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    Rainier F.

    We came in on a Sunday early evening for a friend's son's birthday party. Pixels is located in a nice small plaza area in south San Jose off Monterey Road. Parking is easy and accessible in the plaza parking lot. As soon as we walked in I was blown away seeing all the multiple activities that was being offered for the kids. There was a private gaming room in the back with several TVs mounted on the wall and a foosball. In the front room there was an area with tables and mini easels for the kids to do a Pikachu painting tutorial. There was even a cotton candy machine for everyone. The kid friendly party atmosphere was very lively and energetic. There was music blasting out loud while food and alcohol/ soda/ kids drinks were provided by our party host friend. It was also nice to see previous art work on display on the shelves and walls. We met the owner and she was very friendly and accommodating. Her and her husband were really good with the kids. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Pixels. It's a great spot to host a fun party.

    Sabrina L.

    Mai & Joe gave us such a wonderful Painting Party! Thank you guys for helping me from recommending the next door pizza place to the whole birthday package! The kids absolutely loved painting, getting face painted, glitter tattoos, and glow in the dark dance party afterwards! The parents were all raving about it too so we definitely will be coming back even just for a normal day but I can't wait to come back with my daughter for more fun!

    Glow in the dark cake table was a big hit!

    Mai and Joe were absolutely wonderful! They were both very communicative throughout the entire process, they were very kind, and willing to work with us on every detail. They ensured that our birthday girl had an amazing event, as well as all of her friends-- we will definitely be going back!!

    Glow in the dark dance party. My kid and her friends had so much fun.
    Hugo M.

    We celebrated my daughter's 7th birthday at Pixels with the glow-in-the-dark paint and dance party. It was a hit. The kids had so much fun painting, dancing, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere. My daughter couldn't pick a favorite part--she loved everything about it. The venue is very accommodating. They let you bring your own additional decorations, food, and drinks (including adult beverages). We ordered pizza from the restaurant next door, and they delivered it fresh once with was ready. Everything was easy, fun, and stress-free. Highly recommend Pixels to anyone looking for a memorable party experience.

    Julia C.

    Threw my 9 year old son a gaming party here and it was executed flawlessly. The team was great with communication, helping set up and clean up, and helping run the party as well. The facility is great and everyone had a wonderful time. 10/10 would recommend!

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    Huong L.

    I had my son's 6th birthday party here and it was such an amazing experience for the (20) kids! SO many smiles and the parents were all in awe. I echo many of the reviews here: Mai and Joe are super hosts and super accommodating! With an elementary teaching background, Mai really knows how to communicate with kids and keep the energy going. Within the 2 hour time frame, there was painting, eating, cotton candy, and a mini dance session to top it off. Everything was very well organized and efficient. Other than bringing in my own food, I didn't have to do anything, not even decorations. They have a cute backdrop set up for you, so there's no need to bring anything else unless you want to. As a busy mom, I really appreciated being hands off! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a different kind of kids party venue!

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    Hoa Q.

    When the kids leave kicking and screaming because they don't want to go home, you know it was a good party! The kids didn't quite kick and scream, but they would not leave! Everytime a parent turned around to say goodbye to someone else, their kids would disappear, and they would have to drag them back out towards the door again. For both the parties I attended/hosted, Mai created custom painting lessons to match the theme of the party. She was very open to ideas for creating the painting lesson and very creative! Joe is the gamer. He helped the kids set up video games, gave them personal attention when they needed help, and even played with the kids when they needed partners. This is by far one of my favorite party venues. Joe and Mai are both really easy to work with, generous, and gracious. The kids were so comfortable in their clean art and gaming studio that they settled right in without having to warm up to each other.

    Linh T.

    We attended a party here and I can't tell you what a blast our whole party of all ages had! Mai and Joe were above and beyond with every single detail in this place. From the start of the event to the final moments the both of them were very involved. Mai with the paint lessons, then dance party, and Joe to assist her and then surprised the kids with cotton candy. The game room was so fun for the teens/boys or kids that didn't want to paint. There was so much room for the other guest out our party just to eat and hang out with the kids. Truly 5 star experience. Will have to do this again!

    Jennie N.

    What a wonderful hidden gem! We came here for a 4 year old birthday party and our son loved painting with his playmates. They had face painting and an option to paint a ceramic of their choice. Our son picked the shark coin bank over castle, cupcake and rocket ship. An excellent selection for this age group. They also have a gaming room that we got to take a peek at. I'm definitely interested in hosting a birthday party for our 10 year old. We may have to opt for a drop off party to accommodate the large # we may be expecting. Nonetheless, this place is superb. Mai and Joe are so kind, fun and the attention to details is truly just out of the park--awesome!! Highly recommend!

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    Hello Can you send me the birthday party package. Thanks?

    Hi Wendy, Thank you for your interest in Pixels. The party packages below are priced for 10 painters… Read more

    This looks fun. What kids age is appropriate for this event?

    Hi, we host birthday parties for all ages. For canvases, we normally work with parents to choose the right art piece to paint. For the really young ones under 4, we can paint geometric designs on canvases or they can choose to paint ceramics.… Read more

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