I really wanted to love this museum, as I've been looking forward to bringing my daughter here for…read moreyears. First of all - there's so much potential. Many of the exhibits are cool but most of the stuff isn't working, which is sad. The mini golf course is in complete disrepair. A great deal of that is probably due to parents not watching their children, but still - it would be great for the museum to fix up some of the damage. The museum was not inexpensive, which added to the frustration at many things being unavailable/dirty/broken. I really hope that the museum spruces things up soon so that children can continue to enjoy it.

ZERO STARS!!! Purchased some tixs for my daughter and her Dad which are both muslim... I teach my…read morekids diversity and enjoy exposing them to different cultures, ethnicities, etc, as we do live in a melting pot. Within the about section on the museum's website, it states all are welcome. Apparently this was not the case. My daughter and her Dad got stares galore, to the point that my child's Dad did not feel welcome. He felt uneasy and this weighed heavy on his heart. He was made to feel like the outkast. With that said, I encourage EVERYONE to visit this museum so that perhaps they can learn to interact with all walks of life!!!

A fabulous activity! We visited from out of state and had a whole slew of activities planned. This…read morewas actually our favorite perfect for toddler age! She loved it! They knew how to real her in (shaker, nets, bubbles, amazing actors). This is such good value compared to our classes around here I hope they come tot he Bay Area!!

I hired them for my 4 year old birthday party. They're amazing with kids and the show was very fun…read moreto watch. There was movement and singing :)

What a treat to be Brooklyn just in time to see the Cherry blossoms explode across the grove…read more The garden is quite expansive and it took a bit of a stroll to get in far enough to the tree promenade that completely overwhelmed you with bursting color. After drinking in all the color, we meandered to the Koi and Japanese garden, rounded about the see tulips in their full glory and snuck out a side door. A stunning garden, beautifully maintained by staff and volunteers. I'll certainly be back when I visit again.

So I will start off by saying this place was underwhelming. I feel like the cooler events happen at…read moretheir other location. I also never knew that if you lived in Brooklyn you were able to get a discount and possibly attend free, they definitely do not disclose this. Even my kid nephew said it was expensive for the amount of $$ we paid to get into this park. The park is small, there are a few interactive things for kids to do along the trail. Little tables with interactive tools to enjoy nature. It was just not as fulfilling to me as I expected. I expected there to be something more than what I can see outside when I am on my bike rides in NYC. It's more of a place to admire something, take some photos and just chill, but for a price.

The people in the game stands be so funny calling my uncle Jackie Chan because we're Chinese. I…read morecame here a lot 20 years ago when I was a teenager. One time in the fall of 2015 my co worker and I took a train ride from Roosevelt all the way to Coney Island. The funny thing was as an adult the game stands looked smaller than when I was a teenager. We had fun eating and drinking stuff in the original Nathan's hot dog stand. We played claw machines and basketball hoop throwing games in the arcade. I was able to get a stuffed minion out of the machine on one try. My co worker played a game 5 times but couldn't get the prize or whatever he was trying to win off the game. We had 9 tickets but the minimum tickets to exchange for candy or prize was 10 tickets so I was like whatever?!

The Coney Island arcade has lots of fun games for the kids. The ticket games are a bit uneven bit…read moremy kids like it anyway

Had a lot of fun celebrating a special occasion here, the space is very well maintained and…read moreorganized. Shoutout to Jose at the front desk who was super welcoming and helpful, and made it a great experience overall!

Where do I start? This place was SO much fun! It's definitely not for the faint of heart, believe…read moreme, it takes a lot to engage in laser tag so please dress comfy and be sure to check on how you're feeling before engaging. Aside from that, the experience was worth it. Mini bowling: omg this is such a cute concept and highly recommended for a date. Food and beverage: ummm, I didn't see much food items to indulge in so please be sure to eat before or when you leave. Drinks, they did have a cute menu filled with mixed drinks, beers, and hard seltzer. Overall, I had a blast and I would recommend this to anyone! It was cost-affordable for the adult night game pass as it cost less than $50 for 2 people. Book online and go have some fun!

