Best Children's Birthdays Washington Near Me

Cynthia Lopez: My 6-year old daughter really enjoyed the week-long Dinosaur-themed Mad-Science. I loved that she made new friends (even though I sent her with her classmate), learned, had lots to talk about to us when they came home each day, and were tired. The counselors seemed good and Wil, the Director, was Fantastic. As a first-time summer camp mom, he was super responsive, understanding, and helpful. Knowing what I know now, I will definitely be signing my kids up next summer. Thank you!

Lisa Devlin: Will was super easy to work with in scheduling the event, and Dr. T was a delight for the kids. He kept a bunch of seven-year olds engaged and entertained for a full hour. I loved the educational aspect of the show, which was presented in a fun, kid-friendly way. We received lots of compliments from the other parents as well. I highly recommend using Mad Science for a kid birthday party!

Emily Adler: Hiring Mad Science to help me host myd grader’s 7th birthday party was the best decision I could of made! The kids were fully entertained for an hour, and Dr Tony had my son assist a few times, and acknowledged his birthday, which was amazing! The cotton candy at the end was also a hit. Thank you for making his day a really fun one!!

Joyce Adams: My son and his friends had an amazing time at his Zoom Birthday celebration with Mad Science. Things That Go Boom was amazing!!! Dr. Sara was so much fun and energetic. She taught the kids so much about each experiment and she kept them smiling and laughing the entire time. Dr. Sara made my son, the Birthday Boy the star of the show! I would definitely recommend Mad Science to my friends. I have already gotten several inquiries about how to contact the company. This show is a must see for kids and adults alike. What a great experience! Thank you Mad Science and Dr. Sara!

Sunmi Kim: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueKids and parents had the best time! We chose things that go boom. The mad scientist (Asian male) who came to our house was super entertaining and awesome. And really good with kids. We totally want him to come again!

Madelen Q: What an amazing experience! We were super happy with Mirabel! It was a dream come true for our daughter! She was amazing! 💜

Agnes Kalinowska: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValuePrincess Parties of DC were so accommodating, extremely responsive and easy to work with. The performers were true professionals. Arrived early and from the moment they entered, they run the show, keeping the kids 100% occupied and happy! Thank you very much for a great service. Highly recommend.

Neal Bankenstein: Moana was an amazing performer who made all of the kids feel appreciated and entertained. She was also an amazing singer!

Gloria Mills: Amazing company! Highly recommended will be hiring them again! The owner was fast and highly communicative throughout the entire event before during and after. The princesses were wonderful with our kids and their singing was out of this world!

Mohammad Ahmad: This was such a good choice! My daughter turned 4 and we went in with fairly moderate expectations. Nothing too much. We had Cadence as Elsa. She was absolutely phenomenal. What a kind and abundantly loving woman. She was so good with the kids. I mean the patience and the direction she had with the kids. It felt like a party for adults and the princess took over and did a great job doing so. I would definitely recommend. Jacklyn was so easy to book with. We got sick our first party date and she allowed us to reschedule. Just a great company overall. Totally undervalued and I don’t mean just monetarily. We will be using them again for sure!

madalina petric: We had a fantastic experience with Princess Parties of DC. The artists hired were talented, carrying and keeping all the children busy with all the great activities. The owner is so sweet and helpful. My daughter turned two, and she had a blast! Thank you again for all you do! I highly recommend this company!

Heather Rankin: We hired Ariel for our daughter’s 4th birthday and it was everything we dreamed of. Not only did she look the part but her voice & personality was just as beautiful. We had the best experience and I highly recommend to anyone wanting to make some amazing memories. We are also very appreciative that Ariel was able to come since this was a very last minute request to get a princess. Would add more stars if we could!!!

Kayla Howse: We had an AMAZING experience! Jacklyn is so sweet and help. She helped guide me through the process and was very accommodating, she made sure I had no questions. We had Tiana and Moana and they were super sweet and great singers! They were very professional too. The other moms asked for the info and I gladly provided it! Will definitely book again!

