We recently hosted a birthday party at Whirlygig, and it was a fantastic experience! It's such a fun indoor playground, and all of our guests had an amazing time. The staff truly made the party stress-free. They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful from start to finish. They assisted with setting everything up, helped clean up afterward, and even packed up our extra food for us. Their level of service let us relax and actually enjoy the celebration. If you're looking for a great place to host a kids' birthday party, I highly recommend Whirlygig. The kids had a blast, and the outstanding staff made the entire experience seamless! read more

Whirlygig - we brought our own decors and the staff helped setup everything. - Kids Activities Near Me - San Jose, California

We had our event last Saturday and they did a wonderful job with following the theme of the event and the decor! staff was very helpful and went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. All our guests loved the space, the kids had a lot of fun. The cake was delicious and done perfectly. The photographer was also lovely read more

I mean.... more for younger kids We came here to attend a birthday party. ..was expecting it to be like a playplace yard but it turned out to be more like a sensory, developmental play area for kids under 10. Obviously they throw parties for kids No arcade, no jumpers, no slides...its not a themed entertainment place but i will say that it is a safe place for kids and adults to have that quality celebration time. Its located downtown on the alameda, corner of Race street...a few blocks away from the SAP Center. There is a free parking lot in the back if the back of the building. The setup is simple inside...go in, check in, taje off your shoes, go in and play read more

Came here for a birthday party, and it was a very fun time! I was impressed by all the activities for kids: legos, slides, sand box, art, etc. my kids didn't want to leave! Minus one star because the staff was cleaning up constantly. Within an hour of the party, they had erased the "happy birthday" message with the host's name from the blackboard. I understand wanting to keep things organized, but this felt a little unnecessary (10 seconds of erasing at such an early point in the party...surely this could have been done at the end). Also, there is a parking lot behind the building (so you don't have to park on the street). read more

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We held our kid's birthday party here and the place was huge and so clean :) loved the experience and everything about it was good! It was easy to call them and discuss package options. They offer so much flexibility - you can order food through them or bring up-to 3 of your own platters (21x13 size) too for no charge. The balloon decor for $40 a bunch was cute and they offered arches starting $200+ Base package starts from $600 (15 kids and 50 adults) and u have to pay $250 as advance to reserve the date and time. This includes cutlery, water, juice as well. Every additional kid is $18. The place is safe for kids aged 0-5 and gives them space to run and enjoy while the parents can relax and sit and eat. No shoes allowed so either you can go in socks or barefoot. The place is all yours for 2 hr slots and parking is free and they have their own lot. Great staff and very helpful :) loved it!! read more

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Came here for a friend's kid's birthday party and wow, I was so pleasantly surprised how big the space was! There was so much to do for the kids. Multiple rooms tucked away and I like how they don't allow shoes so kids can crawl around with cleaner floors. We've been to different kid venues before and there was maybe a couple structures and toys for them to play with. Whirlygig had a lot more and it was great. Definitely considering hosting my child's birthday here in the future! TIP: They have parking in the back. They post orange cones so other random cars don't come in, but it did deter us because we didn't realize and found street parking nearby. read more

I found this while looking for places for my son's 3rd day. I emailed Carmela about few of my queries and she was quick to respond. Their pricing and other details are very upfront and there are no hidden charges. All my guests loved the space as most of them said they would love book this place for their kids bday as well. The best thing is they allow outside along with their catering. The space was well maintained and there was something to play to age group 0 to 6. Would definitely recommend and I wish they could give more time for party. read more

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We had my son's 1st birthday here and the team was absolutely INCREDIBLE! The venue, staff made our day so special and easy. I was able to enjoy the party with my guests and not worry about a thing! Thank you so much! read more

I hosted my son's 4th birthday here last weekend and everyone had a great time! I'd highly recommend this venue for a little kid's birthday. First, it's so convenient for them to provide the decorations, food, set up, and clean up. I basically didn't have to do all that much other than make decisions on what to order. The day of the party was incredibly smooth and all the staff were very helpful and kept everything running on a tight schedule. I would say a downside is that because it's so scheduled, you don't have a lot of flexibility. For example, some of the kids wanted to take home decorations but they couldn't because the venue provides them, and they shut down part of the room half an hour before to start cleaning up and get everyone ready for cake/singing. And also, since you reserve the venue for your own party, you have a hard stop. However, this wasn't a problem for us but useful to know. I was pleasantly surprised that they packed up the leftover food for us! I thought they would throw it away after, so that was a nice bonus, except now we have way too much cheese and fruit haha. All the kids had a great time and the setup of the venue is nicely spread out so that it didn't feel so overwhelming or stimulating. Even though there were almost 40 people there (~12 kids and the rest adults), it didn't feel like there were that many at all. read more

