Yesterday was my daughter and i's first visit to Pikopye's Town. She's 20 months old and had a…read moreblast. The owner and receptionist were absolutely amazing and I feel terrible for not getting their names! My daughter is obsessed with clocks and they gave her the clock off the wall to play with as she kept pointing at it. Then, when we needed to leave and my tot wasn't ready, we got "bye-bye bubbles" that made my daughter's day even better. Thank you guys so much. I will recommend everyone here

If you are familiar with pikopyes because of the south location- please come to this one with a…read moreblank slate. It is SO much nicer. The play areas are open and provide a lot of space for imagination and active movement. I went with a 3 year old and a 15 month old and felt safe letting both of them explore. There was a nice toddler/infant space nook that we spent some time in reading books and playing. One of their gems was their front desk (manager?) I should have asked her name- if the owners are reading this she's very sweet (blonde, mentioned having a blended family.) she was friendly, helpful, informative, and exceptionally kind to the children. We loved her Elsa hair style! A front facing person in a business is so important with these kids play areas, it is a big deciding factor on whether we will come back often. She is a MAJOR reason I am willing to make the trek here from Tarrytown. I loved that both bathrooms were clean and had functioning changing tables. But, the biggest thing my three year old nanny kid enjoyed was the hot chocolate station. His mind was blown with the whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows. If he could write a review he'd probably give it a million stars. We will be back!

Me and my daughter took my almost 2 year old grandson here on a Friday afternoon, it was my first…read moretime there. When we walked up to the doors they were locked even though the sign says they open at 2pm , it was 2:30pm. A woman walked up & unlocked the doors for us, I just thought maybe it was for safety since it is located in a busy area. But no one was inside just her no other workers or people, it didn't smell like food or popcorn. Even though there was a machine.Very odd so not sure if they sell food or not. Good thing we had eaten before we went! So we pay for the baby to play in the jungle gym which was a very reasonable $5 maybe & $3 for mom to go in with him, she sold us a pair of socks for the baby $3, not bad at all. Even though he only went in once it's very dark and not too appealing. To play the arcade games you put $ on a reloadable card. The games go by points so each point is a quarter. There was plenty of seating area plenty of chairs & tables but just no people! :( I was kind of surprised for it being a Friday afternoon & summer time, no school for the kids. My grand baby immediately runs to the arcade games and they had lot's of toddler friendly rides for him which were all around 3 to 4 points. As we explored the other games I noticed a few broken ones, then as I really took a good look more & more were broken or missing parts. Even the air hockey was broken. I understand a few here & there but no it was a lot, I'm glad I didn't have my teenagers because they didn't have many options for that age group. The neighborhood it's located in is pretty rough so maybe parents just let their kids tear up the place over the years:( Not too sure but I really feel bad for this company. My toddler grandson enjoyed himself, it was pretty reasonable priceI would definitely take him back to play games if it stays in business.

Very nice place to spend a few hours with the kids…read more We took our 3 grandkids here recently to spend a few hours away from TV and electronics. It's a fairly reasonable place to go on hot summer afternoon. The kids spent an hour running around a large playscape. It always makes me pleased to see them come back to the table nice and sweaty for a drink. We got a pizza which wasn't too bad and a hot dog which he ate all of, so it must have been pretty good too. Then they got to play games and win coupons for "prizes". They each went through a $10 "game card" pretty quickly, but got to pick things they wanted. Although this place isn't squeaky clean, the staff were exceptionally nice. It wasn't terribly packed either, which is great for places like this. During the last 45 minutes unfortunately there was one little girl who was able to scream so loud (and frequently) that I jumped almost every time she let out one of her frequent squeals of joy. Can't blame that on anyone but the parents though and it's rare they'd do anything about it at a place like this.

We were stopping by several places on a Saturday for a birthday and this stop was fun! The machines…read moreand prizes weren't as good as the claw spot in north Austin, but the employees were nice and we enjoyed our time here. My one complaint is that it was hot inside! It definitely took away from the experience. They have a program where you can trade in your stuffed animals for bigger prizes. There are also some unique games in the back. For a Saturday, I was surprised that it wasn't as busy as I expected.

As a mom of 3 little kids it's hard to find a place to have a birthday party that is unique & fun…read more We had the BEST experience having my daughter's 6th birthday party at Claw & Fun Austin! From start to finish, everything was smooth, stress-free, and so thoughtfully done. The party package reasonably priced and included a dedicated party host, which made such a huge difference. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. They assisted with setup, guided the kids during the games, and handled all of the cleanup (yes, ALL of it ). Every child went home with a stuffed animal prize, which was such a fun and memorable touch. The team helped the kids with the claw machines the entire time, so even with multiple little ones, there were always extra helping hands to make sure everyone had fun and felt included. I truly can't say enough good things about this experience. It was a birthday my daughter will always remember, and as a parent, it was one of the easiest parties I've ever hosted. We can't wait to come back! I would highly recommend Claw & Fun Austin for birthday parties or group events!