Lauren Dreyer: I can’t say enough good things about The Lane. I’ve recommended it to dozens of local friends, and even to some out-of-towners when they come to DC with kids. It’s an amazing space for kids that, most importantly, is GREAT for parents too! As apartment dwellers, we are always venturing out of the house for more stimulation. The Lane is so much fun for our daughter, who adores all the toys and activities and play spaces. It’s one of those amazing, and nearly impossible to find, spots that has enough to keep kids of all ages entertained for hours. And we parents enjoy the coffee and beer and rooftop deck and sunshine and clean, safe, creative, and thoughtful space within which to let our daughter roam free! It’s a great alternative for winter or rainy weather, but we love it so much that it’s become a regular part of our weekend routine, even when the weather is nice!

Trevor Diaz: Full disclosure: I am heavily biased in favor of The Lane because of a deep seated desire for it to thrive. In simple terms, there’s nothing like it anywhere within DC for parents and kids. If I’m not mistaken they just, and I mean only just now, opened and everything shows so much promise. It’s open, it’s friendly, it’s terrifically accommodating, and it’s also so very shiny and new. The owners have a Herculean task ahead of them with regard to long term maintenance. I am hopeful that guests will maintain decorum in an arena that has yet to establish written rules about hand hygiene, where to take off shoes, respecting the elements, and cleaning up after their kids. It is early, it is deserving of a 6-star start. If you live nearby and are searching for anything that’s an indoor/outdoor space for kids and parents you’ve found it. You must come and see.

aiyana poe: Great service, they offer a variety of classes and community involvement for children and families. It is a great indoor playground in the middle of the city.

Joy McGlaun: We had an amazing birthday party for my daughter at Confetti. She wanted a "unicorn, princess, snake" party and they came through with creative games, a gorgeous cupcake/cake, and really great party favors. The entire party was planned, decorated, and managed, so my family was able to enjoy the occasion rather than stressing over it. It was COVID-safe and there were both indoor and outdoor options. A lovely space and superb service.

Victor Namnum: Great indoor place to have coffee and let the kiddos use up energy in a safe environment. They also have a lot of kid healthy and friendly snacks.

2a4me: While in DC we stumbled upon this really great place for some great treats! Having a huge sweet tooth I knew I would have to partake! Everything was delicious and the staff very accommodating! Will stop in again when I am back to DC!

Jessica Herman: Have gotten coffee here a couple times now and am definitely impressed! Got a large order with some coworkers and all of us were really happy with our coffees. Latte, cappuccino, even drip coffee! Glad to support a small business! Definitely recommend!

Bernadette Bennett: Great place for kids to run around and have the best time. Bring socks! They have an amazing slide upon entering that kids and adults can go down from. You have to climb up the sections before being able to go down. There are several areas to play. I would suggest to go early since it does get crowded. My daughter wanted to come back during our trip.

Lydia Senchenko: I felt very uneasy after reading the negative reviews but we have an extremely energetic 1.9 yo, so I didn’t care at this point of our vacation - she needed to get her wiggles OUT. We were so happy to visit this place. It felt more like an indoor playground rather than a museum, but who cares? The museum is spacious, lots of different activities to keep you busy for 2-3 hrs (who can handle more I have no idea). It was about $18/person but I can’t put a price tag on a busy fun-having child! Overall, our child enjoyed it - we can’t ask for more.

Nils Hünerfürst: I visited the NCM with my 4 and 2 year old kid and they had a lot of fun. Definitely a place to check out with your kids. Some things need some fixing because they don’t actually work as they supposed to do but all good.

joanne soh: Had a great time with my son at this place! They have 2 little movers areas that are suitable from 0-3yo! Other than that, let loose and explore, learning while having fun! Would recommend this place!

April Moyo: Loved it! Great for kids 5 and under in my opinion. Thomas and Friends exhibit is there now. Spent a smooth 90 minutes doing activities non-stop.

Briana Cooper: This was seriously the life of the party! My daughter was 18 months when we visited and she had a blast running around to all the different areas to explore. They had stuff for crawlers all the way up to young children like 9years old. It was a very cool experience and something fun just for them.

Joyce Ann Jones Bagley: Beautiful peaceful place to go.

