This place seems to be a winner on all of my trips to the zoo. It's for those 8 and younger and…read moretheir caregivers. It's great that strollers are parked outside, food can't be brought in and that children get their own separate entrance which makes it seem extra fun. There's seating for adults, indoor bathrooms, quieter areas to breastfeed and best of all warmth on a cold day. There is an area for smaller kids, arts, and places for older kids to get some of their energy out. The large tree to climb up with slide inside is pretty cool, but may be intimidating for smaller kids. There also is a rocky, cave, bridge area for the kids somewhat in the middle. I also like that they do a good job of letting you know when they will be closing and reminding you to get out and see the animals one last time.

Waste of time. Sure it's a place to take a break and little kids will have fun there. However, the…read morewhole thing is subpar at best. Someone wasted a lot of zoo dollar here which could have gone to making the food services better or expanded the butterfly gardens.

lilly was the best person ever was so nice she was the best. Great customer service and took care…read moreof my family of 5. My kids ramon felipe and cole were very satisfied with their experience and could not stop talking about it. Will definitely be coming back again.

Such a fun indoor activity for young kids (and honestly, me too). Pricing felt reasonable…read moreespecially since we got two slimes out of our visit. Our girls absolutely loved mixing everything together and picking out the extra add-ins like glitter. The place is clean and well kept. Staff was so friendly and age-appropriate with my young kids which I really appreciated. Would definitely go back.

KidsQuest is a great place for kids of all ages! I brought an 8-month-old, and the infant area was…read morewonderful, with so many things to explore and play with, including water stations. There's enough to keep little ones entertained for hours, and I loved that there's also a quiet room for feeding a baby. It's a fun, engaging place for kids and a spot I'd happily visit again.

There are about seven or eight sections for kids to play and explore, plus an outdoor area. It was…read morevery interactive and stimulating for my 17-month-old, and I appreciated that everything was well-maintained and very clean. The downsides are the limited parking and crowding. There are only about ten parking spots at the building, and nothing else within two blocks. You can't park at the library next door--there was a very over-zealous parking attendant questioning people who tried--and there's no street parking either. That's a real inconvenience in the rain with young children. I went on a Tuesday morning, and it was still very packed. It doesn't seem like they limit entry, and it felt overwhelming with so many kids. We did catch a storytime session, but it was hard to see or hear anything past the first row since the microphones weren't working. Overall, it was an okay experience --fun for little ones but very crowded and a bit pricey for a half-day activity.

Great place to let your kids, grow, Learn, and adapt to new…read morechallenges. He staff are always there to help as well. Support the kids in any challenges they may have. Not just Physically, but emotionally as well. They get constantly challenged in new ways each week. You can see constant growth each week the kids are. Great to see. They have two locations. Northgate, and Issaquah. . They also do well with neurodivergent students as well. Highly recommend.

We ultimately decided to stop because the class no longer felt consistently safe to us…read more The head coach appeared to show clear favoritism toward certain children, while other kids received far less supervision and assistance during activities. During hanging and obstacle exercises, there were moments when children needed help but no coach was nearby to assist or spot them safely. For a ninja-style program involving climbing, swinging, and elevated obstacles, consistent supervision and equal attention to all children should be a basic expectation. What was also disappointing was the lack of concern or follow-up when we chose to withdraw. No one asked why we were leaving or seemed interested in understanding our experience, which left us with the impression that parent feedback and individual student experiences were not being taken very seriously. For parents considering this program, I would recommend paying close attention not only to the facility itself, but also to how consistently all children are supervised, guided, and included during class.

Updating this review just to let people know Animal Encounters is still incredible! This is our…read moresecond time hiring them although we've been to several more parties where they were there. Always incredibly friendly and professional, the animals are so well taken care of and friendly. A huge hit with kids and adults. The staff is so easy to work with, setup is easy, they do everything, we just sent photos beforehand and discussed where the setup would be. They constantly have someone cleaning up any poop from the animals, it's just a Betty lovely experience and the most popular thing at our parties.

This was my second time over the years hiring Animal Encounters for my children's large birthday…read moreparty. John did an outstanding job accommodating our group from start to finish. The team was attentive to the various age ranges of children, patient with all of our questions, and clearly prioritized the well-being of both the children and the animals. The cleanup was handled efficiently, as if it never happened. Overall, I highly recommend this company for this service. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the party fun and memorable!

This place was a hit for the kids. $25 for 2 hours or $32 for all, just don't forget your grippy…read moresocks, it's an additional $3. Don't forget to do the waiver before you get there. They have a small arcade area when you walk in. You can also pay to play with the steam tables in a different section. There are snacks and some bites of food sold inside. I didn't notice much people opting for it. I would def recommend bringing a water bottle in, they are $2.50 a bottle inside. There was free black coffee set out for parents, but I didn't see any creamer. Two restrooms inside that were big, nice and clean. The kids had fun jumping in the ball pit, foam pit, some trampoline. There is a fun beaded pit with some toys to play with. Great place to burn the kids energy for the day.

We did our birthday party here and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were so helpful- quick…read moreto answer questions online and helped us clean up. The space is also so nice and the manager was so friendly. It's so easy to book a party- just go online and grab the spot. Highly recommend using this space for parties- the decor is so nice, high quality. Much better than some other indoor kids space with loud obnoxious decor lol. The aesthetics are stunning! Everyone at the birthday party had a blast and kids played so much they were tired!!! A super fun and successful birthday. Highly recommend for a kids birthday!!

