Slime Kitchen – San Diego (Mission Valley) & Corte Madera Workshops and Parties
Slime Kitchen – San Diego (Mission Valley), 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 344, San Diego, CA 92108
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Slime Kitchen – San Diego (Mission Valley) & Corte Madera Workshops and Parties offers an interactive slime kitchen where kids follow a 10-step process to build their own customized slime. The program includes walk-in slime-making sessions, themed DIY workshops such as the Tiny Tot Workshop for children ages 5 and under and a STEM-focused Mad Scientist Workshop, and birthday parties with hands-on custom slime creation, slime-themed games, and a slime cupcake and celebratory song for the birthday child. Birthday party packages include a private party room, a dedicated slime guide or birthday host, custom party favors, games, gifts, party entertainment, a diploma in slime culinary arts, a birthday label and gift bag for the celebrant, and a Slime Cupcake for the celebrant, with options for chefs to make 1 slime (The Tablespoon Package) or 2 slimes (The Full Cup Package) between any of 6 varieties.
• Ages: 1–12 years old
• Schedule: Walk-in slime-making is available during store hours, with San Diego (Mission Valley) generally open daily and Corte Madera (The Village at CM) generally open daily; birthday parties typically last 1–1.5 hours, or 2 hours when food is added, and the Tiny Tot Workshop for ages 5 and under runs every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am.
• Price: Birthday Party Base Fees range from $100 for 10–15 chefs, $150 for 16–20 chefs, and $200 for 21–25 chefs, with full store buyout available upon request and a $75 deposit; The Tablespoon Package is the base fee plus $40 per chef, The Full Cup Package is the base fee plus $50 per chef, and bringing food adds a $100 charge.
Slime Kitchen describes its mission as giving families a place to slow down, get hands-on, and create something together through mixing, stretching, squishing, and taking home personalized slime. From its first location in California, Slime Kitchen has grown to nearly 20 stores across 7 states and offers corporate team-building, brand activations, school programs, and exclusive pop-up events. The program was named to 1851 Franchise's list of the fastest-growing emerging franchises of 2026 for redefining experiential retail for kids and families, and it has been ranked among the 5 best slime shops in the US for sophisticated scent profiles, multi-texture layering, and adult-marketed appeal, with a 4.9★ average rating across locations.
Parent reviews describe kids enjoying creating slime, walk-in DIY sessions, and birthday parties, and they mention staff members such as Elizabeth, Ahado, Ms. Kate, Alana, and Sydney by name for their help and communication. Several testimonials mention small and large birthday parties, including events with around 30 kids, and describe the experience as fun, interactive, and organized, with some families planning to return for future visits or holiday parties. If families choose to bring their own food, they must bring their own serving supplies, supervise children while they eat, and pay a $100 fee that covers cleanup and adds 20 minutes to the party, and they may bring a cupcake and drink per child at no extra cost, with a release of liability required and a 15%–25% gratuity highly encouraged for parties with more than 12 guests.
Last updated August 10, 2026.
• Ages: 1–12 years old
• Schedule: Walk-in slime-making is available during store hours, with San Diego (Mission Valley) generally open daily and Corte Madera (The Village at CM) generally open daily; birthday parties typically last 1–1.5 hours, or 2 hours when food is added, and the Tiny Tot Workshop for ages 5 and under runs every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am.
• Price: Birthday Party Base Fees range from $100 for 10–15 chefs, $150 for 16–20 chefs, and $200 for 21–25 chefs, with full store buyout available upon request and a $75 deposit; The Tablespoon Package is the base fee plus $40 per chef, The Full Cup Package is the base fee plus $50 per chef, and bringing food adds a $100 charge.
Slime Kitchen describes its mission as giving families a place to slow down, get hands-on, and create something together through mixing, stretching, squishing, and taking home personalized slime. From its first location in California, Slime Kitchen has grown to nearly 20 stores across 7 states and offers corporate team-building, brand activations, school programs, and exclusive pop-up events. The program was named to 1851 Franchise's list of the fastest-growing emerging franchises of 2026 for redefining experiential retail for kids and families, and it has been ranked among the 5 best slime shops in the US for sophisticated scent profiles, multi-texture layering, and adult-marketed appeal, with a 4.9★ average rating across locations.
Parent reviews describe kids enjoying creating slime, walk-in DIY sessions, and birthday parties, and they mention staff members such as Elizabeth, Ahado, Ms. Kate, Alana, and Sydney by name for their help and communication. Several testimonials mention small and large birthday parties, including events with around 30 kids, and describe the experience as fun, interactive, and organized, with some families planning to return for future visits or holiday parties. If families choose to bring their own food, they must bring their own serving supplies, supervise children while they eat, and pay a $100 fee that covers cleanup and adds 20 minutes to the party, and they may bring a cupcake and drink per child at no extra cost, with a release of liability required and a 15%–25% gratuity highly encouraged for parties with more than 12 guests.
Last updated August 10, 2026.
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