ONCE UPON A TIME.......IN LOMBARD…read more This beloved indoor entertainment center is still hanging in there after 40+ years. I'll admit, I didn't have "attend a work outing at Enchanted Castle" on my 2025 bingo card, yet here we are. I found myself reminiscing about birthdays from the past, how many tokens I spent here as a preteen, and what on earth I was doing at a kids entertainment center with a group of engineers. As they've been since 1983, Enchanted Castle on Roosevelt Rd in Lombard is a one-stop shop for fun.  They have party rooms, a large arcade with ticket counter and 7-8 different attractions.  It's like a bigger version of Chuck E Cheese with a medieval theme, a Dave & Busters aimed at kiddos. You can pay for things a la carte, or get a $40 "max pack" that gets you a $15 game card and access to any 3 attractions.  Our large group hit up the arcade, mini golf, laser tag, and go karts.  One staffer helped us out during our time here, and kudos to her for being patient when we couldn't make up our minds on what to do next. I'll start with the best: the go karts ($9/pp).  Although the track itself is small and not terribly exciting, these go karts were peppy and handled well.  You get a decent number of laps, too, and it must be popular enough to warrant having its own dedicated entrance off to the right - Castle Karts. Next came laser tag ($9/pp).  The packs seemed heavy, but the guns were very accurate IMO.  It was a 'capture the flag' objective and despite a small arena, there was just enough space to move around.  They also have Route 66 mini bowling ($5/pp), bumper cars ($5/pp), a scaled down 'Scrambler' type ride ($5/pp), and a playground area with slides ($5/kid). The glow in the dark Black Knight's "Adventure" Golf ($7/pp) was the weak link of the bunch.  9 holes of poorly lit, uninspired putt putt with odd scenery choices - they couldn't decide between skeletons or squires - and lazy hole design led to several in our group bailing partway through.  One girl even twisted her ankle walking around an obstacle!  This is an area that could definitely benefit from a facelift or new attraction. Back in the 90's and early 2000's, Enchanted Castle had a 3D motion theater that played several iWerks films like Dino Island, Alpha One Cowboy, and Red Rock Run.  This wild motion simulator was always the highlight of my visit, but I can't find ANY record of it in web archives..... was this a fever dream?? Their arcade has a mix of new and old, lots of ticket redemption games with flashy shoot-em-ups sprinkled in.  They had Beat Saber VR (for a whopping 24 credits) as well as some vintage games like the one where you use an air cannon to shoot out the clown's teeth.  Many years ago, they had a dedicated area for pinball machines....now they have none.  *sigh* I expected very little from the food and was pleasantly surprised.  The italian beef ($12) was pretty good, no complaints about the fries.  The large appetizer platter ($40) had a little bit of everything: 7 mozza stix, 7 wings, 7 tenders, 12 mini tacos, and 8 pretzel sticks with dipping sauces.  They also had beer on tap @ $6.50 per pint, not too bad. * TL;DR * Enchanted Castle is supposed to be for young'ins, but if you have fun here as a grown-up I won't tell anyone. Being in business for 43 years is no small feat, especially when you consider the sweeping effect COVID had on the realm of indoor entertainment.  I'm amazed (and relieved) that Enchanted Castle's drawbridge has stayed open despite so much volatility in the world.  I don't imagine that the handful of folks we saw on a Thursday afternoon is representative of how much foot traffic EC actually gets. Here's to hoping they have many more years ahead of them, making joyful memories for scores of kids in the western Chicago suburbs.  I'd hate to see an indelible part of my childhood be gone for good. "The handsome prince raced his mighty steed around the go kart track, while the beautiful princess enjoyed several games of Skee-Ball.  And they played happily ever after!"

The prizes are too kiddie.I have all these points and can't find anything to buy that's not for a…read morelittle kid

The Park district of La Grange inside playground is amazing! It's great for those really hot days…read moreand you still want to enjoy the day with your little. My son enjoyed the bridge. He was running up and down for a long time. Besides the playground they have a fitness center, basketball court and I'm sure plenty more!

Lots of Equipment, space, and a variety of fitness classes included in the membership. They just…read morerenovated the parking lot so it's nice to finally park my car within a reasonable distance.

