Typically, people are more driven to leave a review after a negative experience, but I'm writing…read morethis because my first visit to My Lil Town was such a positive one. My daughter had a blast, and I was truly impressed with the customer service. As a mom of two under two, I've been on a mission to find indoor playgrounds that keep my toddler entertained. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by a phenomenal employee named Karo. He asked if it was our first time, offered to help, and made us feel genuinely welcome. I also noticed that he greeted every single customer who walked through the doors--whether they were first-timers or regulars--making sure everyone felt accommodated. I've been to many indoor playgrounds, and this one by far has had the best customer service. While I think the cleanliness inside could be slightly improved, I also understand how nearly impossible it is to keep a playground spotless with toddlers coming in and out all day. Overall, I would--and absolutely will--bring my kids here again.

The staff and crew of this place did an awesome job at a recent party we attended. They put maximum…read moreeffort in making the party epic and very memorable. We loved the bubble show and the rave dancers!! Good job guys!!!

We made a last minute reservation for Sunday 4/26 with our membership. Morning slots were sold out…read moreso 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!

This place is so special. Theres endless options for kid-led fun. We particularly loved the arroyo…read moreand 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!

Threw my sons second birthday party and it was an exceptional experience. I truly don't think it…read morecould have been a better party. They set up the most beautiful decorations, helped me put everything out so quickly, cleaned up like a flash, and this playland is the cleanest I've ever visited. People kept coming up to me to say what a great party it was.

Peekaboo Playland is such a sweet spot to host birthday parties for toddlers. They provide the…read moredecorations, plates, and clean up. The kids are entertained for hours indoors, comfortably. They have a plethora of toys, an indoor bounce house, and slides.There's multiple rooms with toys, legos, mini kitchen sets, tricycles, and more. The best part? No electronics, televisions, or arcades. All the kids are incredibly active. I didn't see a single battery operated toy. All my nieces and nephews love it here! Along with having great accommodations, the facility is clean, Monica Gellar clean. Also, the staff is super helpful. Peekaboo is open M-Fri 10-5p with weekends closed to private parties. I've been to a few private parties hosted at peekaboo as well as come in as a guest on weekdays. Highly recommend considering both at this indoor playland for tots.

My toddler loves PlayLab! They came through for us in a big way when we had to change venues for…read moreher birthday party at the last minute. Everything was so easy and they are very experienced in parties. All of the staff I interacted with were patient, kind and incredibly accommodating. My little one now has a beautiful memory of her birthday party thanks to this place. I would recommend hosting your birthday party here.

This place is really tiny. It's $12 for daily admission and it's hard to find parking in the area-…read morethey have 3 designated spots that are usually taken (prob bc that's the max amount of families that should be here at once). It's basically an old house. When you walk in to the left in the "dining room area" is a big table with a train track- my 18 mo old has zero interest in that so half the place is already not applicable to us. There is a tiny slide set to climb up that takes up the whole 2nd room. The 3rd room is stuffed to the brim with Nuggets- but the problem is that there are so many there isn't really enough room to spread them out and build anything with them- also, they smell :-/ no windows on the inside so as if it doesn't feel claustrophobic enough this makes it worse. If there are more than 4 kids in the whole place then it feels crammed- and gets loud. They do have a small outdoor area with a sand pit but you can find something better at the park. Overall not worth the trip over from Pasadena...

Fun afternoon activity making plushies. It was super easy with the help of the amazing staff…read more Highly recommended for all ages.

Very fun, the owner helped us and taught us everything we needed to know. She was very…read moreaccommodating, fixing up mine and my girlfriend's mistakes, ending us up with very cute plushies

SPLAT Action Art Studio is a great creative spot in South Pasadena…read more Parking was easy with free parking available, plus additional parking in the back, which is always a big plus for families. Before the class starts, the instructor gives a clear demo, and throughout the session, there are screens showing techniques step-by-step, so kids can comfortably follow along and adapt at their own pace. Nothing feels difficult or intimidating. The instructor quietly walks around, making sure each child has what they need and offering support without interrupting their creative flow. They're attentive, calm, and truly professional. The pricing is a bit on the higher side, but totally worth it for the quality of instruction and support. Check for promotions or deals. Overall, it's a relaxed, well-organized space where kids can enjoy creating freely and parents can feel at ease. We had such a great experience and would definitely come back

We've been to SPLAT 2xs and both experiences have been fun. First we went in October as a family…read morefor our 3yr olds birthday. It was awesome we had an hour to create our masterpieces. No one was in the studio so we had the entire studio to ourselves. It was fun watching our littles create and use their imagination. All of the tools they have to paint spark creativity and thinking for kids. Of course the little blow dryers were our girls favorites. (Mine too) We recently hosted our other daughter's 5th birthday party. She had 10 friends who ALL had an amazing time. All of the parents and kids loved the freedom they had to create. Everyone thought it was such a fun and unique experience. Everything went smoothly we had time to paint, eat, have desserts and take fun pictures with Props. Lastly both the owners are kind and so very Helpful. Special shout out to Michael. Always so pleasant, helpful and just a good time. The music is also a vibe in here! We love it and our kids do too! Can't wait to go back.

