Absolute gem nestled in a beautiful canyon. My boys loved the ball blaster, bottle launcher and pulley system outside, great heavy work for high energy kids. Inside they loved climbing, crafting and sensory play. Very well done museum. read more

Free Parking, confusing at first as it's a shared lot for the park. There was a line upon arrival so you can actually buy tickets online and bypass the other line. The museum is both indoors and outdoors. There's several activities that are geared towards older kids such as sitting on seat and self-pull to go up. Or a tug a war type thing. The other outdoor activities are for all ages, they have areas where you can bang on stuff to hear the sounds. There's an indoor which I feel the younger ones loves such as the train table or the parachute. Overall there's activities for all ages. There was even a spot if someone wants to read and do storytime. Fun overall. It can get pricey. I'm not big on places charging adults as it truly is more for the kids. read more

We spent 2 hours here, but could have spent so much more time if we didn't have a deadline. We went on the free day (first Friday of the month), but with that free ticket you only get 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon before the place closes, so it's a great taster to make you want to come again! Our kids ages 2 to 7 all had a great time! There was so much to do, from walking through the river and doing water play, to sand play in the pretend lake, to crafts (that we didn't have time for), to climbing equipment, and building/engineering/physics activities. Plenty of things to do both indoor and outdoor. The physics section is great for older kids too, even middle school (but the rest of the museum is definitely geared to elementary). read more

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My husband and I took our daughters to this museum. There is plenty of parking. There is a playground right in front of the parking lot which my girls enjoyed on the way out. There are a lot of different activities for the kids to enjoy indoors and outdoors. My girls enjoyed the craft room (imagination workshop), the reading area and the trike track area. The day we went, they were making collages in the craft room. The reading area has a lot of cute pillows and a variety of books. They even had a set story time where an employee read a book to the kids. read more

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Back in April 2026, I participated in the Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids that was held at Brookside Park in Pasadena. As a participant, I received a free entrance to the Kidspace Children's Museum that happens to be within the park's vicinity. Very cool! Kidspace is a nonprofit museum designed to "delight and engage children emotionally, intellectually, and physically through joyful, kid-driven experiences." It is a place for play, discovery, creation, and exploration. It offers a world of curiosity and intrigue. It features 40 hands-on exhibits for small children from ages 1-10. Outdoor spaces include an opportunity to climb into a giant hawk's nest, splash and play in naturalistic water features, bring out inner musicians, and get physical with rockets and giant levers. Indoor space consists of galleries, active beehive, imagination workshop, ant tunnel, climbing towers, etc. Bookstore with books and merchandise for purchase. Deli with food, drinks, and refreshments for sale. Tables and chairs are outside in the patio. Restrooms are available throughout the museum. I was so happy to have gotten the opportunity to visit. I enjoyed it very much. It is a place for all ages for sure. Come see it for yourself! Enjoy and have fun. read more

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The Kidspace Museum in Pasadena is one of the better children's interactive museums we've been to. It has a huge, shared parking lot near Rose Bowl Stadium. Outside, there are two adjacent outdoor kid's playgrounds. Near the entrance they have juice and fruit vendors and a balloonist. Entry fee is very reasonable at under $50 for family of three with in-and-out privileges. Inside the museum, its like 80% outdoor exhibits and 20% indoor. They have an onsite cafe and food vendors throughout. The outdoor exhibits has a park area dedicated to physics. You'll see fans, pulleys, etc. to help your child appreciate scientific concepts while having fun. They also have tie-dye stations, climbing structures, tricycle race tracks, live music, and my son's favorites - the sandbox and pretend farmer's market and veggie patch. I noted lots of friendly staff dressed as camp rangers working with the kids and maintaining order with a smile, which is huge. Inside the buildings, you'll see traditional kid activities like toy trains, quiet reading areas, legos, and even more climbing structures. Looking forward to coming back next time we're in the area. The in-and-out policy is nice since they have lots of nearby offsite restaurants in nearby Old Pasadena. read more

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We had a blast at Kidspace children's museum! It is such a great place for the family! The museum staff were kind and friendly! Clean family bathrooms & facilities. The check in was also quick and easy. read more

