Party venues, kids fun things to do, corporate > Manteca, Ca

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John’s Incredible Pizza in Stockton is only a 21 minute drive from Manteca!

John’s Incredible Pizza
4555 N. Pershing
Stockton, CA  95207
(209) 954-1111

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Traditionally when school starts many people are searching for group party places and venues where everybody can have fun.  It’s a time when parents and kids are looking for fun things to do, particularly on Labor Day weekend.

The start of school is also a time though when businesses are hosting corporate parties, events and even fundraisers.  We’ve been to a number of these as a guest but also as the organizer.

It can be difficult to find a group party place with everything you need for your event.  You have to think about the food, the place (venue) but also the fun.  If the venue isn’t fun your employees and guests are going to lose interest quickly.

So if you’re searching for the perfect party or event place whether it be for your family, a group of kids or your business consider John’s Incredible Pizza Company.  We’ve been to a few of their locations over the years for events ranging from birthday parties to general business get-togethers but also to just have fun with the kids.

John’s Pizza has diverse offerings.  Here’s why it’s worked for us not only for birthday parties but also for corporate events:

Let’s start with the food.  It’s important to have a great selection of food for your guests, employees and of course, kids.  You can’t please everyone but John’s comes very close.  Their all-you-can-eat buffet is the best I’ve seen.  It includes a Pizza Bar with every topping you can imagine where the kitchen is constantly replenishing the supply so it’s always fresh and hot.  Our personal favorite is the pesto pizza but you might try their peanut butter pizza.  It’s incredible and definitely worth a try.

If you’re not a fan of pizza or craving something different the day you visit then you’re covered.  John’s offers a full pasta and salad bar with fresh toppings and a multitude of  pasta dishes.

And last but not least is the dessert bar.  Just when you thought you were full you walk by and see fresh baked cakes, cookies and even soft-serve ice cream with all the toppings and it’s still all-you-can-eat.

Drinks come from a row of soda fountains and include all of the beverage favorites but there are also options for coffee, tea and of course water.  If you’re craving a beer or glass of wine, they offer that too.  There’s a two-drink maximum during standard business hours.  For special events like business parties and other large group parties contact the location directly for any restrictions on alcohol.

So for any type of party whether it be a kid’s birthday party, fundraiser, or group party you know the food is sufficiently covered.  But what about the fun?

If John’s is anything it’s fun.  If you haven’t been to one of John’s Pizza’s 8 California locations it could be difficult to imagine what it’s like inside.  This is why we love their interactive tour.  You can actually take a look at everything they have to offer before you even get there.

Fun World is just that, a very large indoor area with rides, games, prizes and other fun things to do.  The rides range from bumper cars to the teacups and even a virtual roller coaster.  It’s not just fun for kids but also for adults.  This type of fun indoor environment can easily consume a day for your party or event.

So now you have the food and fun covered but what about an actual private area where you can have a birthday party or large corporate event?

For birthday parties John’s has private rooms that look out to Fun World.  This is a great setup because you get the privacy of having your own room but the openness of an all-glass entrance.  With this the kids can look out at Fun World while they enjoy their cake and gift opening.

John’s is great for kid’s birthday parties but it’s also perfect as a group party venue.  They offer much larger rooms with all the accommodations you’ll need for a business meeting or fundraiser.  From web connections, to big screens even podiums and of course closed doors so it’s quiet when the time comes to get down to business.  We love John’s for this application.

We’ve been to so many business events where the venue is simply boring.  If the participants lose interest or they have nothing to look forward to (like lots of food and fun), the meeting can be unproductive.

This year when planning a children’s birthday party, group party, business event or fundraiser check out John’s Incredible Pizza.  They have everything you need for a successful event.

Our community pick business party, group party, fundraiser venue, kids birthday party near Manteca, Ca.

John’s Incredible Pizza in Stockton is only a 21 minute drive from Manteca!

John’s Incredible Pizza
4555 N. Pershing
Stockton, CA  95207
(209) 954-1111

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Kids indoor activities and fun things to do > Lodi, Ca

Favorite community Pick:  Fun things to do indoors for kids in Lodi, CA

John’s Incredible Pizza in Stockton is only a 23 minute drive from Lodi, about 15 miles.

John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
4555 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  92507
(209) 954-1111

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Summer was great.  School was out and the days were longer.  We swam a lot and went on evening walks.  The kids participated in the summer reading program through the city public library and we signed up for various kids activities to keep the kids engaged throughout the summer.  Still, it was difficult to get outside during peak hours of the day when the sun was high and the temperatures were unbearable. The kids needed to get out, and to be honest, I get a serious case of cabin fever some days too.

Even when school starts I’m still always on the lookout for fun things to do with the kids.  Staying fairly close to home is important to me because of ever-increasing gas prices.  And since we’re not planning a vacation this year for Labor Day, we want to make sure the kids don’t get bored and have some good experiences and create some lasting memories to share now that school has started.

With another late Summer heat wave coming, we’re looking for an indoor retreat from the heat.  When the kids were younger we loved taking them to Chuck E Cheese.  That would be more fun for our youngest, but the 7 and 6 year olds need something more geared to their age group.  Scandia and Boomers are also fun places to go, but many of their rides and activities are outside in all that heat.

We have found a place that has something to suit each age group and all of it is indoors.  John’s Incredible Pizza Co. is a welcome alternative and has everything you need for a fun day out.  You can even make a daycation out of it.  Pretty much all you’ll need to bring are the kids.  John’s has a wide variety of food to eat and activities that will engage kids of all ages (Moms and Dads, too).  Even their amusement park style rides are indoors!  Some of the rides are geared toward smaller children, so your toddler can be included.

