This was one of those parties where everything just worked. The kids loved it, Zachary (the…read moremoderator) kept the excitement going, and the overall energy was fantastic. Bot Bash Party exceeded all of our expectations. Planning birthday parties can be tough, especially when you want to give your child and their friends a unique and engaging experience. Bot Bash Party was an absolute hit from start to finish! The kids were hooked the entire time, from a group battle free for all, followed by a structured tournament and then a second free for all. You could tell a lot of thought went into the flow so that all of the kids could get a feel for the different bots before trying their hand at actual battling and then ending the experience with an opportunity for everyone to participate once more. Zachary, the moderator, was outstanding. He used humor to keep the kids engaged and maintained a high energy tone that kept things moving at a great pace. Even when the kids got rowdy (as expected of 9 year old boys), he kept everything under control while still making it fun. Since this is a competitive and destructive activity, I especially appreciated that he set a positive tone early on by emphasizing good sportsmanship. We're fortunate to have a professional bot battler of his caliber sharing his passion for this sport with kids. I highly recommend Bot Bash Party if you're looking for something unique, high-energy, and well-run. I'd definitely book again and recommend it to anyone looking for something fun and different!

We had them at our son's birthday. For the third time! It was what he really wanted…read more Kids were glued to the arena for the entire time :) Zach and Diana are both fun entertainers. And they have a lot of stories to tell from their BattleBots fights! All bots custom built by Zach, from scratch. Definitely a unique experience.

We had a great experience working with them. The mermaid arrived on time, was very professional,…read moreand did an incredible job entertaining the kids. Highly recommend for any party!

We had Bay Area Mermaids for the activities for my daughter's birthday. From the moment I first…read morereached out, Ava was incredibly responsive, had answers to all my questions, and was exceptional in all her communication. She solicited my input and crafted the activities exactly to our needs. The day of the party was executed flawlessly with slime making, a bracelet craft, and treasure hunt. We loved their positive energy and how great they were with the kids!

I had seen Tracy perform at my club a couple of times before, so I decided to book him for my son's…read more7th birthday party, and I am so glad I did. All of the kids had an absolute blast! They were completely engaged and stayed focused through the entire show, which is not easy with a group of excited kids. Tracy is incredibly entertaining, energetic, and knows exactly how to keep children laughing while also teaching them a little along the way. He has a great connection with kids and made the whole party so much fun for everyone. Highly recommend him for any children's event!

We have seen Tracy the Animal Guy three times between January 2025 and February 2026 and will see…read morehim again in early 2027. He is animated and engaging. He brings a variety of animals, as the name mentions: birds, small mammals, and reptiles. Some feeding is done, and there's plenty of opportunities to touch the animals. Jenbert Jr 1 and 2 went from not wanting to touch in 2025 to wanting to hold them in 2026. Thanks, Tracy! See you next year!

Communication is very poor. Calls are never returned, and responses often take several days, making…read moreit difficult to address concerns in a timely manner.

We used Bricks for Kidz for my daughter's birthday party, and they did an excellent job…read more Coordinating over email was efficient and professional, and they were flexible and able to accommodate all of our requests. The actual party went over really well and the two employees running it handled everything, making all of the kids feel comfortable and including them in the festivities. We were actually able to sit back and enjoy watching our kids have fun without worrying about the little things. Highly recommended for a really fun, LEGO-themed party!

We brought on Fast Times to help play some power ballads before a film screening in Sacramento as…read morewell as cover of a song in the film. Mike was so easy to work with and answered all my questions. Quick to respond and work within our limited time and space constraints with ease. All of our guests loved the tunes and it was a great way to get the crowd excited before the screening. They were so much fun! Would absolutely work with them again in the future!

