Kids AND grown-ups use a pass to visit LYKKE Kids. If you have a newborn (0 - 3 months old), they are free!

Our space is unique in that it's designed for all members of your family. There's something for everyone to enjoy (the grown-ups too!) Your purchase of a pass helps us create a beautiful space for families of all ages to enjoy. Thank you!

We believe that kids are incredibly clever and creative without adult instruction. Our open-ended space has been designed to spark your child’s imagination and thinking. The environment is acting as the Third Teacher, and the owner and operator, Lainie, is incredibly observant and creative. She watches for ways to extend your child’s learning and experience, and brings in new materials for them to explore. So that’s a long way of saying, no, we don’t offer formal classes :)

No, we’re not a co-working space. We do understand trying to get things done while your kid(s) enjoy themselves, and we think you’ll also be interrupted a million times with - “Wow! Look at this! Look at me!” At LYKKE Kids, we’re about families spending time together and having fun.

LYKKE Kids is meant as a place where you can unplug and escape the noise + busyness of life.

Feel like a kid again and play with a hot glue gun or dabble with watercolours. Flip through a magazine. And if you find that you need to make a quick call, we can show you a space where you can do that.

No, we are not a day care or child care centre. We are a drop-in recreation space serving local kids and their families. Kids visit WITH their grown-ups to have fun, get creative, and meet new people. We ask you to supervise your kid(s) while in the space as there is not dedicated staff for their supervision. Plus, they’ll love that you’re here with them.

Lots! Our space was designed by an educator, with families of all ages in mind (ages 0 - 12). We've had little ones as young as 3 weeks old, up to 11 year olds making away in the art studio. There's something for everyone. Grown-ups too!

And we love surprises! It's why we don't lay everything out on our website. We think it’s important to be open to new experiences and to feel more comfortable with not knowing everything in advance. It feels like a life skill. Plus, feeling surprised is exciting.

We’re glad you asked! It’s a bit different than your usual play center with ball pits and slides (which is great for gross motor play and important for their healthy development).

LYKKE Kids is a space that focuses more on cognitive play (e.g., problem solving, exploration, decision making, tinkering, creativity, using their imaginations…) and cares about creating a space in the neighbourhood where families can gather.

The space has been designed (and is run) by a former teacher with a Masters of Education degree. Lainie has intentionally chosen high quality, open-ended materials that encourage thinking and creative play. And because the kids are so happy and engaged, it means grown-ups get to have conversations and catch up with friends.

We actually have families visiting us all year round. We have families that visit each week, families that meet up every Saturday to spend time together, and families visiting from all over the world (UK, Australia, Czech Republic, New York City…)

We’re so glad - it’s important for kids to be free to create, play, pretend, and be amongst others. To be kids.