MadeBy has quickly become one of my daughter's favorite places. She's 10 and very into arts,…read morecrafts, and hands-on projects, so this studio is right up her alley. We first checked it out during the grand opening and were impressed by how open, bright, and thoughtfully set up the space was. It feels much more spacious and creative than other DIY spots we've visited. We've since gone back for camps and casual weekend visits, and she always finds something new she wants to make. The custom comic book and stuffie stations are especially fun and unique. The staff has also been consistently kind, patient, and helpful every time we've been there. Such a fun place for creative kids.

This is a perfect place to bring your kids for fun activity that won't stress out their parents. My…read morefive-year-old was able to design her own customized Paw Patrol hat (with some help from Mommy and the staff). It might be a little too difficult for young kids to use Canva on the computers on their own, but my daughter enjoyed working on it together. The hat design was ironed on in less than 15 minutes, and so far the design has held up well. It's in a really large, open space in downtown Mountain View. I could see it being perfect for a kids birthday party in the future. We stopped by after having lunch down the street, so it's a great location for family day out.

I signed up myself, my partner, and our friends for the computer chip heist scavenger hunt at the…read moreComputer History Museum. Although we enjoyed the general plot of the scavenger hunt and liked the experience of narrowing down who the culprit was, we felt that the clues were excessively specific, as we had to skim through every label in each area of the museum to get the information we needed. I think we would've preferred more general clues where you could still enjoy the information in that area of the museum without having to work so hard to search through each line of text. I also felt like the clues given were not very connected to the objects in the museum, and the plot of the mystery didn't seem very relevant to the setting of the museum. This took us out of the environment of the museum and made the experience less enjoyable. I felt that the length of was too long at 2.5 hours, although if the clues hadn't been as specific, perhaps we would have been less mentally exhausted at the end. We felt that it was fairly easy to narrow down the culprit with a handful of clues, so I think it would have made for far more intrigue if the clues were more directly tied to the plot and involved more thinking rather than just piecing together tidbits of information. My biggest qualm was the price of the scavenger hunt. I felt like paying $60 for to cover the cost of the museum admission, the video at the beginning of the scavenger hunt, and the website that was made for the scavenger hunt was very unreasonable. An average escape room in the area is about $40 to $50, and escape rooms have much more upfront expenses for the organizers, including the cost of renting the space, the elaborate props, and the staffing. This was a fairly enjoyable one-time experience, but in the future I would just go to an escape room.

Reached out to Bay Mystery Scavenger Hunts to plan our team offsite. Got a response from Tal and it…read morewas breeze from then on. Tal provided accurate descriptions of how each experience would be and what are the available options. Tal was very patient while I sorted out the date of the event and also the experience we wanted. Not going to give any spoilers on the event but we chose the Escape from haunted mansion. The event was held in Sports Page Bar where our team of 17 members split into five groups. The puzzles to solve were very creative and simulates your brain. Also is good team building experience where we need to work as a team and individually to escape within the time. As part of the experience we all got a drink/snack as complimentary. To top it all Tal gave a nice prize/gift to the winning team. Lastly I would like to highlight the amazing customer experience where we booked for 19 people and only 17 people turned up. Tal was able to get us the refund for the two no shows. I will be definitely excited to try out their other scavenger hunts in the upcoming years.

I recently visited Archery Oasis on a lazy Sunday when I was bored, and it turned out to be such a…read moreuniquely personalized and memorable experience. Nestled in the peaceful surroundings of Los Altos Hills, the setting itself already makes you feel relaxed and focused while enjoying some sunshine. What truly stood out to me was how warm and attentive the coaches were. From the moment I arrived, they made sure I felt comfortable, guided me patiently through the basics, and offered thoughtful tips that actually helped improve my form. One of the Coaches was so funny , I enjoyed my interaction while hitting the bull's eye. It didn't feel rushed or transactional at all-instead, it felt like they genuinely cared about making the experience enjoyable and meaningful. One small but incredibly kind gesture that really stuck with me was that they let me continue practicing for a few extra minutes beyond my session. That level of thoughtfulness and flexibility made the whole experience feel even more special. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to try something new, I'd highly recommend this place. It's not just about archery-it's about the experience, the people, and the positive energy they create. I'm definitely looking forward to going back!