Great experience hosting our bday party with them. Space is huge and clean, great for kids to run around. Easy parking. Very nicely decorated even when you don't opt for any extra decorations. Staff beforehand was very communicative. Staff day of was extremely on top of it -- they will lay out your food and cutlery, cut your cake, carry stuff to and from the car, etc. The pricing and packages were super transparent. Only complaint would be that the extra food fee is a bit pricey; you only get to bring in 3 food trays as part of the base package, so it's hard to adequately feed guests without incurring a surcharge. read more

I have been here twice now. Once as an attendee and was really impressed on how friendly staff was and how accommodating the place was for babies. I booked this place to host my baby's first birthday a year later. The lead up to the birthday was great! The day of I wish the staff introduced themselves and gave an overview of what to expect. Overall, I was grateful for the space and could tell my party was so happy we went. read more

We hosted my kid's birthday party here. The facility is larger than any other private indoor party places around. Pocking an indoor party place has been challenging for us as we always have a varied age range kids on our guest list. Whirlygig had lots fun things to offer for all the kids. The sand pit and the ball pit was a hit at the party! It can host a larger group with ample space. I would surely recommend this spot if you are looking for an indoor venue for kids party. read more

We hosted our daughter's 3rd birthday party on Dec 14th at whirlygig. Highly satisfied and this is the party where we could go relaxed as a family. The place was well maintained and spacious, worth the service tips. Everything was taken care from start to finish. All we had to think about was to be a host and connect with our guests. Setting up food, decor, serving cake, packing in boxes the food. Pick and drop off things to car, everything was amazing. If you are looking for a stress free party to be hosted, highly recommend this place. Kids upto age 10 are free. There is something for everyone to keep themselves occupied with, even the older kids. read more

The good part is - it's not too busy. Simple and easy but that's also the bad part because there is not too many activities for kids. They get bored easily in one hour. read more

We came here for a birthday party and it was nice. The activities and play area feel like they are more geared towards kids up to 5 years old I'd say. The space was clean. The sand pit area was a big hit amongst the kids. Overall, a good place to keep your child entertained. read more

Whirlygig was incredible! We had an amazing time celebrating our son's 3rd birthday here. He had an absolute blast, and all our guests shared such positive feedback about the venue. The staff was efficient, the decorations were fantastic, and the service exceeded our expectations. I especially loved having the entire space to ourselves. My only wish was that the party could have lasted longer--everyone was having so much fun! Thank you for making our son's "3rd Jam" such a memorable celebration! read more

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Hosted my son's 2nd birthday here, and honestly I'm so glad we did. It wasn't crazy pricey and totally worth it considering all they do for you. They lay out all the food, take care of everything from lighting the cake to gathering everyone for all activities, and they even pack the car with your gifts and food and bring it to your car. It's so turn key and taken care of. The kids bopz music in the background is a great ambience to keep it relaxed, and the people working the parties are really good at keeping things in line without being too intrusive. All the kids had SUCH a blast and the space is so big with multiple rooms. So everytime they explored a new room, it was like a new party for them. The parachute was a huge hit with all the parents lifting it up and down for the kids. There's a huge parking lot in the back making it super seamless and easy to get there. 100% recommend for any toddler's party. read more

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Sometimes you want to host a party and not worry about entertaining as well as cleaning up and I thought Whirlygig was a good spot for kids ages 4 and below. We came here for a birthday party and the kid's were all kept busy for the 2 hours we were there. There were 2 separate rooms. One room had a foam pit and sandbox. The other room had a playhouse, playground, play kitchen, dress up clothes as well as small toy cars and a dollhouse. The place wasn't so big but a good enough size for you to keep an eye on the kids while they play without needing to hover over them. They don't have a private parking lot but street parking was easy to find. Shoes have to come off and I found the place to be clean and safe for the kiddos to play. read more

