Decided to visit the Universal area (playground for all ages and abilities, seasonal spray park,…read moreseasonal mini golf and sledding hill)! We were on late afternoon weekday so not as busy or crowded as it would be on the weekend. The spray park has not opened yet (looks like will plan to open June 30). The good: I love the variety and amount of climbing structures and things to do in this playground. I love that this is universal (The Bay Area has a bunch of them and it's called Magical Playground- with plans to build them in each town). There is a free reservation system online for parking (max 2 hours) for weekends and holidays only. No Street or Neighborhood Parking is allowed. The bad: Because Mass is slow to add cool new universal parks, this one was hugely popular with the community that neighbors were complaining because there was not enough parking and people were overloading to resident parking. So hopefully there will be plans to add more parking. They have those built in shades but it is essentially useless because it doesn't cover everything. I wish there were more trees for natural shade. Because it was unbearable in the hot sun. We were sweating after 5 minutes. I can see it being very nice in the fall with cooler weather. 4 stars because this is an amazing playground but in the grueling summer heat, you could get a heat stroke so stay hydrated!

Went here with my sister and nephew in early October. As a non-local it was shockingly cold, but I…read moreguess that comes with the region. I've heard about initiatives like this from the TriCities area in Washington state but hadn't directly experienced one. I think it's great for families and the community that somewhere like this playground exists for children who are unable to access traditional playgrounds. My sister said this spot gets busy on the weekends and requires a resident permit to park in their fairly sizable lot (though I can imagine how busy it would get). My nephew had a lovely time with the various slides & also the firetruck.

Einstein's Workshop is a creative kid's dream. It's basically an indoor play area, filled with…read morecreative type toys, as well as a computer room where every kid plays, you guessed it, Minecraft. - There are lego tables, tables for Kinex toys, others whose names I forget. Two ramps for testing out lego car creations. A 3D printer, printing stuff. Neat room. Off to the side are other classrooms or private rooms for parties. The kids mainly hung out in the main room working on legos, and others stayed on Minecraft for the whole time. - My one caveat was that it's very boy-oriented stuff. The girls we took didn't find much interest in legos or Minecraft. So, they weren't that thrilled to be there. - There is a 3D scanner in an adjacent building; you can have your body scanned and turned into a 3-D sand sculpture. Creepy/cool! -

Outstanding - great staff, great offerings. Signed my nephew up for a week-long Lego/robotics…read moreclass (for grades 4 to 8). Was concerned that it might be too advanced for him (he's just going into 4th grade this fall). The instructor (Sarah - she's terrific) assured me he'd do great. And she was right - he loved it. At the end of the week I asked him to rate his experience on a scale of 1 to 10. His answer - 'infinity!' Next up - I'll be signing him up for a Mindcraft/into to electronics class. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

Amazing Indoor Playground for Kids and Families!!…read more This indoor playground is truly incredible for both kids and parents. My two-year-old daughter absolutely loves it here--every visit brings unforgettable memories, nonstop fun, and endless smiles. The space is clean, safe, and packed with activities that keep little ones entertained for hours. The owners, Douglas and Steven, are extremely welcoming and make you feel at home the moment you walk in. Their kindness and dedication really set this place apart. Big shout-out to Douglas--he goes above and beyond by dressing up as Elmo and even Santa Claus during the holidays, which makes the experience extra magical for the kids. Thank you, Douglas and Steven--you guys are awesome! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly spot.

A fun and clean place to take your little one on a cold winter day! Will definitely be backread more

My 4 year old daughter attends the Spanish language enrichment class here and I can't say enough…read moregreat things about it! Her teacher, Emily (who is also the program director) is incredibly sweet, patient and knowledgable. The class is conducted in full Spanish immersion and I can tell that Luna is already learning and understanding so much (even more than her older siblings who are taking Spanish in school). Parents are invited into the classroom after each "unit" for the kids to present what they've learned. My daughter loves going to Spanish class!

Seriously, kids get the fun birthday places. We came here for a birthday party and I was amazed…read more Two big rooms of inflatable things to climb and jump on. It was clean and I want to go back!

