My grandkids love this place! Ages 12,10,9 The staff is…read moreamazing and caring! It was not crowded and the bungie guy took extra time to make sure each kid did a flip! The manager opened the store so I could get dry shirts and towels for the kids after the super fun super soaking waterside! So low key and simple fun, right on the beach! The night discount is a good value and includes outdoor rides, miniature golf& arcade. Great summer night experience!

WARNING - Dont go here! My family and I left this amusement…read morepark extremely disappointed. We paid almost $200 for admission, only to find that majority of the attractions were closed due to a lack of staff. After being turned away from three attractions in a row, it quickly became clear that there was very little to do. We went through a maze, we followed the posted exit signs and ended up in an abandoned outer field. There were no employees around, and despite calling out for help for about 10 minutes, no one came. We were frightened and confused, we had young children with us. We ended up climbing over a bar and gate to get back in the park. Imagine the kids had gone through the maze alone. No family should ever end up in that situation. Everyone's crying, At that point, we wanted to leave. We had paid full price and felt like we received nothing in return. When I went to the front desk to explain what had happened, the manager's response made the experience even worse. There was no apology or concern for what my family had just gone through. She was dead in the eyes. The only thing she repeatedly said was, "No refunds." Charging full price, accepting cash only, while majority of the attractions are unavailable, it's a scam. To make matters worse, she offered us arcade vouchers , but when we returned with our family to redeem them, she refused to honor what she had promised. That completely destroyed any confidence we had in the park's customer service. The few employees who were working seemed to be doing their best, but they appeared overwhelmed constantly being moved from one attraction or booth to another. This was the most disappointing amusement park. Poor maintenance , very limited attractions, Terrible customer service, and an unsafe experience. Bayville adventure park is made for a terrible day. We won't be returning, and I would encourage others to double think this place before paying full admission.

Got a Groupon for 4 people for about $60. Tickets include two Santa pictures, a letter from Santa…read moreand ice-skating. It runs from the end of November to beginning of January. Pro -It was not crowded at all when we went on a Friday, I the day after Thanksgiving. The whole park may have less than 100 people. There was no line in any activities. -The kids got to meet Santa and got instant print out pictures in a sleeve. Santa took his time to talk to the kids. That was a nice touch. But it also made the line moved slowly. -Dressed up winter character like reindeer and ginger bread man walked around the park for free pictures. Con: -Unorganized. Only one window opened at ticketing and the line moved slowly. Ice rink was included but it was not ready. We were given a voucher to return for free skate next time. -Limited activities opened. Only Funhouse, arcade and miniature golf were open. Obstacle course and others were closed. The little train which can hold about 10 people was running whenever there was passengers. It is a child size train. Small adult will be able to squeeze in.There were no other people and we rode the train many times without getting off. -There were traits of Bayview scream Park (Halloween ) in the winter wonderland. A zombie was shot in the head at the roof of the Santa Claus house. -Fire pit for roasted marshmallow was open. Marshmallow kit was for sale at $6.50. However, it was too smoky if you sit at the downwind of the fire. -Funhouse was a little creepy for our two years old girls. Other parents stated the same. - Food and arcade price is theme park price. Conclusion: Not sure will go back. Small park with limited activities open. Good thing is not crowded. Not much to do and it was cold. We ended up spending a lot of time in the arcade.

3 stars for the polite and respectful staff. Lost stars…read morebecause honestly it didn't seem worth the cost. The advertisement that you see online are nothing even close to what you're going to experience on site. We paid for four adults and two children, and the only thing my kids were able to do was a bounce house and a slide, a small Funhouse that was certainly painted over a little bit from the Halloween attraction.. and a 90 second train ride from the Funhouse to the front gate and back. My kids didn't love the fact that you can see a bus filled with skeletons behind the bounce house.. and we weren't hugely thrilled with the projection of Elf on a ripped up projector screen. We watched an employee start a fire in the pit with the plastic bag from the logs , and the ice rink was closed off for the day. We were able to meet Sanna, which was nice, but overall I don't think this was worth the money and will likely not be returning.

I can't recommend Anchor Aquarium enough. It's clear they genuinely care about the animals and not…read morejust getting business. They're super helpful about meeting your aquatic needs within whatever budget you have. Noel does incredible work and takes real pride in it. My tank went from being neglected by the last service to looking fabulous. If you want people who actually know what they're doing and care, go with Anchor. Two thumbs up!

Noel the owner of the company , we spoke on the phone and he offered all the help I will ever need…read more Very friendly and willing to help with any aquarium issuesI may need one day. He is official on my Iphone. Thanks Noel

Science Museum of Long Island on Plandome road in Manhasset is a place to visit on a nice day…read more Good for the family. Use GPS as there are some winding hilly roads to get there. Follow the signs. Thereis parking to the side of the main house. This visit had a tour of plants . There is a pond, fire pit and picnic tables throughout the area.it is a nature preserve park with many native plants along with some for sale. I suggest wearing a hat and sunscreen. While there are paths, sturdy shoes or work boots are good too along with a bottle of water. I did sera sign for bathrooms as well. They have a compost pile on the side.if you happen to have peelings from vegetables feel free to drop them off on your visit and learn how they make black gold for the soil.

