What a fun spot! I found Art Mango through Yelp and I am so glad I did…read more It is located inside of Newport Mall across from Forever 21. Since I am familiar with this mall it was easy for me to find. Just an FYI - You need to pay for parking at Newport Mall which was around $5 for 2 hours. The mall is easy accessible by car, train or bus which is a plus. Upon walking in, it is very spacious. My boyfriend and I were greeted by the owner and chose where we wanted to sit. What I loved about this paint and sip is that we painted with blacklight colors and the canvas was already outlined with what we were painting for the day. First, we followed the outline on our canvas with our paint of choice. Once the outlines were finished, the owner closed the door and turned off the lights so we can fill in the painting and see the blacklight effects. Throughout the paint and sip, throwback music is played which I love and cups as well as wine openers are provided. There is also a bathroom in the back which is a plus since the Mall doesn't have many restrooms throughout it. During the paint and sip, my boyfriend and I shared many cups of wine together, I sang majority of the time (LOL) and we just enjoyed the company of everyone around us while creating our masterpieces. I would definitely come back here. I felt comfortable and had tons of fun!

I love how there is this affordable paint and sip place conveniently right in the mall. Went here…read morefor my bachelorette and no one else booked the same time so we magically had a private party. It was relaxing and fun. The owner is very nice. You just watch her paint and follow along. They have wine glasses and plastic smocks. There is a bathroom as well. You are able to get as much paint as you need too. I've been to other paint and sip places where they get mad if you ask for paint. Not this place! Super accommodating. Very cute decor inside as well. Definitely recommend for a party!

My family and I came here to celebrate my cousin's 26th birthday last night, and we had a lot of…read morefun! There were 11 of us, so we booked the "Grand Theft Jersey City" room at 4pm because it was the only room that accommodated more than 8 people. The last two of our players showed up 45 minutes after our booked time because of traffic. The employees were nice enough to let us start late, but said they'd have to cut 10 minutes off our time because there was another group starting at 6pm and they needed time to reset the room. That was fair, and letting us even start that late was nice of them. Before we started, one employee thoroughly explained the rules and our objective in order to escape the room: Steal as much money as you can (up to $1B) and crack the code to get out. As for the actual room experience, I thought there were plenty of puzzles for all 11 of us to work on without getting bored or feeling useless. There were even "extra credit" puzzles that weren't there to help you escape, but they added a lot to the "stolen money" value. My group didn't get any of the extra credit ones, but if you try this place out and not get the extra credit stuff, you'll feel really dumb afterwards when they explain it to you lol. I've done two other escape games before (escaped them both too! woot woot!), and based on my experiences - the less people, the better and more fun. The more people you go with, the more chaos that ensues! Overall, I thought it was cool and I'd probably come back to try out Architect's Room (2-6 players).

The space was dingy and disheveled. Found a dead cockroach in the escape room and the room itself…read morewas unimpressive. For the price it is underwhelming, better paying a bit more and going somewhere else.

I visited ReWax and UnWine in Jersey City, NJ [2 Division St] on Sunday, 03/15/26, around 3 PM…read more The entire experience was extremely fun and lovely. The hosts for the candle-making class were Atahya and Jennifer. They both did a fantastic job of facilitating detailed instructions on how to craft candles to our liking. They also welcomed bringing wine bottles to sip while making candles. First, the group and I were able to get up and smell different candle scents. My top four favorites were the Espresso, Strawberry, Cupcake, and Fig. I proceeded to grab one of the medium-sized golden brown jars from the wall and then sat back down. Atahya directed us to stir the scents in two separate little beakers. Then, we poured the mixtures into a big candle jar and a little candle jar, along with the hot candle wax liquid. Finally, we stirred everything for about 2-3 minutes to let it set. Jennifer was able to come over and finish the candle product for us by cleaning it, solidifying it, etc. In the interim, while the candles were being set, Atahya led engaging, interactive activities. We did a candle-themed trivia and sang songs, karaoke style. Both opportunities made the time go by so much faster. We all had a great time! Overall, the experience was totally epic. I highly recommend coming to ReWax and UnWine to craft good-smelling candles while having a blast!

A really fun experience! I really liked the variety of scents and vessels to use for our candles…read more The ladies there were also really helpful. I'm also big into trivia-so I really enjoyed all the candle trivia as we were waiting for our candles to set. I'm looking forward to returning!

We recently hosted our twin daughters' third birthday party at Urban Jungle Play, and it was such a…read moregreat experience from start to finish. The space itself is clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed -- plenty of room for both kids and adults to enjoy comfortably. The play area kept all the children entertained, with a wide variety of toys, games, and activities suitable for different ages (from babies to toddlers to young kids).   The venue handled all of the themed décor as part of the package we selected, which made things so easy for us. Everything -- from the tableware and balloons to the banners -- looked amazing, and many parents commented that they couldn't believe the venue took care of it all! The room where the kids had their lunch was especially adorable. It was such a relief to be able to just show up and enjoy the day without having to stress about setup or decorations. I also really appreciated the well-structured itinerary. The flow of the party worked perfectly, and it was great that the kids could go back to the play area after eating -- it helped keep the energy and excitement going.   While the party was a bit on the pricier side (understandably, there are taxes, service fees/gratuity and credit card charges on top of the base package), I still felt it was a good value given what was included. Food for both kids and adults was covered, and after researching many local venues, Urban Jungle Play offered the most at this price point. I also appreciated that they're flexible about allowing outside food and drinks, which not all venues permit.   Lastly, a special shoutout to Gaurav, who was incredibly professional and courteous throughout the process. He quickly resolved any small issues that came up and made sure everything ran smoothly -- a great example of top-notch customer service.   Overall, our daughters and all their friends had an absolute blast, and we left feeling so happy with our choice. I'd highly recommend Urban Jungle Play to any parents looking for a fun, well-organized, and stress-free venue for a birthday party!