C Cordell izest Project: The gardens are very lovely and well-managed and just a spectacle for anyone who visits this Magnificent site! There is so much to take in.

Jackie Crawford: Beautiful place

Tone & Things: nice place to relax

Sami Mujahed: Nothing much there.

kevin com: Great place

Savanah Perry: We love Nook! My 1 and 3 year old both enjoy playing at nook. It never feels too crowded and there are ample nooks for the kids to explore. As a parent I so appreciate the cleanliness of the space. There is also coffee for parents and animal crackers for the kids! Such a great staff that is constantly resetting the nooks so it doesn’t feel like a crazy play space. Highly Recommend!

Megan Mason: This was our first visit to Nook at Mosaic. We had visited Nook in Arlington in the past. This location seemed smaller but maybe my kids have just gotten that much bigger! We were greeted by a not so friendly employee who promptly let me know I had only paid for one child online, not two. I had actually called and left a message hours earlier asking about this. I never received a call back but she seemed uninterested. My kids took their shoes off and started to explore. My 3 year old son wandered over to the retail area and she followed him the Secret Service. It was pretty over the top for a children’s play place. I assured her I would t let him touch anything, just look. But what’s the point if your kid can’t touch an overpriced toy to see if they like it before you break the bank? The next family who came in was greeted with, “are you aware of our rates?” I found that a little discriminatory since they were the only party greeted that way. Turns out they were happy to pay $30 for their one child and two adults to stay for the hour before the store closed. My kids really enjoyed the experience. They’re ages 3 & 5 years old. They engaged in lots of pretend play and loved bouncing from noon to nook. There were many coffee cups left on play areas and on top of wooden structures. Since the play place was pretty empty, I assumed they were left from earlier in the day. I think that the staff member should have been more diligent about taking care of those. Overall the whole place get like it needed a good cleaning. I always enjoy play places that regularly wipe things down and keep on top of cleanliness. Coffee cups left throughout could be dangerous for little ones. Our visit was cut short when a loud fire alarm went off. One mother was visibly shaken and kept asking if this had ever happened before but the employees were not responsive. We, the guests hurried to grab our things and exit without so much as a, “thanks for coming” or “sorry for the inconvenience”. Nook is a unique and much needed change of pace from typical children’s play centers. I hope that the owner takes time to cultivate the culture among her staff that will sustain her business as it grows.

Carissa Leong: I have been to Nook at Ballston Quarter with my daughter three times and have absolutely loved it. Thoughtfulness is extremely important to me, so the attention to detail and intentionality behind all of Nook’s design and toy choices have been wonderful to experience. It’s an especially refreshing break from bright colored, flashing light, plastic toys. I love the rotating installations because you can have an entirely new experience when something new comes in and it’s been a great introduction to many great toy companies. It’s a great way to meet other parents, but also provides a safe and fun way for my daughter to socialize and play with other kids. A beautiful and fun place that I love and will continue bringing my daughter to!

Gwen Matthews: Great play space for little ones! Loved how friendly the staff were during our visit. Wish they would keep expanding and make it up north to where we live!

Jeri Choi: Nook is one of those special places my kids love coming to—particularly enjoyed by our 3 year old. In other play spaces, it’s so stressful chasing around our little ones to make sure they don’t get trampled by the older kids but at Nook, I love being able to play with our kids and seeing their creativity come out. Its safe, clean, and beautiful! We particularly like the location at Ballston because there’s so many food options close by and downstairs in the same mall. When we get hungry, we leave to eat and come right back to play some more. The staff is incredibly kind and so great with kids. It makes me so happy when my kids are greeted by the staff by name because the staff remembers them from before. Looking forward to creating new and more memories there!

Abby Jiu: Nook is our favorite play space! HANDS DOWN the best in DC. We’ve been to many other play spaces and they simply don’t compare because the others are crowded and not an enjoyable experience. Nook really focuses on the child and the family’s experience. This can be seen in the curated toy selection to the ambience the visit provides. We can’t say enough good things!

Da-Wang Wu: We came here in late April, and the Azalea blossoming was pretty amazing! Walking on the trail with the Azalea blossoming along the way was very nice. Parking inside the park can be tricky, so we parked in the lot right next to the entrance and walked 5-10 minutes to the main campus. Overall, it’s a beautiful place, and I would definitely come back.