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We went last Sunday and I can't believe it's taken us this long to go here! My 4 year old and almost 3 year old loved this place. We managed to go on the last day of butterfly season and my kids really loved all the butterfly touches. We even purchased our own caterpillars to take home with us :) Parking wasn't too bad and the weather was great on this day, but it was pretty busy. We mostly stayed outdoors and there were plenty of things for the kids to do. Definitely bring a change of clothes though because there is some water play. We'll be back :) read more

This place was so fun! We brought out 8 month old and they had a baby crawlers room inside for our baby to play with toys and interact with other babys. There was AC which was prime because it was over 100 degrees outsideb read more

My kids love kidspace. We've had a membership for two years and plan to keep renewing it. The seasonal sock skating is my kids favorite. But anytime we come here it's always a good time. We wished we lived closer to make more frequent trips but for now we don't mind the drive. There's food options if you forgot some snacks. There is water. So bring some extra clothes and towels if your little one likes to jump in the water. read more

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We made a last minute reservation for Sunday 4/26 with our membership. Morning slots were sold out so we got 12pm. We arrived a little before 1pm. Today they had two special events: 1) meet a mermaid, and 2) party in paradise (Guam dancers). Today was particularly busy with Ronald McDonald House run from 9-11am and free admission for those who participated. Love that Kidspace has themed events to keep families coming! Lots of beautiful themed decorations in the front entrance and right as you walk through. We went straight to the reading area to get in line for meet the mermaid. We waited about 15 minutes. The mermaid was very friendly and played the part well. There were lots of Kidspace photographers. Next we went to the 1:30pm "party in paradise" performance at the outdoor amphitheater. My girls' (almost 5 & 7yo) favorite is the craft room. Today's activity was still the paper butterfly cutouts (we came on 3/30). They could spend the whole visit in the craft room! Los Trompos is also another favorite! Other favorites we didn't get to today: muddy boots farm, blue ocean area, arts/crafts up at the top of the hill, tricycles, climbing structures (2 indoor, 1 outdoor). My youngest really wanted to do the pressurized water bottle experiment. It wasn't working properly today, but a little boy showed us the trick. Tip: press low, high, AND bottom row buttons all at the same time. Watch the stick rise, the water fill up, then shoot up! Shout out to Events Director, Michael, who is always friendly and helpful! Thank you for saying hi! read more

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We've been bringing our kids to Kidspace Children's Museum for years, our oldest is 9 and they still love it. Great activities for kids of all ages, especially the outdoor area. Lots of hands-on fun and space to explore. Tickets are about $16 and parking is free. Always a good family outing. read more

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We spent the whole time exploring, there's so much to do, from activities with shapes and nature to the ocean-themed areas. It really felt like a big adventure for the little ones. It seems like a great spot for a mix of ages, too, definitely good for babies, toddlers, and young school kids. Our granddaughter absolutely loved it and actually learned a lot while playing. We will definitely be adding this one to her list of regular activities! read more

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Sorry this is a late review from spring. Went here with my godson and his family. There is a playground before you arrive at the entrance. A lot of parking available too. Tickets were bought via their website. There are some seasonal themes here. You can see a lot of florals and bugs in their display since it is springtime. One of the most fun activities is the tricycle ride. They provide the kids helmets. There's a mud, kitchen, small stream, indoor activities, small outdoor shop, main shop, a small restaurant with outdoor seating. I would say you can enjoy the place in 1-2 hours. Children five years old and above will appreciate Kidspace in my opinion. Nice place to learn about science and also to get some fresh air. read more

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Such an amazing kid's museum! So many things to do for all ages, truly. We came here on a whim and left thoroughly impressed. And we probably only saw half of the things/exhibits they actually have there! From the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be an eventful day. And special shoutout to Liv at the front check-in desk! She was so sweet and helpful and really kicked off our great museum visit. We will DEF be back!! read more

