This is a most wonderful and fun venue for a kids' birthday party.   Donna Jurczak is the energetic…read moreand engaging proprietor of the business which is conducted in the basement of her home.  The daughter arranged the outing for the older grand-darling when the younger one came back with a nice report from a birthday party she attended a couple of years ago.   So it was a nice word of mouth referral.  This 2 hour party went for $480 minimum for 10 kids.   Additional kids go for $40 pp fyi.  The maximum party size is stated to be 24 kids.   There is not a huge amount of extra space but Donna was fine with the GP-unit and another parent hanging around this particular party for 10 kids.  Donna keeps things on track.  Kids eat first and meal time is 30 minutes.  You bring in your own food and dessert (daughter brought in pizza, fruit, and cupcakes) but water and a kiddie cocktail is included. Her weekend time slots are either noon or 4pm.   Then it's 90 minutes of fun slime and bath bomb making activities.  There are other party themes available and you can check them if interested on her website. She will also take individual and group photos for you.  The kids all had a blast as did us bystanders and there was zero dead time.   The daughter mentioned the value for the fun time was pretty dang good for this nice, cozy, and novel alternative to other party venues out there these days.   Big thumbs up and I mentioned to Donna I would give her another appreciated Yelp review as her count is currently 46:1 on Google:Yelp reviews and they're all very good!

I recently had my 10 year old daughter's birthday party here and it was FANTASTIC! The studio space…read morewas adorable full of decorations and even an Alexa for music. The girls were treated to a yummy mocktail and then got to make a bath fizzy in a keepsake jar and create their own signature perfume scent! Both of which made awesome take home gifts. All I had to do was provide the snacks, the decor, invite, party favors, and everything else was taken care of! It was a huge hit and I feel like I found a hidden gem. Highly recommend!

Unique and delicious selection. Love the layout and service. Samantha was very helpful and friendly…read morewith us and all the customers we saw her interacting with. Highly recommended!

Great selection of candy and at a fair price. Sweet tooth was definitely happy and the kids enjoyed…read moretoo

Perfect place to have your toddler's party!…read more There's a reason Purple Monkey keeps popping up every time I looked up toddler birthday party! I was a bit hesitant for the price of the venue but it was so worth it. First, it's private. Just for your kid(s) and their friends. It's a large room with a section that has tables and a kitchenette for the food and cake part and the rest is for the kiddos. There's a play kitchen, train set, a slide, all the things any toddler would love. Even my 11 year old enjoyed it because it reminded him of his younger years. I love that you get a "helper" with the part packages. Ours was Shannon and she was great. Helped decorate a bit. Cut the cake. All the things you need help with that you may not have time for and feel bad asking someone else to take charge of. Overall we had a great party. Couldn't ask for more.

Food was great and the helper was very attentive .we will definitely come back for another round!!!read more

The Wild Child continues to bring amazing toys into our homes during Covid-19...and they make it…read morealmost as easy as walking into the store. Sunday night I texted Gretchen.. Me: Hi! My son's friend is turning 7 tomorrow. Any good ideas for gifts? Gretchen: Yes! Is this gift for Asher? Their customer service is that good that they know the bday without you even telling them. Minutes later she had sent me suggestions that she thought Asher would, my son chose one (a robotic spider, obviously), I paid by credit card....and the gift was waiting at Asher's door about 30 minutes later. Oh and I even received a text that it had arrived. Based on customer service like this it's easy to see why 98% of gifts at bday parties (way back when we had them) are from Wild Child. Please support this amazing local toy store during this time for your own toy needs...and gifts for others. Thank you Gretchen & co for all that you do!

I bought a hacky sack, and two squishies. After two days the hacky sack was completely empty, and…read moreone of the squishies had a hole in it. eventually the other one got a hole in it too. The hacky sack was 10$, and so were the squishies.

Offering exclusive drops of the newest viral squishys, this place has it all! With friendly…read moreservice and a wide variety of options, Parkway is our favorite toy shop on the Northshore.

I was very disappointed with my experience at this store this evening.. Unfortunately, the owner's…read moremanner was rude and unprofessional, and I did not feel that I was treated with the level of courtesy and respect I would expect as a customer. Our bday shopping experience was unpleasant. Also heard her complaining about another customers who was coming in to exchange a present, as if why are they exchanging them. As an owner you should be greeting people and making every customer welcome, regardless if they are buying or exchanging. Also a smile goes a long way, but the owner would like to roll eyes instead and make you feel like she is doing you a favor. this business lost us as customers.