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I celebrated my son's fourth birthday at Whirlygig this past weekend, and it was an awesome experience! The main host/coordinator during the event, Izabel, was communicative, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly so that I could enjoy the party with my son and guests. All the kids ranging in ages from 1-6 had an amazing time- there was something for everyone! I was impressed by all the options, toys, activities, etc. The venue was clean, well-maintained, and spacious- we had 15 kids and around 30-35 adults, and plenty of room. Everything was taken care of for me, and the experience of being able to be present with my son at his party and not having to worry about things was such a nice change. I would highly recommend this venue and look forward to bringing my son back for an open play session soon! read more

Amazing 4th Birthday Party Experience! We hosted our twins' 4th birthday party at Whirlygig, and it was absolutely wonderful! The entire experience was incredibly efficient and stress-free. Carmela, Nicole, and the whole team worked so hard to make everything smooth and seamless for us. I didn't have to worry about decorating, cleaning up, or even managing the timing for cake cutting--they handled it all! The kids had an absolute blast. The space is huge with so much for children to explore and enjoy. All of our guests praised the facility, commenting on the amazing variety of activities, toys, and the excellent service. For the first time in a really long time, I actually got to enjoy a party that I hosted! Thank you to the entire Whirlygig team for making our twins' birthday so special and memorable. read more

We had my son's 6th birthday party here and it was amazing. The place is much larger than you can tell based on the pictures. Kids loved everything. The stuff was great and very helpful from start to finish. I just wish they had 3 hour options for the birthdays because kids were having so much fun it was truly not enough for them. read more

First time here today for their open play. Little tot had a ball. There was plenty of different things to keep her distracted for the 3 hour play slot. My only complaint is their bathroom situation. Since shoes are not allowed, you can either opt for grip socks or go barefoot. All fine and well until the inevitable trip(s) to the restroom. The floors got wet and soiled as the session progressed. Toilets got clogged and started to overflow. Children had accidents while they were waiting in line for a stall. Meanwhile, everyone still had to came in and out in their socks or barefoot. This setup seems quite unsanitary. If they can provide a small shelf with inexpensive loaner slip on sandals for the restroom that would be amazing! I saw this set up at another indoor play space (Bumblebee Playspace) and it made the whole restroom experience so much better! read more

I came here for a open play session and I was impressed by how spacious it was inside. They had many different sections for the little ones to enjoy all scattered throughout. There was a drawing room, sand pit area, reading, and ball pit area. The only thing was that the area to hold our shoes was a bit dirty. It's definitely worth the money and fun. My daughter just turned 2 when she visited, and she had a blast. read more

Whirlygig - Kids Activities Near Me - San Jose, California

We hosted our daughter's first birthday party here last Saturday and had a wonderful time!! In our opinion, everything went so smoothly and we literally did not have to worry or stress about anything during the party. Everything was taken care of to the T! One of the reasons why I booked this place was that I didn't want to do any planning/work and decorating because I don't have the time for that while having it be a private indoor space all to yourself. The only planning I really did was figuring out what food and dessert to order. Communication was spotty and forgetful with the Party Director and not as prompt as I would like, which was the only stress I experienced throughout the whole time, but everything was perfect on the day of. We had a custom theme and all decorations were so good and cute!! Such a beautiful job well done. Izabel and all staff on-site were attentive and so helpful with everything, thank you so much again! I'd highly recommend booking for your kid's party if you want a place that does everything for you and you get to enjoy the party! Granted it's not very affordable but totally worth it since you really don't have to do anything. They also have open play on some days of the week for $20/session, which I think is worth it too. Thank you to everyone at Whirlygig for a successful first birthday party for my daughter! read more

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Hosted my son's 1st birthday party here and I highly recommend! The staff made everything so easy from the planning, the setup, and the day of. The staff had everything set up the morning of the party and kindly laid out all of the food for the guests. They facilitated the timing of the party, singing happy birthday, and cake cutting. I had multiple guests compliment the party and the venue. The best part is the venue is so kid friendly, so the parents can relax :) We are so thrilled to have celebrated here! read more