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The good: I cannot believe I didn't know about this place sooner! This place was amazing for my two kids (age almost 3, and almost 5). I loved how most of it was outdoors with natural elements. The physics area had tanbark. There were yurt-type tents for private birthday parties. There's a theater area where people played guitar and performed songs like "you got a friend in me." Parking was free! The parking lot was massive and easy to find a spot. The stream was fun for kids to get wet in without the dangers of sharp real rocks. I also loved the stream and sand area with soft rocks. My kids could've stayed in that area forever. There were also climbable areas with well-thought out side spaces for parents to follow their kids without parents having to get into the play structure itself. We enjoyed tie-dyeing cloths and bicycle riding. I liked how there were different size bikes and even a 2 person bike. My older toddler drove my little toddler but adults can also ride in the bike and peddle for little ones sitting in the front. The neighborhood around the museum was also beautiful with mature canopy trees and natural canyon-looking areas. The price is also really affordable at $15-16 pp. There's senior discounts as well. In the craft room my kids made adventure books. We spent 3 hours there but could've easily spent more if it weren't for kids being too tired. The bad: We didn't fully get to explore the indoor area because it was really crowded. We didn't see the foam blue blocks that Blippi played with in his episode. There was a long wait for the bike rides but it was because each kid gets to go 4-5 laps. $6 dip-n-dots in a tiny bag are a rip off. I wish they had better ice cream options there. The interesting: At the entrance they had two folks on guitar to welcome you. I liked the colorful mosaic tunnel. They sold Pocky for $3 and other snacks. read more

Came here with the kids and overall had a great time. Definitely a solid spot if you have younger kids that need to burn energy. Lots of hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. Kids stayed busy the whole time which is always a win. The outdoor area is probably the highlight--plenty of space to run around and explore. Everything is pretty clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful when needed. Only downside is it can get crowded, especially on weekends, and the price adds up for a family. If you plan to come more than once, the annual pass is worth it. Good mix of learning and play. My kids had fun and didn't want to leave, which says everything. Overall 4/5. Great for toddlers and younger kids, would come back again read more

You HAVE to check their event calendar RIGHT before going because they are closed random days... i've driven over there multiple times only to find that they're closed so what I decided to do was put their event calendar in mine and marked the days that they would be closed and the days that they have toddler Tuesday... Well, it turns out they change their calendar and don't put out any announcement about it and so what I marked down is now incorrect . It's really frustrating. I wish they would send out an update when they decide to change their calendar or maybe just not put out the calendar so far in advance if they're going to change it.. All that being said, this place is great. We come here all the time. I started taking my baby when she was eight months old and I found out about their baby room, which is an amazing developmentally appropriate spot for babies to grow. They have carpet which is essential for babies learning to crawl. If you have a 0-12 month old DO not skip out on this! It's the absolute best part of KS IMO. Now that my child is almost 2. She loves the whole place... Her favorite is the stream... Make sure you bring an extra set of clothes and a towel because your kids will get wet! It's great that they change up their theme so often and that they bring in new items to play with all the time... We particularly love the clay table for the spring and I love the sensory bins on toddler Tuesday. Toddler Tuesday is absolutely wonderful. People always ask how it's different.- well, they set up the art room for toddlers so instead of having crafts where you may have to use scissors don't have something similar like painting ice... They also have sensory bins set up for them as well as some fun activities like sidewalk chalk. There are less older kids there which makes the toddlers have more freedom to roam about. read more

A Great Membership for Little Ones We absolutely love Kidspace Children's Museum! It's such a huge, wonderful space for kids to explore, play, and just RUN around. There are so many different areas that we're still discovering new things every time we go. There's a creek where the kids can splash and take a dip (with changing huts nearby), a trike area where they can ride around--and they change the theme often--a science area for curious little minds, an indoor climbing space, arts and crafts, a reading area, and a crawl area specifically for younger kids up to 18 months. When my son was younger and wasn't comfortable walking yet, we spent most of our time in the crawl area. They do a great job keeping the toys and spaces clean, which I especially appreciate with little ones who put EVERYTHING in their mouths. Now that he's walking, he spends most of his time in the smaller playground that's more age-appropriate for him. He's currently in that funny in-between stage where he's too old for the crawl area but still a little too young for some of the other areas. Because of that, we'll probably pause our membership this year and pick it back up once he turns 3--but honestly, it's still been a GREAT membership to have during these early years. They also have a café with food and coffee (huge plus for parents!) and a gift shop. One important tip: BRING SOCKS FOR THE ADULTS! They won't let adults into the crawl space without them, so save yourself the trip back to the car. Older kids (even siblings) are also not allowed in the early crawl space for the little kids safety, which I appreciate! Overall, Kidspace has been such a fun place for our son to explore and grow at his own pace. Definitely recommend it for families with little ones! read more

