We had our daughter's birthday party at Funbox Arcadia and had a wonderful experience overall!…read more The staff was very friendly and helpful . Our host , I think her name is Kristy, help us to set up and was always checking in to see if we needed anything. This place provided a red cart to transport our party supplies, which was very thoughtful. We also loved that the party area already felt festive and fun, so we didn't need to bring many decorations or balloons. The entire facility was very clean and well organized. There were also a few pleasant surprises that made the day extra special. The mascot came by to take photos with our birthday girl and our family, and we received a beautiful acrylic photo keepsake with both pictures. My girl also loved the little goodie bag that mascot gave to her. The kids had an amazing time and didn't want to leave. I also like that there is a mini fridge in our party room so we could keep our popsicles frozen until the end of the party. Another thing I would like to mention, is this place didn't feel overly crowded or too noisy, even though it was a Saturday afternoon (maybe we were lucky that day) If I had a couple of things to add on, I would love to have a little more setup time for us before the party starts, since we're only allowed to arrive 15 minutes early. We also wished the mascot could have stayed just a little longer (until we finish the birthday song) Overall, we're very happy we chose Funbox Arcadia for our daughter's birthday celebration. Thank you to the entire team for helping make it such a fun and memorable day!

Great value, great place for kids. Safe, clean and fun. Friendly and courteous staff.read more

Brought my niece here for her birthday, and it was such a cute, fun, and memorable experience!…read more From start to finish, everything was seamless. The staff worked with us so patiently, making sure to help us every step of the way. The machine we used to build the plushie body is super innovative and amazingly easy to use. They also offer a ton of fun accessories to truly personalize the creation. It's such a sweet, creative activity for kids (and adults!), and the plushie quality is so soft and cuddly. Highly recommend for birthday celebrations, special outings, or just a fun afternoon activity.

What's up: My sister-in-law set up a surprise activity day here to celebrate my birthday. She…read moreswears that adults do this too but we were surrounded by kids the entire time lol. Parking: We parked at the Park & Walk - Schoolhouse Garage, which was the closest to the plushie workshop. It is $1 for the first 2 hours. Be sure to pay at the machines before you return to your car so you can (kinda) leave the garage faster. Environment: Once we arrived at the location, we had to call the phone number listed to inform them that we arrived. Someone will open the door and show you downstairs to the workshop. We pick the animal that we want to make and a staff member will set you up at their knitting machine. Instructions are provided as you progress in creating your plushie. The yarn is very forgiving so if you make an oopsie, the staff member will be able to help you fix or correct it. Then we get to stuff the plushie as much as we want to get that perfect hug/squish factor. The plush gets sealed up and we get to thread our final touches. What was ordered: - Chick Plushie Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was an interesting experience. I can say that this is the first plushie I've made by hand. Staff members are ready to help out! Credit cards are accepted.

My daughter was recently invited to a birthday party at Kidd's Jewelry Heist and it was so fun!!…read moreIt's such a unique experience and she was able to make a necklace as a keepsake. The event was seamless as the group of kids started off with a scavenger hunt, made necklaces with the "treasure" they found and had something to eat while the necklaces were assembled. The host of the party told me that it was easy to book the venue and that they were very responsive.

I came here for my daughter's friend's birthday party, and the experience was absolutely…read moredelightful. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt magical, filled with warmth, joy, and genuine care. The hosts were exceptionally kind and had a wonderful way of connecting with the children, making every child feel seen and included. This is, without a doubt, the best party venue I have ever visited. The celebration began with a scavenger hunt that was thoughtfully designed. The instructions were simple and easy for kids to follow, yet the presentation was playful, mysterious, and captivating. Every child was completely absorbed, watching with excitement and curiosity. Next, the children created their own necklaces, and all kids will pick a bead to make a special necklace for the birthday girl. Each activity felt intentional and meaningful. Nothing felt rushed, chaotic, or overwhelming. Instead, the pace was calm and well balanced, creating a peaceful and welcoming environment. The entire experience was relaxing and joyful, allowing you to savor every moment. It was the kind of place that makes you wish you could be a child again. We spent two truly magical hours here, and I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It is a rare and beautiful hidden gem.

We spent 2 hours here, but could have spent so much more time if we didn't have a deadline. We went…read moreon the free day (first Friday of the month), but with that free ticket you only get 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon before the place closes, so it's a great taster to make you want to come again! Our kids ages 2 to 7 all had a great time! There was so much to do, from walking through the river and doing water play, to sand play in the pretend lake, to crafts (that we didn't have time for), to climbing equipment, and building/engineering/physics activities. Plenty of things to do both indoor and outdoor. The physics section is great for older kids too, even middle school (but the rest of the museum is definitely geared to elementary).

Free Parking, confusing at first as it's a shared lot for the park. There was a line upon arrival…read moreso you can actually buy tickets online and bypass the other line. The museum is both indoors and outdoors. There's several activities that are geared towards older kids such as sitting on seat and self-pull to go up. Or a tug a war type thing. The other outdoor activities are for all ages, they have areas where you can bang on stuff to hear the sounds. There's an indoor which I feel the younger ones loves such as the train table or the parachute. Overall there's activities for all ages. There was even a spot if someone wants to read and do storytime. Fun overall. It can get pricey. I'm not big on places charging adults as it truly is more for the kids.