"Kids Play Hive" is a new venue that had a grand opening on 01/17/26. I happened to come across…read moretheir profile page on Yelp and then followed their IG. My older son was very excited when he saw some clips about this place and we decided to pay a visit. We came on a Saturday. There were many kids, with a wide range of ages, on the giant jungle gym, the large bullpen with an interactive screen, and the young toddler area. Check-in involved with waiver-signing and socks purchasing for first timers. I believe a pair of socks cost $3.50 and each child's admission was $18.50 (as of 02/14/26). There yellow-bee socks seemed to have a good grip on the bottom, but we will see how they would hold up after a few washes. My kids were a little hesitant to get on the big boss jungle gym first, so they started playing at the toddler area to condition themselves. Eventually they released their inhibition and were climbing all levels numerous times. My 2.5 year-old, small-statured younger son went on the suspended bridge repeatedly until he overcame his fear, so it was impressive to see his progress when facing challenges. For parental supervision, for the most part, parents would be able to watch their kids while sitting down at the perimeters. I spent majority of time chasing my two boys while slightly bend down at the jungle gym the entire time. Adults were able to get on them and they seemed sturdy, yet for tall individuals there would be no way to stand straight inside this if you were to constantly go after the kid(s). Everyone in my family enjoyed "Kids Play Hive," but one star was deducted because the lack of boundaries on protecting the little ones who also wanted the opportunities to play. There was a group of older boys and everyone was very energetic and running fast throughout the venue. When they got to the young toddler zone, they took up space reserved for the little crawlers and walkers. While it didn't significantly impact my experience, but that would be something for the management to think about for crowd-control purposes. There was also a birthday celebration going on and the invited guests got to use the party room. Overall, "Kids Play Hive," in my opinion, is a well-designed indoor playground with convenient parking. We don't live awfully far away and will definitely come back in the future. The snacks and beverages they sell also are priced reasonably. Guests are allowed bring their food and there is a designated dining area.

Today I attended a birthday party at this play center, and it was my first time there. My…read moreimpressions are very positive! The play area is spacious but not too big, and it has different sections for different age groups. I wanted to book it for my son's birthday before, but at that time it wasn't officially open yet. Now that I've finally had a chance to see it, I'm already planning our next party there. The party room is also large enough and nicely equipped. Overall, I really like the space. In the photos, you can see part of the play area, although many sections are not shown. And yes -- you also get socks

LOVE the atmosphere here. I've been bringing my son since he was 7 months (now a year and a half)…read more There's securely something for all ages, plus there's a nursing room. 10/10

It's a great place for parents to hang out with the their children while enjoying some relaxation…read moreon their own. I believe I have a contradictory statement on the last paragraph, that is, "how can relaxation and kids-monitoring happen simultaneously?" "Sunny Village Cafe" is the answer because the children can play while the parents sip on coffee. The space is designed perfectly that guardians can keep an eye on their little ones. Of course, the circumstances can depend. My partner and I checked out here on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. We were the only patrons for an extended of time. My older one enjoyed the slide, while my little one followed his afternoon-nap route and fell asleep after playing a few things. The admission fee was $15/child and waiver for each child would need to be completed. I thought this was reasonable because we really had the venue all to ourselves for a couple of hours. Coffee, non-caffeinated beverages, and cafe-style pastries were available for purchase. The place was clean and cozy. I looked up their website and learned that membership was available. We already had other memberships that would keep us busy. Therefore, at this time we didn't see the need. I hope "Sunny Village Cafe" can last like the sun that never sets! We live in the neighborhood and would love to come here from time to time.

Me and my wife recently came here to shop around and look at all great merchandise made by local…read moreartists for sale. This place is absolutely amazing, features one of a kind items. My wife was really untested in a few bracelets and I loved all the artwork as well as some of the rubber novelty items. Staff here was friendly and they had great discounts during the labor day weekend. Staff is knowledgeable about it's artists as well. Great place to check out.

family business...beautiful, HANDMADE made, AMERICAN made vases, cards, crazy cool lazy susans, and…read moreALL kind of lovely gifts ...Everything well displayed, well lit. Owner and son were delightful.