Goofing Around Kids — Local services in Toronto

We organized our son's fifth birthday celebration at Goofing Around, and both kids and parents had a great time! As advertised in the Goofy Style package, we had the private room for exactly 2.5 hours, but almost everyone stayed for the full three hours after we vacated the room. The room was flawlessly set up when we came in ten minutes before the guests. As for kid's activities, there's a lot of different options for jumping, running, playing and climbing and absolutely no video games - which we really liked, but YMMV. The staff was very helpful and there was always someone around to help with pizzas, juice for the kids, more coffee for parents or the cake for everyone. We had an accident with one juice cup, and the puddle was cleaned within a minute, so no one stepped into it! For food we ordered two party pizzas, but I was also happy to learn that I can order Ćevapi, the traditional Serbian minced meat dish - to the delight of parents. We wanted to bring ice-cream cakes for the kids as well, and the freezer was big enough to store two such cakes (though we were warned that one big one wouldn't fit). Be mindful if some of your guests prefer healthier/vegan food options like veggy and fruit plates - you would have to bring those yourself as well. All in all, I would recommend Goofing Around...

Buyer beware on this facility. I strongly recommend avoiding Goofing Around. The owner lacks integrity. Between an unscrupulous owner and the facility itself, you can do better elsewhere.

We booked the facility for our son’s birthday. Within 48 hours of booking, and weeks before the party was to occur, we had second thoughts about the suitability of the facility for our son, given his age. We expressed those concerns at the time of the booking. We worried the play equipment was too young for my son and his classmates.

For some reason, this facility requires a 50%, non-refundable down payment to secure the booking. There is no reason whatsoever to require a 50% down payment (20% would be more reasonable). There’s not ‘cost’ on the part of the facility when booking. Within 48 hours I called the facility to cancel the booking, requesting a refund. The owner flat refused. And no reason was given for the refusal. It was a naked cash grab. Not only does this signal a complete lack of integrity, but it also signals a company that is in decline. Companies that are failing care more about retaining cash (at any price) than they do about their reputation.

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Our kids are 3 yrs old & 20 months old. They had a great time playing @ Goofing Around. We love going to different indoor play places. It really gets them going & tires them out.

This play place is attached to a day care and has two areas to host parties. One of the areas could be utilized more privately.

They have a kitchen but other than drinks & chips, they don't have much else to offer. But any parent who takes their children out frequently, knows to always pack snacks & water for their little ones.

Since our kids are so young, we always have to assist with their exploration in these indoor play places. It allows us to really check out the condition of the grounds. The play structure seems a little older but is safe and well kept. They have a ball pit which kids love and a trampoline. 3 regular sized slides and 1 larger winding slide that goes into the ball pit. They also have an area which it great for super small explorers. All in all it's a great place to bring your kids...