THIS WAS MY SECOND TIME AND i will be Back bc of Lillie she was Amazing! My son's 5th bday was today and she gave us two balloons bc nobody came to his party. I cried he was happy. World saved! This review below was from first time! Fun! Fun! Safe and Clean and Happy Fun! We went in this morning party of 5/6 and were greeted warmly by the manager gentlemen so kindly even though my unruly kids were POUNDING on their doors. Once in the most kind and helpful lady was behind the desk and even though we hadn't prepped our waivers(wavers for safety reason) she slowly and kindly went over with each parent even though our kids were SCREAMING to go in she took her time and did it right and I got kids to simmer down and ensured they also would be good. Once inside the creative and colorful and safe and clean yet so well designed for fun space, we went wild. We had the whole joint to ourselves- we got there early and enjoyed the play to win (you win a toy every time) claw machines, the laser dance room, the slides and of course the maze of awesomeness!! The guy who was running the show was SPECTACULAR and totally WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND for us catering things to our whim practically as we went he made sure the toys we won were the ones we wanted. He made sure we knew where everything was and all the options for flash pass and the bumper race cars! It was so fun bc they were so accepting and accommodating yet still following rules so nobody gets hurt. We L O V E D our time and party there and will 100% go back this summer a ton. Oh and a special shot out to the young man behind the concession stand-- he went through all the snacks and drinks with each kid sooooo patiently it was amazing. Some wanted different things and he just calmly handled the tears and stuff. Those three made my day sooooo much easier and better. Forgot all of their names but next time I go in I'll be sure to get them and report back to ya read more

We had my daughter's party here, and our server Andrew was absolutely wonderful! He were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. He was great with the kids, kept everyone happy, and went above and beyond to make the celebration special. His positive attitude and excellent service helped make the day stress-free and memorable for our family. Thank you for helping make my daughter's party such a success--we truly appreciate all your hard work! read more

Kids Empire Evanston - Indoor Playcenter Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Biali and Kennedy were our hosts and set us upon for success, the kids had a great time. My protips are that the pizza with the package is Rosati's from the mall which was pretty good for party pizza. And then the cake was from Bennison's (!!) which is an awesome cake. The kids can play for the rest of the day after the party is cleaned up and the birthday kid also gets a bounce back pass. Plan on $20 to $40 extra for "flames" cards for the kid scooters, air hockey, and claw game. read more

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Biali was a great party planner and really went above and beyond to take care of all our needs. We will definitely come back.

Staff was very attentive and helpful (kudos to Steph and Abedome). We had a great party and would absolutely recommend Kids Empire

Great place for our 3rd birthday party! Kids and adults had a blast. Biali was a great party planner!

Just had my daughter's 4th birthday party here and it was amazing! Everyone from ages 1-50 had a blast! From the point where we were just contemplating on booking the party, to a couple weeks prior to, and during the time of the party, Millie, the manager was super helpful. He was always willing to answer any questions that we had and explained everything thoroughly with a friendly voice. During the time of the party, Millie and Kierre, our designated party coordinator (pronounced like Pierre but with a "K") were very attentive to our needs and made sure everything was going well. They were super nice! We went with the full birthday party package that included 3 hours of unlimited play for both the kids and adults, unlimited drinks that consisted of pop, juice, and water, your choice of a vanilla or chocolate birthday cake, balloons, partyware, goody bags for all the kids, pizza, and a scan card so that the kids can ride the go carts! It was an awesome deal! I wanted a birthday party for my daughter that was fun but I also didn't want to deal with too much details. The staff at Kids Empire took great care of us and I was able to enjoy my kid's party unlike previous parties I threw where I was stuck being the hostess. Now the fun part. All of the kids and parents had a great time! The venue itself was super spatious and very clean. No one past the gate entrance is allowed to have shoes on. With me being Asian, that's how you keep things clean! The giant web and maze of jungle gyms were super fun, sturdy, and safe for kids of all ages. They had netting everywhere and everything was padded. I felt safe letting my 4 year old and her guest run wild and they all had a great time. Kids Empire had 3 different kind of slides of which both young and old can definitely enjoy. I know myself and all the parents that were at our party could not resist them. I also loved that the jungle gym had tall ceilings and parents who went after their child in there did not have to worry about crouching down low and breaking their backs lol. Overall, I was very satisfied with the whole party/event. We will definitely be coming back. My 4 year old is already asking when we can come back and my 14 year old is now wanting her next party there haha. Thank you Kids Empire for an amazing time! read more

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Millie is an incredible worker--I was truly impressed by his work ethic. From the moment we walked in, he made us feel so welcome. He has such a friendly, positive attitude that really made our experience even better. read more

Great job hosting my sons birthday. Andrew our host was so great and attentive to all our needs. would recommend this place for birthday parties. There were four birthdays going on at the same time and it still felt very welcoming and not overcrowded. read more

The facilities are incredibly clean! The staff is friendly and helpful and kind to the kids. They are excellent at helping keep everyone safe and redirecting when necessary. Highly recommended for those who can work from home as this is a good way to get out the wiggles and to get some work done. (If you need it to be quiet to work... Like for phone calls or focus... This may not be your number one place. Thought we have had some quieter music times. :) read more

Milli was great. So helpful. Very attentive. He answered all our questions and was quick with the help.