Great place to come with kids! We came for the fall pumpkin patch. There were lots of animals to…read morehold and interact with (pigs, goats, rabbits, etc). They also had smores, a tractor ride, pumpkin patch area, and corn maze.

My toddler son loves coming here. It's always very chill. The animals are friendly, the place is…read moreclean.

Was searching for fun stuff to do in Chicago and the suburbs with a toddler and this place popped…read moreup for us! Perfect way to beat the heat wave! Wonderful selection of things to play with, though this isn't really a "museum". Because it isn't a museum, it does seem a little crazy that they charge for adults. All of the indoor play places I've visited in Phoenix (where I live) they only charge for the child. But my son had so much fun it was worth it! His favorite were the treehouse and the cars. Glad we came here!

We visited this museum in Oak Park with our 15 month old grandson…read more He had a great time playing with so many different things. There were other families there, but it was not overly crowded. Many separate areas of play; a treehouse, veterinarian, kitchen, blocks, puppet stage...etc. fun place for young kids.

Great place got toddlers to play, engage in different activities, read, climb, pretend, climb, and…read moresocialize. Great place for parents to spend quality time with their kiddos, and take a break sipping o. A good coffee/espresso. The owner is wonderful, she gave a lot of thought to how children could interact and learn in this space. Sometimes I take care of my great-grandson and the daughter of a young couple and this is a fantastic place to spend time with them, especially when outside is not possible. This time I was with this little cutie and bought a pre-paid card for sessions. Worth it!!

We loved The Social Play! We visit a lot of these play cafes and this one easily became our…read morefavorite!! As a child therapist I can see the detail on everything the owner put into each play section for it to be developmentally engaging, educational, and fun! My son had so much fun. The place was adorable, well organized and thought out and super clean! Oh and bonus, coffee was amazing!! I got the iced tres leche latte.

Jan 2024 - our 5 yr old daughter LOVES the instructors here and the imaginative play they use to…read morehelp the kids develop coordination and strength. It has a dojo style vibe and instills values about respect and teamwork that can be reinforced at home. They mix structured and unstructured playtime and will work with the mixed ages and needs of the kids. I like that she gets to compete with older kids as it keeps her competitive even tho she is ahead of her own age group.

We went to a friends birthday party here recently and my daughter had a great time!…read more We aren't from the area, so we were a little confused walking in, not realizing it was inside this community center and not a free standing business. But the staff in the front/lobby area were super helpful to direct us to the right place. There is a lot for a child to explore inside and perfect for ages 3-7, I'd say. Some of the slides are VERY FAST. So be aware of that if you have really little ones climbing up. The graphics of the waterfall and lazy river is a cute touch! And the party vestibule in the same area is so handy. It's a perfect venue for a kids birthday party. I am so glad our friends invited us! There is ample parking and the bathrooms are very clean.

Such a cute and fun indoor play place. My son loved the theme, climbing and the slides! The slides…read moreare super tall and FAST. They even have a crash pad under one because the kids shoot out so fast. It was hilarious to watch! The price as of this review is $10 per child resident or non resident which I thought wasn't bad. We were here playing over 2 hours! It was the perfect way to beat the cold weather. It was very clean and the equipment was in good condition. I would gladly return!

This place is huge! There is a giant climbing and play area, with slides, trampolines, etc. theres…read moretwo areas too for toddlers and babies. There's an extensive game area, a tiny town, and a gym area with gymnastics type cushions and a small rock climbing wall. Lots of variety that will keep kids busy. There is a food area where you can order pizza, snacks, and drinks. Took away stars because parking was a little tough & I observed quite a few areas that could have been cleaner.

i hope this helps anyone trying to visit... when this place first opened it was a great place too…read morebring the kids... a couple of years later i went back and had a few birthday parties there and started noticing a change (not good) but i figured they'll get it right sooner than later.. this past weekend i attended a birthday party and when i say the staff on diwn too the play area and everything in between was down right horribl... paint chipped off the toys... the mats were absolutely dusgusting... the kids costumes were not cleaned... imesn this place is nasty!!! everything needs to be cleaned and upgrade!! i hope they fix this because initially this was a good place for kids!!!