CJ: Depending on when you visit the US National Arboretum, something different is peaking. In mid April, the fruit trees were just past peak, but the lilacs shrubs were close to full bloom. As I strolled thru the lilac grove, the soft lilac fragrance permeated the air. One of the US National Arboretum’s most prominent and a little puzzling landmarks is the old Corinthian National Capitol Columns residing on the Ellipse Meadow. The US National Arboretum was not the column’s intended home when they were quarried back in the early 1800s. Originally, the columns were built as a part of the east portico of the US Capitol Building now located about 3 miles away from the US National Arboretum. By the 1860s, when the dome of the Capitol was completed, the columns were deemed inadequate to support the new dome. It wouldn’t be until the mid 1980s before the columns would find their final home at the US National Arboretum. Twenty-two of the original 24 columns are on majestic display in Ellipse Meadow. During our trip to the US National Arboretum in mid April, the Azaleas were just starting to bud and bloom. So no good pictures this trip. Peak time for the Azalea garden at the arboretum is late April. I hear the Azaleas are a beautiful sight when the hillside is painted with splotches of different colors.

Karthikeyan Rajaram: Luck is when you run into a beautiful place like this without planning. Better luck is when you get into it in the company of a person who used to volunteer at this place. We didn’t really plan to be at the arboretum, considering that the Spring is still not Springy enough. We had seen enough of Cherry Blossoms in the Tidal basin area that we thought we could do something else. We just made it to this place on recommendation from one of our relatives, who also accompanied us. Since he was a volunteer here, he helped us navigate and gave us so much insights about the different kinds of plants, flowers, bonsais and the what the lovely people who work here, do. We drove around this place and still got to see more cherry blossoms, along with different other species of flora. The enchanting Bonsai museum is a must visit as it did take our breathes away. The old columns of the capitol and the grove of different state trees are some of the special features of this place. The flowers were not in full blossom and we definitely look forward to checking this place again in summer.

Logan Heilman: Visited for the Bonsai event they were having and had a blast. All the vendors were great and the museums bonsai and penjing exhibit was phenomenal. Will definitely be back.

Elisabeth “Beth” Ostrander: We only had about an hour and headed to the bonsai area. Wow! To see living gifts from Japan and China that were started and cared for since before the birth of our nation was truly outstanding. Befitting our National Arboretum! Will return to see more treasures!

Rodricka Elliott: Great for a nature walk. I did some birdwatching while there and enjoyed the scenery while there. A lot of open space to have a picnic after seeing the house and grounds. Overall, it’s a great day all day activity for the family. I did go during the day on a weekday so it was not too crowded.

Green Angel: Great services, very helpful staff, good for all ages. I learned that Washington real body was transferred to the new tomb. The tomb of George Washington on the right along with his wife Martha on the left and 25 other families members are entombed there. The gift shop is huge, they are two sides for shopping. One for decoration stuffs cost up to $2k+, another one for souvenirs gift. Spending about 3hours to walk around and learning history about Father of our country.

Darwin Parker: What a great place to visit! George Washington worked hard to serve and improve life. It was amazing to see where he lived, his tomb, and his legacy. Side note- my son passed out in front of the entrance and the staff was incredibly helpful and prompt to take care of him and get an ambulance to come check him out. The staff checked on him throughout the day multiple times to make sure he was okay.

Stephens Basement: I have always wanted to visit My. Vernon but for some reason never did till yesterday. I am so glad I did. It was a very well maintained national landmark. I did think the entrance fee was a little high but they provide a free audio self tour and the tour of the house is included in the price. The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I have a habit of asking lots of questions and they had an answer every time. George Washington was an outstanding man and leader.

Diana Hidalgo Díaz: The location looks very well preserved and taken care of. The tour guide we had during the house tour was knowledgeable and friendly. The museum was remarkable too. The souvenir shop is big and has a wide variety of items to purchase. I had a very good experience overall!