This is such a unique place for kids. The minute we walked in we were engaged. There is so many different areas to explore. My 4 year old had a blast. It was a great day with the family. You can bring your own food or get food delivered. We had a cheese pizza and I was surprised how good it was. There is a water stream that the kids can walk up and down in. We brought extra swim clothes, sandals and a towel. Best part is that kids can explore and adults can sit back and watch them play. read more

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Perfect for kids under 6, lots of tired parents, cranky teachers and hyper screaming children. Out in the sun, mostly outdoors so bring sunblock, umbrella, hat, comfy clothes and shoes. I noticed some parents sat deflated on a bench or table as their kids ran rampant and wild. I went with the school I work at so I was forced to go. I don't particularly enjoy large groups of kids, especially the coughing, sneezing ones. Overall I could see the appeal of it, parents kind of let the kids run around and the parents kind of sit back and chill. Lots of interactive activities, butterfly exhibit, rock climbing wall, koi pond, bike area, tree house area, river, maze, store and cafe. read more

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I took my 3-year-old daughter to Kidspace and she had such a great time! There are lots of hands-on activities and little experiments for kids to explore. She especially loved the bikes -- they provide helmets, and it was her very first time riding one with me, which made it extra special. She also had so much fun on the bouncy toy cats in the little playground area. We visited during their Halloween season, and while my daughter absolutely loved the confetti and the Halloween parade, I personally felt like the Halloween "experience" was a bit underwhelming compared to how it looked online. It was mostly just a pumpkin backdrop. That said, she really enjoyed making a magic potion and creating her own monster -- those activities were a hit. Overall, I think Kidspace is a very fun spot for toddlers and even slightly older kids. Since we don't live in the area, I'm not sure we'd be back right away, but my daughter loved it enough that I could see us making another trip in the future. PS: still the 5 star review because my daughter loved it, but the food is expensive for what it is and it frankly sucks. read more

I take my 4 year old niece here every once in a while and it's a really great way to keep kids occupied for a couple hours. I like how there's a mixture of fun, learning, and crafting. As a person who love science, I was thrilled with their outdoor area with lots of physics activities to do! It was fun to teach my niece why some things happened but I will say she didn't really understand. This area might be more fun for older kids. Inside, her favorite is the craft area. Today, we made "winter wands". I think this is the best craft we've made so far! On a previous visit, we made a book. This might be fun for older kids but my niece can't read yet so she didn't enjoy it that much. However, the wands she loved and she already asked me to come over to her house and play with the wands together! Outside, her favorite activity was the tricycles and the ice building blocks. Usually, during other seasons, there would be sing-along shows in the amphitheater but during winter, they cancel all shows and put out plastic ice blocks. My niece made some friends and played "elsa" inside their ice house. We also enjoyed the farm area and the boat sand area. Kids space also has a sock skating rink for $5.50 extra if you'd like to participate. When I was a kid, I loved coming here and now, it's so cool to take my niece back and do some of the same activities I loved to do more than ten years ago. (my favorite was the ant hill but my niece is scared of it ) read more

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Kidspace is mostly an outdoor museum that's all about physics. I love that they have a lot of things to do outdoors because it's a nice change from all the indoors museums. My kids love playing with all of the physics activities. Some of them are a little challenging to figure out at first, but once you do, it's pretty fun! They have a pretend camping area, and my daughter loves that area. They also have a smaller river and pond area where the kids can get wet and play with toys. Indoors, they have a play structure where kids can pretend to be ants! They have a lot of role-play or pretend play areas. They also change themes and activities for the kids every couple of months. My kids also loved their small bike area, but it looks like it's mostly for younger kids. Although I did see a mom riding a small bike, so I guess there's no age limit. They have a food court with food, drinks, and snacks. We didn't buy anything there, but the options look pretty good. They also have more than one bathroom, which was great because kids have to go use the restroom urgently, and it's convenient to have a restroom close by to any of the locations inside the museum. I also have to mention that all the people that work there are so friendly and welcoming to kids! I love that! We had a nice time and will be back soon. read more

