Luckily the two times we have visited we haven't had to pay for tickets (free museum days). I'm…read morebaffled as to how this can be the children's museum of DC!! For starters this place is so unkept, it's so incredibly dirty and the bathrooms are gross. I truly wonder if they ever clean this place? We visited 2 years ago and again this weekend, and I can tell they haven't updated a single thing. Including the nasty pom poms that have clearly seen better days and cost 2 cents a piece. This is the weirdest children's museum I have ever been to. Not even sure what the target age group is. They have like half of an exhibition appropriate for each different age group. The exhibitions are not cool, barely entertaining, half of them are broke or barely work, they are all dirty as can be. And the museum overall is tiny! I feel bad for the people that pay to visit this place. This was definitely the last time we visited, even with free tickets. Every single Smithsonian museum is 100000x better than this, and they are all free. So save your time and money and visit any of them, I'm sure your kids will be more entertained there and at least they won't catch a nasty virus from playing in this dirty place.

My inner 12 year old enjoyed visiting the museum. It is located in the Ronald Reagan Building…read more Metro is close by. The museum has a few play/learning areas outside of the building. It is one of the few museums that charges a fee (just like The Bible Museum, Spy Museum & Museum of Illusions). All are worth a visit for different reasons. There are interactive exhibits and fun displays.

Nice size park. Decent amount of street parking. Area for smaller and big kids. Basketball court x…read more2 and a soccer type area . Lots of trees but no cover from sun. Enjoyed this area. Also has bathrooms.

Rocky Run park is a great spot for all age groups and is very spread out so it never seems too…read morecrowded. Located in North Arlington, parking is on the street and can be tricky to find. There are several different areas of the park including two playgrounds. The big kid area has a large ropes course and tunnel slide (which was barricaded off at this time. The little kid area has some digging areas, musical elements, but very simplistic features. There are a few songs too. Bathrooms are available between the two playgrounds. In the lower part of the park is a gigantic turf field. You can play soccer, hockey , or just sit out in the sun. There are two sets of basketball courts one of which has a volleyball net too. There are some tables around for seating and there is a great track around the turf for bike riding. We definitely plan to return again soon!

My cousin and I camebl here this morniing with a couole of kids she was baysitting and it was fun…read more Actually the kids had a better time than we did becaise we were hanging-out on the outdoor playground and it was quite brisk. I think mid 20's which was ok for a littke while. After about an hour into it my ears and fongers were starting to feel numb. The indoor recreation center had not opened yet and I think that would have been better fun for everyone. They do a great job in terms of the maintenace andnthere was also no trash around like what younwoukd see at some other parks in the city. Plus this park and rec center was ckose to where we were at. I wouldn't mind coming back here sometime to check out the actual recreation center.

This playground was ideal for my 4-year-old child. It offered a variety of climbing structures that…read morewere suitable for her age and also engaging. Next to it, there is a bigger playground designed for older children, providing a great mix of options for all ages.

Fun birthday party for 9-year-olds - we had 11 boys and they LOVED it! The staff was great with the…read morekids, kept the party on task and the owner was fantastic with chatting up the boys, even giving some extra perks because the pizza was arriving a few minutes late -- we didn't care, but he took the initiative to offer to ensure the kids were having a great time. Our party was at 10 a.m. on a Sat. and there was just one other b-day group there that the boys played against and also each other. I believe there can be up to 4 teams. We'd definitely host a party here again, and other parents said the same. Everyone had a blast! If you're not sure, check it out beforehand like we did on an early Sun. afternoon when it's not crowded. The manager on hand that day was super friendly and threw in a game for us to see what it was like. Fantastic staff working here!

Don't come midday. we waited for nearly an hour to play a 15 min game. Insanely boring and they…read moredon't offer arcade credits to pass time. Additionally there is nowhere to sit to wait

Clean and low key toy library for kids. Took my 3 year old for a 55-min drop in session on a…read moreSaturday afternoon - she had a blast with the great variety of toys from infant to school-aged kids. Parking can be a bit tight but that's Falls Church area. They also have classes and birthday parties. Will come again!

I recently got the chance to check out the Toy Nest's updated digs last week and had a great time!…read more We did a drop-in play session for $12 which was the perfect after-school activity on a rainy day. We went with a group of three-year olds and they were ecstatic for an opportunity to check out new toys and get some energy out on a dreary day. They had a little something for everyone: ride on toys, baby dolls, sports equiptment, and all of the little blocks/gadgets a child could every want. The costume rack was also a favorite with characters ranging from superheroes, construction workers, to princesses. I love how this spot fills many different needs in the community: a third place for families to convene, eco-friendly way to get rid of all toys, and an affordable place to try out new toys and teach your child about responsibility and sharing. This woman owned business is the absolute best.

