Our Back Yard Play Place is more like a 3.5 than a 4 but I don't think worthy of a solid three…read morestars. This place is pretty big. Being on top of the bowling alley, this give kids and family extra time together (or separate if the kids go play by themselves while the parents bowl, which seems to be the case here). There are a great deal of inflatable bounce houses and one giant obstacle course, a ropes tower with a slide, rock wall, some arcade games, and a few birthday party rooms. For two kids to play for 1 1/2 hours was $24 total. Seemed like a pretty good deal considering there's no other place quite like this and it keeps the kids active and happy. It is dingy and there are quite a few broken arcade games that they just decide that they're never going to fix (I've been here a few times). You pay 25-50 cents per game or a dollar to play air hockey, basketball, or a motorcycle game. There are no tickets so you're really only playing to have fun, not win prizes. There is a coin machine (it's slow) to give you quarters for the games. During my most recent visit, the basketball machine broke on us so that was interesting. Other than the rinky dink "arcade" (which is kind of just scattered around the bounce houses), this is a fun place with plenty of room for the kids to run around.

My son had his 6th birthday here last week and I was very impressed with the staff and preparation…read more It was June so the only other guests there when we arrived was another birthday party finishing up. The staff had set up my son's soon with a fun construction theme including table clothes, plates, napkins, signs on the wall and had juice and water ready to go. They checked in throughout, reminded us about pizza and cake at the right time and didn't rush anyone. Last year my son had his birthday at Tumble Jungle in Norwalk and it felt more rushed and like they wanted us out on the minute but Playhouse Fairfield gave us a great experience. If you're looking for an easy time for your kids, someone to truly pull it all together for you I'd definitely recommend them in the future!

I'm writing this review to share an extremely troubling experience my family had at Playhouse…read moreFairfield on December 4, 2025. My two-year-old son and I have visited this location dozens of times over the past year without a single issue. On this visit, we also happened to be the only Black family present. What happened afterward was shocking, unprofessional, and felt unmistakably discriminatory. Later that day, I received a call from someone identifying herself as the owner/manager. She claimed that it had been "reported" that my recently turned two-year-old son had: * "Shaken" a one-year-old girl * Then supposedly been "violent" toward multiple children * And later--somehow--"choked" the same child These accusations all came in a single phone call and kept changing as she spoke. Not one version was consistent with the last, and none of them matched anything that occurred during our visit. When I calmly asked her to check security footage, she said she would but immediately followed it with, "The video may not have caught anything," despite openly admitting she hadn't reviewed it. To this day, I have received zero follow-up or confirmation that any video was checked at all. I later spoke with the front-desk employee who was there during our visit. He confirmed that: * No parent voiced any complaint about my son * He personally witnessed nothing concerning * The owner/manager was not even present at the time This brings up extremely concerning questions: * How did the owner know to single out my child when no complaint was made? * Why was I immediately presumed guilty with no evidence? * Why did the supposed reporting parents never speak to me directly, which is standard in children's play spaces? * Why did the claims escalate from shaking, to multiple children, to choking--a sequence that simply does not align with a newly two-year-old's behavior or my son's history? My son has never harmed another child, and our long history at this business reflects that.

We haven't been in years because the place became a huge liberal venue for events that are far from…read morefamily-friendly and are completely inappropriate for children, despite the kids-specific atmosphere with the playground and children's museum. Prior to ending our visits, the playground was beginning to really show its dire need for maintenance and revealing some significant safety concerns.

This park is pretty big. There are two playgrounds. One for the little kids 2-5 and one for the…read moreolder kids. There is also a splash pad. The nautical theme is present throughout the playground. We enjoyed our stay. While we were here, it rains a bit, but there was enough shelter to prevent us from getting wet.

Incredible. We spent the entire day here. Pro tip, bring a change of clothes, there is a really fun…read morewater area

The museum is perfect for the younger child under 6. The…read morepuppet show with the OUT OF BOX Performers was great! The puppeteers even roamed with puppets through the exhibits! The volunteers were all phenomenal! ! The staff was a mix of adults that were neurotypical and adults with special abilities! The volunteer staff you could tell enjoyed the visitors and helped wherever they could! I was pleased by 2 security staff circulating the floor throughout the day I am however disappointed that the Healthyville cafe is vending machines that today decided to glitch and not provide the food after paying for a sandwich. The staff called the vendor but I was never refunded the cost. The museum should also reconsider the amount of leaves that they have put on the floor- it is very slippery for new child walkers and older adults. Let alone a pain for the cleaning crew.... All the indoor same floor exhibit areas were spectacular and so Clean and the outside grounds magnificent.