Big play space for the kids, crammed eating are for the actual celebration. If they are the ones…read moreserving food, it was a bit clumsy. Overall good experience, tho.

Had a great time here today with my daughter who is just under 2. I really liked the variety of…read moreactivities for the kids to choose from but yet the space was still clean and spread out enough that the kids weren't overwhelmed by things to do. My daughter loved the play kitchens and eventually warmed up to playing with some other kids after a while which was awesome to see considering she's not in daycare so places like this are really crucial for her social development! Would deff return

We just had our daughter's third birthday party at the Village Playspace and it was absolutely…read morewonderful! Our daughter loves dinosaurs so I asked Tiffany (the owner) if she could do a "three-rex" theme and she absolutely delivered. Decorations were impeccable. The area for the kids to play is great with a variety of different stations and toys. The venue provided bagels/cream cheese/fruit/water/juice (this was a morning party) and I supplemented with a birthday cake, croissants, mini muffins, coffee and tea. All in all, it was very wonderful and would 10/10 recommend for your kiddo!

Tucked away on side streets in Arlington and just off the bike path, this recently renovated park…read moreis a gem for younger kids. Plenty of equipment and a sandbox with an excavator make for a great time. Other attractions include a basketball court, community garden, and picnic tables where you can host birthday parties. My kids love it.

The last time I did Boda Borg was several years ago my husband and I came back with our seven year…read moreold. We all had a good time. The puzzles were just as hard as I remembered but it was still fun. Lockers are free. There are snacks and drinks to purchase when you need a break. There were lots of people questing but we never had to wait longer than a couple of minutes. We can't wait to go back!

Boda Borg was such a fun experience. The quests are creative, challenging, and full of variety. If…read moreyou fail a room, you can jump right back in and try again as long as no other groups are waiting to enter. It did get pretty hot inside while running around, so be prepared to sweat a little. We could see that the AC was set on 69 but the temperature was 78 so the AC may have been having issues. They also had some industrial fans to help cool it down. They provide free lockers but you can't bring a water bottle with you in the quest area. This was an awesome group activity that requires problem-solving, teamwork, and physical activity. We only paid for 2 hours but could have definitely stayed longer. Highly recommend!

We've been to one other LEGOLAND Discovery Center - in Westchester NY. This location compares…read morefavorably. Though we enjoyed the one in New York too, this location minimized the sort of underwhelming initial areas and focuses much more on an open-concept space with multiple activities and building rooms. While my kids are too old for Duplo, it was really nice to see a strong focus on the larger blocks to involve younger kids in the experience. We enjoyed the laser maze activity, even though it was hardly a maze at all. It would have been nice if there was a staff person supervising the activity though - there seemed to be a great deal of confusion with how it was supposed to work. We figured it out largely by seeing others do it incorrectly. Otherwise everything was great - the kids loved the VR game, the building activities, and the impressive pre-built LEGO creations.

I know this place has trash reviews! But I brought my 6 year old and he LOVED it- honestly I did…read moretoo. We were there for 3.5 hours. There are movies every 1-2 hours, several sections where kids can build and interact with legos and an entire station to make mini figures. We loved the ride too! The best part was hands down the workshop though- we had 30 mins of a curated micro build and we both had the best time- the master builder was kind, and encouraged creativity while giving lots of structure. You definitely do not need any add ons (the basic ticket is sufficient for all these fun activities! ). Will definitely come back for any other special occasion!

We attended a Sunday morning group workshop at the end of May 2023. We were complete novices. Our…read moreinstructor Kate taught us what we needed to know to throw pots on the potter's wheel. At no time did we feel confused, lost, overwhelmed, rushed. I and my friend KHK both threw two good pieces suitable to fire. 9/10 would recommend. Only negative was they are still masking at this late date.

I've been taking classes here since about 2015, and it's been a bright spot in the pandemic…read more Everyone is so nice, the teachers are great, and there's lots of tools to play with, both on & off the wheel.