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    Build-A-Bear Workshop

    3.4 (54 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Poppy w/ added accessories rainbow dress & headband
    Yvette S.

    What a great experience for the kiddos. My girls received a gift card for Xmas so that brought us into B-A-B for the first time, the environment was busy and positive. Exp: We were greeted by a very nice gal Mel once inside and moved our away around the store before settling on a Poppy & Toothless stuffy. They had so many options, we were also provided the current sale happening. After choosing we had options to chose a voice over for each stuffy, purchased one each for Poppy then Toothless, Mel assisted us in completing the process then guided us over to the "fill" line. Once there we were greeted by another employee, Vanessa. She chatted with each of my girls and was very upbeat and polite, just very sweet. Each stuffy was filled then a heart was chosen to place inside before being sewn up. Afterwards we headed to attire and accessories to clothe each. Process was fun and exciting for my girls. Price points were not too bad, considering the individualized fun. We ended up paying around $45 for each. Overall a good experience & would gift this in the future to someone else's child.

    Tobi was amazing and very helpful and made our Day magical would definitely come again

    More employees being busy gossiping or something

    The one girl working was sweet. But as you can see in the photos the other 5 employees were at the counter yapping away, while I waited in line. I made eye contact with 3 of them and they walked past me. Anyway hopefully management sees this and gives that poor girl a raise while firing a few of the other dead weights. I don't know maybe I'm too harsh for I can only imagine the absolute nightmare it must be to walk 6 feet to stuff a single bear and send me on my way.

    Nina N.

    Awesome service they helped us out so much and made my daughters birthday really special!!!! She loved it even tho she was really happy so many options to choose from ! Many bears

    His bear of choice
    Jizelle O.

    A bit pricey just for a stuffed toy in my opinion, but a cool experience for kids to do at least once! For the first time in history, Build-A-Bear decided to do a "pay your own age" day and it ended up being a horrible idea because of the long lines (probably longer than some at Disneyland). To compensate, those that signed up for the bonus membership specifically for that day received $15 vouchers via email. Appreciate that a lot so I had to take my kid. First, you choose a bear or character from the wall. Next you get in line to stuff it; you can add cool things like sound and scents before the stuffing process. P.S. the cotton candy scent smelled so bomb we had to get it. My son was super excited and happy the entire time and thought it was cool how he put the heart inside (AKA his love) inside of the toy. Then you move on to the fluffing station and dressing room. Last thing on the agenda before paying is creating the birth certificate on the computer. And boom, your baby's new baby is read to go home!

    Nijole T.

    My son comes here every year for his pay your age Bear. We happened to be shopping near this location during the month of his birthday and stopped in. The stuff here is absolutely delightful and makes it such a great experience for the kids, they take their time and really care for them. They have a vast selection of toys and clothing as well as stations to wash, dress and groom them at. Fun mall pass time that your kids will really enjoy.

    Janora F.

    Our first visit to this location was during the "Pay your own age" event this year. They did it a little bit differently by sending out Golden Tickets to select children via email. We had never attended one of these events in the past because of the ridiculous lines so I can only judge on our current experience. We arrived an hour early just in case and there was literally NO LINE! We were in and out in 15 minutes and my son was happy that he snagged his stegosaurus. The selection was great and there were only two that were excluded from the deal. You can't beat $6 for a Build A Bear! The event was organized and most of the staff was very helpful and friendly. My son was able to press the peddle to stuff the animal and the young man working with him was super kind and made his experience memorable.There was only one woman that wasn't smiling and didn't have the most welcoming demeanor and it seemed like she was in management. That would be the only reason I didn't give this review 4 stars. She was working the register and that was my last perception after leaving the store. Visiting this store is definitely a once... maybe twice a year event because it is a little spendy for a stuffed animal. BUT you're definitely paying for much more than an animal. It's an experience and the smile on your child's face is priceless when you leave. One last thing! If you're military they do offer a 10% discount which is awesome and appreciated.

    Teddy bear outfit (cap and gown) fits my 5lbs Pomeranian!! Lol

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    Didn't have anymore houses for the animals! Also pay your age was a joke! Got the coupon but was only allowed to use it for one of my kids!

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    My kids love this place but the only reason I give it a 3 stars is because it is pretty expensive.

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    Thank you Matt. Came in today for the first time and he helped us from the start. Great customer service especially to the our little ones

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    GLO Mini Golf

    GLO Mini Golf

    4.0
    (398 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Got to come here again with friends and had such a fun time! I love how all the mini golf courses…read moreare themed around famous landmarks from around the world And the glow-in-the-dark concept always adds that extra touch of challenge and excitement haha There are about 27 courses total, which I think is a really good amount and makes the whole experience feel worth it. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you visit during a busy time, you might end up waiting a bit behind the group ahead of you before starting the next hole. But overall, still such a fun spot to come to with friends!