Came here for a birthday party. It is a cool little art studio, where the kids are able to make a…read morepainting. However, there really is not any instruction going on here. They spend about 5 minutes going over some rules, and then it's just up to the kids to throw paint on the canvas. As expected, most kids put way too much paint on, so it ends up just being a dirty color blob of paint on the canvas. I wish that they spent a few minutes giving the kids ideas on what to do and tips for what looks good. However, there was none of that....

SPLAT Action Art Studio is a great creative spot in South Pasadena…read more Parking was easy with free parking available, plus additional parking in the back, which is always a big plus for families. Before the class starts, the instructor gives a clear demo, and throughout the session, there are screens showing techniques step-by-step, so kids can comfortably follow along and adapt at their own pace. Nothing feels difficult or intimidating. The instructor quietly walks around, making sure each child has what they need and offering support without interrupting their creative flow. They're attentive, calm, and truly professional. The pricing is a bit on the higher side, but totally worth it for the quality of instruction and support. Check for promotions or deals. Overall, it's a relaxed, well-organized space where kids can enjoy creating freely and parents can feel at ease. We had such a great experience and would definitely come back

I've been coming to this little indoor playground for years, and I just had one of the best…read moreexperiences yet. The girl working there today really stood out, she was constantly walking around, checking to make sure everything was clean, organized, and safe for the kids. It's rare to see that level of attention and care. You can tell she genuinely takes pride in her work and wants families to have a great experience. On top of that, she even made sure to say goodbye to us as we were leaving, which was such a nice, personal touch. Great service like that doesn't go unnoticed!

Fantastic indoor playground!…read more Local spot, great variety of play areas, friendly staff, not too crowded, good deals if you know where to look. 7 and 2 year old love coming here. Good maze area, clean and safe, lots of pretend play areas also. Theres an arcade and climbing walls, but the standard play areas are great enough. Lucy was super helpful when we had an issue with our voucher... good communication. Personable, professional, and efficient. Great playground!

Such a cute place to being your kids!…read more We came with a group of friends and the kids loved it. Entree is required for each adult for the kids entrance fee. I ordered the croque madame with fries and wow it was sooo good! Service was good and food was piping hot ! We came back AGAIN for a birthday party, and the food that was catered was delicious as well! The play area feels very clean and I like how safe I feel my child is when she plays there. Would def recommend!

Edit: I love how the owner wrote a very long defensive response trying to invalidate mine…read more Yes, we were repeat customers because we wanted to try to support a local business and tried to give it numerous chances. We never liked the "entrance fee" that I obviously know about and I stand by what I said: ADULTS ARE FORCED TO ORDER THEIR SUBPAR OVERPRICED FOOD FOR ENTRY aside from the entrance fee for their kids. The SGV eats post - I wasn't talking about one post. Geraldyne has posted several times and most of those times people have chimed in with their experiences and she removed her entire posts so people won't find the comments. Once again, trust the low star ratings. If you read them, you'll see a lot of them echo what I've posted here. --- If you have a toddler or a young kid, avoid this place. Read the lower rated reviews, because those paint a more accurate picture than glowing reviews from people who got discounts to this place. Adults are forced to order a meal as an entrance fee, and all the choices are subpar and overpriced. There was only one lovely staff member, an African American woman that unfortunately seemed to have left, because everyone else were not friendly nor helpful, and are barely present. The husband who supposedly cooks the meal made the driest, toughest, inedible steak salad and I couldn't even get help with my meal because there was no staff around to help, and whenever the husband came out, he would just be zipping in and out so fast I couldn't even catch him, and I couldn't leave my daughter by herself. The food choices for kids are also subpar. The play area itself is also subpar. There's very little options to play with, and whatever is there are mostly broken toys or have missing parts. The "separate" area for younger kids are always a huge mess to the point where it's safer for a 1-2 yr old to be in the general area with how disorganized it is. It's nothing but an afterthought, and bigger kids go there to mess up that area all the time No one really goes to clean up or check the play areas periodically, so even though it's part of their "rules", you see kids throwing toys at other kids, kids leaving messes around, etc. The positive reviews about these place are probably from people who've only been there once and have had some sort of discount. As a previous repeat customer who tried to give this place multiple chances, it is nothing but a cash-grab by greedy owners who care nothing about kids. The owner, Geraldine, also loves to promote her business on Facebook groups, and even whine about lack of "support" from people, but when previous customers try to make suggestions or anything remotely resembling a valid criticism, she'll remove the post so no one sees it. It's very dishonest, and shows what kind of people run this business. There are better places to go to entertain kids in SGV, don't waste your time and money here.

We found the Laguna de San Gabriel beyond the ballfield at Vincent Lugo Park, just by the covered…read morepicnic tables. Colorful and cool looking.

We've been to this park a few times, it's hit or miss with the crowd. One major concern is that the…read morestructures are all made of cement so prepare for some injuries. It's also all sand so that might lessen the falls. There's a smaller park for younger kids closer to the parking lot.