We had our daughter's 5th dinosaur themed bday here for the combo paint & slime party and it was a…read moreblast. We worked with Mai to design the perfect triceratops artwork & rainbow to paint. It's a great event space for a bday party, we had approx. 25 people attend. Starbucks in the plaza and pizza next was great and we got to bring in outside food. We also brought in our own decorations & cake. Mai and her husband are a great duo. Mai is so good with the kids and awesome hostess. Mai was very responsive with the planning and even can help with the digital invite. She kept timing for our 3 hr party. Kids & adults had fun too and topped it off with cotton candy for the kids (extra fee) and dance party. Highly recommend this pace. Would book again!!!

We hosted our kids' birthday party here last year and it was incredible! Mai and her husband went…read moreabove and beyond to make everything seamless. We chose a paint-and-gaming party with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, and they were completely open to customizing the painting. If you want something unique, you're not limited to the samples on their walls, which is fantastic. Because our guests were ages 5-8, they even pre-drew the painting template onto all 25 canvases, which was such a thoughtful touch. The studio has a great backdrop wall for photos, and they even added custom birthday graphics on their TVs. Mai and her husband also helped with setup, and they were so easy and enjoyable to work with. We were able to rent out the entire studio as a private event, which meant we could bring our own drinks. There's plenty of space for adults to relax while the kids paint and game, plus lots of room for food. They recommended the pizza place next door, which made catering super convenient, and there's no fee for bringing outside food. I would absolutely recommend this place for parties. Mai and her husband truly care about creating a great experience and made our celebration unforgettable.

This museum holds a special place in my heart -- I grew up coming here, and now I bring my own…read more3-year-old. She can spend hours here without a single complaint, which says everything. The indoor exhibits are largely the same as they've always been -- a bit unchanged over the last decade -- but the new outdoor additions have completely breathed new life into the experience. The playground, gravel section, and bubble area are an absolute hit and clearly a favorite for little ones. We now come back 3-4 times a year just for that outdoor space alone. A beloved Bay Area staple that keeps earning return visits. Highly recommend for families with toddlers!

This place is awesome! I've only been twice so far and have already signed up for a membership…read morebecause I can see myself coming here with my family more during the warmer summer months. My 1.5 year old's favorite exhibits are the water/ball area, outdoor bubbles, market stand with the pretend food, and the dancing room. They also have a room that you can rent out for birthday parties, which would be so fun for all the guests!

If you didn't grow up going to Happy Hollow, and you say you're from San Jose, are you REALLY?…read more Happy Hollow will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up going there as a kid, and now getting to bring my own child feels really full circle. There's something so nostalgic and magical about it, one of those places that truly spans generations. From the rides to the animals to the play areas, there's just enough variety to keep kids entertained without it feeling chaotic. My child absolutely loves it every time we go. What I appreciate most is how it still holds onto that classic charm while staying clean, well-kept, and family-friendly. The food is pretty good, too! Special shout out to David for being super friendly and helpful. Become a member if you have kids, it is so worth it!

Location / Parking There's a dedicated parking lot for…read moreguests on Story Road and several self-service parking meters. Each parking ticket is $10 per car for the whole day. You must place the printed hardcopy parking ticket on the car dashboard as there may be parking compliance enforced to avoid being fined. Depending on the day and time that you go, the parking lot seems to get full earlier in the day when the park opens at 10:00 am. However, there was plenty of parking available around 11:30 am on a Saturday morning. Admission It varies on the age of the guest that determines the admission price. Children under 23 months are free. They do allow strollers, wagons, and outside food/drinks. You can also purchase an annual membership if you buy a daily admission ticket and upgrade it. There's an entrance area for regular admission and a separate entrance for memberships. Once you have the physical ticket on-hand, there's a separate line where an employee will scan the ticket. I hosted a party here and reserved the Whistling Woods picnic site, which accommodates 80-100 people. Based on the event package chosen, I was able to buy tickets at a wholesale price for $14 each (instead of the $22 general admission for adults and children over 24 months old). There's a $25 fee for will call where you pay for guests to pick up their physical tickets on the day of the event. Alternatively, you can pay extra to pick up the physical tickets in advance and distribute it yourself. In total, the total costs for the event was $1,200. Guests who attended the party can come at any time during park hours the day of the reserved event (ex. Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm). The reservation time that I booked was from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm and was given 30 minutes prior to the reservation to set up. There was a discrepancy advised by the staff during my reservation process that I would have 30 minutes to break down the event after my reserved time. However, the Happy Hollow dedicated staff arrived at 2:30 pm to advise that my party needed to break down the area and vacate the picnic site by 3:00 pm. There was dedicated staff to help provide carts to transport personal belongings and they came with plates, table covers, and utensils for the prepaid event. Park There's a variety of activities that both adults and children can do in Happy Hollow ranging from the following: animal zoo (it's not a petting zoo), rides for children, adults must accompany if the child does not meet the age requirement, picnic areas, benches/tables to eat, and several playgrounds for all ages. There's also an onsite cafe if you plan to dine at the park or bring your own food, drinks, and snacks. The park is well-maintained and fairly clean overall.

Thank you to Michelle for an amazing birthday for my 3yr old. We booked the 10am-12pm spot…read moreSaturday, and we had the place to ourselves pretty much for the first hour. It was awesome. It wasn't crowded at all and perfect to host a party. The food is surprisingly really good. The pizzas are made fresh there and tasted great. Michelle was super accommodating and could tell we didn't necessarily order enough pizza. She was exactly right and was able to get us in a quick order right in time. She was responsive via text message and always very sweet. She never came off frustrated despite my millions of questions. Just a heads up you have to purchase their socks if you plan on going into the play area! Also, the extra playtime if your party goes over is also $50, but honestly, everyone was ready to leave by 12pm because the kids were so tired. So we didn't need to pay to extend. The play area was amazing, and the kids had a blast. I recommend this place for hosting parties!

