I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars! A nature center/museum and I don't have to do the…read moredrive downtown/pay for parking...and admission is free for Abington residents/friends of Briar Bush? Amazing. (Admission otherwise is only $3 for adults and $2 for kids 2-17). There's animals/insects inside such as owls, huge cockroaches, giant turtle, snakes. And a cute reading corner full of nature books. There's also a discovery den AKA play area indoors for $1. There's animals/insects outdoors such as turkey vultures, turtles, a butterfly house and a bird observatory (cute on the inside with toys for the kiddos - be sure to read the story about the couple who opened the center). And a natural playscape outdoors. There's also a bunch of fairy houses throughout the property that girl scouts donated. And lots of trails through the forest. They also have Magic Mornings for ages 2-4 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - but register ahead as they only have a certain amount of spots each day (it's seasonal - they have in fall and spring but not summer - see website). It's an hour class for $10 and includes a snack, craft, nature walk etc. They usually pull out an animal each class. It's great to get some time in nature with other kids. In summer, they have a full week of Magic Mornings in their Itty Bitty Briar Camp. Ms. Heidi teaches it and she is just great. They have a different theme every day such as sun, water, clouds etc and there's an activity each day (visit pond and catch tadpoles, water play, craft pertaining to theme). They have preschool pioneers for ages 4-5 and summer camp for older kids for a week in late June. *Just beware in June that parking is limited due to school field trips and you may not fit in either of the lots; you may have to park out front of the house to the left (which is fine - she just doesn't want buses idling there) They also have field trips to gardens and to the shore, classes for seniors, family nature nights, hot smores nights... Only negative (besides parking, which they can't really control), is the "snacks" for kids at Magic Mornings aren't the healthiest. One was cinnamon sugar graham crackers with whipped cream- regular would have been fine. 2 days were cheddar gold fish. Another day was blue jello with whipped cream. And some red licorice - the kind that whips. Fruit Loops were used for colors. So, if you don't like your child eating sugar, let them know you have a dietary restriction or bring your own snack (snack time is ~10 min and probably not needed but the kids always love snack time!). Some options that would be healthier and just as easy would be pretzel sticks, fruit, crackers, popcorn, veggies, string cheese...but I guess those all cost more besides pretzels/crackers/popcorn.

My kids LOVED Drone Zone - Jack and Clay we're so patient and helped teach them how to get started…read moreand they enjoyed every second thoroughly. Thanks so much !

This place is an absolute scam. I purchased the Groupon over six months ago and they never answer…read morethe phone or return phone calls. The message says to check out their website however that has no information either. 36 voicemails later nobody has ever responded. I alerted Groupon because I suspect they take the money and wait for the Groupon's to expire.

So much fun for kids and their parents! My son loves the toys and especially the fun crafts we get…read moreto take home. Always a great time!

From the owner: Kid Ka Doodle is a structured blend of fun and learning. Each session we will discover new themes…read moresuch as Arctic Animals and Over in the Garden. Every class will host circle time, story time, incorporate letters, numbers and shape recognition with arts and crafts. Together, you will create a special craft with paint, glue or crayons. Crafts like Penguins on ice or Ants on a flower that correlates with the themes. We'll do process art using different tools such as Legos, cars, and ice cubes! Sensory projects with feathers, macaroni, sand and so much more.

Very dirty, huge line, hot....bad and old equipment. Trashy.... Not recommended for anybodyread more

I've taken my grandkids here multiple times and it was great but today was a rip off. 2 big…read morebouncers were deflated and still had to pay full price!

This updated review is for the over the top kind and gracious service that I received after losing…read moremy key FOB at a recent haunted experience outing. I did not think that they would put in the effort to help me gain it back, but they most certainly did! Not only were the attendants so friendly when I went to report it, but they are super thorough. Gave them all of info and later on that day I receive a text that they found it! Wow! That alone was worth 5 stars... But, also, we really enjoyed our night out. We were able to walk right into the experience, which was a joy in and of itself. And it seemed like we were there forever, not a bad thing. You can tell a lot of effort goes into the scare. Is it the scariest? No. But, it is a good, spooky time. I love that they have food trucks on site (but bring cash!) My daughter loved her roasted corn. Will return!

A family fun experience for a farm especially during summer and fall for their hayride, corn maze,…read morepumpkin patch(which has rides only on thur, sat & sun) they also sell varities of vegetables and farm animals also on site. I see there are some food vendors on site but they are probably open on weekends. Porta potty observed. Corn hole seen. See images and videos below for reference.

I just had my sons third birthday party here today and it was amazing! The instructors and owner…read morewere so good and patient with the kids!! My son also takes classes here and absolutely loves it and Miss Ava. Thanks for making his birthday so special!!

Mr. Shields is a stud. Never did gymnastics before but was there to support a friend and he invited…read moreme to his weekly adult class. It ended being a fantastic workout and now I go every week and learn new skills each time - the guy loves gymnastics and teaching others. Unparalleled passion for the sport.

I have heard great things about the "paint party" concept, but have never done it prior to coming…read moreto the Paint Party Studio. I went with girlfriends & family for part of my cousin's bachelorette party. We had a BLAST! We brought some wine & snacks, and had the best time. Eileen was great to work with to set up the night - and very accommodating. The people that help run/teach the class were awesome - Lucy was so much fun! We are still talking about what a fun night it was. It was more about getting together and doing something different rather than painting something to bring home and hang. Will be back! Thank you for a great experience!

My daughter recently attended a birthday party here where the goal was to make a blanket made of…read moreyarn--great party favor, right! The only issue was that it didn't seem as though enough time was given for 9/10 year olds to successfully complete the task within 2 hours... that also included pizza and birthday cake time... and you know, just having fun! I believe some of the children's attention span wandered... and it was absolutely freezing in there... that didn't help the overall experience on a very cold, raw, rainy January day. Some pros were that there was plenty of parking in front on a Sunday. The assistant, Adrianna, was a very pleasant, helpful gem.. and the blankets (those that were finished) came out really cute and soft. Great idea, a little rusty in the execution.

Great experience. The staff was nice. The activity was fun. I did the ultimate splatter which came…read morewith a lot of stuff. I was $70 per person.

It's a great time! I took my partner for a date here and we LOVED it! It was fun! We were in the…read morescreaming for no reason, we played with drums with paint on them. , we threw paint on one another and left with some pretty cool art. I love that they take pictures the whole way through so you go home with some awesome memories. I also loved that I got to put my playlist on the speaker in the room so I set the vibe! Loved it!!!!!

I've been coming here a whole lot more frequently since joining the recreational climbing team…read more (It's FREE for students, faculty and staff, so what's not to like?!) The routes get changed every semester or so for both bouldering and top rope climbing, and there are two auto-belays if you go there and don't have anyone to help belay you. (The people who go are also super nice--I've had people offer to belay me whenever I go alone!) They offer belay classes here as well--I think it's around $30, and once you're certified (they test you 3 times before letting you do your thing), you can come whenever you want! If you don't plan on getting belay-certified, you can still boulder whenever you want! :] For guests, it's just $5 for admission, which is about 1/4 the price of any day admission to the nearby climbing gyms. Harness rental is always free and shoe rental is $1 each time (free for your first time there though!)

I started rock climbing here about two years ago, and I have been in love with this place. The…read moreprice is unbeatable - FREE for Rutgers affiliates (student, faculty, staff), and $5 per admission for guests. This place has a great variety of top-rope climbing routes. The routes are updated each semester to offer fresh challenges. The staff are Rutgers students who are super friendly and helpful. Check out the Rutgers Recreational Rock Wall Facebook page for more information and upcoming events!