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Pasadena charm meets a kid's paradise! This center is an amazing creative hub tucked into the beautiful, sprawling Brookside Park. Weekend crowds are definitely a thing, but with a massive pirate ship playground and 3.5 acres of hands-on fun, the kids are way too focused on their next adventure to care! It's a must-visit for any local family. read more

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This is a great inexpensive place with free parking to take the kiddos. Lots of places to run, play, climb, splash in the water. There are indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor they offer crafting and jungle gym type areas to climb, run, slide. Outdoors they have tricycle riding course, water table, play farm and farmers market with plastic fruits and veggies. They also have lots of discovery stations. There was a man made creek with flowing water over rocks and a waterfall. The reasons for 3 stars: 1. Lots of employees who kinda just stand around. They don't really interact with the kids or offer suggestions or help, maybe even encourage. 2. The water sprouts weren't really working . The creek water looked very dirty, waterfall didn't stay on. Rotten egg sulfur smell was coming from this area as well. 3. Discovery stations weren't all functioning or working. This place has the feel of being in need of renovations, fast! The kids had fun, and that's all that matters in the long run. I really hope they do some renovations, stay up on broken equipment, clean and fix the water play areas. And hire people with enthusiasm and who really love kids. read more

Honestly, there's so many different things to do here. It will keep your kids entertained for literally hours and most of that things they can do on their own. read more

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Went on another field trip to Kidspace museum! Entrance fee for kids and adult is $15.50. It's such a fun and magical place with so much to see and so much to do!!! I can't stop talking about how much I love this place!!!!!!!!! There's plenty of picnic tables and benches for you to sit and eat! There's a cafe where they sell drinks and food.. however, they do not accept cash so please accordingly! It's a cashless place. Give yourself plenty of time to explore. Bring snacks, water, drinks from Home! Bring extra clothes for your littles ones because they will want to get wet! Bring extra socks, shoes, and clothes. Trust me... they will get wet! Plenty of free parking!!! There's a playground in front that the kids love playing at. read more

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This place is so special. Theres endless options for kid-led fun. We particularly loved the arroyo and all of its outdoor wonders. They do not allow adults in without children, which I'm so appreciative of. Liv helped me upon arrival and was very informative and patient while I waited for my party. She even offered to escort me in to find them if they were having too much fun to come get me, which I really appreciated. Great team -- great place! read more

I brought my granddaughter here. We had a little overnight trip to Pasadena and it did not disappoint. Im not going to say too much except for that she had a blast, I love that everything is very interactive and at the same time educational like you were learning science and stuff lol. We probably spent about four hours or so there, they have little snack vendors as well as a dining area where you can get your typical foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders ect. The place is actually a lot bigger than I thought it's pretty spread out and the kids will love it. Come check them out!! read more

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Great place for the kids to play, learn and explore. Make sure to take water shoes, towel and extra change of clothes. They have a little shop and a place to grab a quick snack or lunch. read more

My one-year-old daughter and I absolutely love Kidspace! We come at least once a week usually every Friday and it's easily her favorite place to play. She especially loves splashing around in the little creek, and it's become one of our favorite weekly traditions. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because I feel the main Discovery Room could use much more attention when it comes to cleanliness. I completely understand that it's a children's museum filled with toddlers and kids, so messes are expected. However, many of the play stations often look like they haven't been wiped down, and the carpets throughout the room are noticeably dirty with black marks, footprints, and built-up grime. A little more frequent cleaning in these high-touch areas would make a huge difference. I also wish the infant room was open for longer hours. The current 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. schedule feels a bit limited, especially for families who visit later in the day. Overall, Kidspace is a wonderful place for young children, and we'll definitely keep coming back. I just hope they put a little more focus on keeping some of the indoor play areas cleaner so the experience can be even better. read more