We've been going to Summer Spark the past three summers, and my two 8 year olds are so excited to…read morego back this summer. This is such a special camp. The owner picks very high quality staff (teachers, I'm pretty sure) and trains them very well. It's not just a camp, it's a giant leap forward in your child's social, emotional development and problem solving skills. But the kids would not tell you that, they just love that they are having fun! I love that they get out and explore nature and create stuff out of recycled materials to solve fun challenges. They also learn the vocabulary of growth mindset and team work. The only drawback has been the location - but they've already fixed that by expanding to additional locations. Oh, and yes, it is one of the most expensive camps, but it's worth it!

My daughter absolutely loved this camp and Skylar Bossen is such an amazing camp coordinator. We…read morewill definitely be returning.

My kid love dinosaurs and nature & science so when we're here visiting family and we found this and…read morewe got to checked it out, plus it's free too. Great place for kid to explore and be in exploring mood to get their hand dirty to discover things instead of iPads or iPhones. They can get wet and dirty (bring towels and xtra clothing for changing) since plenty of difference outdoor areas for them to discover and also inside there sessions or classes that they can sign up to lean things about nature & science. Really appreciated all this and especially the staff who are wonderfully patient with all type of kids and sometimes parents too. Thanks you.

I didn't know what to expect from this place. Some science centers are kids-only affairs (despite…read morenot being billed as such) while others have more to offer visitors of all ages. Fortunately, the Austin Nature & Science Center ended up falling in the latter category. The main building houses an assortment of bones, shells, and rocks (as well as an axolotl tank) and another building is home to various reptiles. Outside areas include a dino pit (where kids can dig for fossils) and several animal enclosures. What makes the latter unique is that the animals are rehab/rescue cases. They include everything from a bobcat to a porcupine to a 34-year-old one-eyed owl (!!) and more. Granted, Austin Nature & Science Center does offer more for a younger crowd, and it isn't particularly easy to get to by bus, but it's hard to argue with a chance to take in flora and fauna for free.

My kid did a week of this camp at the beginning of summer, and we liked it so much that we signed…read morehim up for two more weeks at the end. Kids are given a good mixture of guided "we're all working on this type of project" as well as free construction time to make side figures and add personal touches. He is hooked. I love that he is getting to explore a new creative outlet with practical applications. A+

This camp is truly awesome! We have done it for a couple of years now and my kids always look…read moreforward to it! Kami and her team are amazing! The kids come home exhausted, dirty and with a huge smile on their face! Highly recommend this awesome Austin organization! Looking forward to next year!!

Very cool indoor playground for kiddos! Family owned and they are so sweet! If I didn't live almost…read morean hour away, would bring my daughter often. We went for one of her friend's birthday there.

Where was this sweet owner and his vision when my kids were little? What a fantastic gesture to us…read moreMamas with sensory and spectrum kiddos. Today we were invited to join a friend of mine and her little ones while they explored there. At first, I thought it might not be a good match for us - because my kids are bigger even though they come with the same super powers- but I went to be social. The lobby is welcoming, clean, clear. Shoes in the bin, don't forget socks (don't worry they sell them if you forgot!), sign the waiver, pay the fee, leave your waters out in the cubby and have lots of fun! Plenty of safe activities to do. Think MyGym but with space to allow for older children to use the space alongside siblings etc. if the noise is too overwhelming- there is a quiet calming room available in the corner! If you need to scent-sory pillow to use in the calming room that you'd also like to claim as your own and take home? Yes, sir, they've got smelly squishmellow pillows. Parents are present because we all get each other. Patience, calm, and joyfulness are shared. Grateful to have found this place - better late than never! To all of you neuro-divergent Mamas- check it out.

My sister took her employees here for some fun, and a year later, booked a visit for our family…read more There were 7 of us, ranging from 11 - 76. Brandon and Taylor were amazing and fun. We had a blast! Thank you to the Team for creating a wonderful memory for our family.

Bash is an awesome host! Definitely request him when you book. He made the games a lot more fun…read morethan they would have been with someone less enthusiastic and witty. The game show experience was super fun and engaging for the 17 year old kids as well as their parents. The whole group had a blast! The only frustrating thing was how long it took them to get our game show experience started. It's expensive for 2 hours and we played for less than 90 minutes. Some of their start up logistics could be better as to maximize game time. Due to the time crunch, not everyone in our group got to play the plinko game which everyone wanted to play. Fix that and it's a five star experience!