Sloomoo Institute surprised me. With a steep price tag of over $50 per adult and child ticket, I…read morewas skeptical. It looked too gimmicky like the Museum of Ice Cream. However, my slime-loving nine-year-old daughter really wanted to go. As a surprise, I took her. (To save money, only have one adult go.) Here's our experience. 1) Admission: On a Friday afternoon in April, we were able to get tickets online easily. DO NOT WALK IN. You can, but it's the most expensive way to experience Sloomoo. Google promo codes first that work online. A quick Google search revealed three promo codes from influencers that took 20-30% off our tickets. 2) Experience: Once your tickets are scanned and an online waiver is filled out, you'll write your "slime name" on a name tag. Pass through a hall about the history of slime and you're inside the main area. There are several rooms of "buckets" filled with all types of slime with different textures and scents. This was pretty fun and was very relaxing dipping your hands in slime. (Don't worry- you have to wipe your hands clean beforehand with a wipe. There are wipe stations everywhere.) There are a few interactive areas like a giant sling shot, a musical room, a tablet where you pick your slime companion, and a place where you're blindfolded and feel different things in slime holes. (It's not as weird as that sounds.) Part of the experience is making your own slime. You pick what type of slime you want, the scent, the color, and three charms. This took about 20-30 minutes since there are so many scents to pick from. We landed on creamy cloud slime with the passion fruit rose scent, aqua green, and three fruit charms. At the very end, there's an area where you can take off your shoes and walk through slime. Again, you wipe off your feet before and after. Still, if you don't think about how gross it is, it's a unique and fun feeling. 3) Space: There's a single restroom at the start of the museum, but due to a line, staff let us in the staff basement where there are three additional bathrooms. At the very end is a store with all types of slime, slime molds, kits, and more. Our daughter spent $47 of her own money on two slime kits and activator. It's very pricey so limit how much you spend. As a staff member told a kid, "Nothing is free here." 4) Staff: This is where it was a little off. Several staff were a bit odd with the kids. One staff member by the slime making area made a few inappropriate jokes around little kids. Often, staff had to be called to each station so waiting is expected. None were friendly or warm for working with kids. Overall, Sloomoo Institute is worth the experience if you are willing to shell out the money. Our daughter LOVED it and I was surprised how much I did too for having low expectations. However, I'd NEVER come back with that price tag. It's almost offensive.

We had an amazing time over the weekend. We did the 9am reservation and we had the first half hour…read moreto ourselves in the whole place. The slime music was cool, getting slimed on was awesome and my daughter loved making the different slimes from the scent to the color to the charms. Highly recommend for any slime lover!

I visited the Narrows Botanical Garden with a friend of mine after grabbing lunch in the…read moreneighborhood. I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm always down for an adventure. The water fountain and small ponds (I think that's what they're called) are beautiful and there are plenty of opportunities for the perfect bird photographs. This is the perfect spot to hang out with some friends, get your steps in, or just processing emotions while listening to music. I couldn't believe that this was my first time even hearing about this place because of the great things that I had heard about it but I'm glad that I came and I would be more than happy to come back and bring some friends with me. I wonder if the experience is different in the Wintertime.

I visited on a recent weekend with some friends who had their rug rats (ages 4 and 6) in tow.  All…read morefive of us found the experience enjoyable. Tip: The park is nicely maintained; everything looks quite clean (for a park) There are several playgrounds; they're spacious, with a good number of swings and slides suitable for children of all different ages. The park is a good place for bike riding, walking and/or running, or just communing with nature.  There are several areas where you can have a cookout, provided you obtain a permit in advance.

If I only get out one time for the month, and it's a free event...and it's this one, that's alright…read morewith me. I have been attending Target First Saturday's for well over 6 years now and it is always a good time. For those who've never been, this is an event curated by the Brooklyn Museum and sponsored by Target. On every first Saturday the museum is open to patrons all day free of cost. At around 4PM the official event begins with a live band in the foyer followed by many more for the night. There are also exhibits, dance performances, screenings, hands on art, live art and much more. The curations in Feb for Black History, March's Women's Month and the July one to kick off Caribbean Culture month are unmatched. The Caribbean culture event draws such a big crowd it has been hosted on the steps or in the parking lot. Every floor has something to whole family can enjoy which brings me to my next point. This event is as great snapshot of what Brooklyn and NYC today represent...a true melting pot of you will. There are tons of kids there with their parents as that neighborhood tends to have a lot of young families it the grown an sexy from all races also flock this event. It's just a great vibe. Throughout the night the museum has several pop bars in the lobby and drinks while of the cheapest liquor are doable. Their Rum Punch is laughable but it's better than walking around parched with a dry throat. There is coat check at $2 +tip. The night comes to a close with a full on dance party that goes until 11. I have never not enjoyed myself thoroughly and I always meet new people= win win!

At this point, just mentioning First Saturdays within the NYC district, people generally know what…read moreyou are talking about. This monthly event sponsored by Target offers free entry to the museum for anyone past 5pm. It usually includes a line up of panels, screenings, activities centered around a rotating theme and dancing extending until 11pm. It's family friendly, tourist heavy (I've brought in family visiting town), and very fashion forward. Always a reliable place to run into a friend or start the night of with your crew. You can catch up while enjoying some wine and beer or in my case an NYC-priced watered-down vodka lemonade. After attending for many years now, I appreciate how the crowd still remains diverse. And some of the best people watching in the city! The rotating art exhibitions keep getting better on top of the steady curated art collection. Really enjoyed seeing Soul of a Nation this month. Con: with its popularity, it's gotten overcrowded sadly to the point of NYPD policing the crowd. If you suffer from enochlophobia, come early or avoid high traffic months like the summer, Black and Woman's history month. While it's no longer like the golden days of the Caribbean parties outside, the spirit of 1st Sat is still kicking.