So Much Fun!! We could not have been happier with our decision to hire FAST TIMES for a big party…read morewith over 200 guests last weekend - they're fantastic! From the very first communication to bidding them farewell at the end of the evening, everything went perfectly. They are true professionals. All of them are talented musicians and performers who provided fantastic entertainment, and were so friendly and energetic. Great communication all the way along - I had full confidence that they would show up on time, be ready to go and perform just as planned. They have a HUGE repertoire and perform everything they offer really well. The band is tight, the vocals are on point and they didn't slow down for a minute. And neither did we... our guests were up dancing all night - even my 89-year old dad! We continue to get compliments on the party and EVERYONE mentions the band, and how great they were. Give them a try - I'm confident that you won't be disappointed!!

My daughter recently performed as Flounder in ICDT!'s Little Mermaid Jr. musical production, and I…read morecan't say enough wonderful things about this performing arts center. This was her first production outside of middle school, and she absolutely loved everything about the experience -- the directors, the supportive and welcoming environment, the incredible energy of ICDT!, and the kindness of the other students and families. We had explored other production programs before, but none felt as organized, communicative, or thoughtfully run as ICDT!. On top of that, ICDT! was incredibly generous in providing our family with a tuition scholarship, which allowed my daughter to have this truly memorable experience. I am forever grateful to ICDT! for supporting her, welcoming her so warmly, and making such a meaningful impact on her life journey. THANK YOU, ICDT!

For several years now have been following this Studio. Their Director Ryan Bernier recently knocked…read moreit out of the Park with " Something Rotten". He is a genius in bringing out the best performance with each student; and creating a unified troupe. He has elevated the school to a very impressive standard. Great Show! Great Gift for the actors!

I'm really surprised to see some of the negative reviews because my daughter and several of her…read morefriends have been in Standing Ovation productions for around 7 years. Throughout this time I have never seen or heard any negative responses from the children or their families. Sometimes I sit in on rehearsals and I've always been impressed with how the participants remain focused on the projects at hand. Seeing a large group of children concentrating on their work and not "messing around" while rehearsing is impressive to me. I really appreciate the work ethic of the participants, especially since this is a behavior that you don't see much of among modern children these days. For years my child has eagerly and regularly attended Standing Ovation productions. For the past couple of years she has also been an assistant, working with the younger people. This has been a valuable experience for her and she also continues to participate in productions with her peer group. There's a certain amount of self discipline that is necessary to pursue the performing arts. That self discipline is something my daughter developed largely through Standing Ovations. This troupe may not be right for every child and family, but I am extremely happy with the way I've seen Barrett work with my daughter and her friends. His rehearsals are always open to visitors and I give him 5 stars across the board.

I was surprised by the negative comments about Barrett/Standing Ovations on here. My daughter just…read moreentered elementary school this year, and we were interested in trying out drama. On that first day, although my daughter was a little hesitant, Barrett was funny, engaging, and inclusive of all the children in the class. At the same time, he had good control of the group (despite the varying ages from as young as 5 to 13 and large size of the group of maybe 15-20 kids). Because my daughter was so young, I was initially concerned about how well she would do in such a big mixed group of kids. But every week, she told me how much fun she had, all the things she learned, and the friends she made. Each encounter I have had with Barrett has been professional and warm. Yes, sometimes he's loud (but what drama teacher isn't, especially in a large group of gregarious, energetic kids?). Sometimes he has to be stern, but in my experience, he hasn't done it needlessly. Instead, I've observed that he emphasizes teamwork among the kids--letting them know if one person doesn't pull their weight, it affects the whole production. That's reality in life, and that's a skill I want my child to learn. My experience has been that he works with the kids to build their confidence and my daughter has definitely gained so much from Barrett and his group.

We took our business team members to Paint and Picnic for a team building event and some R&R from…read morethe daily work grind. We had an amazing time! All the team members loved the event. The food was fabulous and the setting was spectacular. Our pictures turned out so pretty! We all have a great artist within us! I am hoping to do a mom's day out so I can come here again! I highly recommend this event for you and your teams/friends/family. So good!

We celebrated our friend's birthday and Paint and Picnic today. Sophia the artist made our…read morecelebration so much fun and we all ended up painting beautiful pictures. I would recommend anyone who wants to have a paint event reach out to Paint and Picnic.