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Halloween in Montclair CA > kids activities and holiday fun
John’s Incredible Pizza
5280 Arrow Hwy.
Montclair, CA 91763
p. (909) 447-7777
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I absolutely love Halloween. Even in my thirties, I look forward to Halloween as much as I did when I was a kid. Maybe my reasons have evolved over time, well…maybe. In my teen and adult years I continued dressing up for a variety of Halloween events and searched high and low for that year’s dream costume at every costume store and Halloween costume rental store within a 25 mile radius. One of my favorite places to rent costumes was the Theatre Co. off of Benson in Upland. Handmade costumes are also incredible if you have the talent to sew them yourself. I have a pattern and material to embark on a Laa-Laa Teletubbies costume creating journey. Am I ready for that type of commitment yet?! With the store catalogs and party store advertisements we receive on almost a daily basis, there’s a lot to choose from and many costumes are very reasonably priced. If you’re like my husband, you head into the closet and grab your favorite college football jersey (he’s an Ohio State Buckeye) and throw on that for Halloween out with the kids.
This year is an especially great year for Halloween lovers. Halloween falls on a Friday which means you get an entire weekend of spooktacular fun and fright. There are sure to be a lot of parties, playdates, school parties and activities going on this weekend. Check out your local newspaper for community events. The city of Claremont has it’s Halloween event where children trick-or-treat in the Claremont Village during daylight hours and can play at the Halloween carnival. For more information, visit the Claremont Village calendar of events for 2008.
Besides the various costume parties people will be attending over Halloween weekend, there are some other fun places to go. Disneyland has their Halloween Treat which is geared toward entire families, especially 
those with little ones who can’t handle too much of the fear factor. The Haunted Mansion will be transformed into Jack Skellington’s Haunted Holiday Mansion and is based on the movie Nightmare Before Christmas. If you’re looking for frightening, Knott’s Scary Farm may be more up your alley. For something more local, you can try Scandia in Ontario, CA. I was there many years ago and found it quite scary. They have horror movie zombies and other terrifying creatures that jump out at you, chase you, and basically try to scare the ….peas and carrots out of you. If you have young kids, this may be too intense for them. If you’re a teen or young adult looking for the adrenaline rush of a good scare, get a group of friends together and make sure to go through their Haunted House.
Our family is going to stay local and keep the scariness factor minimal since our kids are young. We’re always looking for fun things to do that will keep everyone in the family happy, including our on-the-go toddler. The perfect place for us is John’s Incredible Pizza Co. It’s a fully indoor location, so no matter what the weather brings we can count on having fun there. That also makes it easier for us to keep our littlest thrill-seeker contained. For the adults, John’s offers spirits (beer and wine - 2 drink maximum) and amusement park style rides. The kids will love all of the bright lights, fun games, and yummy foods and desserts. Parents will appreciate not having to make meals and doing clean-up. And the baby will be happy to just run around and explore everything she sees. Her current favorite attraction is a semi-enclosed interactive dance game. The rest of us love to go on the bumper cars together, but I sit out while they spin on the Twister ride.
Have a fun and safe Halloween, be sure to stop in at John’s Pizza over the weekend and remember that Dad can watch the Saturday college football games on one of the many big screens!
John’s Incredible Pizza
5280 Arrow Hwy.
Montclair, CA 91763
p. (909) 447-7777
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Labor Day fun things to do > Montclair CA > kids back to school
Montclair community pick for fun things to do on Labor Day with the kids:
John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
5280 Arrow Highway
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-7777
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For many of us in the Inland Empire, our kids go back to school at the end of August. If you’re like me, it 
feels like summer came and went, and you’re wishing it would last just a little longer. One way to make going back to school easier is to plan a fun day out for the family during the Labor Day holiday that occurs the weekend after the first day of school. This can become a tradition for your family, too. It’s an opportunity for everyone to share their first week of school experiences, talk about new friends they’ve made and new things they are excited about for the year. You can also make it an incentive for them, rewarding them for bravely facing another first day of school and adjusting to their new schedule and environment smoothly. Kids are a lot like adults, they enjoy having something to look forward to and goals to work toward.
Keep in mind, the summer heat will still be blazing, so while a trip to Disneyland might sound great at first, that could end up being a very expensive day out not to mention hot and crowded. We’re Disneyland pros, but even with our annual passes the price of gas keeps us from traveling too far. Then there’s the overpriced food and beverages, treats, and did I mention a crowd of sweaty people!
Our family has come up with an alternative that keeps us cool and doesn’t break the bank when we’re looking for fun things to do with the kids - John’s Incredible Pizza Co. It’s an all-inclusive daycation package: food, drinks, and entertainment all in one air-conditioned venue. We love the pizza and salad bar, and even our pickier eaters enjoy the pasta and chicken tenders. Mom and Dad can relax and have a glass of wine or beer, and there are even designated areas for babies and toddlers to play.
The kids will be able to play hard after working hard all week, and this can help ease the transition for them. Our older children love the Twister ride and the Bumper Cars. They also enjoy playing arcade games and getting tickets that they can redeem later for prizes. My daughter has also been eyeing the make-your-own stuffed animal shop that is similar to Build-a-Bear.
What I like most about John’s is that when you’re ready for a break, you can go back to the food side, get something to drink, eat and maybe have some dessert, and find a cozy quiet room to rest and recharge. This is particularly helpful if you have a baby or toddler that can be overwhelmed and need some down time, and a good compromise when the older children want to stay and have more fun.
If you’re looking for fun things to do with the kids over Labor Day weekend, John’s Incredible Pizza Co. is the place. Everyone will stay cool and have a great time without making a big dent on your pocketbook. You might even consider bringing the kids their last report cards for the John’s Accolades for Grades program that rewards kids with Fun World credits for getting good grades. What better way to start off the new school year!
Here’s a summary of why we love John’s for any event from birthday parties to Labor Day fun and even as a corporate party venue:
1. All-you-can-eat-buffet of pizza, pasta, salad, dessert and fountain drinks
2. They offer beer and wine at an additional charge (2 drink max)
3. Multiple themed rooms that will take care of any mood you may be in
4. Rides, fun and games that are relevant for very young ones all the way up do adults
5. Fun promotions you can sign up for here
Montclair community pick for fun things to do on Labor Day with the kids:
John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
5280 Arrow Highway
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 447-7777
Montclair CA > Group party venue, business parties, fundraisers, fun places for parties
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John’s Incredible Pizza
5280 Arrow Highway
Montclair, CA 91763
p. (909) 447-7777
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Traditionally when school is out many people are searching for group party places and venues where everybody can have fun and celebrate. It’s a time when parents and kids are looking for fun things to do, particularly on hot Summer days.
Summer 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 spinning twister and even glow golf. 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 Summer 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.
Community pick business party, group party, fundraiser venue, kids birthday party:
John’s Incredible Pizza
5280 Arrow Highway
Montclair, CA 91763
p. (909) 447-7777
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