Updating this review just to let people know Animal Encounters is still incredible! This is our…read moresecond time hiring them although we've been to several more parties where they were there. Always incredibly friendly and professional, the animals are so well taken care of and friendly. A huge hit with kids and adults. The staff is so easy to work with, setup is easy, they do everything, we just sent photos beforehand and discussed where the setup would be. They constantly have someone cleaning up any poop from the animals, it's just a Betty lovely experience and the most popular thing at our parties.

This was my second time over the years hiring Animal Encounters for my children's large birthday…read moreparty. John did an outstanding job accommodating our group from start to finish. The team was attentive to the various age ranges of children, patient with all of our questions, and clearly prioritized the well-being of both the children and the animals. The cleanup was handled efficiently, as if it never happened. Overall, I highly recommend this company for this service. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the party fun and memorable!

The center is exactly what Issaquah needs. It is VERY well-kept, and fun place for kids ages 1 to…read more10. My kids always have fun here and ask to come back. The employees walk around constantly, showing they care about the place and taking good care of it. The only annoying thing is their claim that you must buy their specific brand of socks because of "insurance policies." That is total crap. No insurance company mandates a specific retail brand name of socks; they only care about general safety and grip. Using that excuse feels a little insulting to me. However, I don't care too much i'll buy the socks without doubt and support the business, because this is a great place. We will definitely come back here all the time because the facility itself is amazing! Thanks all we are more than happy to continue giving you our business

The staff is sometimes great and sometimes makes me very uncomfortable. Today when I came in with…read moremy son (we are members - but now I'm rethinking it), he was playing gently with the jellyfish light at the front desk, like he always does while we're checking in. The woman at the front desk harshly told him not to play with it and pulled it away abruptly. It was really off-putting, especially since it's never been an issue before. When I explained that he's been allowed to do it in the past and apologized, she ignored me. I also do not like the bracelets we have to wear, I'm on calls for work when I come here and if I'm on camera, I keep my hands down because of these big weird bracelets. Overall it's overpriced and feels scammy. My kids love it though. Thankfully, the rude staff doesn't affect them like it does me.

Great place to let your kids, grow, Learn, and adapt to new…read morechallenges. He staff are always there to help as well. Support the kids in any challenges they may have. Not just Physically, but emotionally as well. They get constantly challenged in new ways each week. You can see constant growth each week the kids are. Great to see. They have two locations. Northgate, and Issaquah. . They also do well with neurodivergent students as well. Highly recommend.

We ultimately decided to stop because the class no longer felt consistently safe to us…read more The head coach appeared to show clear favoritism toward certain children, while other kids received far less supervision and assistance during activities. During hanging and obstacle exercises, there were moments when children needed help but no coach was nearby to assist or spot them safely. For a ninja-style program involving climbing, swinging, and elevated obstacles, consistent supervision and equal attention to all children should be a basic expectation. What was also disappointing was the lack of concern or follow-up when we chose to withdraw. No one asked why we were leaving or seemed interested in understanding our experience, which left us with the impression that parent feedback and individual student experiences were not being taken very seriously. For parents considering this program, I would recommend paying close attention not only to the facility itself, but also to how consistently all children are supervised, guided, and included during class.

We dropped by for arcades snd pizza on a weekday afternoon. There is able parking right outside and…read morethe place wasn't too busy which was great for us. There is a good selection of arcade games to keep the young and the older ones entertained, we had fun. The pizza was definitely better than what I expected, it was really good in fact and I like how the dough is well cooked. My favorite is pepperoni, Hawaiian and chicken pesto in that order. Staff is very helpful and friendly, the place has a chill ambiance and is family friendly. There are other activities available that we didn't explore like laser tag, game simulator, inflatables and of course soccer league.

