We had our son's 4th birthday here and Wild Child made it such an incredible and memorable…read moreexperience! Coach Andy & Coach T are both so gifted at what they do. Their ability to wrangle the kids and create such a good time is pure wizardry. We were so impressed with them - not only how skilled they are with kids but also how helpful they are (along with other staff) with event logistics (set up and breakdown was a breeze because of their support and help). It was an amazing party because kids had a total blast and all the adults were able to actually chill :) Thank you again Wild Child!

Wild Child Gym in Playa Vista is an amazing place for Littles!!…read more We just had the opportunity to go to one of our 4 year olds friend's birthdays that was hosted there and it was awesome!! Easy parking. Both free street parking and paid parking structure. Staff are super friendly, energetic, and great with the kiddos. Nice turf climbing hill, ladders, climbing wall, and many other obstacles and activities for motor skills growth and confidence building. Cool spot for a birthday party for younger kids. We will definitely come back to try some of their more structured classes.

Big and Tiny has felt like home from day one. I first toured the school during the Palisades fires,…read moreand I was incredibly impressed by the grace, compassion, and professionalism of the entire team. Even as many families in the community faced unimaginable challenges, including the loss of their homes, the staff continued to provide a safe, nurturing haven for the children. The school administrators and teachers have created a warm, welcoming community for both students and families. The Spanish immersion program is fantastic, and the art curriculum does an excellent job of keeping the children engaged, creative, and connected to one another. Our daughter started at Big and Tiny in the Little School program at 18 months old and is now thriving in preschool. The environment is warm, down-to-earth, and truly reflective of the Santa Monica community. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend Big and Tiny to any family looking for a nurturing and enriching early childhood program.

We joined Big and Tiny 10th Street in 2022, and we're not planning on leaving anytime soon! Our now…read morefive-year-old is thriving in kindergarten thanks to the incredible foundation she built here. Her pre-K teachers (thanks to Teacher Jordan) prepared her beautifully for this transition - from social confidence to academic readiness. Special thanks to teachers Lacie and Kim, whose handwriting classes helped her leave behind those "wiggle-wubble" letters. Now her words are legible! Teachers here created a place that felt safe and joyful even when the world around us felt uncertain. Now we're experiencing Big and Tiny all over again with our younger daughter. Different journey, different little person, and a different personality yet the same warmth and growth. She's thriving in her own way, finding comfort and laughter with her teachers, and expressing her truest self: something Teacher Jemena models so beautifully every day. For us as parents, this school has given us more than we expected 1. a true community and 2. friends. We've put time and love into this experience, and it has paid back tenfold.

My child has been a fan of Rediscover Center since the pop up days in Mid City, spent time at their…read morebooth at the Wellington Farmers Market and also at their camp, and very recently held his birthday party at this location. It was awesome to share this space with friends who are just learning about the endless imaginative play that happens because of what is created here. The staff is unmatched with their expertise in making things of all kinds and the ways that they inspire kids to create (shout out to Madisen and Cass!). Rediscover Center has open weekends to create, and we plan on coming through again soon!

I had so much fun at this workshop! I've been wanting to learn how to use a drill and I really…read moreappreciated the overall vibe- so open to questions and mistakes! Also- so affordable for a beginning class!

Big fan of this gym! I take my kid to parkour classes here and he loves it. The coaches are all…read moregreat with kids and everyone is so nice. I also appreciate how there is an area for the parents to sit and chat while the kids are in class. I hosted my son's birthday party here and it was a big success. Very organized and all the kids/ parents had a great time

We found out about them by word of mouth and checked it out for our twins' bday party. I first…read morevisited at the end of May/early June and this location was still getting going. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful, the space looked great for 8 year olds and I'm glad it was fairly close. We decided to hold their bday party and it was FANTASTIC!! The children had 90min of floor time with 30min to eat afterwards. The kids were excited by all the fun stunts, rolls, jumps, and climbs...many wanted to get back on the floor. During the party, the staff was superb! We ordered the service on us add on and just sat back and let them do their thing....I HIGHLY suggest you take advantage of this service, you won't regret it. We were able to bring in our own food, drinks and adult beverages. This is an event where parents can drop off if needed, but most stayed and were really impressed with the facility. We were their first bday party since this location's opening and it ran extremely smooth. I was amazed by helpful and engaged all the staff was with the children. I also appreciate their openness to feedback. We did the theme on us package add on and it could have been a little better. They acknowledged and made it right. But overall, this was a HIT with everyone...kids loved it, parents enjoyed it, we were all pleased! The only downside is parking. Their lot is on the smaller side (6 cars max) and Ellis Ave was already full at the start of the party. I'd say check it out if you are considering..we need more options like this in the area and have to support these business.