    This is our second time here for both mini golf & arcade. This is located next to the mall. Same…read morebuilding but no connecting doors to the mall. The entry to the venue are between JCPenney and Macys parking lot area. When you enter the doors, you walk down the set of stairs to enter the play area. Prices are listed and easy to follow for everything they offer. They have a worker there to assist with payment for whatever you decide. Arcade game cards are purchased at a kiosk. Mini golf prices are reasonable per person. Escape rooms are for 6th & up based on information I was provided when I last went Saturday since my kids wanted to do it and we needed to know what ages were allowed for their rooms. (Our kids are 2nd & 4th grade so we weren't able to do it) There are 27 holes for the mini golf. Each course is short but fun for small kids and themed differently. Only downsize is that if there's a huge group ahead of you, it takes a while to wait there for them to finish before you can head onto that course. So that's the only negative of each course when it's busy even though we went as slow as possible and played the same course multiple times while waiting for the group ahead of us to finish. There's only so much you can do while waiting before another group comes up behind yours. The arcade is small but they have some fun games. The kids had fun playing them. Pricing is a bit high & credits needed to play the games are kind of high as well compared to other arcade places but the games allow tickets to be won so it was worth it for us since kids had fun.

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    Castle Park

    Castle Park

    2.7
    (886 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Our first time visiting, our family suggested coming here instead of our usual knotts berry farm. I…read morehad venti day, on a Sunday, it wasn't busy but well staffed! We went on as many rides as we can, my son is too short for the bigger rides and unfortunately my nephew is too tall for the kid rides. I couldn't believe how much fun it was when there isn't so many people crowding! A few rides weren't working at the time or they said it's been closed such as the gravity one, sawmill, and a boat one that was covered with a tarp. We had so much fun at the arcade, the prizes are the same as any ticket prize location, lots of games and on a hot day it's such a nice place to sit and relax. We didn't try the mini golf or the buccaneer water play area, it wasn't crowded so we definitely could've gone but we stayed at the rides and the arcade. The only downside is we cannot bring any outside drinks or food, we weren't sure if they would allow us to bring dietary restricted foods if we mentioned allergies or intolerances, but we were fine without our snacks.

    Unprofessional and I don't want to say this, maybe racist worker…read more My son is 38 inches tall. When we entered the park, we double checked with everyone if there are rides open for his height and we were told there were plenty. Especially for the bumper car because that's what he's really looking forward to first time at an amusement park. So we spent $100+ to get in. When we got bumper car place, there were people in there already playing. We were the only one waiting there, and i asked that staff lady if my son was tall enough to ride the car. She glanced at me and yelled, 'I'll check later'. Even when the ruler was hided next to her, even when there's no one else in the line, even when she's doing nothing just standing there looking at the adults driving bumper cars... she just had us waited and got my son hope so high. When their turn was done, she slowly pushed the car to the side, took out the ruler behind her stand and told us oh he's not tall enough. I held it in, and asked politely if my son can sit at the passenger seat and I'll drive since there were seat belts. She said no way. Only because my 4 years old was so excited to get in there, I tried again, asking ' There's no one here yet, you don't need to turn on the machine, can he just sit on it and feel the bumper car for one minute?' Again, she said 'no way'. We understand you may have a rule to follow, but you could have tell us the second we ask you if we our height meet your requirement instead of getting a kid's expectations so high, letting him watch others playing and having fun, then turn him down while you are not even doing anything except watching bunch white adults riding the bumper car. Castle park could have a ruler showing at front saying below 42" are not gonna have any rides, instead, they charge full price for kids over 36" while have nothing preparing for them. Our first amusement park experience leaving with tears and upset, my son was crying he said 'I waited. Why can't I play bumper car?' I told him, 'sorry baby, to make sure you are safe, you need to be tall enough to ride that.' And he cried, 'but I waited...'

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    Color Me Mine

    Color Me Mine

    4.4
    (65 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Honestly, this turned out to be such a fun date idea with my wife! If you're looking for something…read moredifferent to do together, I'd definitely recommend giving Color Me Mine a try. Pricing starts with a $10 studio fee per person, then you pay based on the ceramic piece you choose. My wife and I ended up spending about $85 total, which we thought was reasonable for a couple of hours of entertainment and a personalized keepsake to take home. It took us over an hour to finish painting our ceramics, and we genuinely had a great time. They accept both reservations and walk-ins, but I'd highly recommend making a reservation if you're planning to go on the weekend. It gets pretty crowded, and having a reserved spot makes the experience much smoother. Whether you're planning a date night, celebrating something special, or just looking for a creative way to spend an afternoon, Color Me Mine is definitely worth checking out. We had a blast and would absolutely do it again.

