Carl's Damaged Pet Warehouse is such a unique experience in Gilbert. It's a private rescue farm…read morewhere you can get up close to Highland cows, donkeys, pigs, and the cutest rescue pup I've ever seen. I don't know who Carl is but he is quite generous to share his property with the public--he even provides buckets of carrots and pellets to feed the animals and a sink with soap and water to wash your hands. A few things to know before you go: Because this is at a private residential home, there are no public bathrooms available, so plan accordingly! It's also a bit out of the way on a dirt road, which adds to the rustic charm but can be a surprise if you aren't expecting it. It's a wonderful, low-key way to spend 30 minutes with some very happy animals. Donations are highly encouraged but not required.

I enjoyed stopping by this farm. The animals are well take care of and sure do eat pretty well. You…read moreare allowed to bring in food to feed them and they have a sign up of what you can not feed them. So nice this is available to the public!

Forgive me for not taking photos--I was way too caught up in the fun! Slick City is an absolute…read moreblast. It's an indoor slide park, and before you roll your eyes thinking that sounds boring, trust me, it's anything but! These slides are next-level thrilling. Grab a mate, pick a slide, and go headfirst--it's equal parts terrifying and exciting, especially if you're not a natural thrill-seeker like me. I had to push through my fear, but once I did, it was totally worth it. I ordered a pizza while there--pretty standard, nothing special--but honestly, it's the slides that steal the show. If you're looking for a unique date night idea, this is it. Let your inner child run wild. You won't regret it!

Soooooo expensive but wow it was fun! Staff could be nicer and more welcoming. The slides were…read moregreat, wide selection and pretty safe. She didn't know about the tummy sliding thing but once the first one happened then the day started! $50 for both of us for 90 mins

Natalie and Jace were amazing hosts and kept the hints vague but helpful while the food from the…read morekitchen was great I met Jake and Devin who were very nice and made our food quick!

AMAZINNNNNGGGG!!!!!! This is a multi-room place you can go and bring your friends for fun…read moreactivities. The rooms range from activities that have strength, brain teasers, teamwork, and more. It's such a great bonding opportunity and allows you to have fun with whoever you bring with phones down. Parking is NO issue at all at this location. They have so many spots available given the strip outlet location it's in. I do recommend not wearing any thick or heavy clothes and bringing as little items as possible, because you will be moving A LOT and sweating will be your enemy. They have a bar and restaurant as well, but we didn't get a chance to go. Definitely will be back, and next time need to go for 4 hours! I think we did 2 hours and it didn't feel like enough time.

We were invited for a birthday party, it's amazing that it's all day play, my kids never wanted to…read moreleave. Will be back for sure!

It's dark! Many places in the playground tree areas are dark and we saw a child suffer a head…read moreinjury... bloody!

I came here yesterday, 5/4/26, as a chaperone for a school field trip. The kids had a blast and…read moreenjoyed the playground and rides. However, the young man working at the Merlin's apprentice ride was very rude and seemed completely overwhelmed and frustrated. He yelled at my group immediately upon entry for stopping to look at the mini Lego city. Honey, these are 7 and 8 year olds and you work at a Lego store it's really not that serious.

So fun for kids and adults alike! I was surprised that they have two rides - and really fun ones at…read morethat! All the exhibits were well setup for little or bigger kids. So many opportunities to be creative and so much for the kids to touch and play with. Our favorites were the huge play structure, the Lego castle that could be built on, and the large foam(?) Lego pits. Our kids didn't want to leave; we could have stayed for way more time, but alas, naps needed to be had. Can't wait to bring them back!

This place has been our go-to birthday spot for both of my kids for years, and we keep coming back…read morefor good reason. The train ride is a blast, the climbing wall is massive, and watching kids lose their minds on the bumper boats never gets old. The party packages are reasonably priced, which is a huge plus when you're hosting a group. They also recently added fans and misters to the party area, and it makes a world of difference especially on hot days. If you're looking for a fun, affordable spot for a kids' party (or just a family outing), definitely check this place out. Highly recommend!

