My first "run" ever! Total success and total fun…read more The event was really well done. Parking wasn't so bad because parking lot had plenty of space. The drive was the worse, though. The event was majority filled with kids as kids run free. Nevertheless, there were still an older crowd. Including in your $20 registration is your number and a color packet. Even before the event, colors were thrown everywhere. There's two options, Day (5pm) and Night (8pm) run. There really wasn't any difference between the times. I would suggest going the Day time because it got really hard to see as 6pm rolled. 5k went by fast. As they had a couple rest stations (water break and color stations). I was pretty excited whenever a color station was coming close. Boxes of color out free for grab! At the finish line, you are rewarded with some nice EDM music. It would be cool if they actually had a famous DJ there. Overall, good vibes everywhere. Lots and lots of kids though. Although I walked 90% of the time, still a fun race :)

I was in the SF Color Run last year, so I knew exactly what to expect at the San Jose Color Run in…read moredowntown San Jose! It was just as great, maybe even better than the one in SF! 1. Downtown streets were BLOCKED OFF especially for the this event, so tons of space for running/walking. Track was visually appealing since it was on the roads and it felt like I was also getting a tour of Downtown SJ. 2. Color Stations weren't visible, while you were going through the track so it was exciting to know it could happen any minute now. 3. Very sunny this year, so the colors were so pretty in pictures. Tons of professional photographers throughout the track to stalk for photos. 4. The crowd seems very enthusiastic. Some teams like to be themed, and I've seen mad scientist and royalty themes. For me, I just like to have a pretty tutu. Also, at the end of the run, there was a concert-like stage and crowd to do color bombing. Food trucks were there and also a stall for the partnering charity was there. This year it was the American Diabetes Association. Very glad they gave us the option to start a fundraising page JUST for donations directly for the charity. Unsure how each Color Run "partners" with other charities and distributes profit, but just go for the experience. The Color Run is definitely something to enjoy with friends and family, sober or otherwise.

I used to run a 13 minute mile in high school... Adventure Run got me somehow running 3 miles in…read moreone hour! (According to a friend's FitBit). I sure wanted those raffle tickets ;) I then proceeded to win $160 value voucher for a pair of shoes from Road Runner Sports and a massage (from Body Rest Massage Wellness Center)! Most of the prizes were legit! I came to this by chance through a MeetUp event. I feel so lucky! I also feel like this is the best kept secret, and I didn't want to share... (not going to lie, I do not want my tickets to compete against even more tickets) but not sharing would not be nice. Totally fun and surprisingly family friendly! Even some fun activities and free treats at certain check ins. Set your own pace and decide which check points to visit and in what order. Will do again :) I will say they could improve on the beer garden (it was a little far from the raffle action so I did not take part), and sitting on the blacktop/parking was a little uncomfortable/weird. I also think there could be more directions/guidance for newbies. I was lucky I was joining a meet up group who had been there before.

The Adventure Run in Campbell is the South Bay's best kept running secret…read more Led by the charismatic MC Brian, Adventure Runners spend up to one hour before the event mingling with fellow runners and trying out new running products in anticipation of the Adventure Run map unveiling. The Adventure Map contains a list of all the businesses which are participating in the Adventure Run that evening. Once the map is revealed, runners have but one hour to visit as many checkpoints as possible. Runners go from business to business, gathering raffle tickets. Each business may offer raffle tickets differently: -some checkpoints require you to complete a physical challenge -others require a mailing list sign-up -many businesses simply hand out raffle tickets with no requirements at all. At the conclusion of one hour running, everyone reunites at Road Runner headquarters for a raffle for $3,000.00 in prizes and a complimentary beer garden for adults. They frequently also have root beer floats for the kids. Given the random nature of the raffle drawing, everyone has a chance to win some of the excellent prizes, including shoes valued at over $150! Not an avid runner? No problem! Adults and children of all ages and capabilities walk, jog and/or run this event. Strollers and dogs are welcome too! During most Adventure Runs, runners get the opportunity to run in brand new running shoes... for free! At the conclusion of the raffle drawing, most Adventure Runners head over to the after-party at the local Mountain Mike's Pizza. Didn't win a prize at the Adventure Run raffle? You're in luck, there is another raffle at the after-party! The Adventure Run is a great opportunity to network and make new friends. I have ran a number of races with people I originally met at the Campbell Adventure Run. Most Adventure Runs have a theme. Previous themes have included Pirates, 80s, Clue, Casino, Halloween & more. Tip: Sign up on EventBrite by noon the day of the event to automatically receive a digital version of the Adventure Map at unveiling, giving you an edge over the competition! Tip: Buy an Adventure Run shirt at the beginning of the season to get double raffle tickets all season long! Tip: Get the Buffet Special on Wednesday nights at Mountain Mike's Pizza for less than $10 for all you can eat Pizza, Salad Bar & Soda. This will get you raffle tickets for the after-party raffle! Tip: Check-in on Yelp at Mountain Mike's Pizza for BOGO Pizza to use during the Adventure Run after-party!

