WOW! definitely a 5 star experience! TORI made our day so…read moremagical! We came in to get my daughters nails painted and face painted and Tori was so patient, kind, & friendly. She asked my daughter questions to help her feel involved and comfortable. Tori let us take a few photos and look at the tea party set they had here too. Truly a magical experience for me & my daughter! THANK YOU!

I visited Storybook Station in Spring 2025 based off a review on Facebook. Prior to that, I've only…read moreseen and interacted with Storybook Entertainment characters performing at various events on the island (examples: Christmas events at Royal Hawaiian Center, events at Wet N Wild, etc). There are 2 physical locations - Pearlridge and Windward Mall. My child's birthday was coming up, so I booked BOTH locations for a "Stay and Play" session. You can either call or book online for a session. A "Stay and Play" session starts off with choosing a costume. There are many options to choose from - unicorn, princess, mermaid, cheerleader, etc. After changing, your child is whisked off for a makeover which includes nail painting and face painting. How fun! Kids can have a little tea party with the Storybook staff (who are also dressed up), dance to the music, and/or have a photoshoot with the props. Although both locations have different props, they are both magical in their own right. I mean, check out my pictures. The colors, the lighting ... everything just adds to the ambiance and makes a very unique and unforgettable experience for the little ones. You won't regret bringing your kid(s) here. Note: Windward Mall is the original location. I uploaded 23 pictures, however, sometimes Yelp cuts me off with a max of 10 that are attached to my review.

We've gone to events where Storybook Entertainment was featured so I knew my princess obsessed…read morekiddo would appreciate celebrating her birthday at Storybook Station. We went to the Aiea location. Booking was easy and the worker I spoke with was accommodating and flexible. They were able to fit our youngest and oldest guests, 1yo and 13yo respectively, into the mix without compromising price and service. And when my child showed changes in who her favorite characters were, I called and making modifications was easy! It was so nice just being able show up and enjoy the party. I didn't have to plan or order or set up or break down. LOVELY. I did bring our own goodie bags to pass out in addition to the goodie bags that were included only because we did a non-food event and so I wanted to be extra and send our guests off with a tea party to-go. The event went wonderfully. So much so that I wanted to cry happy tears at how much my kiddo (and all the kiddos) we're enjoying themselves. We did add-on a visit from Rapunzel, which was our kiddo's favorite part. She relished in all the attention Rapunzel gave her. The makeover was so good! Better than overpriced face painting at Disneyland. You actually get what you're paying for. The kids were over the moon at getting fancied up and playing with the characters. The littles are still very much believers in the magic so being able to play with a fairy and learn that a mermaid used magic to have her legs for the party was nothing short of magical. If you're child is heavy into the magic, Storybook does not disappoint. The window into a toddler/young child's world is so short. This service is worth the cost.

This place has everything! It is the Princess one stop shop…read moredream! This is our 3rd time coming to this location upon finding out about the new location over in pearlridge. As a girl mom let me just rejoice and say that my daughter and I are so happy to have another location open up closer to home often frequenting the Winward location.My 3 year old is now very much in her mermaid princess era & loves getting face painting, glitter tattoos, and her nails done. The makeovers available here make her so happy. The first time daddy took her upon finding it in the mall for the first time and did an express makeover which is a quick walk in makeover. The second time I took her on walk in and it was a special moment as the mermaid who did her makeover happened to be in costume as her character mascot for her first birthday and remembered her by pictures. It was a sweet moment for all of us. This time we decided to reserve an actual package and did not regret it as spots filled up quickly after the new year. You pay half when you reserve your spot which can be done through their website and the other half after your appointment. The Mermaid squad staff was excellent and did well trading off and switching back and forth between the little princesses. It was organized, managed well and always with friendly sweet smiles that only mermaids can give princesses can. Despite that there being only two of them they both did a great job. The package included choosing an outfit to borrow for the session whether you wanted to have a mermaid be part of your world or save the day as a superhero to becoming a beautiful princess attending a royal ball it was definitely worth it with the beautiful photo backdrops and display and after the makeover, it was time to play! The smile on my daughter's face was priceless. Making friends there too was a bonus. We will return very soon making sure to reserve the appointment to allow her to have more fun time on her next visit! Be sure to check out their website as they are great for birthday parties as well both in their location as well as coming to yours for your event!!

Overdue review: I wanted something different for my son's…read morebirthday party and thought this would definitely keep the kids entertained and engaged!! It was a hit with the kids and even the adults!!!! Definitely something different to consider for a kids party or event!!

We celebrated my son's 1st birthday & unfortunately I barely took any pictures. ‍. We had Uncle as…read moreour attendant & he was the best! He was super sweet with all the kids (and kids at heart). Booking was super easy & the response time to all my questions was quick! I will definitely be using them for more parties in the future!

Used color whims for my nieces 5th birthday party which was held at a park. They (2 artists)…read moreshowed up and set up and were ready to start 15 minutes before the established time. They were working non stop doing face / body painting and glitter tattoos. The kids were thrilled and some even got to remove their initial paints and do a second one! I was impressed and would recommend them!

