This spot was so fun & have several options of crafts. You can jam while doing your craft or out in…read moreheadphones and be in your own world like me. I feel like the prices of mugs & plates could be lower so for that a star taken off. But other than that super cool place with kind staff.

I found Little Shop of Crafts while searching for a fun spot for my niece's sixth birthday, and it…read morewas a total hit! What really sealed the deal for me was the ability to paint and leave with your masterpiece on the very same day. It was super important for the kids to take home what they worked on; waiting a whole week for a pot to cure and dry is something we can save for a future birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. There were other kids happily making soap, and the woman who greeted us kindly explained that we could pick whatever we wanted to paint. Once we selected our items, we paid and were set up at a table with paints, brushes, and an apron. I'm so glad she made sure we knew the paint didn't wash out of clothes. Pro-tip: Even if you're not painting, wear the apron. Trust me, your shirt will thank you for this advice! The kids had an absolute blast. It was so interactive, and once they finished, they had blow dryer stations so we could dry the paint. The best part? They took the painted items to the back and made them all shiny! This place is a definite hit. And I hear it's fun even for adults with no kids in tow. Girls' night, anyone? Sign me up!

The Brooklyn museum was closed -- so we tried this out instead. It wasn't quite the same but my 2…read moreyear old grandson had a good time.

The space is great to give the little ones to run and play without running into each other and the…read moreadults don't have accidents. I love how clean it is kept and all the items they play with and then can be rough and tough. I had a little boy with me and he had a great time. You know a great time when they cry not to leave an activity but as we showed him there was more he just transformed into it....it was wonderful to see all levels are so much to learn you can even have a moment to read to the child...they have so many things to explore....it is different floors of great fun. They even had an outdoor water splash area for the hot days to cool off. Great for 3 and up but as long as you carefully watch them it could be a great time for the smaller age. I will come back again next year to see how he explores this fun again

This reminds me so much of the Floor Is Lava game and is such a fun place for kids and adults…read morealike! They have 3 rooms to choose from depending on the difficulty level and the number of people in each group. We opted for Blue's Arena, which is best suited for 2-4 first-time players. There's a small locker area where you can store your belongings during the game. The hour we booked for was divided into 2 sessions. Each session features a different game with about 10-12 levels each. If you fail a level, no worries because you can always repeat it. You can also take a short break in between the sessions, which we definitely did because it was quite a good workout session.

This was super fun. Think Dance Dance revolution meets Floor is Lava...ultimately a lot of fun and…read morea good workout. I was gassed at the end. I thought I was good until I left and saw another group next door which were killing it. Note that it is a little hard to find with only a very small temporary signage on the street and needing to call through a security phone at which point they will buzz you in.

Dr. Frost from Crazy Science is amazing. I really like all the projects he did with me. For…read moreexample, when he was playing with liquid nitrogen, and putting a flower in liquid nitrogen, he really surprised me. He also gave us popsicles frozen from liquid nitrogen and cotton candy. I wish I could have another birthday party with Dr. Frost. The above was written by my 8 year old son who had a wondering birthday party with Dr. Frost two weeks ago. He was very professional and good at managing the kids, and most importantly he was really fun. Dr. Frost came earlier to our place to set up everything in a very organized way. The whole show was packed with many different science tricks, and the kids loved the special popsicles and cotton candy he made. There were 20+ boys and he was able to engage and managing them all the time. We have so many photos showing all the marvelous tricks Dr. Frost performed, but I can only share the ones without my son's classmates' faces. My husband always has very high expectation on everything, but he was really impressed by the show as well. I rarely write any review, but I feel I obligated to share how superb the show was. Thanks Dr. Frost for giving such a memorable birthday to my son and his friends.

From the owner: Kids Science Party! For over 5 years Crazy Science has…read moreprovided top-quality education and fun science programs for kids. Their 100% interactive parties are performed by Broadway Backgrounded Actors who bring all nessesery equipment to location of your chose. Hush Fry Ice and Liquid nitrogen explosions, (U) ice cream making. Also available Are-School, Boys and Girls Scout, Summer Camp Programs. Appruved by Department of Education

Great place to take the grandkids! We really enjoyed ourselves. Staff were very friendly and…read morehelpful. They have a great selection of pottery to choose from and we would definitely paint here again. My grandson loved it!

Color Me Mine is a great place to unwind and tap into your creative side. The concept is…read morestraightforward: you pick a piece of pottery, paint it however you wish, and after it's fired in the kiln, you take it home. I came here for their Holiday paint-your-own ceramic ornament. For this particular workshop you can choose between quick-dry acrylics or glaze and fire option. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they regularly check in to offer suggestions and guidance. You do not need to have any experience at all. Overall, 5 stars for a fun activity.

Nice stroll through Central Park to do some birdwatching and playing with the hippos. This…read moreplayground also has a water feature the kids can turn on and run through. Street parking is really hard to find and limited to 2 hours. I read that Central Park has 21 playgrounds. Wish we had all day to find them all!

Safari Playground Central Park is one of my very favorite playgrounds. My biggest complaint is…read morethere's no restroom! It's at Central Park West and 91st Street. This is a really unique playground where children can climb over, under, and around sculptures of hippopotamuses in the pretend river that's the playground floor. Children can climb into a canoe sculpture, cool off in summer in the water spray feature, and climb mounds. It's a way to enjoy a Safari without ever leaving New York City. Safari Playground is on the top of a hill with views down toward the Reservoir. It's the only playground in Central Park that doesn't include traditional playground equipment like slides, swings, or a sandbox. I love it!!

This is a nice playground in the city to kids of all ages. My son is 9 and really enjoyed this…read moreplayground. There were sprinklers and multiple play areas. I do appreciate there are bathrooms here for families and plenty of seating. My only suggestion is for families to keep food very close. I saw a dad feeding his daughter and leaving his food unattended, causing a rat to run towards the food and into the playground. Some families noticed but not all because they weren't being vigilant.

Pretty big park with sprinklers, playgrounds, basketball park swings, and rest rooms. This…read moreparticular park reminded me of the Oregon trail. It seemed to be very much inspired by that era. My little enjoyed the park.

Such a fascinating and creative place for young minds...it is packed with color, and a ton of…read morecreative tools and outlets for kids to explore and express their ideas. For parents it is equally interesting to see how quickly and enthusiastically kids take to creating toys they like, games they enjoy, and art. Highly recommended!

My 2x 5 year olds loved this place. They woke up early every morning begging to go. The teachers…read morewere lovely. The front desk staff was helpful and accommodating. It was easy to schedule last minute. We loved it and will be back.

This playground reminds me of Egyptian ruins which were discovered and unearthed…read more Some very different structures which offer the kids a unique vessel to play, and have their own adventures. Pyramid with slides coming down each side, block structures to climb on, water sprinkler area to cool down in, fort to climb up into, and some benches around the outside for the parents to sit on. It's not a large playground but the layout makes it look big.

This is a really fun playground located in Central Park with its entrance accessible from Central…read morePark West and either W 67th or W 69th. It's located right next to the Tots Playground. This playground features some really cool climbing structures. One of them is a brick pyramid that kids and adults can climb up. It features a really large slide or a ladder that puts you down in the middle of the structure. If you're small enough there is a tunnel one can use to get in/out. There are some other structures like another pyramid with two slides. When the weather is warm there is a fountain. I love the soft material on the ground that surrounds most of the playground. It helps soften any falls that young ones may experience.