Went here to have a birthday party. The place is very nice. Has a decent array of video games…read more The play area is good, and separated in 2 parts. The eating area is spacious and has plenty of tables. The food is actually better than expected - especially the pizza. Reasonably priced as well. The only slight complaint is the very young staff. All seemed to be high schoolers, and at times, they acted like high schoolers - can't really fault that though... I would recommend!

Fun Family Center . Super clean . KIND staff . Different attractions . Something for all ages …read more They also offer food and drinks from fresh and healthy ingredients . Vegan and Vegetarian friendly . My kids say 10 out of 10 highly recommended.

Wonderful community museum with amazing outdoor space and special events. We have enjoyed the…read morebirthday parties and pop-up events for years, so much that we were inspired to contribute. Now that phase 1 of the museum is complete and open we are amazed. A beautiful little outdoor theater, a play cafe and farmer's market, a real greenhouse and a Channel Islands themed playground are just a few highlights of the outdoor experience. The indoor has a nice little classroom and shop area and a really cool maker space including a cardboard "chomp saw" and lots of crafts! The staff are really kind, patient, polite, and helpful. They help transform this from a fun space into an inviting experience. You can tell how passionate they are about family learning. The museum is already amazing and a fitting successor to the library that used to be on the site. We can't wait for phase 2, when the rest of the indoor space is renovated and available!

We went to kidSTREAM with our 22 month old daughter this Saturday afternoon…read more When you open the front door, you would expect to be immediately inside the lobby area where you can get admission tickets. But that's not the case here. You have to walk through a crowded hallway to the other end of the building and then interact with employees inside a round circular table to get your tickets. This doesn't make any sense. Pretty much every museum has their admissions at the very front of the building. This may seem like nitpicking, but actually foreshadows some fundamental issues: mismanagement of space usage, excessive minimalism, and potential mismanagement of funds. The employees were very nice and helpful. After we got our wristbands, we went outside to the Curious Coast Cafe. Our daughter had the most fun playing with the outdoor kitchen & various fruits and vegetables. I was a little disappointed in the lack of truly interactive kitchen appliances. There was a toaster and blender bolted down, but the toaster couldn't 'pop out' bread and the wooden blender could only be taken apart. Basically Montessori style wooden toys that don't light up, make sounds, etc... The outdoor area had some shade, but not enough unless you gave your kid copious amounts of sunscreen. A lot of the outdoor attractions are extremely minimalist with too much wasted space and not enough interactive components. There's an area where you can hang sheets on outdoor poles using large clips, but it's a very bare area with a dirt ground, bland brick wall, and not much else. They also have a garden area, but there were no kids using it, a lot of wasted space, and a nice view of the parking lot. They could have had interactive signs that kids could read about different plants, but none were to be found. They could have had artists draw a mural on the bland brick wall that borders the outdoor area. I think the highlight of the outdoor exhibit is the blue mountain that kids can slide down. But a lot of that area seemed geared for kids on the older side (3-5 years old). Too much of the outdoor area is ultimately just empty or poorly designed space with not enough interactive elements. There were some employee booths but I didn't get the vibe that the outdoor section was educational for kids. It's more like, we'll provide the bare minimum and hope the kid's imaginations will do the rest. I heard the museum received 7 million in funding, but honestly the outdoor section looked like maybe it cost 0.75 million to build. It makes you wonder where the funds ultimately went.... I think our daughter got frustrated & bored after a while so we decided to head back inside. They did have one additional indoors room that was extremely crowded and dominated by 4-5 year olds. They had one adjacent outdoor area which was a total head scratcher. This outdoor area had a concrete floor, but soft rubber foam toys/structure. Our daughter kept tripping over the foam toys and landing on the hard concrete. The museum should have used a rubber ground in this case, but perhaps they ran out of funds. I also noticed they have a phase 2 indoor expansion planned, but not sure why they couldn't already achieve it within the very long timeline (7 years) and over 7 million dollars worth of funds. It's like you are paying for an early access video game, but the game is only 40% complete. Maybe a lot of the 7 million went towards permitting & land usage. In conclusion: Pros: 1. The employees are nice 2. Some good energy from having other kids around Cons: 1. The overall space is too small and gets too crowded 2. Excessive minimalism 3. Not enough interactive components 4. Too much wasted space due to flawed design and mismanagement 5. Too bare and plain 6. Too many obvious missed opportunities 7. Simply better free options available (Brandon's Village) 8. Potential mismanagement of funds

Can't say enough good things about Aquarium Connection. We…read moreneeded to surrender our 18 inch, almost 6 year old pleco, Fred, who was far too big for our 50 gallon tank at home. He deserved to live out the rest of his long life in a place where he can stretch his fins, and Aquarium Connection is exactly that place. The tanks are immaculately clean, the owner and staff are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and you can just tell that they genuinely care about their fishy friends. They accepted our pleco with open arms, gave us tips about how to catch and transport him, and overall made us feel so much better about surrendering Fred because we know for certain he's somewhere where he will be well loved and very well taken care of.

