There is a place where the children of Budapest can frolic amid slides, games, toys, and much more – all while their parents relax over coffee or beers. We visited KACKAC to discover kids having a birthday party, as their mothers were having an equally pleasant time chatting amongst themselves while sipping varied beverages. Here adults can also play ping-pong or lounge in the massage chair while their offspring entertains themselves, so that everyone in the family can truly have a good time at one place.

KACKAC Playhouse, located on the top floor of Pest’s KÖKI Terminal mall (just a few steps away from the Kóbánya-Kispest M3 metro terminal), continually welcomes kids for five years now. The playhouse CEO, Ákos Gábossy, dreamed up this fairy-tale family-entertainment center at the age of 17, and turned his idea into reality seven years later. The thoughtfully designed space is not a day-care center – instead, its goal is to provide a space for families to play together. Upon entering, we receive two tokens that we can use for various games, and in the skill-development park, we can win tickets that can be redeemed for even more tokens.

The middle section houses a café and bistro, where moms and dads can have relax and a pleasant chat with each other; here kids can have a snack while the adults sip on some beer. Toddlers have a separate area with an indoor sandbox and other toys, while older children can play in a bouncy castle, on a trampoline, in a jungle-gym complex, or in the soccer and basketball area.The playhouse also specializes in birthday parties. Its function rooms provide animated films, foods, drinks, cake, and a variety of programs on demand. At the time of our visit, there was an ongoing “white party”, during which the children gave an impromptu dance with pompoms, halos, and feather boas in the darkened playhouse, illuminated only by black lights. Whether you are looking to create a nice children’s event or just need an idea for a fun family afternoon, KACKAC is a great choice either way.

KACKAC Playhouse
Address:

1191 Budapest, 75/C Vak Bottyán Street
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