Such a hidden gem for working parents (like me) while their toddlers and young kids get to play and…read moreburn off some energy. Busy Bees Play Café in Carmel is the perfect spot to grab a coffee while the kids play. There have been plenty of changes every time we visit and I have loved the design each time. The play area is clean and thoughtfully designed. You can tell everything was created with parents and child safety in mind! The staff are friendly and do a good job of making their rounds to tidy up! There's a great variety to keep little ones entertained. I love that I can actually relax with a coffee (which was delicious, by the way!) while still keeping an eye on my kids. Another nice touch is that there are plenty of helpful things in the bathrooms (extra clothes, diapers, wipes, etc) for parents who may have forgotten something. This happened to me the first time we visited and I was so grateful! If you're looking for an easy, fun outing with your kids (especially on cold or rainy days), Busy Bees is a must-visit. The kids will need grip socks while playing, but you can bring in your own. They are also a nut-free facility which is a plus for parents like me who has a child with a nut allergy. My little kids can be here for hours while I work, so will definitely be back again and again!

Decent experience. The play area has a lot going on - which…read moreis great, but also overwhelming for both myself and my child. There were toys everywhere, and seemingly one employee trying to help tidy things up. I also tried the "medium soft pretzel" but it was honestly the smallest soft pretzel I've seen. The dirty sodas were good though!

We came to check out We Rock The Spectrum on a cold Saturday afternoon. They had Open Play from…read more10:00am - 6:00pm. If you're a parent, you understand that at this point in Winter, everyone in the house is probably going stir crazy and you need a change of scenery! It is located in a strip mall in Carmel. There is plenty of parking in front of the building. We do live on the Southside so it was a 35-40 minute drive to get here. And when you have a toddler, that could make it or break it before you even get there! But we made it thankfully. It was $16.00 per child for 2 hours and the adults were free. I do think that is a high price and was one of the reasons why I gave them 4 stars. The other reason was the drive. For us Southsiders, it is a far drive especially when you have a screaming toddler in the backseat who does not want to be strapped down any longer. They do have a lot for kids! When you walk in, there is a baby/toddler area with smaller toys. Then there is a little drawing area and off to the sides there are plenty of little rooms for different children's needs. Whether they just need a time out, there's a room for that, whether they just want to play music, there's a room for that, whether they just need a dark, quiet room due to sensory overload, yep you guessed it, there's a room for that too. We spent most of our time in the back area with the swings and large trampoline. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! We had a great time and wish we had something like this for kids on the Southside.

We had the opportunity to check out We Rock the Spectrum during their free Pay It Forward…read moreThursdays, and it was such a great experience! Be sure to check out their Facebook page to see what events and specials are coming up. Hank loved the zip line, and Charlie was in heaven with all the toys. Such a fun and welcoming space for kids to play and explore!

Oh my this place was amazing!! Why didn't they have a place like this when I was a child!!…read moreEverything imaginable known to man!

Well this place is great for kids. I brought by 6-year-old son and he had a blast!…read more When you first enter, there's the biggest ball pit I've ever seen with interactive pneumatic tubes, rotating platforms, and a nearby climbing wall and slides. Beyond that, there are more play structures and a basketball area with trampolines. In the back half of the building, there's a rice pit (basically like a sandbox, but with rice instead of sand), a very fun smaller ball pit with interactive screens - throw the balls at the video game projection and blow up the bad guys, a lego area, and a small arcade (additional purchase required). We saw dozens and dozens of kids having the best time of their life. There was a good amount of seating for adults throughout the building, so we always had a place to sit to keep an eye on the kids. There are lots of hand sanitizer stations throughout and we frequently saw workers with vacuums. We played for 3 hours and our kid could have stayed much longer. I would guess older kids might get bored more quickly, but for preschool or early elementary kids, Smiley seems like heaven. You do have to buy the Smiley grippy socks, but that's a standard penalty for play places these days. After you're done playing, hit up Bugambilias a few doors down for amazing Mexican food!

Cute place and my daughter loved it. Lots of options to choose from. Lovely staff and check in is…read moreeasy

I went here with my daughter and my seven-year-old grandson. It is called The Treehouse. It is…read morelocated at Plainfield Christian Church. It is at the children's center. Door 5 around back. There only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 11 and 1 to 3. For children ages 2 to 12 years old. When entering you have to check in at the kiosk or the front desk. The place that looks like a large treehouse with two different floors, three slides, and plenty of things to do within the treehouse. The top level with the two big slides are for kids 5 and up Because you have to climb a ladder to get to the second level. There is an area for the kids under two to play with all kinds of toys. Lots of things for kids to play on and play with such as a kitchen with all the fixing grocery carts that seem to be the most popular area. Also, there was a book rack that you could sit down and read a book and comfortable chairs and couches with large Ottomans. Blocks and small basket ball hoop. There is also a kitchen so parents you can get you a cuppa coffee or water or hot chocolate and watch your kids play. They also have snacks for the little ones, there is a refrigerator. The bathroom is in the same area so no leaving the room.

