My granddaughter and I love Hyper Kidz Alexandria. Today is our first weekday visit with few kids…read morepresent and she loved it. It was like having her own big playroom with new friends to meet and play along side with. We normally visit on Weekends and on those visits it's pretty busy but still fun and plenty of room to meet and explore. I must say this location is very clean, spacious and the staff/team are professional and friendly, which is why we will continue to come. Looking forward to our next visit.

We just had our third but LAST birthday party at this venue. In the past we have had a great…read moreexperience but yesterday I was extremely disappointed!! We arrived and the party room smelled AWFUL- like the party before us was a full on weed party. I was stunned and freaking out. All of my closest friends with their sweet kiddos were about to arrive and we would all be stuffed in this tiny room of stench. the party host noticed right away and offered to try air freshener and I said yes and asked for the manager. The manager came over. I asked her....how can a birthday party at a venue for little children be filled with...this? I was appalled at her response. First she said, maam, weed is legal in Virginia. Ok in that case why don't we go ahead and also allow parties to serve alcohol and smoke cigarettes. THIS IS A CHILDRENS PLAY AREA! Who cares if it's legal! How is that relevant to my concern!? Then she quickly backtracked saying of course they weren't smoking in here, they must have just smoked outside and it was just on their persons when they entered. Ummmm no. The entire room REEKS. She refused to do anything for us other than offer to mop (but we're all in socks...no thanks). Later they took $6 off my balance and gave me three day pass vouchers (I've always gotten these in the past after large parties). Did nothing to offer any kind of discount. I told them that I would sadly have to give a one star review and the response was just...shrug. Awful. Not returning and don't recommend this for birthdays anymore.

As a working parent of a toddler, I really wish more places like this existed! I was able to bring…read moremy daughter here to play, with supervision, while I got some work done and had a coffee on a day my nanny was not available. My daughter had so much fun with the employees and other kiddos! I opted to sit downstairs which is louder, but there is a quiet work/study space upstairs for additional cost. Before we left I also ordered food to go from Shorty's Deluxe. Childcare and food all in one Highly recommend Mulberry Lane for all the parents!

My fam travels a lot and we noticed play cafes in many other areas but not the DMV. It's clearly…read moremuch needed but we get why they aren't really here. But Mulberry Lane is a notch above bc not only is it a play cafe but there is staff there to watch your lils while you get to go elsewhere within the building whether that's in the lil tables visibly nearby or in one of their neighboring and partnering restaurants. I'd toootally get my kids memberships if we lived nearby. Since we probably would only go weekends for an hour or two, I'm glad there are the options for one time pay or multi hour passes for future use. Since we weren't sure if we'd be back, we gave it a try for one hour. Prices may change but our first time was $18 per child per hour. This may seem high for only one hour, but my kids had fun and my hour without worrying about them or being interrupted was very productive so it was worth it. Staff are friendly. I only wished they had gluten free options for the kiddos to enjoy after their play. Guess we can bring our own next time! :)

We've visited this location a few times and it's been a great option for homeschooling families…read moresince they offer a consistent weekly timeslot. It's never overly crowded or loud, which makes it easy to enjoy the space. You're also allowed to bring your own lunch and drinks, which is a nice bonus. Another big improvement is the change in music. They now play jazz--no singing and no inappropriate lyrics--which creates a much more wholesome atmosphere. The only downside is the arcade setup. Instead of using quarters, you now have to purchase a game card loaded with credits. The simplicity of old-school coin-operated games is definitely missed.

ClimbZone lived up to our highest of expectations. On our list for a long time, ClimbZone was the…read morehost of my daughter's classmate's birthday party. We signed waivers ahead of time and were checked in right away when we got there. Under one large roof are dozens of themed indoor climbing walls. There's a Candy Land one, a rubber duck one, one with emojis, and more. Once you go through a quick training, you get a harness. Every wall has an auto belay making it easy to clip in and out while being safe. There's a wall for all experience levels. There are restrooms, drinking fountains, party rooms, and an arcade. It was a blast and worth the longer drive from Washington, D.C.

We've been regulars at Jolly Yolly in Fairfax for a while now and bring our 4, 5, and 10 year old…read moreall the time. It is one of the few indoor play places that genuinely works for that range of ages. The younger kids love the climbing structures and slides, and our 10 year old never feels bored. It's clean, bright, and set up in a way that lets kids explore while parents can actually relax a bit. This was our first time hosting a birthday party there, and it exceeded expectations. Everything was organized, smooth, and low stress. Elif, our host, was excellent. She was warm, attentive, and completely on top of the details from start to finish. She kept the party moving, helped with setup and transitions, and made sure the kids felt celebrated. It made such a difference to have someone so thoughtful and capable guiding the experience. We already loved coming here for regular play, and now we can confidently say their birthday parties are just as great. Highly recommend for both everyday fun and special celebrations.

I used to visit this place frequently with my son, but unfortunately, I won't be returning. He…read morehanded me a ball covered in dried-up feces. This poses a significant safety risk for children who might touch or ingest the balls. If you can't clean and inspect the balls, it's not appropriate to have them available for children to play with.