Whirlygig - Kids Activities Near Me - San Jose, California

Reserved an open play time slot on a Monday and it wasn't crowded at all. About 20 or less kids. Kept my 17 month old all 3 hours!! He could have stayed for more. But I loved all the different rooms they had. There's enough play for all ages maybe 8. I do wish one of their back rooms had more things. My toddler ignored that area. But we took advantage of every single toy they had. Get there first because towards the end the toys get everywhere. I would notice the parents or kids didn't put the things backs where they belong to keep it tidy. Overall I give it a 9.5 and I see us coming monthly read more

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We came here for a bday party and it was just the perfect size and perfect amount of activities for all to enjoy. Highly recommend hosting a party here. You get the entire space to yourself and the sandbox was a hit! read more

Found out about this place through one of my son's classmates & we came for one of their open play sessions. My kid had a blast here running from room to room & corner to corner exploring all the fun tidbits this place has to offer. I also love that they have tables and chairs & allow you to eat and drink! This place is so much fun and we hope that more open plays will pop up so we can come and play! read more

Thank you Whirlygig for offering a safe place for kids to play during this crazy time. I booked a 90 minute private play season for my two boys back in August (when it was safe for them to operate) and they had a great time. Carmela was a great person to work with. She was story friendly and responsive to me emails and was present during our session. After our temperatures were checked, we were taken to the play area where we could then take off our masks. My kids are 5 and 2. They had fun playing on the slide and in the play tractor. There were a bunch of blocks, cars, etc to play with that get sanitized between sessions. They actually spent the most time playing in the sand pit. While I've taken my boys to many parks, this was their first experience with sand and they enjoyed it a lot. The play area was very clean. Hand sanitizer was readily available as well as a bathroom for customers to use. You have an option is 60 or 90 minutes of okay. Is suggest going with 90 minutes because it sure goes by fast. While I know they can't be open for play right now, please continue to support Whirlygig with their takes home activity kits. read more

Whirlygig - Kids Activities Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is great! They just began a trial period of selling individual tickets on Mondays. Wife brought the kids and when I arrived they were just thrilled to be there. We were the only group so next time might bring a playmate. There is so much to do and explore. Really glad such a place exists. read more

Whirlygig - Monday could buy individual tickets instead of full rental. - Kids Activities Near Me - San Jose, California

I rarely write reviews, but after benefiting from finding Whirlygig through its numerous 5 star reviews, I decided to give back! We hosted our son's 4.5 year old birthday party here today and it was truly a hit with kids ranging from 1 years old to 8 and parents too. The venue has just the right activities for boys, girls young and old. There is a farmhouse that also has costumes and a tool shed, chalkboard wall...huge slide and tractor that kids can climb and down. Two sandpits with enough tractor toys for everyone. The kids were just floored! We had roughly 25 kids and 30 adults and did not feel tight at all. The service was impeccable with three ladies that helped us setup and keep the kids busy. We decided to get the messy play that included the making of slime, and kinetic sand. Though the kids were completely engrossed in making their slime. The place came pre-decorated and we just had to add in a few themed ornaments. Usually venues don't provide such end to end service. In the end they even helped us clean up and pack up. Parking is a bit of a challenge, but it was all worth it. I just feel like this is such a gem in the community and I really hope the service and venue stay pleasant and pristine! read more

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Whirlygig has a whirlwind of activities for the littles. Our son and his friend had a blast going through the dress up play area barn, playing with the tools. There's even a small nook in the corner for reading and sensory areas. It's perfect for the 5 and under age range. Very toddler friendly as well. The only thing missing would be a Keurig or coffee/tea area for the parents. We also enjoyed the second room which had a foam jumping area and a large sand box with trucks. There were enough activities to keep the kids occupied for a few hours and the Open play $20 cost was very affordable. read more

We stopped in for their walk-in play on a Friday. I like that we can bring in our own food. Our toddler loved it here and could have stayed forever. Whirlygig is not overstimulating at all and has toys and structures that engage this kids mentally and physically. Great place if it's too hot for a park and you avoid screen time at home. read more