The museum is located across from the Rose Bowl. There is a parking lot altho currently limited parking due to the emergency vehicles helping the LA fire. Make reservations on their website. I was impressed by the amount of things to do there. Like a huge playground for kids of all ages. And they change things up so if you go more than once you could be seeing something else. They have a small indoor area of play trains and climbing area and pretend play. Outdoors they have a biking area and for the very little ones the adults can ride with them. Further up there is a farming play area and a lake play area then a water river that you can step into. If you get hungry they have a small Cafe but we didn't get to try as we had to leave for the kiddo's nap. Lots of fun here! read more

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Perfect for a 3-year-old! Kidspace is a top-tier "yes" for toddlers because it prioritizes sensory play and independence. We have a membership and visit about once a month. Imagination Workshop: A hands-on studio where toddlers use "loose parts" and recycled materials to build, explore textures, and create. Muddy Boot Farm: High-level role-play where they can "harvest" crops and use wheelbarrows. Arroyo Pequeño: A gentle, toddler-scaled stream perfect for splashing and water engineering. - Bring a Change of Clothes: Your toddler will get wet or muddy. A towel and spare outfit are essential. - Parking: Free in Rose Bowl Lot I, but it's a short walk--bring a stroller for a 3-year-old. - The Vibe: It feels like a high-end, nature-based playground that sparks genuine curiosity. It does get crowded after school and during weekends but I find the parents and the littles wonderfully happy and energetic. read more

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We took the kids to the Children's Museum in Pasadena and they had the best time! My kids (6 and 8) and my little one (2) all found activities they loved which is rare. The exhibits are super interactive, from science experiments to pretend play, and everything is set up in a way that keeps the kids curious and moving. I really appreciated how clean and organized the space was, and the staff were so kind and patient. We ended up spending hours there without even noticing the time. Such a great spot for families . we'll definitely be back! read more

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Fun outdoor and indoor kid museum. Only downside is that it's very crowded and packed. It's located inside of a large park which is nice since you have additional free playground access for the little ones. They do museum reciprocity which is helpful for outside children museum members like us who are traveling from out of state. The bike driving was a hit as was the campground with pretend fire and logs. The outdoor farmers market with larger than life produce was phenomenal. There are also climbing and ropes spots indoors and outdoors for kids. Some discovery STEM activities indoors but it's so crowded that it almost takes away from an actual learning experience. Otherwise if less people it would be epic. Food onsite is bean sprouts cafe which is the norm for most children museums. It technically is handicap accessible but with the amount of kids running around indoors might be challenging in real life to navigate. Outdoor amenities are easier to enjoy for accessibly. Oh if you have little little ones that like to splash there is a stream outside they can wear swimming gear to splash. So bring extra sandals, a change of clothes and towels. Easy and ample parking. Friendly staff. Just wish it wasn't so crowded. read more

