' fashioned throwback family fun and brings back an era that doesn't exist anymore. Indeed, many NJ locals have fond memories of this park from when they were young. It was built in the 1950s by an industrious German dude and features scenes from Grimm's Fairytales that his mother used to read to the family, and was expanded with more set pieces over the next couple of decades. Unfortunately it closed down in 2003 and FINALLY reopened last year, after efforts were stalled during the pandemic. All I can say is goooo and visit this charming, singular, and uncorporatized attraction, and support a still founding family-owned local business. It's a complete joy!

I read all these reviews and I was a little nervous. My kids literally spent 6 hours here. We 100…read morepercent got our moneys worth. I could maybe see older kids not enjoying it but my 4 year old and 2 year old refused to leave. (I would say maybe the age I would reconsider it is 8 or 9. I'm not sure.) My kids were absolutely enthralled and loved every minute of it. I believe they added a bunch more activities like the scavenger hunt, story time, and the rainbow baton scarves so the previous reviews are from their opening year. Prices were very reasonable. We definitely make this an annual activity

Fun activity spot for toddlers and young kids. It's $15 for half hour or $20 for an hour for each…read morekid. No need to pay for parents accompanying the kids. The spot has three bounce houses, one obstacle bounce course and a battery car track. Kids can operate them themselves. There are few toys and dolls spread around the place for sale. Even though there are limited things from an adult's perspective, kids seem to have lots fun within these options. I suggest getting the 1 hour ticket, its worth and drains some more energy out of the kids. Overall a good spot for a random weekend hangout. The food court is right across this place. Perfect for having a meal post activity.

It's located inside Paramus park mall next to food court. Bounce houses and kid motorized cars for…read more$20/hr or $15/30mins (adults are free). The location is very convenient. And it's spacious for kids to run around.

PROS: this place was amazing! Fresh food that's locally grown/made, petting zoo, staff is friendly,…read moreloads of parking, good prices, great hours CONS: on a Friday afternoon the petting zoo was closed despite all the animals out and no snow on the ground OVERALL: I will absolutely come back here with friends! As long as my friends and I aren't looking to play with the animals

A little bit of everything at this fun location…read more You're either coming here for the petting zoo and finding out there is also a farmer's market, or you're here for a farmer's market and finding out there is also a petting zoo. Either way, everyone's a winner. The petting zoo is much larger than others in the area, giving the pets and the customers a lot of space to roam around. You can buy your tickets online, or with the QR code on site, or with cash at the booth located at the zoo entrance at the top of the hill past the upper parking lot. The farmers market provides amazingly fresh produce, fruits, veggies, baked goods, and a pre-made food selection. You can order a fresh sandwich, sides and soup. A delicious bonus. Somethings look out for include sparce parking at the top of the hill where the farmers market is, but plenty further down and towards the greenhouse. Also seating to eat is located in the back past checkout in the playground area that is also lacking a number of tables, but make meeting new people an experience when sharing seating. A fun adventure rolled into one location.

We traveled to the American Dream mall specifically to do the Animal Crossing event being held at…read moreSea Life. The aquarium itself is incredible, it was above our expectations for sure. They had a large shark mascot roaming around and causing a lot of laughs. The Animal Crossing event was fun, we were able to collect stamps from staff at different exhibits and trade them for a prize in the shop. Unfortunately they were low on the Animal Crossing merchandise but getting the patch was still very cool. They had character meet and greets. We stayed for one of them, K.K. Slider. Not sure if they have other characters for meet and greets, but that is who we saw.

Few things in this world compare to the beauty of the underwater ecosystem, and fortunately for…read morethose who are fascinated by life under the sea, a trip to an aquarium will allow one to see firsthand sea creatures of all shapes and sizes, from the small but mighty seahorse to the aptly named and gently giant whale shark. While visiting the American Dream mall in East Rutherford yesterday with family from out of town, my partner, his family, and I decided to escape to Sea Life NJ by purchasing via their kiosk. Some of us haven't visited this establishment since it first opened up 4 years ago. Upon arrival, the staff scanned our time slot tickets, and we breezed right into the elevator. It's a smaller, quick-visit aquarium great for an hour and managed to pack a lot into it. It is a walk-through experience where one can marvel at the aquatic animals and read fascinating information on the walls. Especially great for young kids who love interactive features and photo ops. The touch tank was one of the memorable events, being able to touch the sea anemones and starfish. The various tanks looked clean and well maintained. One can pop one's head up into a few tanks for fun pics. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. It's a fantastic destination for families and ocean lovers alike.

This place had a great atmosphere. I was pretty impressed with the business model. I liked that I…read morewould be able to work remotely while the kids were at play. I'd be able to calmly focus on work knowing my kids were safely in front of me. Additionally, this great concept wouldn't be complete if there wasn't a fabulous cafe inside. I did try a few drinks and found most of them a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but the UBE latte totally met my needs. Smooth, flavorful, and not super sweet. I would go back just for that. I also felt the pricing was quite fair. Id probably opt to come her over Starbucks.

Yummy food! Very friendly service and super cute ambiance for anyone with a 3 year old and older…read more The play section is fairly big but sectioned off from the tables.