I've been part of Las Madres since 2022, when my first baby was about 7 months old, and it's been…read moresuch a meaningful part of our lives ever since. Now with two kids, our second is 1.5 years old, it's continued to be an incredible source of community through different stages of parenting. It's a genuinely warm, welcoming group where parents can connect with others in the same season of life, something that's harder to find than you'd think. The playgroups have been a highlight for us. They're relaxed, well-organized, and give both kids and parents a chance to build real friendships. It's not just about having something to do, it's about feeling supported, understood, and a little less alone in the chaos of parenting. If you're on the fence, I'd say just try it. The value comes from showing up, and once you do, it really becomes what you make of it.

When we had our baby, we didn't know anyone nearby with children the same age. Las Madres has been…read moreamazing for meeting other families and sharing with each other our struggles and advice. The parents in Las Madres are so generous and welcoming - it would have been a lonely parenting experience without them.

Coach Ramiro and Coach Dylan kept the classes fun and engaging. My son wishes they'll both return…read moreto coach again in the future. My son's skills improved within the first couple weeks already. He really enjoys and looks forward to going to class every week. Coach Tim is exceptionally responsive, caring and passionate.

This was our family's first experience with Futsal King, and I'd like to put in a good word for…read moreCoach Rodrigo. He was full of positive energy for both the parents and the kids. It is obvious he loves what he does, and is fantastic at it. He has a talent for connecting with people and sharing his love of the game by teaching and encouraging the kids as he plays along with them.

We were initially very skeptical after reading some of the reviews, but our experience with our two…read moreboys (ages 10 and 5) was fantastic. The camp offered a variety of free-play activities that kids could choose from. My older son baked cinnamon rolls, pretzels, pizza, pie, and Pop-Tarts throughout the week, and he even learned how to crochet. My 5-year-old learned basic stitching and proudly made two small pillows. The fact that both kids were excited to go back every day spoke volumes about their experience. The 4-5 age group had dedicated teachers who took great care of the children and kept them engaged including bathroom runs. They also organized fun extras like bounce houses and water parties on certain days, which the kids absolutely loved. A special shoutout to Shomesh, who was wonderful. He checked in with me several times throughout the week to gather feedback and see if there was anything that could help make the experience even better for the kids. The kids were excited to pick a lunch option during checkin every morning which also helps parents because we didn't have to pack lunch. The kids' lounge area at HQ could be a bit cozier and more inviting, but aside from that, everything else was very well organized and exceeded our expectations.

It's the worst camp I've ever experienced! My older son spent 2 full summers in PA site, so my…read morereview is not biased. It's my younger's son's first time at this site. My husband took him there 8:30am and there's only 1 teacher there doing check in. My son is only 5 and he felt nervous and did not let go his dad. There are no teachers welcoming or calming him at all and my husband had to sit there until 9:15, still no teacher, no hope. But he needed to work! I tried to call and message their site number listed in the email as best contact, however, no one! I just want to learn if he's doing ok.. In the afternoon, I picked him up and he said he did not attend any activity, he did not have lunch because no one gave him the food, and he did not even have water because he got lost! This place is insanely terrible! There is absolutely NO child care! If you send your kids there, you will be heartbroken.

Best Cabana Club ever!!! I go here every year. My kids love it too. Is it summer time yet? I…read morecan't wait to swim at the pool and play some cornhole.