We had another wonderful experience at Scooter's Jungle for my son's birthday!…read more This year, we decided explore the Ultimate Arena which is perfect for older kids, while still having bouncy obstacle courses and basketball spaces for the little ones. Although, many of the younger siblings seem to have infinite energy and no fear running up and sliding down the inflatable slide over and over again. We had 24 or so kids playing together, and had plenty of space inside the Ultimate Arena for their parents/families as well. The celebration room was also spacious even with all those people in there. Justin and a young woman (long dark hair and glasses) whose name escapes me right now (sorry!) ensured that we had what we needed during play time, the room was decorated and set-up ready, and the pacing of with food food (pizza, fries, chicken strips) went smoothly. We then sang "Happy Birthday" and Justin handled cake slicing, and then clean-up. They were really great about giving a play-by-play and checked in before moving onto the next thing. My son said he had the best time, and we had many parents also say their children felt the same way. Scooter's Jungle provides an awesome space for a fun, clean, and private birthday party, and takes care of all the logistics so parents can enjoy the day with their friends and families. Thanks Scooter's Jungle for another successful birthday party!

We've been here before for other kids' birthday parties and yesterday we hosted our daughter's 5th…read morebirthday party and had a great experience! Our hosts Jackie and Brian were amazing. They thoroughly explained the process and timeline for our event and put out the coffee, bagels and donuts we brought for our guests to eat outside of the play room since we had a 9am start time. The kids had a great time playing and our hosts had the dining room set up with decorations before our eating time. It was great that they were able to blow up a few balloons that we brought (for an added fee) that were specific to the theme. We only bought pizzas from Scooters Jungle and brought other food ourselves, but everyone enjoyed the pizza. They did a great job serving the dessert and helping us pack up our things at the end. Overall, they provided top notch experience from A to Z and made hosting super easy. Would definitely recommend having your kids' birthday party here if you're considering it!

This is a annual event that comes to Culver City every year. Of course it's like every other…read morefestival and traveling circus, overpriced... But what are you going to do??? It's like they're bringing a baby Roller Coaster Park to your backyard...so you got to go! You gotta take kids on the rides...what I suggest that you do is go on a Saturday or a Sunday get a wristband for 30 / 35 bucks (I think it is) and the kids have unlimited access to all the rides noon-6 PM! Otherwise you end up doing like I did on a Friday night spending $75 on tickets! For what it's worth I enjoy supporting the community and having event like this enriching the lives of our youth. There are rides for small children and big children and I even got on a couple of rides I got on the kamikaze and I got on the big yo-yo swings and the small yo-yo swings and the thunderbolt ride and I had a blast! Like I said, it's a great way to support your community and to share some fun times with your family and other children and it's something for the kids to do and for them to feel special about. I will return again! My only issue is that it is a little pricey. And that the beer and wine garden is enclosed and you can't walk around with a drink, not like I had a drink there but I thought if I wanted one I would wanna walk around with it and not be sequestered into the beer and wine garden. At the end of the day I had a really good time and these memories that you create with your children or children in your life or people in your life or your family members are very important and they will never be forgotten so it was a good day!

The Fiesta La Ballona event is hosting at Veterans Memorial Park, which is located at the…read moreintersection of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd. The event has a lot to explore, live music and performance, rides and games, vendors from small business, community and public service departments, food trucks, and a beer garden near the entrance and the exit. There's a lot of fun, but you'll expect it's crowded and lack of shade, the limited covered seating area got occupied quickly, and obviously overpriced food and drinks.

My baby girl has been coming here for a year and she absolutely loves it. I love it too. The…read moreteachers are amazing and so nice. Totally recommend it.

Had my 2 year old's birthday party here. Worked out great. Joshua did a great job running the…read moreactivities with the kids with enthusiasm.

This is my 6 year old's second summer at Steve and Kate's Mar Vista, and my 4 year old's first…read moresummer, and they both love it so much! There is a super fun new activity to look forward to each day of camp, such as a petting zoo, water play, magic show, bubble party, and so much more! They also have different themed rooms for their favorite activities, such as sewing, a game room, library, and baking. My daughters both excitedly show me their bakery item of the day they helped make! The hours are the best around, open from 8 am to 6 pm, with the flexibility to drop off and pick up at your convenience. They also serve lunch and snacks, so it is a super stress-free summer! I also really appreciate the staff, it truly shows how much they enjoy their jobs and show they care for the kiddos. I wish I had this type of camp when I was growing up! I am so grateful to Steve and Kate's Mar Vista and I highly recommend them!

My son loves Steve & Kate's camp. Molly, the Camp Director at Steve & Kate's Mar Vista location, is…read morevery welcoming and seems to remember the kids who attend her camp. I feel that she genuinely cares about the children, making sure they have a great time and are well taken care of. One day, my son missed a face-painting opportunity because I picked him up before his turn. He was very sad. After I told Molly about this, she arranged a face-painting session for him hte next day! He was so happy when he came home. I definitely recommend this camp and truly appreciate what they do.