Oh man this review is long overdue! My family has been coming here for over 12 years, even through…read morethe remodel, and it's still one of our favorite spots. The indoor play area is usually clean, and there's so much for kids to do from bungee jumping, a rock climbing wall, playground structures, bounce houses, mini golf, ball pits, a mini town, and obstacle courses. My kids absolutely love it here, and even the older ones still have a great time. We also enjoy the cafe being able to grab pizza and drinks makes it easy to spend a few hours without having to leave. We have hosted a birthday party here a few years ago, and it was super smooth. The private rooms you can rent are a nice touch. Overall, it's just a fun, easy place for families. Definitely recommend!

Celebrated my daughter's birthday here recently. The…read moreexperience overall was good, I did appreciate that the staff was kind enough to give us an extra 30 minutes in the party room for free. It helped with the cleanup and stuff

We've been coming back here instead of the one in Oakridge. I love taking my son/nephew here, and…read morewe really enjoyed it. The place is clean and friendly, and I love that the AC works really well. The staff are always cleaning and staying on top of things, even during a busy weekend. I'm definitely looking into getting a membership since it's much cheaper if you take your kids out weekly. Already recommending this place to our friends and family.

Me and my friends had a blast! It was such a fun experience 10/10 recommend. The staff were really…read morenice and kind. The place was clean and put together. I like all the steps we get to do to make the slime.

It was a great experience, friendly and accommodating. I like it here. I'd would come back, this…read morewas the best place of slime kitchen so far.

One of the parents at our daughter's school arranged a large group of kids and parents to enjoy a…read moredaytime session of laser tag and we were definitely excited to check this place out. We arrived 15 min early to get situated, we paid for a separate room to put our personal belongings in and waited until we were called to the briefing room. We had around a group of 25+ people so our session only included our own group. We got instructions in the briefing room and was off putting our gear on. It was a free for all style of play, everyone player for themselves. I was surprised to see how big the room was and the also had second story which adds another dynamic during the play. You can shoot off mirrors to ricochet to hit sensors on the other players. It was quite engaging and a ton of fun. Our girls are ages 7 and 9 and they got a hang of how to play right away. Surprisingly, the parents had just as much fun, if not more! The session lasted around 15-20 minutes if I had to estimate and it was definitely enough time to enjoy. The biggest surprise was how much of a workout it was. Every parent mentioned that they were sweating and got a good workout in. They recognize every player including the top 3 scores at the end. You can purchase by session - we decided to do 2 and I think it was the perfect amount. After our first session, there was a group in between to give us a much needed break and we went back in. I recommend coming here with your kids for a family event or even a group event. I am planning to look at birthday party options for my kids bday party later this year. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Pretty fun place to spend time with kids. The only negative was one of the front desk people was…read morepretty unfriendly when I tried to check in with her. She said pretty coldly "I don't do that". Otherwise the other staff have been very friendly and helpful. We've had a lot of fun with our 6 year old and 8 year old.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 11am. Tickets for train and carousel is $5 per person and…read morefree for kids 2 and under. The train ride is less than 10 minutes with no cover so we brought our hats. It's a quick ride and you pass by the parking lot and a park. My girls enjoyed it. After we played by the nearby park. There is a bathroom close to the train ticket booth and lots of tables to enjoy a snack or even lunch. They were just starting the grill to cook the food for lunch but our girls were hungry so we left to get food elsewhere.

A fun family outing on a nice, sunny day. Train ride tickets are $5 each and the train ride itself…read moretakes you on a loop through the Vasona County Park. Very relaxing ride that takes about 10 minutes. All seats are uncovered so make sure to bring your hat or sunscreen. Right next to the train is an antique carousel, tickets are also $5 per person. The ride lasts relatively longer than the average carousel ride so I feel like you get your money's worth. Billy Jones Railroad is located within a larger park so there are several playgrounds and lots of open, grassy picnic areas or picnic tables to enjoy some lunch or snacks outside.

My kids love Jolly Roger Land! We first came here for a birthday party and returned on our own…read more2-3x. They love the ball pit and the trampoline area the most! The place is pretty clean but can get crowded. It's located next to Old Navy in the Oakridge mall. During weekends, it's $19 an hour per kid or $24 for two hours per kid (one parent included with a kid). We will keep coming from time to time. It's been a great way to get our kids to spend their energy when the weather is either too hot or too cold outside.

Don't bother getting a membership here. They clearly only care about "big spenders." Today, they…read morelet a birthday party hijack the only restroom in the building. When I complained, the staff literally bragged that the party paid $1,000, as if my membership money doesn't count. Telling a paying member to walk to the mall to use the restroom is the height of laziness and poor service. This place values greed over customer experience.

We booked this venue for my daughters birthday at the beginning of January. From arrival it was a…read morehot mess, long lines at the entrance because of an issue with cash registers or something. We were told to wait instead of leading us to our room, so we couldn't get the room ready on time for the party. Talked to the manager about that and got the time we lost to the end of the party, manager was not very nice about it though. Our server was overworked and forgot our extra order of pizzas, then our drinks, and was clearly overwhelmed. The place was cool, management could have been better. Party rooms were in bad shape, with literal holes on the walls. Much improvement to be made.

Kids always have a blast here, but I can't help but notice that the place is just dirty…read more There are dust bunnies everywhere, the main floor hasn't been mopped recently and all of the doormats are filthy. Under the hand dryer in the mens bathroom, there is visible mold from where it hasn't been cleaned. This place is just kinda gross.