Tried this out for the first time a couple weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon. It was SO quiet! Only…read moreone other child playing at the time. Eventually 2 other children came in but it was pretty much a quiet hour of watching my boys play by themselves in the sand. Very simple and low frills decor. I think there were 4? chairs for adults or adults could sit by the sandbox. Plenty of trucks and sand toys to go around. The vibe was just kind of sad and basic somehow. There was a strong cleaning smell and the vending machine kept beeping. I'm guessing they're trying to compete with Dig Dig for Kids in Fishers but Dig Dig definitely has my vote for now but maybe Tiny Excavators is just warming up and getting the word out.

My son had a blast playing with the sand and all of the toys! very clean and well kept. nice owner…read more will be back!

very clean, good prices, and amazing staff. my 4.5 year old had so much fun. we will be back soon!read more

I nanny for a family with 4 kids. The 2 older kids are in school all day. I'm often looking for…read morethings to do with the younger 2. I found Magic Land Cafe online and it looked like such a fun place for the little guys. So, I booked an "appointment" for one day. Then we had some illness take over and they were more than happy to adjust our time. Their customer service is excellent. We were warmly greeted and welcomed. They have so much stuff for the kids to do!! My little guys absolutely loved their time at Magic Land Cafe. Outside food and drinks aren't permitted, but they do have a coffee bar and other snacks and drinks. We ended up getting some juice and chips for the kids and a bottle of water for me. It wasn't cheap, but it wasn't super expensive either. Socks are required for everyone in the play area - including parents. Many parents hang in the cafe area, too. It's a great place for parents to let their kids play while they might have some light work to do. There are also a couple of massage chairs ($10 for 30 minutes, $7.50 for 21 minutes) that could be nice to utilize. The kiddos played for 3 hours straight with about a 10 minute time out for snacks. Their pricing is comparable to many other kid play places in the area. My little guys want to go back again, which we will.

Great places for kids of all ages to hang out and play! Had a wonderful few hours with my nephews…read morewhen we needed an inside summer activity.

Always friendly at the counter! Today we got a chocolate muffin, which is good sized) and they…read morewarmed it. Big enough that I spit for both boys that I watch to have half. Today it was pretty quiet and calm.

Went to escapades with the grandkids. It has changed a lot (for the better) since my kids were…read morelittle. The kids had a great time, food was amazing and the staff is super friendly.

I have been bringing my special needs child here for about a decade, minus Covid closures, and have…read morealways had an amazing time. That being said, you do need to watch young children because Escapades is not a babysitting service. You can think you are the best parent ever and then find your older child in the baby area or climbing on the outside of the equipment anyway, just because someone else's child had the idea and yours thought hey, why not? There is always risk of injury at any playground and the staff at Escapades are extremely busy checking kids in, making food, and taking care of the arcade in addition to cleaning up the messes so many people leave behind. Watch your own children.

This is a perfect space for kids. Gripper socks required for the kids but parents are allowed with…read moretheir own socks. No cost for parents and snacks are allowed inside and can be eaten in the seating area. The space itself is small but isn't overwhelming and parents can keep an eye on their kids. They have a party room that looks perfect for bday parties! It's fairly clean but the bathrooms could use a deep clean. Staff was friendly.

Overpriced and dirty! Very disappointed in staff, constantly on their phones and do not monitor the…read moresafety or cleanliness of playground. Also the hours posted online and different from the ones posted on door! Save your money and go to a free indoor playground - it'll be worth your time and sanity.

This is a kid and/or adult's dream--regardless of what you're looking for. They have a bit of…read moreeverything for the kid who wants to play or find some unusual toys for their ever-expanding collection, or an adult who wants to revel in some nostalgia. In addition, the staff are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about their various products. Finally, if you are looking to sell or trade some items, they are fair and considerate when reviewing your items. Every city needs a "Toy Pit."

I purchased four vinyl records from The Toy Pit on September 6, and unfortunately, the experience…read morehas been extremely disappointing. After the purchase, I discovered that the records I received appear to be counterfeit rather than legitimate releases. I contacted the store to try to resolve the issue, but they refused to provide any type of refund or stand behind the products they sold me. Considering how highly priced many of the items in this store are, I find it unacceptable that a customer can spend their money there, discover there is a serious issue with the authenticity of the merchandise, and then be left with no resolution. At this point, I will be disputing the charge with my bank. The entire situation has been handled very unprofessionally, and based on my experience, I would strongly recommend verifying the authenticity of anything you purchase here before spending your money.