Way better than the beach! Great indoor play place. There…read moreare three large sand boxes filled with trucks and other sand toys. The walls are painted beautifully and help stimulate imagination. They also have adorable T shirts and toys for sale that you can't find easily such as a brio-style MAX train large selection of snacks for purchase but outside food is allowed. Although we came on a Sunday, it was fairly quiet with only two other families here. The sand leaves a small amount of dust on skin but doesn't stick to you or your clothes like other types the facility smelled very clean. Staff is friendly. Plenty of parking and there is a footbridge from the parking lot to the front door which makes it extra exciting!

Family friendly | Great events | 2hrs well spent…read more We are a big fan of this indoor play place. It is so well thought out. We have been here a few times including their Easter egg hunt. I highly recommend this place for young families. This place is popular and for good reason. They have three big sand pits for kids to dig in for hours. Check their web to see if there is a waitlist. If they're full, put your name on the waitlist and time when to head over. However, the person at the front desk said the wait is usually shorter. The workers are friendly and helpful. There are cubbies to put your items. They also provide protective eyewear if your kid doesn't want sand in their eyes. Otherwise, just bring yourselves! They provide all the tools to have fun in the sand. Everyone must be barefoot. There is a small area in the very front near the entrance for babies to play. There is also a small snack and drink area. You can eat your packed lunch at the tables or feel free to buy some snacks and drinks from a self serve kiosk. They also sell some merchandise and toys. There are two family friendly bathrooms, but one is larger so if you have a stroller and/or a big family, you all can fit in that one. This large bathroom has a small toddler toilet, which is awesome when you're potty training a little one. In the cabinet there are some diapers. The workers periodically sweep the sand back in the pits. They keep the place clean and safe. It's a great place! Their Easter egg hunt was so much fun too. Probably the most fun and safe egg hunt I've ever been to because they limited the number of people attending each session. Everyone found tons of eggs everywhere, and three people found the three golden eggs for a prize! They brought out the Easter Bunny (looks like Peter Rabbit) and gave away a goodie bag before leaving. Worth it for $30. We'll be back next year for this event.

What an amazing gem of a play place!! We were visiting from out of town and needed an activity to…read morelet our 10 month old get out some energy. This was perfect! It is impeccably clean, everything is in great condition, the set up is welcoming and engaging, and the space is just the right size so kids can explore independently but you can still keep a close eye on them! There was a good mix of toys, books, things to climb, and imagination-led play areas. The staff working was wonderful, helpful, and kind! I feel like I walked into a place that really cares for kids and their grown ups (coffee available for adults, yes, please!). Also, there were kids in a range of ages playing and having a good time so I know if we go back my LO would find new ways to explore and imagine! If we lived nearby I would absolutely be here every week. Go visit this awesome spot!

Let me start out by saying we love play and ponder that's why when my son asked to go on his day…read moreoff of school I wholeheartedly said yes. He's 6. We went and the climbing area is super popular that's why there are rules posted for kids to wait their turn. Not the case happened multiple times when I was there (only and hour and a half) that kids were climbing while my kid was in the ball pit. The first time when I said the rules loudly the parent got the message but the second time I did so the grandparent of three larger older kids ignored what I said (I know she heard me and chose to ignore me). I told my son we were leaving. Note my 6 year old also found a spray bottle of sanitizer cleaner solution. Glad it was him and he asked me about it rather than a younger kid who could have ingested it. We will not be back :(

Went for Mother's day 2025 with my adult daughter and teenagers. It was fun and everyone found…read moresomething to paint that sparked their interest. Mom's gift was quality time with all her kids together in one place. As they get older they scatter and they all do their own things. The oldest moves out & the teenagers are male & female (vinegar and water). Thank you for having a fun group activity that we can share together and enjoy a few precious hours of making memories. BONUS! We all have a precious momento from that day we can use over and over through the years.

Took my six grandchildren and we had a fun time painting our pottery piece. Lots of choices and…read morelots of paint colors. One price and no fee to get into the store. We all had fun!

We had a fun experience doing the "pay your age" birthday bear for my new 1-year-old on a Sunday…read morewhen they first opened at 11am at the Washington Square Mall. The store wasn't super big but it's FULL of stuffies and all the fun accessories. It was a little hard to navigate through when there was more people browsing and stuffing. They had some really cool Halloween ones and lots of different characters too. You pick the stuffy you want and the friendly staff walks you through all the steps to get it filled. You can do scents, recorded messages, and lots of different upgrades for your bear but we kept it simple with just the red heart. You get to choose the softness and firmness and my older daughter got to stuff it with the foot pedal. That was very special for both of them! The accessories definitely add up with each thing costing a wide range depending on the item. But the customization was so fun for the kids. They also had mini small stuffies as well if you don't want to stuff your own. This was definitely a nostalgic experience and you can't beat a $1 bear!