Archers Oasis is a gorgeous place to just hang out and relax while you shoot some bow and arrow…read more It's very peaceful. On top of that, the staff were super helpful and friendly. Definitely a chill spot to hang out with some friends. Highly recommend.

Great place to relieve stress and the vibes were good. The staff working there was very helpful and…read morevery friendly.

Amazing place! Well worth it. Such an awesome experience. Bravo Esterbon! An unexpected enjoyable…read moreexperience. And wonerful customer service! Esteban is the best!!

I certainly have walked past with skeptical thoughts and am always cautious when the folks here try…read moreto coax us in. However, I've now become a huge believer and fan of this place. Dad booked an experience for the family and we were pleasantly surprised with our entire experience! We were transported to what felt like a hot game show set. There were over 18 games to choose from and all of the ones we got were all perfect for all ages of our family. It felt like a mix of price is right, big brother competitions, and the most insane game shows, I grew up watching! By the end of our game show the whole family was engaged and smiling ear to ear! What a wholesome time. A totally different way to experience "family game night" Definitely worth a go with your family or friends... this is not just a once in a lifetime experience, we're already thinking about when we're going back and who we'd bring with us! The most surprising part of this experience, is that our host Colby sent us a 45 second highlight reel of our time spent! What?! The perfect souvenir of our wonderful afternoon!

Took a big birthday party here…read more It was fun, it felt very special, and I think the kids had fun, but I had to work pretty hard to help the kids team win :) So I like the thing, and it's cool you can have a group of 14 and they make it feel like you're in a studio. But my main thing is I think they need to do a much better job if you do a kids vs parents game, or warn against it (they said it would be fine). I ended up fighting the other parents to throw the match! I would recommend doing two teams of the same level, because overall the experience was cool, but the kids vs parents things was good for the kids, not as much for the adults. And it was kinda pricy for the whole party.

We came with a group of 55+ people for a corporate event, and everyone had such a good time! The…read morecouple that runs this cocktail and pizza making class were so nice, super fun, and really engaging. Everyone had a blast. The drinks were yummy and the pizza was so good! I finally got to try making pizza from scratch. They had a real pizza oven and a ton of pizza toppings to choose from. I could see this being a great fit for not only corporate events, but birthdays, big get togethers, holiday parties. Just be sure to uber or get a shuttle because there isn't much parking in this residential area.

One of the best and fun classes I have attended. We booked city of cocktail for my gfs birthday for…read more16 attendees. It was a seamless process with booking reached out to Amy the event coordinator, super easy to work with. Kevin the instructor and owner was what made this event so much fun! The stories, the jokes really made the event so much fun! He is really knowledgeable and really helped the group make some really delicious drinks like an old fashion and cosmo! Highly recommend coming and booking with them!

Great way to take the stress off of coordinating a team building event: Leave it to Absolute…read moreAdventures! Response times via Yelp, email, phone and text was on point and professional. The website and Yelp was a great way to research the company and all that they do. Believe they customized our photo hunt to accommodate our location, time constraints, and need to get everyone to dinner directly after. Carissa was great with sending over details, contracts, was on time, and patient when we weren't! She had a great vibe, explained everything and gave us time to get to know more about each other before and after the hunt. LOVED the 3 min video she sent following our event. They even provided prizes, but welcomed adding your own. Loved how she/they made it easy for us to have fun and learn about each other and the surrounding area. I would and already have recommended!

Carissa is a pleasure to work with - detailed, responsive, going above and beyond, great people…read moreskills and make my event planning much more smooth and she minimizes the stress. For anything I suggest, she volunteered to help reach out to vendors and get them done. Our San Jose downtown treasure hunt is challenging, mind-bending and "wicked" even. Our comedy improv has brought people so much laughter and fun, as well as great memory. I did a post-event survey and 75% are very satisfied and 25% are satisfied; and 100% of them would like to attend the similar fun event again. Besides Carissa, I really enjoyed our MC, who was funny, humorous and professional. Our Adventure assistant helps out so much to keep everybody "honesty in check." Comedy improve team is cracking up everybody. Thank you, Carissa. We'll go back to your team and your great work again, soon.