Virginia VanKeulen: Went on a Tuesday in May. Several school groups but they were easy to avoid. Otherwise not very busy. Learned a lot about George Washington. Really enjoyed the enslaved people tour, the house tour, Martha Washington, the fifer and the beautiful flowers. Rangers were plentiful, helpful and informative. Definitely worth a visit.

Chaturbhuj bhojwani: Very good hospital for children my daughter had a eye surgery here.She was the patient of Dr. Jaffar.

Patricia Carter: My 6 month old daughter got stuck with a needle 7 times because other places “couldn’t get a good stick” when we went here, she got it on the first stick, no problem. We were in and out, with hardly any fuss from the baby. Kathy Hawkins, specifically, was absolutely amazing. Extremely attentive to not only baby, but myself and her dad as well. If we ever need blood work done for our daughter, we will absolutely make the 2hr trip to come here again!

Jennifer Alvarado: Best hospital for childrens. My daughter has had 56 surgeries during her 4 years of life,and everyone has been wonderful! I love Childrens hospital. From specialty doctors to pediatricians,nurses,radiology,clerks,social workers and other workers have been great! I love this hospital and will always be grateful! Parking is a little tough at times so it’s better to always leave an hour before your appointment. Thank you Childrens hospital.

Lisa Taylor: The “1” review is only because of our wonderful nurses. Poor attending gastroenterologist and resident problem-solving and diagnostics. They didn’t verbally communicate critical MRE results. Infection control issues with C-Diff after testing and “see it all the time there”…sanitize your equipment! Significant financial hardship with med school level care!

Marbel Panameno: I took my son there because he’s had a bad cought and the place was so dirty and there was even vomit on the floor and it took them over 10 mins to come clean it up. You would think the attention towards children would be good after all it’s called children’s but its bad and it took for ever to be seen, We waited over an hour in the emergency room before they brough us in…. Overall if I would have known about the attention in this hospital I would have taken my son elsewhere, not going there again.

M Williamson: This place used to be fun for kids to play on the weekend especially in the winter. Expensive and overpriced, but still fun. Tonight, we waited an hour to enter and afterward realized that half of the attractions are closed. The above-ground obstacle course, rock climbing, and all of the open space trampolines are closed, which are basically the best part of the experience. The open parts are the two small trampolines connected to the two ball pits, which seem to be reserved for the smaller children at this time, the basketball course, and the obstacle course in the back. My kids are still having fun but for half the attractions to be closed admission should be discounted and I feel like a victim of bait and switch.

Ronnie Villarroel: What the hell Sky Zone? Many of the climbing attractions are closed on a Saturday when is busiest time, why!? Many of the climbing wall were also removed. Place is filthy, trash everywhere and trash cans are full. Sky Zone is using the main area as storage? See photo! The place is clearly operated by teenagers, they try their best but this place does not have good management. Totally disappointed. Sky Zone you can do better than this

Ethan Clark: Lots to do, but still under construction and renovation. Chaotic on a Saturday afternoon. As of today 6 areas were closed.

Charles Black: This is a pretty large trampoline park. Its a great place to take your kids for an hour or two of fun. They also have party rooms if you want to throw a birthday party.

Robert Crawford: There was not a single Trampoline area open (both closed) . The climbing areas are closed. The obstacle areas are closed. The challenge course is closed and the inspection certificate is three months out of date. The VR is closed. This place is not maintained and you should never come here.

Mery Mamani: Horrible place, poorly maintained, most of the actual trampoline sections were CLOSED! We are very disappointed.

Kiersta Navarro: Great for kids of all ages! Even the adults can have lots of fun here! They offer a family membership which is a really good deal if you come here frequently!

J.C. D.: Cool park with a lot of newer features. But… as others have noted. Don’t bother showing up before noon on a weekday. Half of the areas are unmanned and closed off. Including some of their best stuff. I know their slow but when there are more people working the counter than the play areas…

Siiri Stinson: We were pleased to find the trampoline park open midweek and a welcome break from the heat. The process to get tickets reserved, including grippy socks, was easy. Once we arrived we were able to get right to jumping. There were activities for all of us to enjoy. The youngest in our group was 6 and he had a blast. I was the oldest at 45 and I jumped with them, flipped into the foam pit, and did Wipe Out, too. The teen and preteen in the group loved it, too. The variety of activities meant we could cycle through and no one got bored. We ran out of steam before we ran out of interest. It was a great experience. Staff were friendly and helpful and everything was clearly marked. We’ll done!!!