We went there for a Cub Scout outing for the first time. The museum is really a small and old…read morestructure located in Manhasset. We had a group of about 15 Cub scouts there finishing the ferns and animal related topic badge. The lady who gave a lesson about how to track or discover animals around us during our daily life, but the lesson was in a small room with no AC. The boys were not interested in the discussion at all. The session was informative to the parents, but the lady seemed unable to handle younger kids. We then took a nature walk outside and the boys were very into the hike. The trail was clearly marked and easy to access by foot. Parking lot was relatively small. Overall it was an okay experience.

Horrible staff & rude owner. She called me a "b****" because I didn't want to buy socks after her…read moreemployee was SO RUDE about it. Seeing other reviews that address this same issue. Avoid at all costs!!

A few of the songs played at a Boy's 5th birthday party made me pause. Just in terms of whether the…read moretheme or lyrics were the best fit for a young audience. Playing YMCA or Dancing Queen at a boys 5th birthday party made no sense to me. I think its worth being mindful of how some parents might interpret certain messages, especially with younger kids present. How about just keeping things fun and age appropriate for everyone!! So disappointing

We recently held my daughter's birthday party at Let's Craft. Karrie was very helpful in connecting…read moreme with creative ideas for my daughter's age group and designing activities that would appeal to a group with varying ages. We enjoyed the Taylor Swift visit and songs, lip gloss making, cupcakes and tote decorating activities! Her suggestion on food choice via a nearby vendor was also perfect for the occasion. Overall, the venue/space was spacious, the staff were helpful and warm, and guests had a wonderful time! Thanks to Karrie and all her team. Highly recommend (esp the 360 camera!).

We had my daughter's 9th birthday party at Let's Craft and it was a hit! The owner, Karrie, helped…read moreme customize all aspects of the party (from crafts chosen, to food, to music and decorations). Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time crafting (we chose stuffed animal puppies, complete with hearts, collars, and tshirts, as well as lava lip glosses). The store is gorgeous, clean and sophisticated, and the staff that helped the kids craft that day were friendly and knowledgeable. It was also great that the parking lot was nearby and covered (it was raining heavily that day - but we didn't get wet at all!) I highly recommend Let's Craft for your next kids birthday party or ladies night out... I will surely go back!!!

Not bad for $7 admission + $4 for fish food to feed the trout, which was pretty fun. There are lots…read more& lots of trout, mostly and mainly trout at this hatchery. You can also do the catch & keep trout fishing for $16 per 2-hour session and all that's caught will cost $4 per trout. The aquarium had a variety of freshwater fishes & turtles as well as reptiles & amphibians. There's free parking, a small little gift shop and a white chicken that was quite vocal. Worth visiting if you're in the area but don't come with high expectations- it's not a big place.

This is a cute little spot to bring the family to. We didn't fish since you have to make a…read morereservation 2 weeks in advance for $16 a person, includes admission, rod and bait. You can keep whatever you catch for $4, but the trout in the fishing pond look small.. My 2 yr old loved running around and her favorite were the chickens. We bought a bag of food for $4. The trout will definitely eat the food. The larger fish in the bigger pond with the Gars are pickier and prefer live food. The little indoor aquarium was a nice spot to hide from the heat. My only complaint was the worker cleaning and blowing dirt near the toddlers, maybe do another section instead first?

We played Knockerball with about 12 people for a friends birthday on East River Park! The guys were…read morethere early blowing up all the balls and when we all arrived we were ready to play! They brought music and items for games and helped us to have a really great time! It is EXHAUSTING running around in those balls. I took away a star because the balls kept losing air and needed to be refilled after games. The guys said they get new balls annually, so some of them were showing age I guess. We had a really good time, and it was a fun and different activity! Definitely worthwhile checking out with these guys!

What a crazy workout. Bubble Soccer was so fun! Couldn't think of a better way to spend my 25th…read morebirthday! So many fun games to choose from. My friends and I couldn't stop laughing the whole time, rofl literally. The owner, Jorge was very nice and accommodating. Would definitely do it again!

the soft play set I rented from Giggle Adventures was a HUGE HIT at my son's first birthday party…read more I had a group of 10 kids aged 1 through 9 and this kept them busy for hours. the ball pit I got was huge and the kids were totally obsessed with it. the guy who came and set it up was on time and he did a great job making use of the space that I had available. he was also on time and quick when it came to taking everything apart. I researched renting from a few other places, but I really appreciated how responsive Ashley was to my emails and questions. Giggle adventures really delivered for me. Highly recommend to anyone and definitely I will be renting from them in the future. Thank you for making my son's first birthday unforgettable!!!

I am so glad I rented this! It was perfect for my two year old bday party. They had so much fun and…read moreit allowed us parents to sit down and relax more than usual. The ball pit was a hit as well as the coaster. I had a great experience working with Ashely from the moment I messaged her to the moment she picked up the equipment from our party.

The place is amazing since I was a little kid ever since than I never come back but at September 24…read moreI was with my little brother here it was so fun we made sandwiches and apple cider donuts it was so good!

Took our Jr Girl Scout Troop to What's Cooking in Oyster Bay today to finish our Simple Meals…read moreBadge! They made a three course meal - meatballs, fresh pasta, and donuts! Owner and chef Nadya was awesome. The girls loved her! She was funny and really works well with the kids. The other 2 ladies that helped us, Stephanie and Madison were awesome too! From planning this event all the way through to eating the meal it was easy and fun! I definitely recommend Nadya and What's Cooking for your Troop!