Brought my 4 year old nephew to play and he had a great time and loved it. Would definitely…read morerecommend!

Candy Land Kids Play Place is honestly such a great spot if you have little kids. We went not…read morereally knowing what to expect, and ended up staying way longer than planned because the kids were having so much fun. Everything is super colorful and set up in a way that actually keeps them entertained instead of getting bored after 10 minutes. One thing I really appreciated was how clean it was. That's always my biggest concern with indoor play places, and this one felt really well taken care of. The staff were also really nice and present without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. There's a good mix of things to do too--areas for younger kids and enough going on for slightly older ones so no one feels left out. It's one of those places where kids can just run around and be kids while parents can actually sit for a second and breathe. Overall, it just felt easy, fun, and stress-free. Definitely a spot I'd come back to or recommend to other parents looking to get their kids out of the house.

First time ever doing anything of this sorts and let me just say the staff was so kind, sweet, and…read morehelpful. I wanted to clear my head and just get out of my normal routine and thought... "Since I'm craving Jin tea (next door to this spot), let's go browse color me mine to see if there's anything I'd like to paint?" They charge a studio fee of $12 and then you pay for whatever the price amount of the ceramic you'd like to paint. My mug was about $24. I had my service pup Frida w/ me and they were super chill about it. The hack to this spot is to come on a weekday when it's dead for those who have that choice! I wasn't rushed and they came to check in on me regarding colors. I can't wait to see how it turned out as I was inpatient with myself towards the end xD

This place is so cute. I made the cutest little bowl ever and had such a fun time…read more The pricing is pretty reasonable. You pay a fixed amount for the paint, then for whichever item you choose to paint. They bring you the paint, paintbrushes, and will give you extra if you need it, which makes everything super easy. You can call ahead to make an appointment, but they also take walk-ins if they're not too busy. Overall, such a cute date idea or just a fun place to go if you want to do something different.

How many of you out there can can you've been to a marionette show? Put this on your list of things…read moreyou have done and that you're glad you did it. I'd never been to one before but had a chance to go with a group that was going. What the heck, a new life experience, and it turned out to be a good one. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is the longest continuously running puppet theater in the USA. It's a non-profit organization, so that's even more reason to support it! It was a wonderful experience. We saw the Winter Wonderland show. They change the shows throughout the year. The show is super family-friendly, and "children of all ages" will thoroughly enjoy it. I was really impressed with how tight the show was. Each scene was about three minutes long (it seemed) and there were no gaps, just non-stop marionette action. I have no idea how they keep track of everything backstage. My hats off to the entire crew for keeping it all together and putting on a seamless show. You can meet the puppeteers before and after the show. They are so nice and uber talented! It's a small theater. Not a bad seat in the house. There are even tables and chairs in the back part of the theater. There are pillows on the floor right at stage level for the kids so they get the best view possible. Also, there's a gift shop that helps support the theater. Very reasonable prices. Credit cards only. You've got to do it. At least once! ...and then you're probably going back again...bringing some new friends along to enjoy the experience! You want another reason to go? They gave us free ice cream after the show!!

Step inside the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and invite whimsy, joy, and childlike wonder into your…read moreheart. There's something so heartwarming and wholesome about seeing a bunch of people of all ages having fun and smiling during these performances. I always get a tiny bit emotional at the collective effervescence in this place. At the beginning of their Winter Wonderland Holiday Special, one of the marionettes tells you to "let the outside world fade away" while you're enjoying the show - and im pleased to say it's so easy to do that while these marionettes are dancing and frolicking in front of you. If you're on the fence about getting tickets to a show, just do yourself a favor and get them. The shows are always so well done, with my favorite being the Halloween Spooktacular. The performances range from funny to heartwarming to a tiny bit racy, with a particular black or pink cat and her hijinks among the audience. Speaking of the audience, if you sit in the very first row, the marionettes may come up to you and sit in your lap, take your hat off, or even shimmy in your face. It's different every show and it's always fun to see the audience reactions. If it's not obvious from my review, I love it here and hope they're around forever.

Tickle Town 4Kids Playground is absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in, everything was…read moreclean, organized, and so well set up. There are so many fun activities and play areas for kids of all ages, which made it perfect for our group. Every child had something exciting to do, and everyone had such a great time. One of the best parts was not having to worry about anything. Their team handled everything from start to finish, which made the experience completely stress-free and allowed us to actually enjoy the day. They also set up any theme you want beautifully and truly bring your vision to life. Everything looked incredible. The service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and great with the kids. They made sure everything ran smoothly and were always there when we needed anything. The catering was also fantastic. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great everything was. Overall, it was an incredible experience. Highly recommend Tickle Town 4Kids to anyone looking for a fun, well-run, and memorable place for kids and family

Amazing places to party with your kids. Very professional stuff as well as very taste food. They…read morehave karaoke time for kids too. Amazing beautiful place I did my daughter's 10th birthday here and we loved it. High recommended.