We had my son's 9-year-old birthday party here and it was such a blast - probably one of his most…read morememorable parties. 18 9-year-old boys doing Nerf battles and other games - the staff was so professional, organized, fantastic with kids, and really dedicated to fun without any feelings of chaos that other birthday party venues sometimes emanate. I can't recommend this venue enough. Six stars!

We had our son's birthday party here and the kids had a blast! The adults had fun as well- so much…read morefun running around and playing games for everyone. Thanks so much! We'll be back

We really enjoyed our rage room time! I made the reservation online. Based on our package, we were…read moreable to pick several different sized objects and we also added on an item or two that caught our eye for an additional cost (not too expensive). We bought two hazmat suits for $5 each to keep our clothes safe- they went up to size 3XL. With our package, we also got a t-shirt (went up to size 2XL, although he could order 3XL upon request). There were several cute t-shirt options! Inside the room, there was an Alexa that we could use to play any music we wanted during our session, and plenty of different tools for us to smash things with. The staff were friendly and helpful, and happily took some pictures of us after our session. We also quickly received our smash session video by email after the session ended. Definitely a fun and different way to relieve some stress and have some fun!!

Fun place, takes safety seriously but still lets you have an awesome time. Family loved it.read more

Wow, I have been back in this area but never knew there was an event center. Came here for my…read morefriends wedding and I was pleasantly surprised at this lovely venue. It's located in the area that seems to be a bunch of business offices, but they are located behind it all. If you need a one stop shop for food, entertainment, cocktail hour, reception, water views, and a wedding area this might be you. They do have a bar area that they had open for cocktail hour. The water views and pier set up is such a lovely area to take photos as well! The food that was provided from the catering in-house, was ok. I had the vegetarian option that consist of veggies in a quiche type thing, some pasta and two asparagus pieces. They provide a roll and butter for each person as well. All in all, this is a decent place to have a wedding, get together or even a work function.

Wow! Water's Edge never disappoints. Lovely venue with not your typical catering food. I've been…read morehere multiple times and there is consistently great food and fabulous service. It was very easy to book an event, to pay for services, select your options and it all came together beautifully. Highly recommend this venue for a small birthday party to a large wedding! Hidden gem of Maryland for sure!

The location is a little out-of-the-way and in a historic old industrial building, but well worth a…read morevisit. This was our second time visiting and both times it was to pick up handcrafted drinking glasses. This time we also picked up three Christmas ornaments. They also craft bowls, jewelry and vases. Items are unique, and as to be expected, a tad expensive, but well worth the craftsmanship involved.

I had a ball with my ornament class. I hand Emily and she is amazing!! I cannot wait to pick up my…read moreornament this week. Staff super friendly and kind. I recommend this place! They even have glass blowing classes!!!!

It was brilliant attending the oldest and most prestigious bartending school in the state; approved…read moreby the Maryland Higher Education Commission. I was already a bartender before I decided to attend. However, contrary to what some ill-informed industry people told me, I knew that it would be well worth the time and money to earn my Mixology and Bar Operations Diploma. I am proud to be a Certified Professional Bartender with confidence to continually improve my craft. Not only that, but I made friends and connections at the Academy and the staff are excellent. The Academy also offers other industry continuing education classes, including proctoring the four-year valid responsible serving certificate test. The perks of being an alum are great as well; it's similar to joining a guild, in my opinion. You can even apply for a 'Cocktail Copyright' through them!

I just recently graduated from the MBA and I don't regret taking this course. I learned SO MUCH and…read moreit really boosted my bartending skills in the best way. The teachers are so sweet and take the pressure off of you during exams. I took the 5 week Saturday class which is probably the hardest session but the teachers are so patient and walk you through EVERYTHING. Seeing the certification especially from this specifically this school looks super impressive on your resume ESPECIALLY if you have little to no experience during your job hunt. I would highly recommend this class to everyone. Amazing experience !!!!!

I wanted something fun and unique for my birthday, so I hosted a murder mystery cocktail party,…read morewith the theme Sinister Speakeasy! It was seriously so fun, and everyone dressed up like flappers and gangsters. I reached out to Wendy for a quote and she responded quickly and was super helpful and friendly. You can tell she worked really hard on the themes and stories. Wendy was an absolute delight and I'll definitely be using Who Dunnit again. Highly recommend!!

