Came on a Saturday morning after scoring an awesome deal on Groupon -- $6 for two kids, including…read moretwo drinks. Normally, I think it'd be $24, which is steep. But $6, or $3/child, is a steal. There's lots to do in a fairly condensed space: two bounce houses, rideable animals, climbing wall, and play structure. Our kids had a blast. Best of all, there were only two other kids, so little competition for playing stuff. As a bonus, there's a nice seating area for parents, with a complimentary Keurig coffee machine. All in all, a nice, chill way to spend the morning and get out of the house. I wouldn't pay full price, but if there's another Groupon, I'll definitely pounce!

I've been here a couple times with my kiddos. It's great to have an indoor play option in this…read morearea. There are a couple of inflatables where they can get their energy it. There is also a small play structure, a train table, and some ride on animals. It's not one of those play areas with a large variety of toys, but if your kids love bouncing it's a fun place to go. I think it is a little expensive for what you get, but you can look out for deals. It's pretty low key for the parents. You can't bring food or drink but they have small snack options. It isn't that big but it has never been that crowded. My kids love it here.

We love GoPlay! It is on the top of our list of indoor play options in STL. We have been to both…read morethe chesterfield and lake st. louis locations! Both do a good job of keeping the space looking in good shape and clean! I think this is a great indoor choice for a fun activity for ages 2-6! There is not a lot for ages older or younger than listed above (chesterfield does have a baby room) and it's more designed for tiny children (I have climbed through all of it many times and it's much easier for a tiny child )! The staff has shown great customer service to us for all of our visits as well. My son fell and got a small injury on one of our visits and the staff was urgent to help providing first aid care and lollipops to help with the tears!

Great indoor play place for the kids to burn energy. We've taken the kids here to play as well as…read moreattended birthday parties. They keep it clean, have a nice variety of food and free coffee. The playground is very cool with lots of things to do for various age ranges. It's nice that there's only one area the kids can get in and out of the play area so it's easy to keep track ok them. It can get a little expensive with a few kids, but as long as you're there for a while it's worth it!

We love a kid play place!…read more This small indoor play place in south county is such a gem! It has plenty of adult seating that others lack so plan for a birthday celebration here. The best age range is 0-5 as there are infant sections, pretend play areas like kitchens and towers, and lots of toys in between. I think they rotate some items every 90 days while some items stay the same. There are yuck buckets all around the playroom in case of slobbering or "taste testing". The staff also cleans the floors and toys regularly to fight germs and keep toys looking their best. I will always recommend a reservation as spots fill up fast. A birthday party here is also worth it because of the space for seating and the ability for kids 0 -10 to be able to play and enjoy. This location is not as accessible because the entrance has a small shared parking lot, a step or large slope to enter, and the doors are all manual and all require a little maneuvering as there are pull handles, lower knobs, and hook handles.

When I came in one morning they said "we are up to compacity but if you would like to book a…read morereservation for tomorrow you are welcome to" I looked inside the playroom and there were two kids in there. And the staff were really mean!

If you are contemplating having your kid's party here, DO IT!! Trust a mom who has had many'a less…read moresavory party experiences in the area. We had my child's birthday party there on Friday evening, and oh my goodness, we could not have had a more positive experience. Prior to party day, I spoke with Goldi on the phone. She was so kind and warm and helpful, it felt like I was talking to an old friend. She answered every question and was amazing. The day of the party, I was greeted at the entrance with the bright shining faces of Makayla, Goldi, Lisa and Brett. From the second I walked in, they were a cohesive, unbelievably efficient team. Just as Goldi had made me feel on the phone, all four of them made me and all of my guests feel completely at home. My husband and I divided and conquered party day, so I was the solo party prepper (or so I thought!). Goldi and Lisa, like a real life Sonic and Tails, whipped up a beautiful party area for our group with personalized touches, tailored to my son's interests. They did the *work* part, ALL of the *work* part, and let me creatively direct. I let them know my son gets nervous when being sung to, center of attention, etc. and they were beautifully accommodating to that, including pushing off the Huggie parade until he was comfortable. Lisa (Huggie! :]) was patient and fun with all of the kids. Goldi was her right hand lady (literally) to keep things moving, fun and safe. We had one little girl in our party who wanted to see Huggie, but was scared to get close and crying. Goldi approached her so gently and kindly, demystifying the aspects of Huggie she was worried about, and giving the little girl space to choose. Our girl got a huge smile, ran to Huggie and HUGGED him. A child who just moments before was hiding behind her friend in fear, smiling her tears away and facing her fears. It was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Makayla stayed at the front for the first half of the party, and I'm so happy she did because although we'd have loved her company, having her as the first person you are greeted by is a great call by KE Ballwin, because she is sunshine in human form. She kept the lines moving safely and efficiently in both directions, while chatting with and brightening the days of those entering and leaving. She and Brett took over as the primary party people once Goldi and Lisa had to leave, and Goldi physically brought us together to thank me for coming, and verbally handing us off to Makayla, so all of us were on the exact same page the whole time. Brett was also incredibly helpful and seems to be like a backstage manager. It seemed as if they were physically positioned in a way to be able to communicate and work together effortlessly, even from across that giant building! He could not have been sweeter or more helpful either, even reminding me a couple times to absolutely not lift a finger cleaning up our party. I did not have one single minute of stress from the time I reserved my party time to the time we got home with that post-successful party joy! If I ran the world, Goldi, Lisa, Makayla and Brett would get a raise! But at the very least, I feel their kind hearts, work ethics, and clear expertise deserve to be recognized.Thanks so much, guys! You made returning Kids Empire guests of my family, and all of our guests!!