"I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort."―Spiro…read moreT. Agnew I've been on a quest to get my 5-year-old to learn how to swim through various means. We had success at finding a good place at Saratoga Star Aquatics (http://goo.gl/zqCS7v), but the distance issue from my south SJ home forced me to look elsewhere. A friend recommended to me Pinehurst Cabana Club which was both close to home and fit my budget. Our experience there was so-so, and I've decided to break it down with another rendition of my the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Good -Reasonable price of $60/week for either x5 (M-Fri) 30-minute morning lessons (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) or x4 (M-Thu) 30-minute evening lessons (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) -Instructors were great and my son really enjoyed his time with them. -The pool itself is immaculate and seems to be kept up very well. -Great location that was only five minutes from my parent's house and about ten from mine. It's also only a few minutes from Hwy 87 and Capitol Expwy Auto Mall. -The class sizes are really small, with a max of four kids, but he was usually either one-on-one or with only one other kid. The Bad -The getting screwed out of one lesson for the same price because you can't make it during the day is kinda shitty, and no real reason was given. -The club itself is old, outdated and in major need of a renovation. Some of the pool furniture/patio sets there have seen their better days, and the bathrooms are pretty bad, as well. -Limited lesson season that only last from June - August The Ugly -They have a really strict cancellation policy, that I'm not sure they explain very well. Yes, it's clearly stated on the contract you sign, but nobody reads that. My Mom was the one who initially signed him up because we wanted him to have day lessons. So the first week goes off without a hitch, and then the second week he has his Monday lesson and the next day he wakes up feeling a bit sick. So my Mom calls to let them know he's feeling sick and she claims the lady she spoke with offered to just move his lessons to next week. My mom agree and that's that―or so we thought. They were all booked up for days during that 3rd week so he got pushed to the 6:30 p.m. time slot. We arrive that day and they are asking for a payment. I told them that they pushed his last week's classes to this week and they said they would have to check. After speaking with my mom she claims they never said anything about forfeiting the $60 and having to pay for the next week's classes seperate. The "manager" who claims that she spoke with my mom swears that she told her about the policy before moving him to the following week, but I think that's complete BS. I don't like to call people liars, but I know my Mom and she's just as cheap as me. There's no way she would've just let $60 go right down the drain―especially since the boy was feeling better by Thursday. I didn't feel like arguing and didn't want to get into a she said-she said nonsense, so I reluctantly paid up. I wasn't happy, but the contract is the contract. I've watched too much Judge Judy to try and fight it. The whole thing was probably just a "miscommunication," but they need to make themselves *crystal* clear when dealing in matters of money. Ultimately, I think we will still be back next Summer for more lessons. The price, location and great instructors will triumph over the bitter taste in my mouth from the rescheduling fiasco. Recommended for getting your wee one swim lessons, just beware the fine print.

A fun and local camp. I love the exciting activities that they have here and the staff are all so…read morefun. This is our first time attending Camp Captivate . Overall I am very pleased with the camp and we will be returning for many many years. Thank you Camp Captivate for a great experience. I strongly recommend anyone that is looking for a Camp, please look at Camp Captivate. Each week my son is learning something new and exciting. Every morning he is excited to go to Camp. We enroll him 3 three weeks and he wants more.

I don't usually do reviews, but I thought my experience with this camp warranted one…read more My wife and I decided to enroll our children in Camp Captivate for the summer. They weren't the cheapest or the most expensive we could find, but the descriptions of the camps sounded like we'd get a good value for our dollar. Our kids were excited about the different themes of each camp week that we ended up signing them for two weeks each instead of one because they liked different themes. We booked the "It's Elemental" and "Animal Adaptations" camps for our twin boys and "Castles and Catapults" and "Explore Hawaii" camps for our daughter in February. They were thrilled about the summer camps, and we glad to see how much they were looking for to them. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic took over everyone's lives. Like many parents in the Bay Area, my wife and I had to juggle not only watching but teaching our children as well as juggle work. My wife and I are both healthcare workers albeit working in different hospitals and different fields (radiology versus nursing). We hoped that things would go back to normal, but that was quickly dashed away when the school was closed down for the remainder of the school year and the lockdown was extended. We knew that they'd need the summer camps more than ever. Unfortunately, Camp Captivate had to cancel their physical camps. The owner of Camp Captivate, Ildiko Stennis, helped me with the refund. We received gift cards that we could use for future camps because we hadn't notified them that we wanted to be reimbursed. I spoke with Mrs. Stennis about our situation, and she was very understanding. She removed the funds from the gift cards and did a full refund to my credit card. She was empathetic and friendly, and I really appreciated her help. I know for sure that my wife and I will be signing up our children for Camp Captivate when things go back to normal.

I'm actually surprised that this park doesn't have more reviews (parks have reviews? yes. yes, they…read moredo. Thanks to parents :D). Honestly this is one of my favorite parks. Depending on the time of day, parts of the park are shaded. They have several structures, baby swings, older kid swings, and lots of grassy fields that don't have weird pot holes, but are well maintained! (If you have a toddler learning to walk, this is helpful. Also helpful if you are someone who doesn't really pay attention to where you're walking). Tennis courts. playground. grassy field. shade. not much more you can ask for, really. Parents/au pairs are super friendly. (yes, apparently this is a park where au pairs frequent. and a park where parents and families have au pairs). Other kiddos there are as well behaved as kids can be (at least from the two times i've been there.) If you want to use the playground, park by shannon road, rather than blossom hill, since the playground will be closer that way.

Great neighborhood park with lots of open space, a nice playground, and plenty of shade. Clean,…read morewell maintained, and a great spot for kids, picnics, or just relaxing outdoors