We attended a birthday party here yesterday, and it was not a bad experience! My friend got the…read morehighest package for the party: which was a private area and it's own tables, play area, and grill. They were also given a set of tickets for the kids to ride on, which was pretty cool! My son was too young for the rides, but we were able to walk around. It is not a very big space, and I think there was maybe 8 rides total. The amusement park area was very clean, and the workers seemed helpful and chipper. We had a good time, and did not have any expectations when we came in, but it was pretty good. I would recommend this place for a lowkey birthday party and to rent out the cove!

It's amazing how much there is to see considering this aquarium is in the mall…read more It is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums. The animal displays were beautiful. There was lots of information to read and learn about sea life and preservation. It was a great deal for the money. We went on a Monday morning and it wasn't crowded at all. The staff were pleasant and helpful. All in all a great visit.

This aquarium had way more than we expected! We thought with it being at the mall it wouldn't have…read moremuch but we were able to spend a good 45 minutes here! Great sea animals to see- I just wish they would clean the windows better as some animals were hard to see through the glass. But overall a great indoor place to take kids. They should have senior discounts as that was my mother in laws only complaint but still affordable for an aquarium!

We love the i.d.e.a. Museum and have been going for years. It's been really fun watching how the…read moreexperience changes as my kids get older. They've aged out of the soft play areas, but now they can spend hours at the stop motion video station and exploring the newer exhibits. The recycling area is also one of their favorites. It's such a quaint little space and incredibly affordable for what you get. I also love seeing downtown Mesa continue to grow, and the museum feels like a big part of that energy. From a parent perspective, it's really easy to visit. There's ample parking, it's very stroller and diaper bag friendly, and it's a perfect place for a playdate. You can actually have conversations while the kids explore and move between activities. The mural in the courtyard is gorgeous and the puppets are always a hit with my kids. It's one of those places we keep coming back to.

Amazing place for toddlers and school aged children to learn about science in a fun way, explore…read moretheir imagination and interact with others. There are soft blocks for building or balancing on, a play kitchen, play vet, barn, magnet wall, Lego station, gear powered musical windmill, lots of art stations to create, a backlight wall, even and outdoor area.

Visited with a 19 month old who loves to explore - and this surely delivered. Each floor provides a…read morevariety of options to choose from and experiences that cater to all age ranges. We visited at a year old and were limited to the experience, but once they hit walking stage the doors explode with opportunities. From the first floor tree house and soft foam blocks to the open-play blocks and gears - the experience builds as you work through each floor.

I'm so impressed by this three story children's museum! They are extremely baby friendly with baby…read morezones on each floor. Theres even a room just for little! My baby was able to enjoy time here with cousins who are older. There are 300 interactive areas and new events all the time! My toddler nephews love the market and restaurant are on the third floor. Things to know: It can get pretty busy - especially if there are school trips. If you want to come when it's less crowded, I recommend weekdays at opening. Food is available at the coffee shop and cafeteria areas. There's an amazing nursing room on the third floor as well. There are free Friday events (check online) The membership is so worth it in my opinion!

CAPTAIN PLANET What do you have to do to before you come…read morevisit this space? You Planet! You might not like that joke, but you might like this immersive attraction located in Arizona Mills Mall. Bubble Planet does make you feel like you are on a different world as you move your way through various rooms with all kinds of cool visual and physical sensory effects. You are the captain of this voyage as you are in charge of how you navigate this space. Speaking of space, you transcend space and time, because there is no time limit! And the venue space is large, so all you bubblebutts, out there will have plenty of room to explore within this bubble universe. Bubble Planet is more hands-on and interactive than some of the other 'immersive' experiences that have been popping up here and there, so it was one of the better immersive activities in my opinion. This place can be experienced by all ages but better geared towards older kids and adults because of the photo ops for posting to social media platforms to fuel our clout chasing obsession. I hate to burst your bubble, but you can blow through the whole thing, start to finish in maybe 20 minutes. If you came with others, you could maybe spend up to an hour here at the most if you took your time and take a lot of pics. It would be nice if they added some more activities to feel like you got your money's worth, but if you feel like blowing some money on bubbles and photo ops then pop into this place.

This was a really fun experience! The kids loved the balloons, bubbles, and interactive nature of…read morethe art exhibits. It was a bit steeply priced as you could easily do it in 30-45min but we took our time and even went back through to the favorites - the ball pit, balloon room, and ocean floor.