Had a birthday at Empire Kids and Lisa Goldie was very helpful and pleasant. Amazing host and…read moredefinitely will return.

We hosted our little's 2nd birthday party here and we could not be happier with how all worked out…read more I specifically chose this space as it is one big open area including play space and gathering/eating space - no private rooms = parents don't have to go in and out to supervise their young toddlers and that all the parents were able to hang out! Also, the space is just so dang cute and aesthetically pleasing! We and all of the attendees all came from the STL city area and all were surprised and impressed by the space. We chose a 9am Sunday time which was perfect for little and families, all eager to start the day early and play! As far as the party hosting goes, it was so seamless and Gabby was there early to help us set up/clean up everything. She was so helpful and efficient and also help guide us with timing of cake cutting and when it was time to start ushering people out. We brought in breakfast catering and gabby helped set up all the food/beverages that we brought in too. Completely seamless, infinitely helpful. All the kiddos had a blast and all the parents enjoyed our social gathering together. I highly recommend play street museum for private parties, without hesitation!

Wow, nice option for early play at 9 am when magic house opens later at 10 am. It is on smaller…read moreside but admission was reasonable at $13 for our son. Adults are free and infant with kid admission. Our son loved the coloring table and also each of the play stores. You get a wooden token for each kid for snack or drink when you are on way out. Nice shopping and restaurants outside here. This place requires reservation so made it before we left hotel for 9-10:30 which is about how long we spent there.

Great experience for my two boys (4 & 5 years) I was able…read moreto sit and see most of the whole play space. Staff were actively cleaning and monitoring. We arrived right at 10am, opening time and it wasn't too busy. Checking in takes a bit, be sure to sign your waivers online first. Also, don't forget socks, **even adults need socks** otherwise they cost $4 to purchase.

So fun! Went to a birthday party here. They have a fun infant area and bigger kids area too. Very…read moreclean and no shoes. Great way to get energy out! They had clean and nice smelling bathrooms. Overall a great experience. Also plenty of parking!

Great day to walk around Arnold Park today, unfortunately that longer trail in the back is closed…read morebut we walked around the lake instead.

It was a lovely day for a walk around the lake. Lots of fun things to play on in the playground…read morearea. The park is clean and well maintained. I was a little disappointed the longer trail in the back along the river was closed. They are working on the overhead power lines. I managed to get in a long walk anyway.

An excellent young child play space on the Illinois side. Child and parent must wash hands upon…read moreentry and leaving. No shoes allowed in play area. No strollers allowed. It's very clean. They sell Goshen coffee and snacks on one side and the play area is the other side. Monthly memberships are offered as well as punch cards for a discount. The play area is multiple rooms so you have to follow your child around. Sign up ahead online as it does book up on weekends. Saturday play time is 3 hours and even when at capacity, isn't too busy.

This is the cleanest and most well organized children's play cafe you'll ever find! Everyone washes…read moretheir hands before entering the play area and the limited capacity makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience for kids and adults. This is a great place for younger kids to play in an enclosed area while caregivers enjoy a caffeinated drink from the attached cafe. The intimate space makes it easy to keep a close eye on your littles. Tip: Be sure everyone wears clean socks in order to enter.

I can't believe there's not a review for this because this is spectacular. I had one for my…read moregraduation picnic from my doctoral program and I was so happy. It was beautiful and well laid out and Julie was fast and communicative throughout the entire process. I'm so thankful to have had one before I left the area and everyone is still continuing to rave about it. Worth it.

From the owner: Alpaca Picnic specializes in luxury picnics, styled tablescapes, and heated igloos for any…read moreoccasion. Whether it's your own backyard or a local park, let us elevate your next event. We offer options to add charcuterie boards, desserts, fresh flowers, custom balloons, and even a personal chef or pizzologist. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and cocktails too. Perfect for proposals, date nights, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, brand events, or just because. Choose your date, location, color or theme, and just show up and enjoy.