Rachel Holmer: Eric Energy came to our school assembly. I had the honor of chaperoning and can tell you with absolute certainty that we will ask him to return in the future. He is filled to the brim with energy and his sparkle is contagious. Eric had the teachers up and dancing during dismissal. The kids were enthralled with him and loved his work with dry ice. Eric is a performer at heart and knows how to maintain the attention of the room. I highly recommend him for all of your science entertainment needs.

Ranjini Iyengar: Highly recommend Eric Energy for your next kids event. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing his performance multiple times at school events and at other venues. Always a high energy, interactive event that the kids truly enjoy! Thank you for entertaining so many kids! Looking forward to seeing you again. Bonus: he is super easy to book and work with.

Amanda Priebe: Eric Energy puts on an amazing show! The kids were laughing, participating, and learning! Perfect show for our audience of varying aged kids.

M jordan: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueEric Energy has entertained the children at our holiday and birthday parties for several years. The children love him! the parents love him! He puts on a great show!

Tara Matthews: Eric was AMAZING for my daughter’s birthday party. Adults and children had an amazing time…we highly recommend him!!! A day to remember!

Shneur Zalman Minkowitz: We got Eric for an outdoor event During COVID and the participants LOVED it.He is as his name describes full of great Energy. And he knows just how to get the crowd going.

Tim Bergstrom: Great place to take kids in DC for a break from museums and tours. I enjoy museums and tours quite a bit, but let’s be honest, for kids, they can be little bit like a church service. Six Flags gave my kids and me a break from the usual and gave them a chance to blow off steam. Our favorite rides were Superman, Bat Wing, Joker’s Jinx and the Firebird. Have fun.

Rittik Bhowmik: Great experience. Strong suggestion is to get the tickets online before visiting, there is almost always a long queue for tickets. Most of the rides were usually not that busy, so everyone can finish all the rides at-least ones, and can even go for seconds if interested.

Jeremiah Gore: Needs another solid coaster as Superman Ride of Steel is great but where is the number 2 coaster? Some good rides throughout the park including a fun coaster built in 1917...The Wild One. By far this Six Flags has the friendliest staff of any Six Flags park... including multiple manager level employees we met while walking around the park.

pam wright: Rides were barley open, lazy river, the pool with the purple slide, the purple & green slide, renegade rapids, penguin blizzard, shipwreck falls, & more ALL we’re NOT OPEN! I don’t understand why these rides are not open. You pay your money to come here, but it’s not worth it because more than half of there rides are not operating. What a shame Not to mention I have diamond elite membership, I pay 20$ extra per month for what idk? Need to cancel that! Update 6/28/2022 im going to change my rating from 1 star ⭐️ to four stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I came back here again to give them another chance. Can you believe it after maybe 1-2 years the finally opened the lazy river.. Wow renegade rapids, penguin blizzard, shipwreck falls, was opened today. It’s good to arrive early get a good spot, we ordered food it was ready and condiments was available. 🤩 However, the staff there are really young and the don’t know how to talk to people & families. They all act like they don’t want to work.

Terri Young: If you want to be able to ride the rides without a long wait go early during the week.. We were able to ride the rides several time without a long wait park is not that crowded when u go early it was a nice experience 😉. By the time we were ready to go the park was getting a bit crowded....

Shah Md Mayen Uddin Chistee: This a great family fun place. There are so many rides that you will never get bored. I enjoyed most of the rides I took. You can take your kids there and they will love it. I recommend buying online entry ticket and parking pass. This will save some time for you.

tammy mcilhaney: Wait ?? There are rides here ?? Could’ve fooled me!! Everything is closed! Workers cranky! Burger was a joke! Shops closed “register” issue. Maybe 1/4 of the food stands open. Maybe 1/2 the rides open. Got stuck on the Superman! The one operator for a ride abandoned her post because of a spider!