SV Bubble Soccer was incredible…read more The website is easy to navigate to book a game of bubble soccer with Jared and the team. Jared was extremely responsive via email when I had questions. Jared arrived at our company site on time and set up the game for us. He told us how the game works, and how to stay safe and have fun. A 1 hour seemed short, however, due to the game's intensity, 1 hour was plenty of time to play. The balls weigh ~13 lbs, so running around can be tiring. We had an incredible time with SV bubble soccer and will recommend them to anyone looking for a fun offsite or family activity.

I booked SV Bubble Soccer for a team event for the U11 team that I coach and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience for my boys. Jared was really helpful and responsive in the build-up and ran the event brilliantly on the day. It was great to see his genuine enthusiasm throughout and he ensured that every single one of my players thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I will 100% be booking SV Bubble Soccer for my other teams' events in future and already look forward to Round 2. I can't recommend SV Bubble Soccer enough. Thank you, Jared!

We had a team building event this weekend and were looking to have some outdoor fun. Nathan brought…read moreeverything we needed and set up a great spread. We had a great time running around and I got to shoot my manager in the butt. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: We are proud to host Nerf events across the bay area! We use 3D printed blasters made in-house from…read moreour team here in San Jose. We also offer custom printed blasters as well if you want to have a party favor that everyone talks about!

We hosted a team event at Canvas & Café, and within three hours I genuinely felt like I had made a…read morenew friend in Deepa, the owner. I didn't know her before this, but her warmth and humor created such an easy, welcoming vibe. We painted on tote bags -- and I am usually the "not artistic" friend -- but Deepa made it so simple, fun, and pressure-free that I ended up completely absorbed in it. My whole team loved it, and everyone walked away really proud of what they created. Food was perfect and low-lift: pizza from Curry Pizza House and apps + salad+ kebabs from Falafel Tazah, all set up seamlessly so we could just relax, paint, and talk. Most importantly, it gave our team the kind of genuine bonding time that's rare. People laughed, shared, and actually unwound -- no forced activities, just real connection. I can't recommend Canvas & Café enough for team events, celebrations, or a fun night out. 5/5 -- we'll definitely be back !!!

Paint night as a group of four friends was really fun here, and I was additionally pumped that…read moreCanvas and Cafe is just a short walk away from my apartment! The studio doubles as an event venue so I've seen random stuff happening inside whenever I'm taking a stroll in this peaceful plaza. I found a Groupon for the paint night experience that was a pretty fair deal. The instructions to schedule the session were a little unclear, but we basically had to directly email the business owner. To be honest, it was a little rough trying to figure out when I could book our appointment and whether we were confirmed, as the instructions seemed to be somewhere in between "drop in on a day that we're open" to "confirm the actual day you're coming in" (with times that completely differed than what's noted on the website). I had to poke Deepa, the owner, to get an answer a couple of times. After praying that we weren't going to be shooed away despite my communication about our arrival, we came in to our instructor, Matt, preparing the area. He wasn't aware that we were going to be in the class, so we all started late because it took some extra time set up our table, chairs, easels, paints, etc. While waiting, we enjoyed the surprise small bites and entertainment from Matt's dog. This paint night differed from my other experiences in that we got to collectively pick a painting to do (with the other attendees), which was a little awkward because I don't think everyone was in 100% agreement. Throughout the session, Matt was great. He was patient, gentle, kind, with random funny moments. He was very helpful in supplying paints, giving tips, and encouraging us to add personal touches to our piece. I liked how intimate the class was, with a smaller number of people than I've seen before (albeit my prior experiences were at work or sponsored engagements). It was hilarious seeing how varied me and my friends' paintings were - we loved it. I got impatient and used a medium brush instead of a finer size for the reeds, so they got everywhere. The smaller, thin canvases are a manageable size, and I'd enjoy coming here again while hoping for a better streamlined way of scheduling our participation!