This spot is my first venue for all my fishies' needs. I was so happy they rebuilt even better, I…read morehave a 75-gallon tropical setup and got a black angelfish last year from them. Super-healthy, doubling in size, bonafide superstar of my tank lol. All my live plants are from them (thx George). Appreciate your love for all things aquarium!

We've done the gamut of indoor play spaces in Oak Park and Agoura trying to keep our kids (5 and 2)…read morebusy while visiting Grandma and Grandpa's house. We really wanted to love this place. We love the concept but the cost was just too high to justify the time spent here. It's $30 per child and while it's unlimited play, there's not a whole lot to do after the excitement from interactive screens goes away. It is cool to see the screens be tappable. The sand table is very cool as well, it's interactive so if you make a pile it makes a mountain and if you dig a hole, virtual water fills the space. We've never seen anything like it. But the kids spent about 15 minutes at the table and 10 minutes coloring the big wall screen and 10 minutes in the interactive ball pit. They were done with interactive screens after that and they spent the most time in the little play space with a market and salon. In total we spent about 1 hour and 10 minutes here before the kids were ready to go. It was really hot inside so maybe they would have lasted longer if it was cooler. We were sweating when we got outside. I just feel like $60 could have been spent elsewhere for more fun. Glad we went though - it's kind of a one and done experience. (Adults need grip socks not regular socks so we spent money on that as well.) Edit: These were our own kids here not our nephews and we were charged $30/kid despite the sibling discount.

This was such a wonderful and refreshing experience for my daughter! Reign and Shine offers an…read moreimmersive play environment where kids aren't just playing, but also being mentally and physically stimulated at the same time. There are so many interactive stations from playing "doctor" or "grocery store," to building full landscapes in the sandpit (complete with interactive features like a volcano!). Everywhere you turn, there's something creative and engaging for kids to explore. We stayed for over two hours, and my daughter still didn't want to leave. She's already asking to go back, and we're definitely making this one of our go-to spots! What makes it even better is that they also have workstations for parents who work from home such a smart idea for when you need a little break while your child is entertained in a safe, stimulating environment. The owner was incredibly welcoming, giving us a tour and explaining all the unique interactive experiences. It's rare to find a place that feels this thoughtful and intentional. I would 100% recommend Reign and Shine Play Lab 10/10! Truly a unique experience that every parent and child should check out.

A good spot for a birthday party…read more I attended my nephew's birthday party and was surprised how spacious it is. The environment was loud filled with laughter from the kids and music in the background. Assigned host was helpful. I love the party room being on the top floor with view of the play area. It's very spacious and nice. Book your event there. It's worth it.

Great Sky Zone location, my daughters absolutely love it. The neighborhood is very safe and the…read morepeople are nice. This location is huge and all of it is on one floor, unlike other locations and it makes it very spacious. There are a lot of things to do, from a massive number of various trampolines, to gladiator-style climbs and crawls. My kids also love the zipliine there, that eventually has them falling into a huge space of soft, styrofoam cubes. In addition, they have a trampoline basketball full court and various other games that involve jumping and hand-to-eye coordination. Honestly, too many activities to list, which makes is a terrific space for kids. My only complaint is that sometimes they have too many kids playing all at the same time. At other times it's perfect though. All in all, great place, great location and very affordable monthly memberships. We'll continue coming back. My kids are thrilled! P.S. Electric massage chairs for adults! Need I say more).

We were looking for a smaller, more manageable zoo to take our little one and came across The…read moreTeaching Zoo at Moorpark College on Yelp--so glad we did! This place is such a hidden gem. It's very affordable with easy parking, which made the whole visit stress-free from the start. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who let us know about an upcoming animal performance so we could plan our time around it--such a nice touch. The zoo itself is the perfect size for younger kids. They had a great variety of animals including tigers, a lion, several types of birds, and monkeys. The staff throughout the zoo were informative and approachable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, a fun, easy outing that's perfect for little ones. We'll definitely be back!

THIS IS NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL ZOO! If you come here hoping for a vast institution with a lot of…read moreanimals, you will be disappointed but with that being said, I personally really enjoyed my time here. This zoo is so that college students who are studying animal related programs can gain experience meaning they don't have all the animals you see at typical zoos but there were still some really cool ones! And because students are learning they have animals roaming around with them so you could potentially see a beaver or a hawk up close and in demonstration. I honestly think I preferred it here as it was slow paced and not very crowded. I don't believe they had any food here so bring snacks and their gift shop was closed. I don't know if that was only on the day we went or indefinitely. There's plenty of parking - I know it says "permit only" but I think that applies to weekdays only when classes are in session.