Amazing location for a kids birthday party. Staff is so helpful and assisting, couldn't ask for a better experience

Top tier place! The staff is so helpful and pleasant. The Dragon has the best dance moves and all the kids love him! Me and my sons come here anytime we have a free day. My favorite thing as a parent is the ability to sit and directly observe my kids play. The layout is so convenient in keeping an eye on the kids. read more

beautiful. kind staff. Manager is friendly but is inflexible about rule changea, as is his right. I was prettily bothered by a change in not being relaxed about outside food on grass. But all good. We just ate the outside food in the back of the play structure, hidden from view. read more

Fun place to take your kids. The birthday parties are nice, the have a dragon that comes out and dances with the kids to the Cupid shuffle

Big shout out to Biali! He was very friendly and helpful and went above and beyond supporting the party. And Thank you Kids Empire for the fun experience!! My son had a blast read more

This place is fantastic and the staff really care about making sure the kids have fun while staying safe. My kids have a blast every time we are here, and there are plenty of tables and wifi for adults who may need to get a bit of work done while the kids get their energy out over the summer. read more

Not sure why this place gets such low reviews, but we've come here a few times this winter and have loved it every time. Overall the staff are quite friendly and the no shoes policy makes it so that the play spaces actually stay relatively clean. The equipment is all up to date for the most part, and it's a fun spot to bring your kids if you need to stay inside. It's $20 per kid (2 adults free per paid kid) and babies under 9 months are free as well. They have separate play spaces - one for smaller babies (babies and younger toddlers) and the main play space for older toddlers and kids. It's also conveniently located next to a dollar store and a grocery store. read more

Great customer service thanks for everything. Great energy. He always kept checking up on us. We had a really good time.

great experience was had by all. Went for a birthday party and the kids had a great time.

Great place to play. I wish they changed their food policy as a mom I would like to sip a coffee as I let me children play

This place was so nice and fun! The staff was great and Rayden was really helpful And a great host!

I have a party planned for December, I came in signed the contract, paid my deposit, and was given vital info pertaining to the party such as prices of kids attending if we go over our number, ok great cool. Then BOOM... today (11/24/25) we get a call that their prices are going up and that the price we were told is now increased, like almost 2x the original amount! I am so frustrated and wish that the GM's/corporate et it together! SMH...Do better Kids Empire... we are first time parents, and you're ruining our 1st birthday experience :-( on a brighter note: A huge THANK YOU to Millie who was kind and very understanding and empathetic listening to my frustration! read more

I have a 6 year old and a 2 year old, they enjoy this place everytime. I think its a little pricey but other then that good place for kids to have fun and use all their energy. read more

I came from out of town and visited this place with my family and it is amazing ! Stef was so cheerful all morning, long even when it got busy and being the only staff in. read more

Zack, Millie, and Jacere made our saturday family experience amazing. They were attentive, respectful and kept the place clean at all times. This can be a difficult task with kids this age. Thank you so much Kids Empire Team I love this place!!! read more

Had fun . Place was clean . Highly recommend great for kids ages infant to 10+ . The place is at time empty which in my opinion is great for letting the kids roam . read more

Steph & Millie were super sweet we will be back!!! Thank you for the great time :)))

Loved our first time here!! Zach was so inviting and it was very hard to get the kids to leave when it was time! We will return! Grandma and Grandpa read more

Excellent staff and clean. Our daughter loves coming here. Initially they said the dragon wouldn't make an appearance until later but they saw my daughter's disappointment, all of a sudden the lights dimmed and the dragon came out and made her day! read more

Millie and Sanaa were perfect host at my nieces 2 year old birthday party. Young and old had a blast down the slide! We definitely recommend Kids Empire in Evanston for birthdays and fun on a snowy day!!! read more

Ade took great care of our bday party crew! Fun place for bday party. Kids loved it!

My daughter had a great time. Lots of options for kids of all ages. Jessica was very helpful.

Had a blast at kids empire with my 10 month old! Ms.Jessica was so accommodating and helped us navigate our first experience there she was super welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be back for more fun! Equipment and facilities felt fairly clean and safe read more

Kids Empire Evanston - The light room - Indoor Playcenter Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Birthday party success!! So great for kids. Staff attentive and kind. Really great place. Highly recommend

Milly the manager was so awesome, great energy, great staff super positive attitude. Niya was very pleasant, helpful, accommodating and was a very great party host! We definitely recommend her when going to this establishment!! Give this guy and gal a raise .. read more

The staff are unfailingly kind and the place is kept actively clean. Good experience for my 4 & 7 year old.

The best staff! And I've been to many indoor playgrounds. I abs recommend for your party needs.

The new manager, I think his name is Millie is the best thing that has happened to kids empire. I've been here plenty of times for birthday parties and even just for play. The place has never been this clean. Millie was very respectful and so helpful. A+ We'll be back! read more

We had our son's birthday party here this morning. The party was easily booked on the website and the manager, Millie, called a week ago to confirm details for the pizza (Rosati's), decorations, cake, etc. The staff were all super friendly and the entire experience went smoothly. read more