    Came here for an auntie and niece day!! I've been wanting to try it out for a while now…read more You are able to make reservation or walk in. I'm pretty sure it's safer to make a reservation but luckily when I went it wasn't busy and there was open tables!! They have many option of what you can paint from. Will say it does get pricey but a nice activity to Do!! I also love that they hold your item For 2 months after you they are done putting it inside the kiln.

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    Luv 2 Play Riverside

    Luv 2 Play Riverside

    3.8
    (322 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    This is SUCH a great spot for those rainy days when you need to get the kids out of the house and…read morelet them burn off some energy! We came prepared with shoes and socks (highly recommend!) so we didn't have to purchase socks when we arrived. Because it was raining, the line was pretty long -- clearly everyone had the same idea we did! We waited our turn and had the absolute pleasure of being helped by Torri at the front desk. Let me just say... she was AMAZING. She was the only one checking people in, handling the store area, and making sure guests exited properly with wristbands checked. Despite how busy it was, she was incredibly kind, patient, quick, and apologetic for the wait. You could tell she genuinely cared about every family walking through that door. I also had a couple interactions with Melissa at the café while purchasing drinks and waters. She was so kind and accommodating -- and she was running the café solo on a very busy, rainy day! Both of these women were working so hard. I even witnessed Torri having to handle a difficult situation with a guest who tried to enter without properly checking in. She handled it professionally, calmly explained the policy, and stood her ground respectfully -- even when the guest tried to escalate things. It was impressive to watch her maintain composure under pressure. The only unfortunate part of our visit was that the location appeared incredibly understaffed for the volume of people (it looked like 150+ guests). Two staff members managing everything -- check-in, café, store, monitoring, and guest flow -- is a lot, and I genuinely hope management considers additional support for both guest experience and staff safety. That said, it did not ruin our day at all. My family works in customer service too, so we were happy to stay patient and wait our turn. Torri and Melissa truly made the experience wonderful. We made sure to thank them because they absolutely deserved it! Overall, this is a fantastic place for kids to play and have a blast -- and Torri deserves major recognition for her professionalism, kindness, and grace under pressure. She made our rainy day such a fun one! We will definitely be back!

    Cleanliness 3 Costs 5…read moreCuisine 2 Customer Service 5 The place has a pretty big playground and it has a smaller playground for 4 and under..They do have a crawler area which is a little small. The arcade area is very minimal. The food we ordered were mozzarella sticks but did not taste like any mozzarella sticks nor did they look like any mozzarella sticks I've ever seen before. But if you're looking for a place for your 4 to 10-year-olds I would give this place a chance because of the playground. The mats (flooring) were pretty dirty in some areas but the bathrooms were clean.

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    Hangar 18 - Riverside

    Hangar 18 - Riverside

    4.2
    (173 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Checked in two nights ago while Bestie Sitting and had a really good time thanks to Jared and…read moreSebastian! Sebastian helped check Austy and I in and He was so nice and polite to Me as a Spontaneous Sitcom Cameo Guest! Sebastian was friendly, thorough, and efficient with his Hustle and offered a lot of interesting high value Feedback on how to pay attention to important details like learning good Footwork Techniques to save energy while progressing as a Climber. Jared was a wonderfully attentive Professional Guardian and added a lot of cozy and inclusive Creatively Enriching Vibrations to the Cave as well! Jared was fun to chop up Smart Meeting Principles and celebrate interesting Climber Gifts with, and I liked how he was modeling the latest Hangar Merch at work. Jared was thoroughly knowledgeable and informative about Hangar's Community Culture which I find so refreshing! I have a lot of Coworkers who attend CBU and am excited to share with them how Hangar invites local Students to take a break from their Mental Stresses and move their Bodies in a fun and creatively satisfying way in the Climbing Gym! Even though I was chillaxing as a Guest Cheerleader I still had a good time observing my Bestie successfully slay through his Challenges on a comfy Skittle Colored Beanie :0) The Music here is interesting too and I like how Artfully Chic and Beautifully designed the Restrooms are!

    I've been trying out all the different Hangar 18 locations since I'm a member, just to see what's…read moreoffered between locations. Located in Riverside, this Hangar 18 has plenty of top rope and belay projects for fans to do. Parking is located in the front and toward the sides of the gym. There are two different doors you can enter from. The main door to scan for membership will be towards the sides with the gated parking spots. It was extremely hot and there isn't AC blasting in the climbing section. AC is available in the changing area and restrooms. There's also a lounging area, which is very unique. There was plenty of routes for climbers of all different types. As a fan of the slab wall, there wasn't much for me to do. In comparison to my home gym, we aren't allowed to sit on the mats at this location nor could we have our drinks on it. So do be mindful. Other than that, it was a unique experience, but I prefer my main location more.