SO. MUCH. FUN!!!!!…read more Came here last min with my friend and we had sooooo much fun! Got two races and a 10$ game card for 50$ which seems like a lot of money but it was worth it!! The worker told me that Tuesdays they have buy one get one free races and you don't have to use them that day so keep that in mind!

We brought our 7-year-old son to K1 Racing in Thousand Oaks specifically for their youth night,…read moreexcited for a fun family evening. Their own website clearly states to arrive at 6pm, with no mention of calling ahead, no reservation system, no waitlist. So that's exactly what we did. We arrived on time only to be turned away because the spots were already gone. Apparently there's an unwritten rule that regulars know to call ahead, information conveniently absent from their website. When we asked the general manager, Cameron, why this wasn't communicated anywhere publicly, her repeated response was essentially "we're popular", offered with the self-satisfaction of someone who sees no problem with the situation. No apology. No empathy. No acknowledgment that their website is actively misleading customers. Just a shrug and a reminder that this is "how you learn for next time." My son was in tears. What's most frustrating isn't the miscommunication, it's the attitude. A good manager finds a way to soften the blow, acknowledge the failure, and make a family feel heard. Cameron did none of that. When I pointed out that if calling ahead is policy, it should be stated publicly, she had no real answer, just more deflection about how popular they are. K1 may be too busy to care about losing one family's business, but we had been planning a birthday party there. That won't be happening. If you value clear communication and basic customer service, proceed with caution.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Such a beautiful park. We came for a baby gender reveal. We were left in awe of the beauty of this…read morepark. Although we have 2.5 year old he was not interested in the playground at all and it was nice. He was way more interested in the duck and turtle pond and creek water running thru the park. We loved it.

Wow what a beautiful, large, and all inclusive park! There were so many places to go with something…read morefor everyone. They had multiple playgrounds for kids of all ages. There were clean bathrooms. There was also a creek and pond with ducks and turtles. There were very large open grass areas as well as large covered areas with plenty of tables. There's a bike and walking path too. We visited here and the library which is in the same area. We would love to go back when time permits. Oh and there's plenty of parking all around the park. I could see it getting busy with a big party of even though.

This is by far the GREATEST new gem to come to Thousand Oaks in a very long time! Fermata is unlike…read moreanything you've ever visited before, with an incredible cafe serving all your favorite hot and cold coffee drinks and using the best local coffee, Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters. In addition to the coffee, they also have iced teas and some unique creations of their own. The staff is beyond friendly and the outdoor seating area is a perfect hangout spot that overlooks the attached petting zoo. Yes, you heard that right, this cafe also has a mini farm with a FREE petting zoo! In the farm you'll find an array of animals, like highland cows, alpacas, and a nice shaded area where you can pet chickens, rabbits, and mini pigs! This type of activity could normally cost up to $20/person at other farms, but Fermata provides it all for free as a service to the community. If you're looking for an incredibly fun and free outing for your family swing by Fermata Farm and Cafe for an unbelievable experience that is guaranteed to put smiles on everyone's faces. While you're there grab a delicious drink to support the farm and take all the insta-worthy pictures that you'd like. One things for sure, once you leave Fermata you'll feel like you just experienced a piece of heaven on earth.

(temporarly closed for now). A great local animal sanctuary. Kids love seeing the animals, and…read moreeasy to get to with lots of parking. It's small, and cute.

Unbelievably nice owners and service. Great variety of activities for kids. Kids always love ,…read morewe've been here maybe 3-4 times already. Do yourself a favor and bring your kids here. They will love it!

(+) We started our visit with a scavenger hunt for POKEMON! What a great way to explore the space…read moreand stimulate your mind to find stickers hidden throughout the studio, like Pokémon Go without your phone! (+) The button station was interactive and fun... and remember, you get to keep what you make here. How rewarding to learn and be involved with making something (we need more of this). Lots of options for the button graphics too. (+) In addition to LEGO, spin art, and other arts & crafts, they offer special classes and host private parties. I plan to come back to support this local business, located at the corner/end of the aisle between Red Robins and CPK (just walk further toward the inside of the Town Center). (+) 3D printers! Easy and intuitive tablet interface, large searchable CAD library to select models that print in front of your eyes. Staff is very accommodating in helping set it up right. The software tells you the estimated duration, and if you choose a smaller scale it takes less time at the cost of lower detail/size. (+) Lastly, the owners were super good with kids, patient, & helpful. They encouraged and supported all the activities and made it a really enjoyable experience. No major pressure and were so welcoming throughout. TL;DR Fun place to let your kids make things and support their creative outlets. If they're bored and you don't have the supplies (or patience) to entertain them, try the MakerStudio!