Here’s what we love about John’s Incredible Pizza:

The Food:  We’ll say this is the best food set up for kids and adults anywhere.  John’s offers and all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza, pasta, salad and desserts.  For each category they offer many toppings, flavors, combinations and choices.  The kitchen is constantly bringing out hot pizza while replenishing the salad and pasta bar.  Beverages are all-you-can-drink with an additional cost of $1-2.

The Fun:  John’s is unique in that it is completely indoors but offers the fun of outdoor style rides and things to do.  Our two favorite traditional rides are the tea-cups and the bumper cars.  We mix up the ride fun by playing video and other games.  The great part is when the kids get hungry from all the play, you just walk back over to the food side and fill up again.  This is one reason why John’s is perfect as an all-day activity for the kids.

A Break for the Parents:  John’s is a very active environment, but they still offer quiet seating for dining in their multiple themed rooms.  The themes range from cartoons to music videos and one with a more log cabin feel, which is intended to be the most quiet of the bunch.  They also offer beer and wine with a 2 drink limit.

If you’ve never been to a John’s it’s probably hard to imagine what it looks like inside.  You can go here and take a look.

John’s Incredible Pizza has 8 great locations:  Bakersfield, Buena Park (coming soon), Fresno, Modesto, Montclair, Riverside, Roseville, and Stockton.  You can view maps to each location here.

Favorite Pick:  Things to do on a hot day for kids in Lodi, CA

John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
4555 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  92507
(209) 954-1111

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Kids fun things to do > Brentwood, Ca > birthday parties

Our favorite pick: Brentwood, CA children’s activities, fun things to do and birthday parties.

*John’s Incredible Pizza in Stockton is only a 42 minute drive from Brentwood.  Remember, you will easily spend half a day at John’s all-you-can-eat buffet and fun.
John’s Incredible Pizza Company

4555 N. Pershing
Stockton, CA 95207
p. (209) 954-1111

California brings difficult weather conditions. Excessive heat sums it up for the most part in the Summer months with some California cities easily reaching temperatures over 100 degrees.  Other seasons bring wind, rain, cold weather and fires.

During the Summer months the air quality can be so poor that it’s not even considered safe to be outside for long periods of time. These restrictions affect all of us including our kids.  When school starts things change a bit but weather is still a huge factor.

Kid’s don’t care if it’s raining, hot, windy or smoky they still want activities to keep them busy when they get home from school or on the weekends. Many of these activities will need to be indoors. You may think that your options are limited and they may be to a certain extent but it’s really more a product of two things.

First, be prepared for kids activities within your own home.

Children’s arts and crafts are a fantastic place to start. There are hundreds of ideas you can acquire just by searching the web.  Keep these arts and craft idea links and refer to them when needed. Be sure to pick up lots of supplies from your local retail box outlet (Wal-Mart or similar) or visit a specialty store like Lakeshore learning. You’ll find everything you need so stock up and be prepared.

Computer time (within reason) and done with a parent can really be a fantastic opportunity to bond with your children. Recently our kids and all of their friends have taken to the webkinz pet craze. Webkinz pets are stuffed toys you can purchase at a local specialty shop. These toys have a special code that you take and enter in to the webkinz site. The kids interact with their pets, play games and even interact with other kids who are currently logged in to the site. Webkinz for all intents and purposes is really a social network for kids but there is no free-hand communication. This means any comments back and forth between members are “canned” so you have to select from a list of comments and do it that way. Our kids love it and it’s a great way to eat up a little indoor play time.

Look for more board games or dust off the ones you already have. Families aren’t traveling this year due to the economy and high cost of gas so the time at home this year is going to be much greater than years past, particularly over Labor Day weekend.

Second, have a short list of indoor play places and keep it on the refrigerator. Kids getting bored at home is guaranteed to happen at some point, typically at the most inopportune time so be ready with a few activity options.

One of the favorites on our short list would best be described as a giant indoor playground for kids, although it’s actually fun for parents too.

We first learned of John’s Incredible Pizza when we were invited to a birthday party there. I’ve never seen a setup like this. John’s has an all you can eat buffet (a really great buffet), particularly if you’re a pizza lover. They have every topping imaginable. If you don’t like pizza they offer a giant pasta and salad bar and even dessert. You won’t leave this place hungry!

You won’t leave thirsty either because they also offer all you can drink beverages. For parents needing to relax they offer beer and wine at an additional charge but there is a two-drink limit.

Another neat part about John’s is the multiple themed rooms, which are big enough to be their own stand-alone restaurant. The themes range from sports to a more quiet cabin feel so whatever mood you’re in, you’ll be accommodated.

But the real attraction of John’s Incredible Pizza is the rides and games plus the fact that they are 100% indoor. We’ve been to several locations and the rides vary a bit but they range from an indoor roller coaster and bumper cars to one called the twister. The twister ride spins you around the center of the playground area while also giving you the opportunity to spin your individual car. If you get dizzy easily, watch your step when getting off this one!

This Summer remember to load up the house with arts and crafts activities and other games. Keep your short list of other indoor activity places on the refrigerator so you are prepared.

At the top of our list for kids activities and fun indoor places:

John’s Incredible Pizza Company

4555 N. Pershing
Stockton, CA 95207
p. (209) 954-1111

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