Went to the show at the Donaldson Brown Center. Beautiful mansion, we were able to arrive early and…read moretour it. Overall a great show with a lot of audience involvement. We had had a great group that played their characters well.

I came here for what I thought would be a great date night to learn how to make pasta. It turns out…read morethe class is very social and not actually all that great for a date night. I thought we would at least have our own stations and be making our own meals--instead we worked as a collective, creating a sort of assembly line for rolling, stuffing, and making sauce, and we could jump around as we pleased. I forgot the instructors name, but he was very energetic, knowledgeable in his instruction,and friendly---making a very delicious focaccia bread for us to nibble on---which was a highlight. The space is also very cute! At the same time, for a pasta making class, I was not prepared to have everyone's hands rolling and cutting the food I would be eating at the end of the night. I tried not to look at what others were doing, as to not ruin my experience, but I do not feel enough emphasis was put on cleanliness to make this something I would want to do again. For example, we were rolling pasta with our bare hands, but some people were drinking their BYOB beverages, eating , and taking pictures. I don't think any hand washing took place in between. Lastly, we made 3 different pasta dishes and only 1 of them was really good in the end. The others were edible, but just not that great and needed more flavor. If I did return, it would be with a private group of people I know to make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable. OTHER GLOWS: -Free parking validation for 3 hours right outside! -10% off at lighthouse for byob drinks before hand (we didnt know this!)

I have now hosted 2 birthday parties at Schola, this last one in March for my husband's 60th. Their…read morenew place has a view of the water and took what was a very good party venue to a GREAT party venue. Schola, what do I love about you? 1. Amy and all the staff have been so helpful and accomodating. 2. THE FOOD - it's all delicious! I didn't think that would be possible, especially when you're having your friends cook it, but the food is really really good. 3. BYOB - makes it much more affordable (we hosted 54 people). Schola provides glasses, buckets. I bring coolers, ice, cocktails, wine, beer and seltzer (they have water in pitchers). 4. Cooking together - nothing breaks the ice for folks more than working together. For folks willing to do the work, they have fun together. If you're looking for a place to throw a party, choose Schola!

I'm not gonna lie. I was upset when I left this place. To…read morebegin with we were late to a birthday celebration at Activate. Please don't judge me. I know in this day and time that Google can solve a lot of ignorant problems. I chose to be ignorant about Activate Baltimore. My friends described it as a gaming place. I thought Dave & Buster's, right? Wrong. Wear your most comfortable clothes and shoes. You are about to get down and dirty. Yes, leaving it all on the floor. I put time into my look on the day I visited Activate Baltimore. I thought I was cute and prepared , wearing sneakers and jeans. I should have worn my Spandex set and slouch socks. It woulda gave hot mom. Anyways, this is a sweat pants activity. Side bar: I think it would be really cool if ACTIVATE BALTIMORE had athletic gear specifically made for this activity. You will be playing games that make you feel like you're playing dodge ball. Duos and groups of 3 or 4 , competing in laser beam limbo , memory games , hopping, shooting lasers, laser Tetris and pac man adjacent games. I didn't realize it at the beginning but you will earn points for each room you enter and will be ranked according to your skill. Some rooms are popular and may have a long line . You have to wait your turn. They have lockers for stuff. Not a lot of stuff. My friend brought a red cooler full of water for his birthday celebration. He's 40 and very thirsty. After 15 min of playing games , I began to sweat. I was nervous and afraid to be musty. The rooms are small and it would linger . Jesus . ( What is this life I'm living ? ) I took a potty break. Gathered myself as women always do and had a great time. Key Points : There is a literacy level to these games . Make sure at least 1 person can read on your team. Wear sweats Ladies pull your hair up or back. No open toe shoes KNEE PADS Leave jewelry home . Ladies wear pants, unless you want dirty knees No pocket change . Put your loose stuff in a locker .

I've been to Activate Games before on a date and had a great time, so I decided to come back for my…read moredaughter's birthday and we had a ball. The sign-up and registration process was super easy, and we were able to jump right into the games right away. Everything was very user-friendly with clear instructions, and each room helps guide you through what to do whether you're a beginner or more advanced. Be prepared to be comfortable and ready to move because it can definitely get intense. You will work up a sweat. It's intense, but no worries--this space is designed for you to go at your own pace. Overall, it was such a fun experience. This is a great spot for a date, family time, or hanging out with friends. We will definitely be back.