We had our daughter's 5th birthday party at Whirlygig back in January (clearly a later review). It was our first time (well everybody's first time really) here and it was fantastic! The space was big and accommodated everyone comfortably. It was very clean and organized. We had kids 1-5 yrs and there was something for everyone! That staff was wonderful. Izabel was so friendly and easy to work with. She kept us updated and on schedule. Oh my gosh and when they say they take care of everything so we can enjoy, they really do!! Even though we brought our own food and cake, they took care of setup, cleanup, and even packed everything up! Packed up as in, they wrapped up the leftovers and helped us load the card. I was blown away at the service provided. It was truly truly an amazing experience. I highly recommend having an event here. Thank you so much for everything! read more

I booked a party here for an event recently. We decided to order food from here as well to make it easy for us. The space is nice, the kids were entertained. We paid for the basic decorating package which comes with the booking. The food we ordered, unfortunately, was not warm when we were eating it. Then, I had to remind them of the craft that comes with the basic package, except the craft they had told me by email that we were going to, was switched out with coloring party hats instead. The craft they had told me we would do was going to be CD spinners. Then, half an hour before our slot was up, we starting eating cake and they started closing half the playspace, leaving us only the tractor room and the sand room. When I asked about it, they said they usually close it even earlier but because we were still doing crafts, they let us have extra time in that space. If we're paying for 2 hours of the space, if they're closing half the space early, that information should be told to the person booking the space before it's being booked. Now, I'm looking at my bank statement 9 days after the fact and it turns out they charged me twice on the day when I paid the remainder of what I owed. I have emailed the owner and she told me yesterday she would look into and get back with me but I'm still having to follow up on it as I have not gotten any response yet. read more

5 stars. Hands down! Best place for personalized birthday celebrations and private parties. We celebrated our daughters 3rd birthday at Whirlygig and the kids aged 1-8 years had so much fun. I don't think anyone wanted to leave even though the party was over. The farmhouse and beach house themed play structures are just perfect and kids all ages could do so many activities - write on the chalkboard, play dress up, go up n down the slide, jump inside the soft play pit, play horsies, go rock climbing and best of all - play in a sand pit complete with trucks and stuff. I mean sand without the hassle of water - how great is that??? We had to literally pull our kid out of the sand pit for the cake cutting as she was too reluctant to leave the pit. Plus no stress of before party setup and after party cleanup. Everyone at Whirlygig goes out of their way to help and make the experience absolutely wonderful. Highly highly recommended for a fun and stress free birthday party celebration! read more

Came her for open play and my 1 year old had a blast! There was a lot of room for her to crawl around safely and a lot of different things for her to play with and explore. There's a slide, a sand room, a drawing room, foam pit, pretend play kitchen and doll house, a bunch of toy cars, tricycles, and much more. Once she got bored of one thing it was easy for her to hop to the next. The only downfall is that their open play is only Monday and Friday. 10/10 recommend! read more

Had our kid's bday here and everyone had a blast. No one wanted to leave. Loved having the whole place to ourselves and not trying to pack a ton of guests. Our host was super nice. A reminder, no shoes. read more

We celebrated our daughter's 2nd birthday at Whirlygig and everyone had a GREAT time. The kids were in tears when it was time to leave - they were having so much fun. Our host was Carmela, she and her team did an AMAZING job. The decoration was very cute and exactly what we wanted. The place was clean and well organized when we arrived. The hosts took care of EVERYTHING. Starting from setting things up (including food trays) to helping us pack things up and load our car. We loved that we had the whole place to ourselves. We highly recommend Whirlygig if you are planning for your kid's birthday party. read more

Whirlygig was still fairly new when we had my son's second birthday party there right before the pandemic. The age range of the child guests was 2-4 and a good time was had by all. Highlights: 1) The facility set is whimsical, and we made good use of the different themed rooms (farm house, beach set), enjoying the unique play structures which are as functional as they are aesthetic. There was plenty of space for our group and everyone could fan out and do their own thing. 2) Carmela, the event manager, helped us order drinks, bagels, snacks (kids platter), and cupcakes through Hannah (long-time fan here of their drinks and pastries), which was more than enough for the 17 kids and their parents. It was great not having to deal with the clean-up afterward! I would definitely consider using the facility again for future parties or playdates. The only critical feedback I would give is that some of the party attendants, while professional, were not particularly friendly - this was noticed by at least one other guest too. Overall, I'm grateful places like these exist, it makes things so much easier to plan and it's really fun for the kids. read more