We had a fun time visiting this holiday season pop up! I don't know how necessary it is because we went at noon when they opened, but you can prepurchase your tickets online (I'm guessing they might "sell out" at busy times but I don't know). Our first stop was gas pump cocoa with whipped cream and sprinkles! Stand back because the pump is old school and can slosh when the workers fill your cup. We played games outside and inside, having to wait a bit for skeeball to be available. We did not opt in for the two paid photo ops but did get some good free photos ourselves. Snacks were available but limited. The staff were dressed in on theme pump station outfits and all quite kind and helpful. Very cute idea--would love to visit in the evening time! read more

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Super fun! Hot chocolate, games and a dj. It was silly but good fun. Unfortunately parents were allowing their children to takeover the ski-ball without taking turns and throwing the wooden balls overhand, moving them from one machine to the next and just behave completely out of control which was unfortunate but not the fault of Kringle's. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Kringle's Filling Station - Kids Activities Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friends and I had a great experience on a weeknight - my only complaint is the price tag of $15 plus tax and I am knocking one star off for that. There were hardly any lines on a weeknight so we had a great experience! For "general admission"): -one serving of hot chocolate with premium canned whipped cream and sprinkles (you can upgrade to "all you can drink hot chocolate" for just $5) -as much ski ball as you want (but on a weeknight the wait was 5-10 minutes to use one of the 7-8 machines) -giant "Connect 4" (two stands) -karaoke (one stage but several microphones) -electric race cars (one track with 4 cars via corded remote?) -bean bag toss (one game with four "chimneys") -horseshoes but plastic rings onto reindeer antlers (two reindeer and about 10 rings each) -coloring pages (only 2-3 chairs?) Optional add-ons: -refreshments and other snacks -$15 add in for family photos in the sleigh Pros: -Very "Instagram-able"!! The decor is cute, the murals are pretty, and they stay so consistently on theme!! -You are supporting a small business. The hosts are designers (eg, build sets for shows) who first planned and hosted this event in 2020 in order to keep their business going through COVID. -No line to get inside (we arrived at 7pm on a Thursday with our tickets) -Elementary school aged kids headed out around 7:45-8pm and it got much quieter at that point. -Very few activities had any lines on Thursday night, except for ski ball. Cons: -$15-17.50 plus tax for adults -There were no lines except for ski ball while I was there, but other reviews suggest there are long lines for most activities on the weekend. read more

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This place was one of my favorite places yet! We went the week before Christmas. I think it's only open for the holidays, and you need to buy tickets in advance (which we found out there but Linda was our savior and wonderful) They have a hot chocolate filling station, karaoke, and arcade games. Fun for all ages and something I've never seen before! Thank you Linda and Betty for being wonderful as well! Such an amazing experience read more

This place is just like you would have imagined the elves break room to look lime. Lots friendly people and lots of fun things to do with the whole family. This place is only open a few day of the year so don't miss your chance to experience of a life time. read more

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We're always looking for fun things to do with a 2 year old, and Kringle's filling station was awesome! My son loved handing balls over for ski ball, sitting at the office, and of course the gas pump hot chocolate with extra whipped cream and sprinkles. It really was fun for the whole family. read more

Kringle's Filling Station - Ski Ball - Kids Activities Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My kids and I have come to this corner pop up 4 years in a row. We have always LOVED it and it has become a tradition. Kids were super excited to go again this year. We were HIGHLY disappointed tonight. They added a bar and it has changed the environment significantly- it is no longer family friendly and more like a bar and adult fun. I wish I had know it was different than years past. $105 for 5 people to have a hot coca and then walk back home disappointed. I would really appreciate my money back but was told no refunds. If you are looking for a fun place to hang out with your friends and drink it's a cool place. If you are looking for family fun environment I wouldn't recommend. I was told during the day it might be more kid friendly but we have always gone at night. Disappointing Kringle....very disappointing. read more

Great family fun! Kids loved getting a delicious hot chocolate from an old timer gas pump! Unlimited ski-ball, ring toss and even some Christmas karaoke! Looking forward to coding Kringle's next season! read more