My husband travels for work and we've stayed in the area a few time and recently discovered this…read moreplay area and love it! Our son is 11.5 months and we first came here when he was about 9/10 months. He instantly loved it. All the space to crawl around and explore. Seeing all the other kids playing too encourages him to explore. This area is all soft play structures with a PNW theme of different types of boats. It can get a little crowded and it's open to all ages so the bigger kids we watch out for but overall my son's always been safe and happy here. Every time we're in the area we stop by!

Came to visit some friends in Washington, but their kids were in daycare so they recommended we…read moreswing by this place due to it being rainy. So glad we came to the mall not only for some shopping but for this awesome play area. It is very well organized with the shoe cubbies and it seemed like everyone respected the no shoes rules. Kids running amok but while we were there everyone was having fun and with the materials it seems like it would be difficult for them to get hurt. It helps that there is the little cafe right next to it for the parents. Our daughter had a blast here and it was a struggle to get her to leave.

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Sit and Kit with her friends from school, and it was a…read morefantastic experience! The kids absolutely loved it. In fact, a couple of parents were so impressed that they asked us how we found the place and whether it was somewhere we visited regularly. One of the best parts was that, by the end of the two-hour party, the kids had created substantial pieces of artwork that they could proudly take home and show off. It made the experience feel much more meaningful than just another birthday party activity. The space itself is another big plus. It's spacious and thoughtfully set up, with plenty of room for the kids to work on their projects and for parents to relax and enjoy themselves. Even with the usual birthday party essentials like pizza and cake, we never felt cramped, which has not always been our experience at other venues. And then there's Ms. Noga, the owner. She really knows how to engage with kids, understand what excites them, and adapt the activities to keep them interested and involved. She runs the whole experience exceptionally well, and you can tell she genuinely understands children and their creativity. I know Sit and Kit offers programs for different ages and backgrounds, but I can only speak to our birthday party experience--and based on that, I highly recommend this place. If you're looking for a creative, memorable activity for your kids or a birthday party venue, Sit and Kit is absolutely worth checking out!

We had my son's birthday party at Sit and Kit and were so pleased by our experience! When we…read morearrived, the studio was already all decorated for his birthday and fun, kid-friendly music was playing. The kids all had a great time painting portraits of Squishmallows, which they all got to take home with them after the party. The instructor, Noga was helpful and encouraged the kids to express their own creativity while still providing guidance. All of our guests have expressed to me how wonderful the party was! We are looking forward to returning to Sit and Kit to try out more of the many fun projects they have displayed throughout the studio!

( give Zania a raise boss) she's ready to run this place . amazing lady…read more --- We've been to the Tacoma location more than 50 times, so visiting this one was such a great change of pace. Honestly, it deserves way more hype -- the website and Yelp don't show how clean, big, and spacious it really is. The blue slide is definitely designed for kids; it's pretty tough for adults to get onto, especially if you're tall, so keep that in mind. The employee working today was the sweetest, kindest soul -- amazing with kids and genuinely speaks highly of her boss, which says a lot about the environment here. Overall, a super refreshing experience and absolutely worth the visit.

We visit this location fairly often because it's a convenient spot for a quick indoor play session…read more However, I do wish more attention was given to the overall cleanliness of the facility. The play mats are visibly dark and dirty, and I've noticed the same sock stuck in one of the overhead play structures across multiple visits, which makes me question how thoroughly the play areas are being cleaned. There's also a noticeable unpleasant odor throughout the facility. I do see staff vacuuming the carpets, which I appreciate, but I'd love to see more attention given to wiping down and sanitizing the toys, mats, and high-touch play surfaces. It's a convenient place for families, and with more consistent cleaning, it could be a much better experience!

Rick at TBF is amazing! Recently we bought a 10 FT Springfree trampoline, had it installed by TBF…read moreand noticed a pull in the mat. I sent an email to Rick at TBF, and he followed up within 24 hours. He then reached out to Springfree to find out the process and explained I needed to follow my issue with the warranty via Springfree. Springfree replaced the mat, no problem BUT would NOT install since I purchased through a distributor. SO, I emailed Rick to see if he could replace it for us (not the easiest to do and we did originally have TBF install the trampoline for us.) Without hesitation Rick's guys were out and installed the new mat no problem. We are so happy with our trampoline and the customer service by TBF! Thanks Rick!!!!

We came to The Backyard Factory to do their indoor playtime with another toddler today. First of…read moreall, their website has zero information on it regarding the playtime, so Yelp/word of mouth was the only way I knew about it. Waze took us to the old location, but luckily someone here on Yelp had said it was by Napa Auto Parts. So if you are trying to come here, DON'T follow Waze! Go to Napa Auto Parts and then go around the corner and you'll find it. It was $10 to play, not $7 as someone else mentioned, so clearly their price has gone up. In addition, the door was held open and it was cold inside so wearing layers would be suggested. But we were the only 2 people in the whole place and our toddlers loved jumping on the different trampolines and exploring all of the different playsets/slides. We will likely return again at some point during our inevitably rainy winter months!