As a parent, we all know what it’s like when the kids are out of school and it’s pouring rain out. Here in the Fraser Valley this happens more often than not. If you don’t want to drive them all the way into Vancouver to places like Science World or the Aquarium, we have your options (good, bad and ugly) for places to take the kids locally.
Captain Kids
This is an amazing gem of a place. The price point is the best in the Fraser Valley and they provide great seating, free wi-fi and perks for parents (including a massage chair). The only bizarre part is that it’s in an ice rink. They have heaters to ensure you’re kept warm, but expect to see hockey players strolling through the reception and the fine smell of hockey gloves in the air.
- Fun for Kids 6/10
- Good for Parents 8/10
- Price for Entry 8/10
- Price for Activities 7/10
- Length of time spent 6/10
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Address: 20165 91A Avenue, Langley
Phone: 604-882-2119
Chuck E Cheese
This is one crazy place. Kids love it, parents walk in with trepidation. It’s like Vegas for kids; non stop sounds, pinging, lights and bells ringing. Really horrible food, overpriced tokens, with your kids spending way too many tokens on one 30 second game that pumps out four or five tickets that they try to save up to get dollar store junk. There are a few fun games that you could enjoy, and a couple two players games that you can enjoy with your child. Be sure to check their website and apps like Foursquare for free tokens.
- Fun for Kids 8/10
- Good for Parents 3/10
- Price for Entry 10/10
- Price for Activities 3/10
- Length of time spent 8/10
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: 6339 200th Street, Langley
Phone: 604-534-9966
Castle Fun Park
That castle off the highway is amazing. This place encompesses go-karting, batting cages, video games and two indoor mini-golf options. Their food is half decent with not bad pricing. It’s a fun, family run place that has been around for ages and has lasted the test of time.
- Fun for Kids 8/10
- Good for Parents 8/10
- Price for Entry 10/10
- Price for Activities 7/10
- Length of time spent 10/10
Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight every day
Address: 36165 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford
Phone: 604-850-0411
Stay posted! Reviews coming up in next week’s article:
- Great Escape
- Play Abby
- Go Bananas
Fraser Valley Parents is written by anonymous parents who attend and experience Fraser Valley events, activities and products and review them candidly here for other parents.
Image: Captain Kids
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