We hired Color Whims for our son's first birthday. We booked a package that included a live band,…read morelight MCing, face painting and balloons. We were in corespondence with Kelly who was helpful in getting us the package we needed. We also got a 10 percent discount from Yelp! Kelly was our point person and helped coordinate our timeline. She also was the laision with the band. Before the party, I sent her the script and timeline. On the day of the party, the band showed up to set up at 10a for our 11a party. They said they thought they started at 1030a. I said they started at 11:30 a.m. Kelly (Balloon artist) and face painter came onsite at just about 11a. One major disappointment I had was that the MC refused to facilitate our script. We thought it was farily light and simple, including directions to the bathroom, where the rubbish is, then calling up various people to help facilitate the program and games. Luckily, my sister in law stepped in and did the MCing. The quality of the balloons was excellent, as well as the face painting. The live band was REALLY good, loud, and brought excellent energy to the party. Everyone complimented us on the entertainment. Eddie, the band leader, brought us a screen and projector for our slideshow. It went off without a hitch. The band continued to play until after most of our guests left. Unfortunately when they took their break, most of our guests started leaving. In hindsight, I would have everyone sang happy birthday a little later so people stuck around to hear their second set. Also, I asked the face painter if we could make announcement that they would be closing in 15 minutes and she said no because people will line up for their face painting/balloon. I thought that was the point. But, oh well. Maybe people luckily got their face painted and balloon early. Overall, it was a little disorganized, but it came together and was a nice party.

If you're yearning to get your painting on, this is the company to go to! Best prices hands down…read morefor private parties ($30/person for 10-14 people and $25/person if you have 15 guests or more). I booked a 15 person private event on the create a canvas website and received confirmation by the next day from the owner. You get to choose the painting you're going to paint from over 50 selections. I ended up with a scenic ocean wave because I thought it'd appease both genders. Our instructor was Natalie, who was prompt and encouraging. She set up and cleaned everything all on her own, big mahalos! Now for the painting part... I was hesitant that the guys might not be too into it but I was so wrong. Our group had a blast and everyone's inner picasso came out. Natalie said we were the most quiet group she ever taught...we were really focused I guess lol. Bottom line...book this awesome company for your next party! Can't wait to try one of their hosted events at Kona brewing company.

I first attended one of Andrea's events at the Kona Brewery and loved it. For $45 we got a beer…read moresampler (enough beer to make us feel like we could paint), an appetizer, all of the required supplies to create a 12 x16 canvas and 2 hours of painting instruction. Andrea was patient, encouraging and broke it down so that pretty much could create something to be proud - or at least not embarrassed of. I enjoyed this painting night so much that I decided to book Andrea for my upcoming Birthday party. For $30 a person with a party over 10, it was well worth it. She showed up on time - 30 minutes prior to the start time to set up, and like the event at Kona, provided us with simple, step by step instructions to create a masterpiece of choice. I pre-selected a theme and she provided us with a few options so that we could personalize our paintings. Overall, it was a great night and Andrea was again a patient and awesome instructor. I would definitely recommend Create a Canvas for your next special event or night out!

We took our 5 year old granddaughter for her very first ride and couldn't be happier with Heart…read moreHorses! Sonya, the owner, was patient and caring and slowly introduced Rose to her horse, calmly reassuring and explaining throughout the whole process. In no time, Rose was up and riding with Sonya and Angie (the Intern) on each side of the horse, encouraging and engaging her during the ride. Rose felt safe, confident and exhilarated - she can't wait to ride again! The horses are gentle and well cared for, the grounds are clean and neat with ample parking and the area is beautiful - the whole experience is serene and therapeutic. I highly recommend Heart Horses to all!

Although a farther drive from town this is a reminder of Hawaii..sun, ocean, breezes, sand and a…read moretime to spend the day with friends. No idea this place existed until a friend suggested we rsvp spaces and spend the day bbqing and watching polo. It was the best experience. We set up three tents together, foldable tables, chairs and the bbq grill. It was so nice and cool with no bugs since the wind was blowing pretty hard. We munched our way through the entire match with our own picnic foods. The kids played on the white sand and swam on the beach. The polo match was pretty intense and there is a halftime where you can mash divots. There's a porta potty on rsvp side and trash cans. Only thing that we lacked was running water. Wish they had a hose or a faucet. Next time we bring jugs of water to help wash up after a dip in the ocean. Definitely a must for everyone!

The girls staff were awesome. Very friendly. Loved the environment. Strong community. Definitely…read morewould go here again!

Terrible!!! I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at…read morePups of War. This was the third time we tried to visit, and every single time there has been an excuse why my kids couldn't play. We've been told it's full, that there aren't enough kids, or that they could only play for 30 minutes. This time, I called ahead to make sure there was space before driving over. The person I spoke with told me they were open and had plenty of room. I explained that we would arrive in about 30 minutes. He said there was a birthday party starting at 4:00 PM, so my three boys would have 30 minutes to play freely before it got busy, and that they would be fine. When we arrived, we were immediately told they were closed for a party. I explained that I had just called and been told otherwise. Instead of trying to resolve the situation, the staff became hostile and accused me of lying, saying, "We don't even have a phone. We haven't had one for months." That's impossible because I called the phone number listed on their Google Business page. Rather than apologizing or trying to figure out what happened, they told us to leave and refused to let my kids play. The customer service was completely unacceptable. Lucas, Jason, and the manager (who refused to give me their name) handled the situation very poorly. Even if there had been a misunderstanding, there was no reason to treat a customer that way. We left and went to Space Room instead, and it turned out to be the best decision. The staff there were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Our kids had an amazing time, and the experience was everything we had hoped for. I will never return to Pups of War, and I cannot recommend it based on how we were treated. Save yourself the wasted trip and go somewhere that values its customers.

Update. We got to talk to some folks and they said that they are scheduled for renovations and…read morewon't be available for parties again until about mid-September. So waiting to see the changes.