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Pretty disappointing. I initially saw an ad on Instagram for Kringles and from the photos, it looked like it would be a great experience for adults. Located in an old mechanic shop/lot with several different kitschy type things photo ops that were perfect for Christmas. The tickets you purchase are on a timed entry, which make it seem like they control the amount of people that are there. That's not the case. People can just show up whenever and stay as long as they want. Your entrance ticket gives you a free cup of hot chocolate from an old gas-pump that's been reconfigured as a hot chocolate pump. The small game-room area has skee-ball and some other things, but there's no time limit, so people can stay on them as long as they want. There is also a "Santa hoopdie" that you can look at, but you have to pay extra for photos. There are no separate times for adults and for families w/kids, which would have definitely enhanced the experience. All in all, definitely not worth the cost. Will not be returning. read more

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I really cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience here on 12/28. I came solo to the station and I had the best time all thanks to the wonderful staff! I showed up and immediately went to grab my hot chocolate and order a popcorn and the cutest ornament. As I was sitting, a staff member came and told me that Holiday trivia was about to start so I went on in and got to enjoy a fun time. The questions were so good! I then browsed around looking at all the decor, played some skee ball, and experienced the car track. Later, I had different staff members let me know that there was a scavenger hunt I could complete and it truly was so much and made me appreciate all the thoughtfulness and care that was put into this experience for people to enjoy. Thank you so much to all involved for making me feel so welcomed and giving me such a memorable experience during the holidays. read more

I think Kringle's is a great fun place for kids and parents to go. I went with a group of friends based on the advertisement that we would not only be able to play ski ball but have some hot chocolate included with the fun and enjoy some holiday pictures. When we got there we discovered there is a separate $35 cost for the pictures and hot chocolate package and that you can't take your own pictures. For $10 we got to play 3-4 games which were decent but it wasn't all that we went for. If I was a parent I would give this place a higher rating for my child. But as a holiday experience for anyone older I wouldn't entirely recommend this unless you're willing to spend $45 minimum. It's a lovely idea and for the holiday spirit they really captured it well! I won't lie I loved the setup which is why I'm still giving it a positive review. But for commuting 40 minutes to make this our one spot for holiday celebrations it was a bit disappointing. I do understand for their efforts and the pandemic they need to make more money so I won't completely disregard that and just say maybe they could've made the entrance fee $12-$13. I would've been okay with that if I at least got hot cocoa and would've been able to take one picture with my friends. For parents with kids, I do recommend though! read more

Great ambiance. Cute games. Excellent customer service! Great place as a venue for private parties and engagements. read more

Made a reservation for 5 of us for December 26. Everyone was really looking forward to going. Suddenly last night, they cancelled our tickets. No reason given. And worst of all, their website still has tickets available at the day and time we had reserved. Pathetic--don't trust them. read more

No parking. Had to park on 83rd street and walk over broken glass and needles. Park elsewhere. Kids loved the skee ball.

If you're thinking about checking out Kringle's Filling station, do it! This is the first year they're open and it's super fun! You can tell they've put a ton of time and effort into it and it has paid off- it even has a Disney Land-esque quality to it! Plus you can't beat hot chocolate out of a gas pump read more

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Pricey ski ball and hot chocolate. I was drawn in to the very festive aura this little pop up gives off and I'm a sucker for ski ball, but I wish I would have thought before I bought. It's a great concept and a fun place, but not $15/person worth, especially if you are, or are with, anyone over the age of 10. I went with my teen boys and after playing as much ski ball as we could (maybe 10 minutes worth), we were done. And the ticket price does not cover all. Overall: definitely not worth the money. read more

I don't know why this place is as fun as it is, but we had a blast. The spirit of the season is definitely upon the place. Employees, even the week after Christmas were entirely friendly and in the groove. The activities are limited but all are entirely void of electronics. I played ski-ball like I haven't since I was a kid at the seashore, and I'm a grandmother. Taking a four year old, I was concerned he would be too young, yet the staff and other customers (some with equally young children) were accommodating so he was able to fully participate. What I think was most precious was the lack of rules and no noted enforcement. This worked because all of the customers were also in the spirit, cooperative and looking out for one another. read more

Super cute holiday spot to bring the kiddos. Ski ball, karaoke, and hot cocoa served out of gas pumps.