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The first time we went to Kidspace, it was because we showed up at the Huntington without reservations and needed alternate plans for a day in Pasadena. We ended up staying for five hours, and had to drag our boys kicking and screaming out of blue sand when it was time to leave for dinner. They were not sad about missing the plants. My older son has been in school for three years, so I've been to a good percentage of the ticketed play spaces and children's party venues across L.A. Kidspace is by far the most impressive, a giant children's museum with too many fun, interactive exhibits to exhaust in a single day. We went again for a fifth birthday party, and my boys had an absolute blast. The party took over an indoor room and an outdoor dining area for the structured festivities, but for the most part, the kids ran around playing where they wanted. This is the disadvantage of Kidspace, compared to an indoor playground: if your goal is to get twenty pre-schoolers to hang out with each other in celebration of your child, that is hard to accomplish in an expansive wonderland encompassing a dozen distinct play zones. If your goal, though, is to host a free-ranging good time for your birthday kid and his classmates, this is the place to do it. The space is amazing, the price point is reasonable, and a staff member helps with set-up, clean-up, and wrangling small guests (she was very nice to my boys). And not to worry--the children will gather dutifully for pizza and cake. After two visits, I think my boys have explored most but not all of the offerings at Kidspace. The first time we went, we spent like three hours in the central courtyard and indoor pavilion, not realizing how much more there was to see. The courtyard is sort of the core of Kidspace, with a Bean Sprouts Cafe, picnic seating, and a ton of play structures and exhibits with a STEM or at least curiosity-building flavor. My kids have enjoyed a ball launcher, a bottle rocket, a giant lever, a rotating fan. They've gotten dizzy with delight on the colorful spinners. The pavilion is accessible from the courtyard and offers plentiful indoor entertainment, which must be especially useful on a hot day. It includes a thoroughly engrossing play room for babies and toddlers, with all kinds of good toys for building, sticking, spinning, and rolling. There's also an ant hole/climbing tower, an art room, and an exhibit room where we saw a lot of bees and played with toy butterflies. But some of the best parts of Kidspace are in what I think of as the museum's enormous outback. There's a trike track, a wading stream, a play farm, a climbing structure with bridge made out of rope. My boys have had a couple jam sessions with a little sculpture garden of percussion instruments anchored to the ground. They've spent hours in the "lake" of blue sand, digging and dumping and playing with the child-sized boat. On our last visit, one of the other moms asked permission to take my older kid to the stream with her and her daughter. I assented and stayed in the main party zone with my toddler, keeping an eye on him while I talked to the other adults. By the time we made our way to the stream, a full hour had passed, and my five-year-old did not miss me. He and his brother proceeded to ignore me and pour sand on each other while I hung out with the other parents. We live far from Pasadena, but Kidspace is absolutely worth the drive. It's a magical place where our children can roam and frolic while we take cute pictures and relax. read more

We love coming here! Great outdoor space for exploring and learning. And indoor space for climbing and some arts and crafts. Going around Christmas time is awesome - there's extra things like building an igloo, dressing up snowmen, sock ice skating. Highly recommend. My oldest is 8 and I'd say this is probably the last year we will go as I can see it not being as fun for him next year. I will add - a couple of the outdoor toys are missing pieces and need to be replaced. read more

Took my daughter to Kidspace when she was 16 months old and she had the best time. She's a very active early walker and this place was basically her dream come true. So much to climb, explore, and run through. We went on a weekday, shoutout to my friend who suggested that, and it was super chill and not crowded at all. The staff is friendly, the space is clean, and there's a little cafe with pizza and healthy stuff for kids. We brought our own food but I peeked at the menu and it looked great for little ones. Not exactly what I'd want for lunch but hey, it's a kids' museum, not a brunch spot. There's a place to sit and eat whether you brought food or grab something there, which is key when your toddler suddenly loses their mind from hunger out of nowhere. The outdoor water area is very cool. There's a rocky stream with little waterfalls that older kids were loving and a smaller sand and water spot that's perfect for toddlers. My daughter didn't go in but was completely hypnotized. We're definitely going back when the weather is hotter and she can splash around. They also have music activities and seasonal events, especially on weekends. Lots to do and it doesn't feel like you're walking in circles for hours. It's a big space and great for letting kids burn energy without destroying your home. You can bring a stroller but heads up, some areas don't allow them inside. You'll have to park it outside here and there. Not a huge deal but good to know so you're not surprised mid-meltdown. Quick tips. Bring extra clothes if your kid might end up in the water. Pack snacks even if you plan to eat there. Bring sunscreen. Maybe a towel. Definitely go on a weekday if you can. Overall, amazing place. Your kid gets to run wild and you get to feel like a parenting champion for the day Update: went again and in just a couple months there's already so much new stuff! So it is worth going multiple times a year and now I'm thinking the membership might actually be worth it. New tip, on the weekend there are a lot of food vendors at the park, like fruit, smoothies etc. highly recommend grabbing one of those before going into the park. read more

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I love coming to kidspace with my daughter. It's got such hands on activity. I brought her here last year at the age of 2 and there wasn't much that she could really enjoy on her own. Now that she is 3 it is much more age friendly. She enjoys every activity here. She especially loves the butterfly in the reading room. read more