The floor is literally held together by duct tape. I also found a used band aid on the floor…read moreyesterday. Definitely can find cleaner play places! Also, they only include 1 parent for an open play fee. I had to pay $10 just to sit in the room as an additional parent. The "coffee bar" consisted of ready made coffee and powder creamer. It looked like a 1985 break room. Awful. Avoid!

Went with friends on a Friday afternoon for arrow and archery, and honestly at first I thought I…read moredrove to the wrong place since there wasn't a noticeable sign outside. But it's actually the last warehouse at the end of the road. Once inside, the space was huge with really professional equipment and a great setup overall. Rowan was extremely nice and knowledgeable. He taught us a lot, gave really helpful advice throughout the session, and always checked in to make sure everyone was doing okay and improving. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun, and we all had a great time. Definitely a fun experience and I'd absolutely come back again!

It was such a fun time, learning a new skill of archery with a friend. The instructor was great…read more It was not TJ or Michael who was showing on the appointment website, I don't remember their names, one gave instructions to the whole group while practicing shooting with the bow, The other instructor was making sure we fixed our posture aiming at the target . First time I have ever done this, and I had a great experience. My aiming was all over the place, in the first round, after fixing my mistake of pulling the string near my mouth and keeping my arm straight, each round I was getting better and better near the 10. Awesome 1 hour spent.. great to do with friends, couples, etc...

So this is a hidden gem that i almost dont want to review; almost dont want people to know about…read moreit. As a trye yelper however i have to share this find! Competitive swimming pool open daily free of charge to all. When was the last time you had a nice swim for as long as you wanted for free? Like try never! Pool is clean, yes slightly dated but so well maintained. Went there today from 11am to 12, guess how many people there were on all 6 lanes? 4people! By the time i was done: there were 2 left. Yes, location sucks and really this is for people from Newark, Harrison and perhaps Karney to enjoy. Showers are dated and not all work; bring your own hair dryer. But all that doesn't bother me since i can just go home and be there in 5min. Also excellent for kids since they do have baby and toddler depths available. They plan to close it for 15 days renovation but will reopen in Nov. Also i am looking forward to their ice rink hours. Will be available later in fall. Again kids classes avaible for free (from what i hear). All in all i am impressed and will come back!

Great facility . 3 floors, 2 pools, 2 diving boards, a hockey/ ice skating rink, a recreation room…read moreand workout rooms on the top floor. This is the best rec center in Newark . They have a host of free classes and things for the children to do in the summer . Come on by to receive info on this wonderful facility .

I've had a great experience with myGym! There's a decent amount of class options through out the…read moreweek (I have the unlimited plan and I'm available during the weekdays so the options may be limited if you work M-F), and my son has a blast every time. I'm also seeing progress when it comes to him listening and getting used to structure. The teachers are awesome, and seem to know every child's name, even when we haven't been in for a while. They seem very comfortable with the children, which in turn makes me more comfortable bringing my son. My favorite part is that the gym space is different every time! All the structures are always moved around and set up in different configurations. The classes are usually 50-60 min, starting with circle time and some exercises, different skill activities, open play, independent play and then a puppet show or something similar. Consistent enough to know what to expect, but with enough variations that you're not bored out of your mind. The my gym location is easy to miss if you've never been. It's sandwiched between a church and some type of fitness place. Right across the street from Hamilton Park (with lots of playground space in case your little one still has energy) and coffee shops/deli close by. Really nice area but parking can be a pain. I always give myself some extra time for that. I was able to pause my account for a month when we were out of town, so that was really convenient!

My Gym is a great place for the little ones to get out all the energy! The staff is really great…read morewith the kids. I also appreciate that they are skilled in working with children on the spectrum as well. This location is located in the basement of a church but the space is huge. Very open and play area is safely enclosed. I felt that some of the items in the play area could be bigger like the ball bit and slide but its enough to keep the kids busy and active. They also do parties even if you are not a member and the party room is huge. Check out their site for membership pricing. My son had a great time.

This paint and sip was super fun. The instructor was cool. It's a laid back painting experience yet…read morefun. You can bring wine or non alcoholic beverage. My friend and I shared a light snack. We were able to talk and paint and also listen to the instructor. Honestly as someone who is not artistic my painting came out pretty nice. I would definitely come back and recommend to do this for a bday, girls night or date idea. There is a parking garbage near by . It's Hoboken, so parking is not easy so keep that in mind and go early.

This is a wonderful place to have a date night!…read more My date and I learned how to paint alongside other people who signed up for the class. There were only 10 participants (including ourselves), so it was not too rowdy at all. You're expected to bring your own wine and snacks for the event because it will last up to four hours (6-9pm) but time goes by quickly when you're having fun. There will be music playing while you paint and you're free to talk, so don't stress about this being taking super seriously. The painting is taken step-by-step and the instructor was a very patient young woman. She encouraged us to ask questions and request help if needed. She who knew her craft, but never looked down on us if we weren't painting exactly to the original material. After all, art is subjective. By the end of the event, you'll be able to take your painting home so it's encouraged to leave your signature. I felt incredibly proud of my work and it's a great conversation topic to go on about for the rest of the night. I would come back over and over again, as long as I have a partner with me. It's more fun with someone you know.