Newly opened here two weeks ago, in the middle of Markham, off Hwy 7 in the Smash Kitchen plaza. Lots of parking but gets busy around lunch hour.
I love the concept of STEM and Wooden build stations here, with enough room for a jungle gym on the other side. So much potential of creativity like a science centre; but it gets a bit crazy with how some kids chose to play. This is the closest idea to Rochester's Strong Museum in GTA.
There's a small toddler area for under 3. The play area is separated by a baby gate with a pull lock at the front desk so kids are all contained.
The check in area can get very crowded and loud, especially as they're trying to explain rules, waivers, payment. The tables for snacking/adults have comfy chairs but are also taken up quickly. Lots of snacks and bottled drinks for sale at decent prices. Coffee and espresso beverages come from a machine that currently offers only milk, and only one shot of milk for your coffee . So if you need cream for your coffee check first as was not ready at my visit. So a small flat white was $5.75, but they offer free flavour syrup shots.
Sensory sensitivity:
Loudness was pretty high. Between music at the stem station, clashing and dropping of toys, the huge light bright tubes, it was hard to have conversations. If your child cannot tolerate it bring headphones.
Tips:
-Read the long rules first!
-Bring your own grip socks(mandatory here for $3/x)
-Adults must be in socks no shoes allowed past foyer, bring your own slippers
-No charging areas for your electronics(yet..)
Really fun place, kids had a blast with their friends. Staff kept the place tidy and vacuumed crumbs often. Will visit again. read more