As a working parent of a toddler, I really wish more places like this existed! I was able to bring…read moremy daughter here to play, with supervision, while I got some work done and had a coffee on a day my nanny was not available. My daughter had so much fun with the employees and other kiddos! I opted to sit downstairs which is louder, but there is a quiet work/study space upstairs for additional cost. Before we left I also ordered food to go from Shorty's Deluxe. Childcare and food all in one Highly recommend Mulberry Lane for all the parents!

My fam travels a lot and we noticed play cafes in many other areas but not the DMV. It's clearly…read moremuch needed but we get why they aren't really here. But Mulberry Lane is a notch above bc not only is it a play cafe but there is staff there to watch your lils while you get to go elsewhere within the building whether that's in the lil tables visibly nearby or in one of their neighboring and partnering restaurants. I'd toootally get my kids memberships if we lived nearby. Since we probably would only go weekends for an hour or two, I'm glad there are the options for one time pay or multi hour passes for future use. Since we weren't sure if we'd be back, we gave it a try for one hour. Prices may change but our first time was $18 per child per hour. This may seem high for only one hour, but my kids had fun and my hour without worrying about them or being interrupted was very productive so it was worth it. Staff are friendly. I only wished they had gluten free options for the kiddos to enjoy after their play. Guess we can bring our own next time! :)

Earth Treks Crystal City is one of the best climbing gyms I've ever been to. First of all, it's…read moreabsolutely massive with a huge array of rope routes and boulder problems. Even when the gym gets really crowded on weeknights, there's plenty of space to work on your projects. Plus, the routesetters do a fantastic job of updating huge I go 2-3 times a week and there is never a shortage of new problems

Came here on a Monday morning and it was pretty quiet. There's also parking validation which is a…read morebig plus! The staff were super friendly. It's a decent sized gym and is very unassuming on the outside. I would definitely come here again if I was ever in the area again!

I brought my kids here after the third or fourth snow day to get out of the house. We spent from…read moreabout 12-4:30 and it was relatively empty compared to my typical experiences with indoor playgrounds. Probably due to the weather. We parked across the street but I believe there is a small parking lot for the building. So when you walk in, on the left is the cafe area, books for sale straight ahead, and on the right a little toddler area. Most of the action is downstairs. They have a large open obstacle course and then a few different areas with slides and soft play. There is also a large area with magnet blocks. We had a couple of kids meals and the value was fair. My kids are 3 and 7 and while the younger one could not do quite everything, there was enough she could do that made the visit worth it. My 7 year old could easily do all the courses. This is a nice addition to the Scramble family and we will definitely visit again.

We went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. The space is quite large but for its…read moresize I do wish they used the space in a better way. The parking garage is very close by and it's free. So very convenient if going with young kids. We are a family of 4 and it cost us $52 in total for admission. I don't know why places charge for adults - like we are not going to climb and slide ( well unless we need to help the kids but voluntarily - NO!). Adults are free on weekdays but not free on weekends - dont understand it. I mean it's $3 per adult but rather give the $3 as a credit voucher and we can have a cup of coffee or a drink. Anyway - I would say that this place is more geared for kids under 7 years old. They have a cute baby area and a toddler area. The "obstacle course" for older kids is very small and once you do it- that's it. I do think they should incorporate more activities for older kids. The toddler area is nice but my daughter (4) got pretty bored after going through it like 3 times maybe. Aa many reviewers have said - there is not much table seating around the older kids and toddler area . There are some tables by the baby area which doesn't really make sense as a parent will most likely be with the baby at all times. It's pretty gloomy down there. Anyway - the place is clean and they have a restaurant ( well food and a seating area) on the main level. Quite convenient when the kids want to play but they also need to eat. I did see that you can host a birthday there - which looked sweet as there was a birthday happening when I visited. The toilets are clean and there are change tables. The staff are around but they don't really engage with the kiddos really. The atmosphere of the place is ok. I do like that it's very clean. Would I go here again? Probably not. The kids said they wouldn't come back again as nothing excited them about the place. They were over it after an hour. I think if you have younger kids / they will enjoy it more.