We recently threw a party for our daughter's fifth birthday…read more The online booking system was easy to use and I was able to apply a promotion deal to save 15%. The party details were clearly written out and there were plenty of available dates and time slots. I did not have any issues to reserve for a 4 pm Sunday party for 24 children. On the day of the party, we arrived 30 minutes early to unload our car and set up the outside food and snacks, and party favors. There are two separate sections for check-ins, one was party attendees and the other was for general admissions. There was a small wait because there was no staff checking people in for parties and two staff were checking in for general admissions. Regardless, we were able to check in and my girls were able to enjoy the play areas while I set up the party. To save time, I highly recommend for parents to remember to sign the waivers beforehand. The food arrived in a relatively timely manner. The staff needed reminders to bring out the utensils and napkins but otherwise she was helpful. We had a good time and did not feel rushed.

Kids had a great time! We stayed for hours. Plus the massage chair for adults was excellent.read more

I took an injured bird I found in my yard there. They heal many types of animals. It is a great…read morecommunity resource.

Agree with Rob H. This place is so sad now. It used to be among our top five favorite places, but…read morethey need to tear down that waste-of-space building and make the full-grown trees and nature come back right now! We don't need more strip-mall crap! We need trees, flowers, grasses, meadows, creek, and pond. This place used to have them all, but now you might as well go to chucky cheese.

We were there for a birthday party. Had fun until we were leaving. As I was strapping my son in the…read morestroller that I parked off to the side, an employee comes up to my family and bluntly says, "you can't park your stroller there because someone else did that and it unplugged that (referring to a bouncy house)." Then he walks away. Dude, I'm clearly leaving. There was no sign and no one told us to move the stroller for the 2hours we were there. If it was as concerning as he made it sound, then proper precautions like a sign or even a cone would've been placed by the cord. What irked me was that he was unprofessional and lacked customer service. Clearly hates his job. Walked away without saying "thank you." In summary, it's a fun place for kids, but watch out for disgruntled employees.

We had my son's birthday party here. It was excellent! We had plenty of room for all of our guests…read morewithin the designated area, the play area was clean and very well maintained. The staff was also very responsive and checked in with us several times to make sure we didn't need anything. They were very chill about some of our party members playing after our time was over. The cost was also very affordable compared to other venues we priced. Super happy with everything here, would definitely recommend to family & friends.

Was walking past & my daughter noticed they have bubble tea, smoothies & shaved ice cream. Prices…read morewere decent and we didn't stay long. It's for family with smaller children

Went with my friend and her two kiddos. It's a lot smaller than we expected based on the photos…read more There's one big room with bouncy obstacles. It's one level, and then the rest of the place is chairs and a cafe. I had a honeydew milk tea. It was almost $7. The pass to use the bouncy was $20 for each kid for three hours. Not many people were there for the entire time. Many left at 2 hours or less. Three tips: wear socks. Sign the waiver. Park in the lot on Calendar. Street parking is two hours only.

Best saltwater fish store in the area Great selection and prices. Only place I shop for fish and…read morecoral.

An incredible selection of healthy corals run by people who love aquatic culture! Every tank has…read moresomething interesting and colorful. I felt like a kid in a candy store.

The park was clean and had something for everybody. Our 18mo enjoyed it. All the families at the…read morepark were friendly as well. Lots of seats for the parents. I loved how it was baseball themed.

This is one of our family's favorite playgrounds. It is in close proximity to a lot of the places…read moresuch as the Oakbrook Center that we frequent. Another huge plus is the tennis courts which is incredibly convenient for our firstborn's private lessons with her daddy. The playground covers a lot of ground and if you have an active child, it could be easy to lose sight of them. However, the playground is fully fenced and the spaciousness allows children to freely roam without feeling claustrophobic. There are a variety of equipment that consists of roller and molded slides, seesaw, climbing ropes, saucer swing, musical elements, and zip line. Our girls have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect and we have visited during the week and on weekends.