1/5 Very…read moredisappointing experience renting the soccer field for a birthday party. I would not recommend Arena Sports Issaquah. Their website says the soccer field area is open until 8:00 PM, but we were kicked out at 7:30. We also received conflicting information from management about whether we could have birthday cake in the soccer area. One manager told us we could, then another manager said we couldn't -- and instead of speaking with us directly, sent a lower-level employee over to deliver the message. When we arrived, there was nobody at the front desk to help us, and the field was still set up for lacrosse even though we had rented it for soccer. Wasted about five minutes of our 50 minutes cleaning it up. I expected much better organization, communication, and customer service. Between the field not being ready, nobody being at the desk, conflicting instructions from managers, and being told to leave earlier than the posted hours, this was a frustrating experience from start to finish. It's clear they don't care about customer experience. Would not recommend.

Our family has been very happy with the classes at Museo. We first enrolled our oldest child back…read morein 2018 and then soon after we enrolled our second child too. Process over product. That's the key to keeping students encouraged, engaged, and eager to explore. Museo offers exactly that. The ability to pause enrollment or transfer from one class to another allows us as a family to explore what is working and what isn't for our kiddos at any given stage in their artistic journey.

My kids have attended Museo Art Academy camps and workshops and even booked a private event for our…read morescouts troop. It's amazing all the different mediums kids can work with. They absolutely love all of the different types of courses and I appreciate the ability to send kids on a non-school day! The teachers are great -- super supportive and encouraging of creativity etc. Give Museo a try if you haven't!

Hey are you or your kids looking for music lessons over the summer or into the fall? If you like…read moresupporting local businesses and know how important music can be, I suggest this local business as it is Madison Valley's hidden gem. Here is a little bit about me. I have been a student of The Music Factory for 5 years. Here are three things that set them apart from the rest. One, they are super flexible. Lessons can be taken from The Music Factory, online, or even at your own house. Two, the staff are super kind and friendly. Every interaction I have had with them has been wonderful and supportive. Three, The Music Factory is located in a house. It feels like you are at home and the environment is really calming and warm. Click the link below to learn more! https://musicfactory.online/studentsignupgreen

You could not do better than Alex for learning how to play guitar. he's a brilliant musician, a…read morecompassionate coach, and will tell you what he sees directly and clearly. Every lesson my son or I have with him is a joy. Highly recommended.

We were visiting Los Angeles from Denmark and wanted to find a photographer who could take some…read morefamily photos of us. We found Samm through Yelp and this was our great luck. She was/is amazing and very very kind. Our daughter is very shy but Samm managed to get her to relax and was able to shoot some awesome photos of her. Samm had lots of great ideas to where we could get some nice backgrounds in. We are VERY pleased with the results and can't wait to have a 2x4 meter family photo made into wallpaper for our hallways. We can recommend her to anyone looking for a GREAT photographer!!!

Sam creates the best experience for the kids that attend her classes! It is the most welcoming…read moreexperience for kids being introduced to photography! Highly recommend!

This is a great way to introduce young children to dance. The teachers are patient and kind. There…read moreare optional recitals which allow the kids to be on stage in a low-pressure environment.

Fun place for kids to learn ballet! The teachers are nice and friendly. Love seeing all the LOs in…read moretutus dancing around.

Super fun camp. My 6 year old had a blast. Wide range of activities and he was tuckered out from…read morethe fun each day. We will be sending him next summer.

I can't recommend this school highly enough! After years of struggling in public schools, we…read moreenrolled our 5th grade son in All-Star academy and he LOVES everyday. It's so refreshing to see teachers who understand how to teach kids to love learning.

We love Dynasty Fitness! My kids have been going here for about 8 years and they love it! The…read morecoaches are supportive and encouraging and at the same time help them strive for improvement.

We love Dynasty fitness. My two girls first came for parkour summer camp and I was incredibly…read moreimpressed by the staff. They took the time to get to know my kids as individuals and could tell me their progress over the week. Now the girls participate in aerials and they love that too. I love Dynesty for their stress on each person being important as an individual. It is such a welcoming and inclusive environment that teaches the kids respect for themselves and each other. I also love how the coaches interact with the students. Every interactions I have witnessed in my months of observation have been respectful, focused on positive steps the student can take to improve, and encouraging. This is exactly the environment i want my kids in to learn and grow.