For a Saturday evening the store had a stream of customers and three employees who were all kind…read moreand had smiles, even after the whole day. The store is set up with different stations that explain everything you do- pick the "bear" you want, stuff it, dress it, and name it. Overall the process is simple and customization to the max which is nice for kids and the name certificate makes things personal too. I would say $100 per animal with all the details is a good way to look at how much one would spend. The amount fluctuates depending on the accessories and if the heart inside the animal is scented or with sound. Variety of accessories and clothes makes it fun dor adults to get into it too- wigs, costumes, animal carriers, dog/cat food, sunglassed and even hospital kit with band aids, shots etc. Service we experienced was great! The employees looked in the back for us for a clothing item and even suggested we take the last one off the display animal. Also, gave suggestions on color and accessories. Genuinely interacted with the children and wanted to know about their new creation. Though it can get crowded on weekends or when there is a deal/promo, for out of town little kids it was a fun experience!

I was looking for a place where a 1 year old and three year old would enjoy on a rainy day. This is…read morethe place. Not overwhelming and plenty of fun, safe and clean to our standards. The attendant was friendly and helpful. We had a tough time to get the four year old to be done. She spoke to him kindly and told him he could choose a sticker to be a good listener and he did. The one year old loved exploring and became braver as she got used to the place. Our four year old made friends and had a great time. We appreciated the space size and all the ways they made it safe.

Glad we found this place because it was so much fun for our toddler. The place is small but…read moreutilizes the space well. Upon coming in your just simply sign a short waiver and hand sanitize and head in. I appreciate the hand sanitize requirement to not pass germs. There were 3 different slides: one into a ballpit, one big one that was fun for even me, and a spiral one. Our toddler spent so much time on the big slide as you get a decent speed but not too steep where it presents danger. There's also a middle section where you have cannons you can load with balls and shoot with air pressure. It was so much fun. Will be one of our go-tos for getting the wiggles out especially since it's local.

We have attended two kids concerts here and l loved them both! There is a dedicated parking lot,…read morefree snacks, sensory headphones upon request, and a safe grass space for running around after the show! The staff was friendly and helpful. They also usually offer a treat like cookies during the concert too. The kids get to dance in the front and interact with the singers - we saw Ants Ants Ants and Red Yarn. There is no pressure to stay in your seat for those who are wiggly or for baby wearing parents to walk around. Other concerts and events here are super affordable and amazing for the community. We have also taken music classes here in the upstairs art gallery space and I know they have a cool pottery studio in the basement as well. Support the arts!

Beautiful, well-appointed venue. We attended a small wedding here. There were about 75 people in…read moreattendance. The stained glass windows and gothic style wood ceiling added beautiful decor for the wedding photos. Located in downtown Hillsboro. They have a private parking lot and street parking available. The venue was clean and well laid out. Bathrooms were downstairs and an elevator available for those who couldn't take the stairs. Kitchen was on the main level, which made the food and beverage setup and service convenient. The wedding was catered and everything was wonderful. I'm not sure how much it cost, but the bride, groom and family seemed very happy. Would recommend.

Amazing very very fresh delicious chocolates from the candy basket and cute gifts…read more The elderly woman clerk was beyond sweet and accommodating .

Adorable, small gift shop in downtown Hillsboro…read more I was shopping nearby today in search of some artisan chocolates and another merchant directed me to The Artful Garden. Cute place packed full of unique gifts...great Christmas gift potential: ornaments, jewelry, sweets, art. As for the chocolates, they've got a decent sized selection displayed near the back of the store. I needed 8 boxes for gifts, and not being a big lover of chocolates myself, I let the very sweet and helpful employee make the selections for me. They have a variety of box sizes based off of weight, and pretty good pricing in my opinion. Sweet place with great customer service! :)

I take the kids I babysit here to play and get the wiggles out, especially when it's cold and rainy…read moreoutside. I love the play areas that are set up for both climbing and building. I really like that the toys are wooden and not all plastic and cheap. There's a nice little sitting area too for the kids to enjoy snacks. And if you forgot to grab socks, there's a variety of cute ones for purchase. You can also rent it out for events and parties. I saw they are doing Friday nights babysitting for parents who want a few hours off to replace or go on a date night. That's a really great idea!

We come here at least once a week for my 3 year old and my 10 month old to get some energy out! We…read morelove it! It's clean, well maintained and according to my 3 year old has the best snacks! (For the best prices!) We highly recommend it on a rainy days!