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    Love these little personal Creative touches! It's a Climbing Cave and Art Gallery Experience fused into one ;0)
    Love these little personal Creative touches! It's a Climbing Cave and Art Gallery Experience fused into one ;0)
    So many fun and stimulating surprises in every Corner!
    So many fun and stimulating surprises in every Corner!
    Their upstairs Weight Room where Climbers can lift and warm up in peace!

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    Their upstairs Weight Room where Climbers can lift and warm up in peace!
    The Little Gym Of Riverside

    The Little Gym Of Riverside

    4.9
    (36 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    we have been going here for the past three years and we take two of our girls and we absolutely…read morelove it 1000% !! Cindy who is the owner was so flexible with our schedule because we both work night shift and it was hard to make some of the classes, so she was very flexible for our schedule the girls teacher was Miss Erica and she was amazing. She is just phenomenal with the kids and seriously we loved everyone back in June. They would do a award ceremony and they would get a ribbon which was so cool and all the families come and see it. I asked Cindy if there is another one in Murietta area, but she said that this is the only one in inland Empire. if we lived closer we would take our kids still but its a 45 min drive from where we are so we had to stop. we love them so much!!! everyone was soo sweet to our girls!!

    The Little Gym and the community here have been so impactful on my little boy's life, and I am so…read moregrateful for them. He started coming here when he was 2 years old and was not willing to challenge himself physically....wouldn't really jump, hop, skip, none of that. With the help of Miss Erika and Miss Karlee, he has developed so much physically and become confident in his ability to do things, so I'd say he developed mentally a lot from coming here as well. Miss Erika has been guiding him consistently from the very beginning and guiding him based on his individual strengths and weaknesses. The structure of the classes is also very engaging and fun, while also teaching the kids discipline. It's a great balance. Lots of kids come through the studio, but the experience feels so personal. Any time I have a question, Miss Cyndi at the front desk has an answer for me and has always been so accommodating. I highly recommend this place!

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    Building strength.
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    Skill Celebration Week
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    Celebrating their performance at little gym
    Dino Encounters

    Dino Encounters

    3.1
    (33 reviews)
    19.5 mi

    I have never had such a quick rude interaction with a company. I was googling fossils for purchase…read morehaving bought a number online before and actually been to a number of fields and dug up fossils myself came across. This guy seemed an amazing deal price was killer and I thought maybe it just didn't have a lot of fossils and it was a lot of reconstruction. Nowhere on that piece or any of the other pieces if you go through their website, does it say replica the only way you find the word replicas if you go to their website the very first time and go as if you're going to try to book an event and then it says Shop our replicas. I was asking a very simple question when I found out it was a replica. I wasn't rude. I said, cancel my order and they jumped down my throat. It was the rudest thing I've ever experienced and I hope no one ever has to deal with them after reading this.

    ***edit*** Since the owner replied and said I waited to call…read moreback for 4 days I thought I'd post "evidence" of that not being true. I called and spoke to her Monday, June 21st. She did not tell me to go online to book. She did say I had to have a $750 minimum since she'd be coming to San Diego, and I was ok paying the extra. Again, no mention to go online to do this while talking. I can't go back to Tuesday the 22nd on my phone to screenshot my log. But I've posted the 2 calls I made to her Wednesday and the call I made on Thursday. I left messages asking for a call back and that we'd spoken. Let's be clear, they were not booked. I've been looking for a Dino encounter type of company for my sons 4th birthday party. After speaking with several companies who were unavailable, this was the only one who was available. I believe her name is Carrie (maybe jeri?) who owns it. When I originally spoke with her before other companies, the first thing I thought was, she doesn't sound very charismatic nor entertaining. When I learned she was one of the "presenters" is when I searched for another company. Unfortunately no one else was available for my date so I called back. I spoke with her Monday about booking and she confirmed availability but said she was in the car and would call me back later to finish booking. Ok, great. She didn't call me back. I called her back Tuesday afternoon and left a message. Same thing Wednesday, I called a few times to follow up and pay. No response. Today, Thursday, I called and got a hold of her. She apparently has booked someone in my spot since we spoke. I am sooo angry. When we hung up Monday, I would have paid if she'd told me how instead said she was driving and we'd handle later. So I assumed we had our spot. When I reminded her of this, she told me I needed to understand she speaks to a lot of people every day and she had car troubles which she had to fix and handle. Quite frankly, I do understand things happen BUT how do you confirm someone else when you already told someone else they had that spot. Im furious but it may be for the best as I can not imagine her type of personality entertaining a bunch of 4 year olds. Terrible way to run your business. Look for a different company!!! I do NOT recommend. If you follow my reviews, I do NOT typically give out 1 star reviews and I'm very fair. But this review deserves it as they completely left me hanging for a party!

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    Receipts
    No where does it say replicas
    No where does it say replicas
    Dino Encounters

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