It was awesome great way to spend my last field trip with my best friend and it was really fun and…read moreI can't wait to go during the summer

The courses are so different and with the help of a guide you feel like you can do it even if you…read moreare scared! everyone was really nice and patient. It was not crowded and very scenic and calm. It was an incredibly positive experience and i felt so proud after

We visited just to go to an after hours show of Pink Floyd in the planetarium comfy seats that were…read morefluffy friendly and a great show.

This place was super fun! It was bigger than I thought and…read morewith so many things for the kids, things that they can touch and learn from, it was very clean and the staff was also very very nice. They have some special activities as well on certain days at certain times that are educational and fun, we got to participate in a science demonstration about sound waves and that was cool. They also have a planetarium, it's small but the kids love it. I also really enjoy the fact that there's a place for the adults to sit, sometimes I end up with the kids backpacks and such that a nice bench is so helpful. The whole place was nice and clean and organized, which I was also surprised since kids tend to make a mess. The ticket for adult is - $18 And kids are - $15 They can spend as much time as they want in each section, it's deff worth every penny, so if you have any little ones, I highly recommend checking this place out.

We did not walk the entirety of the park on the day we visited, but did stroll along the trail…read moreclosest to the water. There are a few lookout points. There is a playground for the kids. Free parking. Nice to see this park in Norwalk and will make a point to return once the weather cools down

Lovely park along the Norwalk River with some great walking/jogging trails. A few steps and lots of…read morehills for those looking for a bit of a challenge. The park's paths are long enough to get in a decent workout. Childrens playground in the front of park near the parking lot. Park is clean and well kept. The free parking lot accessible from North Water Street accommodates about 25 vehicles. Walking distance to/from the Maritime Aquarium...great stop before or after your visit there.

This is a great maritime center and aquarium!…read more They have a seal show centered in the seals' health care and our show had the veterinarians there doing examinations and applying eye drops. Everyone was told the animals histories and why they were still there. One of the seals is blind and they explained how it is able to still negotiate their living space. The hands touch areas are well monitored with staff and again explanations of the different species was provided! Hand wash and dry stations were all around prior to and after touching animals. The exhibits were thoughtfully planned out and large enough for multiple person viewing. I would have like more sitting areas in some of the halls for us older folks watching independent children who wanted to hang out watching the meerkats or owls or birds. The fish tank area with the sea turtles was magnificent! The jelly fish exhibit so relaxing and zen with the background music. The new puffin exhibit is a combination of live puffins and then video presentations of their living areas in Maine! For me 2 year old granddaughter to be attentive for 4 hours was spectacular- thank you!

Our first time and it was lovely. We bought tickets right when the aquarium opened. All of the…read morestaff was friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend getting there right when it opens at 10 AM. There's a parking garage right across the street.

Horrible staff & rude owner. She called me a "b****" because I didn't want to buy socks after her…read moreemployee was SO RUDE about it. Seeing other reviews that address this same issue. Avoid at all costs!!

A few of the songs played at a Boy's 5th birthday party made me pause. Just in terms of whether the…read moretheme or lyrics were the best fit for a young audience. Playing YMCA or Dancing Queen at a boys 5th birthday party made no sense to me. I think its worth being mindful of how some parents might interpret certain messages, especially with younger kids present. How about just keeping things fun and age appropriate for everyone!! So disappointing

I attended my nephew's 4th birthday yesterday and I was extremely disappointed in all aspects of…read morethis venue. From management to the employees that are supposed to be professional and accommodating were none the less anything but that. They were very rude and disrespectful to my family and brother's friends. This party was 2 hours and was very costly. Upon the 2 hour mark, the guests were being rushed to leave, basically being told to get out, party is over. My brother offered to pay an extra 30 minutes and was told "NO" rudely by the manager. Then was charged a late fee on his credit card. Of which, will be disputed as fraud. We were there an extra 10 minutes!! My brother generously tipped these rude people and one of them said it was NOT enough. It should be more. My sister in law made the dessert herself and the food was brought in my her mom. So this venue did nothing except rush the guests and made what was supposed to be a VERY HAPPY occasion for my nephew an uncomfortable one. I do not recommend and will not return. Except a dispute from my credit card. You need to evaluate the people you hire. Disgrace.

I'm sure this place used to be fantastic when it first opened but everything is falling into…read moredisrepair.. broken keyboards, buttons missing, foam blocks with ripped corners, missing parts, broken toys, etc. For $25 for one child, I expect it not to look so run down. Disappointed.