My husband and I went and enjoyed it. We did the one hour Squid Game experience and it was pretty…read morefun. I was curious how they would turn the games into an immersive experience. I won't ruin it, but I will say it was definitely fun and there was some intensity to it. While it utilized VR headsets, tt definitely was not a full VR experience. You interact with the game on the walls. There was an option to purchase beverages during the experience which we did not do. After the ad popped up a few times it got to be a little annoying. It was just the two of us so we were able to do each game repeatedly, which made it even more fun because it allowed us to figure out how to solve the puzzles. Because of that I wouldn't suggest going with more than four or five people. Overall, I would say it was worth the trip to Oakbrook.

Waste of money--don't go, kids hated and normally they are easy to please…read more When we showed up, the gentleman who said nothing to us seemed genuinely confused on why we were there, and when I tried to give him my last name, he asked for a five digit code to log us in. When there was no code given, I had to have my wife forward an email to show them to start the process. The "games" prompt you each time by asking if you want to buy sodas. We booked two 90min experiences and left after 35min.

This place has such a warm, friendly vibe, and it's clear that a lot of thought and care went into…read morecreating a truly kid-friendly experience. I really appreciate the way they support parents too--offering family activities and opportunities for kids to join classes while parents can enjoy some time in the nearby shops or grab a meal. The location is perfect, and the new extended hours say a lot about the hard work, dedication, and commitment to growing this family-owned business.

My friends surprised me with a little paint and sip for my birthday. It's located in Burr Ridge and…read moreit's a cute little spot. It's my first time so I didn't know what to expect. The workers was nice and lots of ceramic figures to choose from. I like that it is self served and you just do whatever you want after their initial introduction so pay attention. Lots of paint to choose from and the workers were just doing their own thing. We brought our own wine so we sipped and paint and it was so relaxing catching up. It was a great birthday surprise!

We had the most wonderful birthday party experience here back in February. I have been meaning to…read moreleave a review for months! Having a Feb bday doesn't leave us with a lot of fun birthday party locations so we're always looking for something different. The kids absolutely loved this experience. Learning all about different animals and reptiles. The party room was the perfect size for a kid's party. They provided tables, chairs, and tablecloths which was super helpful. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. We got really lucky with having weather nice enough to be outside to see the outdoor farm. They actually said as long as the weather is not unsafe, they continue to provide that part of the party year long. You definitely don't want to miss that part. I'm not sure who enjoyed this party more, the kids or the adults. Thank you Double J Riding!

We enrolled our 9-year-old in the 4-day JJ Horsecamp for $375 after doing extensive research. We…read moredrove more than 30 minutes each way because the camp description sounded exactly like what she was looking for. While we understood that activities were "subject to change," we expected an experience that closely reflected what was advertised. Our daughter was by far the oldest child in her group, and I wish there had been more age-appropriate grouping or activities. She came home each day underwhelmed, which was especially disappointing because she had been counting down the days until camp. The biggest issue was that many of the advertised activities felt much more basic than they appeared. There was far less hands-on interaction with the animals than we expected. Instead of an immersive farm or horse experience, it often felt more like observing, listening, or completing simple crafts. For example, "making parakeet sticks" meant feeding the birds with sticks that were already prepared, and "making a goat piñata" consisted of stuffing a pre-made paper-mâché piñata. She also told us that "learning to milk a cow" involved squeezing a rubber glove attached to a wooden calf with blue-colored liquid inside. While these activities may be enjoyable for younger children, they felt geared toward a much younger age group than our 9-year-old. One thing I did appreciate was the check-in and check-out process. The staff had a clear system that made drop-off and pick-up feel organized and secure. My biggest suggestion would be to make the advertising more representative of what campers actually do. A day-by-day sample itinerary or more photos and videos of children participating in the actual activities would help parents make an informed decision. We chose this camp over others because of the detailed activity descriptions, and the reality simply didn't match the expectations they created.

$14 per child for all day. Outside food is welcome and the staff are super friendly. Check their…read morewebsite for updates about weekend hours since they often have it closed for bday parties. Great spot because parents can grab a coffee while the kids stay busy. I would even recommend this if you are meeting up with someone who doesn't have kids and your little one is tagging along. It doesn't feel overly obnoxiously "kid playground-y" in the best way, even though that's totally what it is :)

For consistent times of playful merriment and creativity you can't go wrong with Waterlemon and its…read moreexcellent staff in downtown LaGrange!