Went here for my birthday around 2 years ago. Very fun time! Friends of mine came their brothers…read moreand sisters came etc. The play area was mass-ive. I'm talking the McDonald's play places all over again. For the toddler area, it was decent. Some 3-4 year olds played in it and the whole time it was a blast for them. I don't fully remember all of it but I think a little small corner had some Arcade games to play. The party room was pretty nice. Big enough for an enjoyable time.

Every time I bring my kids here, they have a good time and are tired afterwards which is great! The…read moredownside is that the place is a little dark for my taste. They have snacks for purchase but no real food options and it is a little small. It is however hard to lose your kids because it is a small location

Little Towns Museum is the BEST. It's a dream for honestly the toddler to early elementary set. We…read morejust had our son's birthday party there. The "neighborhood" layout really has something for any kind of interest. Their staff is wonderful. Victoria is a rockstar party planner who ran the show and kept everything on schedule (no easy task for 20+ kindergarteners!) We had pizza delivered and characters come for the party, and they handled coordinating bringing in everything. They're used to working with vendors all over the region. Cannot recommend enough!!

This location was so accommodating and made everything easy and fun. There were tons of activities…read moreto enjoy, and my child had a great time exploring all of them. The whole experience was positive, and I would definitely go back again.

Had my daughter's 4th birthday party here. We chose this venue because it's my daughter's favorite…read moreindoor playground in the area. Kids from age 2-7 were there and they all had a blast! The private back room was large with plenty of tables and chairs for kids and adults. Bathrooms are also large, individual, and have good diaper changing stations. Juniors provided themed decoration, tablecloths, plates, cutlery, juice, pizza, and balloon stands. We chose to use our own decoration to match the unicorn theme. Meryem helped set up and was super helpful and always available for whatever we needed. As for the play area, there is a great variety of things, including ball pit, merry-go-round, climbing area, pretend play, trampoline, slide, and more. 100% recommend for birthdays or anytime!

We've been to Junior Playland twice since it opened. One for a birthday party and the other for…read moresome indoor rainy day fun. It is a brand new facility that includes a foam carousel, trikes, trampoline, slide, ballpit, balloon bounce, and mini city all in one space. My children would give this place five stars easily but as an adult it was not my favorite: - Even though this place is only a few months old, I could see a lot of wear and tear on the equipment. The balloon tunnel was not working. - The location is half the size of the previous playplace and they have packed everything like sardines. The ballpit / slides face the entrance so balls are always rolling into the mall and there is no room for parents to watch their children. - It can packed quickly on weekends so there is no room to move around - The party room had a piece of broken equipment in it If you live nearby they have an unlimited play membership for $59 a month which is a great deal if you're looking for a spot to get your wiggles out.

I brought my kids here after the third or fourth snow day to get out of the house. We spent from…read moreabout 12-4:30 and it was relatively empty compared to my typical experiences with indoor playgrounds. Probably due to the weather. We parked across the street but I believe there is a small parking lot for the building. So when you walk in, on the left is the cafe area, books for sale straight ahead, and on the right a little toddler area. Most of the action is downstairs. They have a large open obstacle course and then a few different areas with slides and soft play. There is also a large area with magnet blocks. We had a couple of kids meals and the value was fair. My kids are 3 and 7 and while the younger one could not do quite everything, there was enough she could do that made the visit worth it. My 7 year old could easily do all the courses. This is a nice addition to the Scramble family and we will definitely visit again.

We went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. The space is quite large but for its…read moresize I do wish they used the space in a better way. The parking garage is very close by and it's free. So very convenient if going with young kids. We are a family of 4 and it cost us $52 in total for admission. I don't know why places charge for adults - like we are not going to climb and slide ( well unless we need to help the kids but voluntarily - NO!). Adults are free on weekdays but not free on weekends - dont understand it. I mean it's $3 per adult but rather give the $3 as a credit voucher and we can have a cup of coffee or a drink. Anyway - I would say that this place is more geared for kids under 7 years old. They have a cute baby area and a toddler area. The "obstacle course" for older kids is very small and once you do it- that's it. I do think they should incorporate more activities for older kids. The toddler area is nice but my daughter (4) got pretty bored after going through it like 3 times maybe. Aa many reviewers have said - there is not much table seating around the older kids and toddler area . There are some tables by the baby area which doesn't really make sense as a parent will most likely be with the baby at all times. It's pretty gloomy down there. Anyway - the place is clean and they have a restaurant ( well food and a seating area) on the main level. Quite convenient when the kids want to play but they also need to eat. I did see that you can host a birthday there - which looked sweet as there was a birthday happening when I visited. The toilets are clean and there are change tables. The staff are around but they don't really engage with the kiddos really. The atmosphere of the place is ok. I do like that it's very clean. Would I go here again? Probably not. The kids said they wouldn't come back again as nothing excited them about the place. They were over it after an hour. I think if you have younger kids / they will enjoy it more.