The center is exactly what Issaquah needs. It is VERY well-kept, and fun place for kids ages 1 to…read more10. My kids always have fun here and ask to come back. The employees walk around constantly, showing they care about the place and taking good care of it. The only annoying thing is their claim that you must buy their specific brand of socks because of "insurance policies." That is total crap. No insurance company mandates a specific retail brand name of socks; they only care about general safety and grip. Using that excuse feels a little insulting to me. However, I don't care too much i'll buy the socks without doubt and support the business, because this is a great place. We will definitely come back here all the time because the facility itself is amazing! Thanks all we are more than happy to continue giving you our business

Caught wind of this place last year and finally made it around to this relatively new addition of…read morean indoor play space for young children. Online ticket reservation was easy, paying for just the child's ticket while adults are free (phew). Reading previous reviews, it seems they gave out their own grippy socks at one point, but I came prepared with my son having his own which was fine per the front desk. The interior is well thought out and planned for kids to go around exploring: 2 indoor climbing structures, 2 excavator pits (literally the most unique attraction that we never had ourselves growing up), a small child/ young toddler area, and pretend play police/fire station, movie theater and 3 ride-on animals. There's ample comfy seating for adults to lounge, because we all need to dissociate from our kids at times. Overall the environment was clean, nothing looked too worn down outside expectations, and all the staff were friendly. If you plan on spending 2+ hours here, the young ones will get hungry, which leaves you at the mercy of having to pay on-site inflation for snacks or a bulkier meal; at least the options are relatively "healthier" for kids, but you should lower expectations for yourself. Personally I could've made that $8 cup of mac and cheese better... all while avoiding a curdled cheese sauce. I'd like to think $25 admission for a weekday AM was sufficient to give my 4yo the space he needed, but crowds can still build up by mid-AM; I don't foresee smaller toddlers doing well if you are worried about the bigger kids possibly trampling over them. Heads up, just received an email that they're increasing prices and mandating their own $5 grippy socks, as I'm typing this near the end of March 2026 :(

Updating this review just to let people know Animal Encounters is still incredible! This is our…read moresecond time hiring them although we've been to several more parties where they were there. Always incredibly friendly and professional, the animals are so well taken care of and friendly. A huge hit with kids and adults. The staff is so easy to work with, setup is easy, they do everything, we just sent photos beforehand and discussed where the setup would be. They constantly have someone cleaning up any poop from the animals, it's just a Betty lovely experience and the most popular thing at our parties.

This was my second time over the years hiring Animal Encounters for my children's large birthday…read moreparty. John did an outstanding job accommodating our group from start to finish. The team was attentive to the various age ranges of children, patient with all of our questions, and clearly prioritized the well-being of both the children and the animals. The cleanup was handled efficiently, as if it never happened. Overall, I highly recommend this company for this service. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the party fun and memorable!

We had such an amazing experience at Slime Factory! It was just my two kids for the last…read moreappointment of the day, and we never once felt rushed--in fact, it felt like such a personal, special experience. Lily truly made it unforgettable. She was incredible with my kids--so patient, fun, and fully engaged with them the entire time. Even at the end of the day, her energy and positivity never dropped. She made each of my kids feel confident, included, and excited about what they were creating. It's not easy to keep that level of enthusiasm, especially for the last appointment, but Lily went above and beyond. My kids haven't stopped talking about how much fun they had with her! Highly recommend Slime Factory, and if you get Lily, you're in for an amazing experience!

Such a fun indoor activity for young kids (and honestly, me too). Pricing felt reasonable…read moreespecially since we got two slimes out of our visit. Our girls absolutely loved mixing everything together and picking out the extra add-ins like glitter. The place is clean and well kept. Staff was so friendly and age-appropriate with my young kids which I really appreciated. Would definitely go back.

Sam creates the best experience for the kids that attend her classes! It is the most welcoming…read moreexperience for kids being introduced to photography! Highly recommend!

We are so happy with the Sprouting Image. They sent out a lovely couple team who absolutely love…read morekids and take a fabulous photos. They did a Christmas card photo and a lots of other photos that we requested. Sam and Adrienne were charming, kind, fun, and awesome at what they do. They Let my five-year-old help them, even let her take some photos with their expensive cameras. Sam had a special bond with my fussiest little twin. This is the place to go for your family photo shoot. It was low stress and a lot of fun.

( give Zania a raise boss) she's ready to run this place . amazing lady…read more --- We've been to the Tacoma location more than 50 times, so visiting this one was such a great change of pace. Honestly, it deserves way more hype -- the website and Yelp don't show how clean, big, and spacious it really is. The blue slide is definitely designed for kids; it's pretty tough for adults to get onto, especially if you're tall, so keep that in mind. The employee working today was the sweetest, kindest soul -- amazing with kids and genuinely speaks highly of her boss, which says a lot about the environment here. Overall, a super refreshing experience and absolutely worth the visit.

