This indoor play place is amazing!! First of all, $16.99 (with tax) for unlimited play?! Check…read more Lockers that you can open as many times as you want for only $6? Check. Food onsite? Check. A toddler area AND a small child area?! Check and check. AND this place just goes on and on ... My daughter had a doctors appointment in Skokie and I had bribed her with a fun place that I didn't realize wasn't open on Thursdays, so in my panic, I hopped onto Yelp and came across Hyper Kidz. I'm so glad I found this place! We were only able to stay for an hour and a half, but we could have easily spent a day here. My daughter had so much fun with the interactive games and endless play with the slides and obstacle courses. I appreciated how friendly the staff was, and how diligent they were with keeping the space clean. Hyper Kidz has to be the best indoor kids play place we've been to, and trust me, we've been to A LOT across multiple states. This place is a bit of a hike for us, but I know we will at least be visiting once a year after my daughter's yearly ortho appointment. I've already been raving about this place to all of our friends!

Hyper Kidz is our favorite indoor playground. It used to be Ball Factory, but after just one visit,…read morethis place became my son's number one favorite! The playground is huge and truly has everything. There are so many different activities for kids: a small basketball court, a soccer field, trampolines, slides, a zip line, and a giant interactive screen where kids can throw balls -- literally everything a child could want! There's also a separate area for babies and toddlers, and everything is so spacious. The entire place is designed really well, with plenty of room for kids to run, play, and explore. When it comes to pricing, it's also more affordable than many other indoor playgrounds. So for now, this is definitely our go-to place, and we don't plan on switching anytime soon!

I recently had my 10 year old daughter's birthday party here and it was FANTASTIC! The studio space…read morewas adorable full of decorations and even an Alexa for music. The girls were treated to a yummy mocktail and then got to make a bath fizzy in a keepsake jar and create their own signature perfume scent! Both of which made awesome take home gifts. All I had to do was provide the snacks, the decor, invite, party favors, and everything else was taken care of! It was a huge hit and I feel like I found a hidden gem. Highly recommend!

I was pleased to hear that SkyZone was opening up within my stomping grounds of Highland Park,…read moreIllinois. And this location did not disappoint. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is always welcoming and a great vibe. I'll definitely be coming back!

I'm so glad that this location opened up as it is closer to home. My kids always have something to…read moredo and have so much fun. Since the opening it is always so clean and the staff are really friendly. The manager is always smiling, and makes sure that guest have what they need when they check in. I'll continue to keep coming back!!

Offering exclusive drops of the newest viral squishys, this place has it all! With friendly…read moreservice and a wide variety of options, Parkway is our favorite toy shop on the Northshore.

What a sweet little gem in our community! I wandered in on a weekday afternoon while my husband was…read morefinishing up his eye exam next door. I wasn't sure I was going to buy anything - I'm generally on the lookout for gifts for the kidlets in our lives. The store is bright and easy to navigate. The displays seemed to be arranged by age, which was really helpful as I looked at things for four kids ranging from two to thirteen. And because the emphasis is on screen-free play and interactive play, I knew I would get the parents' seal of approval on anything I picked out. If I can get their faces away from a phone or Nintendo Switch, even for 30 minutes, I'll be aunt of the year! The staff were warm and friendly, asking me a few times if I needed any help. Before I knew it, I had some holiday gifts selected for the littlest friends in my life. They'll be pleased with the crayon rings and books and fidget toys, and I can be pleased that I was able to support a local shop in our community. I'm looking forward to coming back as the kids' interests and ages change. And, let's be honest, I had as much fun there as I expect the kids will.

Great selection of candy and at a fair price. Sweet tooth was definitely happy and the kids enjoyed…read moretoo

Unique and delicious selection. Love the layout and service. Samantha was very helpful and friendly…read morewith us and all the customers we saw her interacting with. Highly recommended!

Me and my wife recently came here to shop around and look at all great merchandise made by local…read moreartists for sale. This place is absolutely amazing, features one of a kind items. My wife was really untested in a few bracelets and I loved all the artwork as well as some of the rubber novelty items. Staff here was friendly and they had great discounts during the labor day weekend. Staff is knowledgeable about it's artists as well. Great place to check out.

family business...beautiful, HANDMADE made, AMERICAN made vases, cards, crazy cool lazy susans, and…read moreALL kind of lovely gifts ...Everything well displayed, well lit. Owner and son were delightful.

Perfect place to have your toddler's party!…read more There's a reason Purple Monkey keeps popping up every time I looked up toddler birthday party! I was a bit hesitant for the price of the venue but it was so worth it. First, it's private. Just for your kid(s) and their friends. It's a large room with a section that has tables and a kitchenette for the food and cake part and the rest is for the kiddos. There's a play kitchen, train set, a slide, all the things any toddler would love. Even my 11 year old enjoyed it because it reminded him of his younger years. I love that you get a "helper" with the part packages. Ours was Shannon and she was great. Helped decorate a bit. Cut the cake. All the things you need help with that you may not have time for and feel bad asking someone else to take charge of. Overall we had a great party. Couldn't ask for more.

Food was great and the helper was very attentive .we will definitely come back for another round!!!read more

I continue to be so in love with this store. If you're into shops that will have you looking in…read moreevery single corner wanting every single thing, then this is your stop. Tonight I finished my holiday shopping for my niece and picked up a couple of beautiful gifts. The kids section contains high-quality merchandise. My hubby was literally double-parked outside, and I thought I could just run in and out, but no way. I wanted to buy the entire collection! From adorable natural cotton baby clothes to books, to stuffed animals, to toys, you will not leave empty-handed. They have something for every budget, and I think the prices are spot on for the quality. I truly admit to being completely obsessed with an adorable owl stuffed animal. Sooooo cute! Now, the best part about this store? Well, aside from the well-curated merchandise, is the owner. She's a total sweetheart and helped me pick out the perfect gift. She also gift-wrapped it in a super cute burlap bag with my choice of tissue color and a tie. Thank you...thank you. I'm so happy to see that this store is around. I need to stop in more often. Of course, not just for baby gifts, because they have grown-up goodies and cards too. Run, don't walk to this store. You won't be disappointed. Plus, it's super cute inside.

Baa, Baa Black Sheep. Have you any gifts?…read moreYes, sir, yes, sir One store full; One for a housewarming, And one to celebrate a birthday, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. --- Sorry, couldn't help myself. You know you have little ones at home when you pass by a new store and can't get a nursery rhyme out of your head. Yes, there's a new store in Glencoe...whoo hoo! I haven't done much shopping in town since Shirise closed their doors earlier this year (RIP), but it's fabulous to have a store where you can quickly pop in for a housewarming gift or just a little something for visiting a new baby. In the few weeks BlackSheep has been open I've stopped in twice to purchase: a) a lovely candle for the host of dinner during the jewish holidays b) a lovey for a new baby visit (the "real" gift wasn't ready quite yet) And of course I can't forget the few times my pre-schooler has dragged me in there for "just a few pieces of candy." Based on the fabulous candy display they have set up I have a feeling we'll be spending lots of time (and $) at BlackSheep. Welcome to the hood BlackSheep!