We went there to kill time before our train arrived and it was so fun! It was our first time and…read morethe employee taught us how to climb. Such a great first experience!

So much fun! And great for newbies like myself. There were…read moreenough spots to climb away from others with varying difficulty. We will be back this week again!

Michael and Madison were absolutely fantastic! They held attention of a very rumbunctious and large…read moregroup of children for my son's birthday party. They brought an amazing variety of animals to my house and I think every kid was very excited and learned something new. Both Michael and Madison were great presenters and the jokes and playful atmosphere allowed kids and adults to have fun and learn something new in the process.

We had their herpetologist over for my daughters bday party today. What a great time. Everyone…read moreloved it. My daughters were pumped to see a girl running the show. Maddy did a great job. Nice funny engaging Uber knowledgeable. We all learned a ton. We saw Alligators snakes lizards tortoise a Dragon spiders and more . Oddly kids liked the tortoise the best. She ended up staying longer than she was suppose to and only left after my wife made the kids stop asking questions. She was booked solid and had more shows that day so call ahead. Def recommend. The kids were 4-10 and all were engaged. .

Sunday morning, 9am, you've forgotten to book tickets to a museum and don't want to go into Boston…read more- with no reservation needed, Room to Bloom was open, affordable, and a fun place for my 3 children to play. I have a 4 year old and 2 year old twins (BOGO for twins :P) and it was age appropriate. As the first few families there, there was plenty of space for our children to play. There are two playscapes, 2 specialty rooms and a kitchen/grocery play area. As it got busier, they opened an art room with markers and crayons that were a hit. We spent about 90 minutes there and it was the out of the house fun we needed on a chilly March day.

Every time I come here this place is closed yet the hours specifically say that it is open on the…read moredoor and online! I keep wasting my time coming here just for nobody to be opening the door I don't understand if this place is even in business anymore!

Family friendly. The kids loved the touch tanks and the free science lessons on the spot!…read more Maritime Museum is small, so you can easily do that and still have time for a whale watch nearby.

Kelsey (Natural Resources Education) and Justin (Historian) make this museum come ALIVE!…read more This place is an absolute gem. Thank you to the staff for presenting a wonderful display of natural history and seafaring artifacts. We'll visit again!

Wow. I've been coming to Rockport to go to the adjacent beaches for half a century and I never knew…read morethis meadow and playground and pond was here. It's a calm, quiet oasis, filled with beautiful flowers and bushes and greens until it isn't. The playground here has a full swing set, and a decent sturdy slide and climbing platform. Plenty of places to sit in solitude or among others. Tons of hidden nooks and crannies with seating including a Lilly pod pond. Huge space for dogs to run. Hidden and on up high is a larger pond that must be filled with fresh water fish. Lots and lots and lots of shade. Perfect area for a picnic. Very very clean and safe.

I had a very disappointing experience here. The receptionist at the desk gave the impression that…read morethe business was closing early and then offered shifting explanations: first that she needed to eat, then that she was not feeling well. I understand that staff are human and emergencies happen, but about half an hour later the business appeared to be open again. That inconsistency made the situation feel misleading and unprofessional. We would have had enough time to play, and instead we left feeling brushed off and deceived. Good customer service requires clear communication, especially when customers are being turned away during posted business hours. This experience left such a poor impression that I would not feel comfortable returning or recommending this place.

We had a fun time here, it was $30 for the two of us to play and we enjoyed it. A lot of the holes…read morewere difficult. We probably wouldn't go back again but it was fun and I'm glad we tried it once!

One of the coolest parks I've brought my son too .. definitely worth a trip there! So happy we…read moremoved closer so we can frequent it more

Took my grandson to this park yesterday and he loved it! Perfect for little ones and older kids…read moretoo! Very, very clean!! We even saw a horse going onto a trail..Will definitely return!!

I would love to give Renee 0 stars but unfortunately it's not an option. I am totally disgusted. I…read morefound her on Thumbtack 2 months ago. I needed her for my foster baby's 3 yr old party and placed a deposit for face painting. A week ago I sent her my address (no reply). This week I have been trying to communicate via email and phone to confirm the party and she has been unresponsive. I am scrambling last minute looking for another alternative 3 days before the party. Its pretty sad to do it to anyone but to children is beyond sad. Do not book book this person!

My daughter, 5, took art classes with Miss. Renee and really enjoyed it. She did chalk drawings,…read moresculpture with clay, and a lot of painting. Lots of messy fun! And, it is nice that you buy a pass or 6 weeks so, if your child is sick you don't miss out on a class.

Sold me a fish earlier this year with epistylis which infected my tank and then died, later…read moreadmitting they were having an active epistylis outbreak (they accept fish from hobbyists but dont quarantine well I guess). Some time later, I special ordered a specific kind of fish, which came in after a long wait, only to have one of the fish deformed - not their fault, but weird kinda judgy vibes gotten from the employee that was helping me that day when I didn't end up wanting them. Placed another special order for the same kind of fish, hopefully not deformed this time, never heard back from them. Last encounter was maybe a month or two back, went in to look for another kind of fish and plants, and was met by a worker who seemed pretty uninterested in being there/helping me. Overall weird vibes here and it's always kind of gross/wet/filthy. I want to like and support the local fish store but honestly I've had better experiences at both pet quarters and petco by the mall (which is a pretty low bar).

Dirty and expensive, very disappointed going there. The guy in the store care less to help or…read morewelcome people coming to his store

I'm not sure what's taken me so long to write a review for Harmony, I tell everyone how wonderful…read morethey are on an almost daily basis. Harmony is a beautiful, Waldorf style learning center and preschool. The rooms are curated with thoughtful, open ended toys that are rotated in and out weekly leaving the kids with hours of entertainment. The entire facility is calming, from the color choices of the rooms, toys, lighting and music, all the way to every staff member. Even on the busiest days I've been here all the kids are quiet, respectful and calm because of the environment that Amy and Chrissy have created. They have a huge outdoor space as well including an acre of land that they take the preschool kids for walk on. They have a sweet little garden and a few chickens, as well as a pretty awesome mud kitchen area. Harmony offers open play for kids under three, parent child classes in five developmental stages for kids up to 3 1/2, as well as transitional preschool and regular preschool. Katie leads all of the parent child classes and she is wonderful. She has such a lovely energy, is always so happy to see the kids, and has a wonderful way of working with the kids. Honestly I loved her before we had even really met her. Though my son hasn't gone to the preschool program yet I look forward to when he does. And Amy, oh boy, we LOVE Amy. On days where I'm having a rough morning sometimes I go to Harmony just so see Amy as I walk in the door. She is so welcoming, and warm. As far as indoor play spaces go Harmony is by far my favorite. We're here 2-3 times a week for open play and for parent child class and I don't see us slowing down any time soon.

This is a great place with a very special focus on natural surroundings, inside and out. We visited…read morewhen looking for a place for our preschooler and really loved the variety of offerings. There are drop in play options, parent-child classes, and drop off half day programs. The folks who work here care about what they're doing and are invested in the community. Kids are confident and happy without seeming overstimulated. And the outdoor space is great!