This place is seriously old and rundown and definitely not the cleanest indoor place place. We came…read morehere for a birthday party recently and it was incredibly crowded. Basically, as soon as we walked in, I knew someone was getting sick, lol. There's only two single bathrooms which is insane given the amount of kids that are in here at any given time, which made for insanely long lines to use the bathroom or even just wash hands. The kids had fun, but there wasn't really great places for parents to hang out while waiting. Overall, I think Fantastic Playtorium could use a deep clean or a refresh of the play structure.

This place was a hit for the kids. $25 for 2 hours or $32 for all, just don't forget your grippy…read moresocks, it's an additional $3. Don't forget to do the waiver before you get there. They have a small arcade area when you walk in. You can also pay to play with the steam tables in a different section. There are snacks and some bites of food sold inside. I didn't notice much people opting for it. I would def recommend bringing a water bottle in, they are $2.50 a bottle inside. There was free black coffee set out for parents, but I didn't see any creamer. Two restrooms inside that were big, nice and clean. The kids had fun jumping in the ball pit, foam pit, some trampoline. There is a fun beaded pit with some toys to play with. Great place to burn the kids energy for the day.

I'm giving two stars instead of one because I've actually attended a birthday party here before…read morewith my daughter, and it was a really fun experience. However, trying to book a party myself has been incredibly frustrating. I've called multiple times at different times of the day, and no one ever answers the phone. I also sent a message on Instagram, which wasn't seen until the next day, and even then, it was left on read with no response. For a business that is clearly active and posting, that level of communication is really disappointing. The lack of customer service makes it very difficult to move forward with booking, especially when the website doesn't clearly answer all questions. I prefer being able to speak to someone directly, and not having that option, or any response at all, is frustrating. It's unfortunate because we were genuinely excited to book here based on our previous experience, but the poor communication ultimately cost them our business.

We ultimately decided to stop because the class no longer felt consistently safe to us…read more The head coach appeared to show clear favoritism toward certain children, while other kids received far less supervision and assistance during activities. During hanging and obstacle exercises, there were moments when children needed help but no coach was nearby to assist or spot them safely. For a ninja-style program involving climbing, swinging, and elevated obstacles, consistent supervision and equal attention to all children should be a basic expectation. What was also disappointing was the lack of concern or follow-up when we chose to withdraw. No one asked why we were leaving or seemed interested in understanding our experience, which left us with the impression that parent feedback and individual student experiences were not being taken very seriously. For parents considering this program, I would recommend paying close attention not only to the facility itself, but also to how consistently all children are supervised, guided, and included during class.

Amazing and my boys loved it! Will go again and the instructors were just next level awesome with…read morethe kids.

Great place for the Family throwback to the 70s 80s staff is awesome would definitely comeread more

Great for kids. Lots of machines and games to play. Just bring lots of quarters or money.read more

We dropped by for arcades snd pizza on a weekday afternoon. There is able parking right outside and…read morethe place wasn't too busy which was great for us. There is a good selection of arcade games to keep the young and the older ones entertained, we had fun. The pizza was definitely better than what I expected, it was really good in fact and I like how the dough is well cooked. My favorite is pepperoni, Hawaiian and chicken pesto in that order. Staff is very helpful and friendly, the place has a chill ambiance and is family friendly. There are other activities available that we didn't explore like laser tag, game simulator, inflatables and of course soccer league.

Shout out to Ben! He's a true difference maker, customer focused, and wanted to ensure we had a…read moregreat experience. It's people like him that make the business what it is. Hope management here recognizes outstanding staff that continues to put customers first to ensure we have a wonderful experience. Will be back for sure.

I visited Pump It Up and had chicken tacos with me. When I arrived, I was told I could not bring…read morethe food inside due to their policy. While I understand businesses may have rules regarding outside food, I was disappointed by the way the situation was handled. The staff member who spoke with me came across as rude and disrespectful. The explanation felt abrupt, and the interaction lacked the courtesy and customer service I would expect. My concern is not the policy itself, but the manner in which it was communicated. I hope management can provide additional customer service training to ensure guests are treated respectfully, even when enforcing policies.

This is one of the places both of my nephews frequent in recent birthdays as they are both winter…read morebirthdays & it's easy for their classmates to get to. The kids definitely have a great time every year & Pump It Up has a schedule for each reservation; the kids are introduced to the concept/safety/rules, led into one of the rooms where they get to play for about 30-40 minutes, then lead into a bigger room where they have other slides and additional activities to choose from (a 'high wind' simulation, photo booth), then lead upstairs to have food/cake with their friends. Those who work there are mostly high school kids doing the best they can & do just fine. Some of the cons is the parking is terrible; even when I was told by my family to come early to help set up & they have a few "reserved" spots up front, that can vary by the staff who aren't very kind about it even when it's discussed by the payor of the reservation & there is signage to park against the wall near an apartment building next door...or you have to park across the intersection about half a block near some other apartment complexes. So, basically the place is packed with large parties from morning to close so just keep in mind of this if you're planning to come out.