The Play Room
Come play with us!
Step into the café and watch your kids immediately light up, beelining for the play room door before you've even ordered. Built for children up to seven, this dedicated play space blends climbing structures and gross motor fun with open-ended art stations, so a toddler working on balance and a first grader deep into a painting project can both find their groove in the same afternoon.
Intentionally designed for self-guided play, cardboard boxes become forts, scarves become capes, and sensory play tables spark whatever imaginative moments kids can dream up. It's the creative play space North Bay families keep circling back to, the one where every corner says try it your way. Come see the room for yourself.
A peek inside ⤵
→ How to book
Walk-ins are always welcome in the play room, capacity permitting. Sessions run 90 minutes, so if you want a guaranteed spot at a specific time, reserving online ahead of your visit is the safer bet.
→ How to check-in
First visit, or has it been a year since your last one? Get a head start by filling out our waiver before you arrive. If you've reserved a spot in advance, just show your booking confirmation barcode at the check out counter, and you're ready to play. Everyone in the play room needs socks, so if yours didn't make it into the diaper bag, we sell them at the counter.
SOCKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS IN THE PLAYROOM
→ Play Room Rules
Supervision : A parent or caregiver must supervise their children at all times. This is a shared play space. Drop off is not provided.
Shoes off Areas : Shoes must be removed before entering the green mat or loft areas. Socks are required for safety and cleanliness.
No Spill Zone : Food is not allowed in the play room. Drinks are welcome in lidded containers only.
Play with Care : We do not allow roughhousing, physical aggression, or unsafe behavior. Those engaging in unsafe play will be asked to leave the play room and forfeit their remaining play time.
Kindness : Speak to others with kindness and respect. Hurtful language and actions do not belong here.
Respect the space : Use materials and equipment with care. Clean up after your child when possible to keep our space tidy and welcoming for all.
Community Vibes : This is a shared space for families, welcoming and inclusive for all.
Play Room FAQs
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The play room is designed for children walking to age seven, with the maker’s loft designated for ages 4 and up due to advanced art materials like scissors and glue.
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Yes. Bigger kids are welcome too, we just ask that they play in a way that's safe and considerate of the smaller kids around them.
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Walk-ins are welcome, capacity permitting. Reserving ahead guarantees your spot, especially during busier times.
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The cost for a 90 minute play session is $18 per child (sibling discount of $2 off each sibling).
Interested in saving on play passes? Check out our membership and play pack options.
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Siblings under 1 can join a paid guest at no charge. For non-sibling babies under 1, a paid spot is required, since both the child and their adult count toward our capacity limits.
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Yes. If you're booking online, apply code 1SIBLING for one sibling or 2SIBLING for two siblings at checkout. Walking in instead? Just let the front desk know how many siblings are joining and the discount will be applied.
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Yes. Present your CalFresh card in person and get $5 off your visit.
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Yes. Saturday and Sunday 9am sessions are $15.
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Just once a year. You can fill it out here.
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Yes, the play room closes 30 minutes before the café closes each day, except Sunday.
9am - 4:30pm Mon-Sat. (Café closes at 5pm)
9am - 4pm on Sundays (Café closes at 4pm)
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Yes, play sessions run 90 minutes. Plenty of time to build, climb, and create.
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Yes, socks are required for everyone in the play room, grown-ups included. We sell grip socks at the counter if you forget, $3.50 for kids and $5 for grown-ups.
No shoes on the green mat for anyone, including crawlers.
No bare feet in the café lobby or bathrooms. Please put your shoes back on when leaving the play room.
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Yes, a grown-up needs to be physically present in the play room to supervise their child for the entire visit. To keep the space safe and within capacity limits, additional adults can wait in the café, trade off time in the play room, or purchase an additional play room slot.
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Admission includes one caregiver. Additional adults, including grandparents or family friends, will need to buy their own play room slot to guarantee space within our capacity, or can trade off time in the play room with the primary caregiver.
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Food isn't allowed inside the play room, but drinks with lids are welcome, so go ahead and enjoy that hot coffee.
If you'd like to take a snack break, the café lobby is available to eat in, and you're welcome to step out and back into the play room as needed during your scheduled 90-minute session.
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Guests who arrive more than 20 minutes after their scheduled start time may forfeit their reserved play time, and that time may be offered to another guest. Late arrivals after 20 minutes are not eligible for rescheduling, credits, or refunds. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep sessions running smoothly for all guests.
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We do not offers refunds for purchased Play Sessions. Sessions may be rescheduled up to an hour before the scheduled start time. We are unable to offer credit or refunds for missed sessions.
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For groups with 5 or more kids, get in touch with us at hello@artplaycafe.com.
If booking for a celebratory occasion, such as a birthday party, please choose event booking here. Large groups at once require advance prep for our staff and extra waste disposal-just like a party!
Become a Member
Become a Member
Memberships and Play Packs
If the play room becomes a regular stop (and it usually does), a membership or play pack makes coming back easy on your schedule and your wallet.
Parties 🎉
Planning a birthday? Packages pair a private party room, set up for an art project, snacks and cake, with playtime in the play room. Everything a celebration needs, all in one visit.
Important Play Room Policies
Cancellation Policy
We do not offers refunds for purchased Play Passes. Sessions may be rescheduled up to an hour before the scheduled start time. We are unable to offer credit or refunds for missed sessions.
Illness
Guests displaying active signs of sickness will asked to leave and will forfeit the remainder of their scheduled booking. Please be sure to come healthy, thanks for your cooperation.
Late Arrival Policy
Guests who arrive more than 20 minutes after their scheduled start time may forfeit their reserved play time, and that time may be offered to another guest. Late arrivals are not eligible for rescheduling, credits, or refunds. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep sessions running smoothly for all guests.
Outside Food
You’re welcome to bring in small snacks for your child, but please do not bring in outside coffee or shared meal items such as pizzas or cakes into the café.
Group or Event Bookings
For groups with 5 or more kids, get in touch with us at hello@artplaycafe.com. If booking for a celebratory occasion, such as a birthday party, please choose event booking here. Large groups at once require advance prep for our staff and extra waste disposal-just like a party!