Monkey Around Play Café

02/10/2026

This may be my last update on this page, and I’d like to use it to direct you to Joyful Kids Co.🥳💛🫧

These ladies have been an embodiment of the mission and vision of Monkey Around over the last few months as I work through everything, and I can’t think of anyone better to keep giving this dream life and care of the families in the area.

While it won’t be an exact replica, their goal much closer to a traditional play cafe/play studio model. It will be a safe and welcoming space for our littlest friends to have playtime, parties, classes, events, and more.

Make sure you’re following their page for updates as they solidify location! These moms are working diligently and your support means more than you know. I truly hope you’ll follow and love the space as much as you did mine, and when the time comes for them to open, you’ll do so with open and excited arms… and West End families, please promise me you’ll try to make the drive 😉😂. It’ll be worth it!

It’s been my great joy to see you all at Wise Wonders, and I thank you all for your kind words, support, and graciousness during what has been the hardest season of my life.

With joy,

Kaylinn

🎉 Coming soon to the Heights community! We hope to offer a space for open play, birthday parties, classes, and events geared towards ages 0-6. Follow along with us as we create our space and bring our vision to life!

12/10/2025

I had hoped by now to have a more exciting update for you all, and I come into the holidays somewhat empty handed.

Things I thought would take days have taken weeks, and things I thought would take a few weeks are taking many months. Insurance continues to be an obstacle, as well as navigating many changes in my personal life.

Three big things, mostly personal
1) currently you’ll find me at Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum❤️. I came on staff at the end of October and it’s provided my family some much needed stability and I’ve gotten to see many of you there! I’m excited to learn and grow there, and implement some of what you all loved from Monkey Around
2) if you like the behind the scenes videos and play based content, you can find those on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook under ’s Play Days (I’m not sure why I can’t tag, but I’m loving making content still!)
3) I’ve had interest from others in opening a new play cafe in town, and I’ll gladly give my blessing! If you might be interested in making something happen I’d be happy to start making connections

I deeply assure you that this is not what I had planned or wanted, and back in August I saw this all going so differently. It’s 3 months out and I’m still dealing with way more questions than answers, and as winter settles in I know how deeply the space is missed.

Finally, one last thought, Billings is an incredible community. Far from perfect, but resilient and supportive. Please, please continue to support your community. Shop local. Have play dates. Be the village. Give Grace. Press on.

One day, I still hope, we’ll have a grand Jubilee ❤️

With love,

Kaylinn

10/06/2025

What’s going on with Monkey Around? That’s a question that comes about 4 or 5 times a day. I still don’t have much information, but I know it’s going to take much longer than I originally expected.

In the meantime, I want to share 2 things:

1) I’m taking some time to visit family and while I do that, I’m touring play cafes, indoor playgrounds, and children’s museums! If you want behind the scenes of all the fun, you can find me at
This is a personal platform with playtime tips and tricks, products, and tours of spaces with behind the scenes from owners and directors. I want to be clear it’s not a Monkey Around page, but if you enjoyed the transparency and behind the scenes- you may enjoy the content over there! You can find Kay’s Play Days on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

2) has offered to honor unused pay ahead passes until mid-January. Please take advantage of it!

3) Billings has lots to offer and enjoy still, and I want to personally encourage you all who are local to enjoy what we have. Small businesses NEED support. Some favorite places that offered structured activity and playtime for kids and caregivers include
space.mt (there’s a game and small play section)
(mom-centered fitness community with lots of activities and love for littles)
(lots of kids programming and events!)
has an indoor arena and mini laser blasters!
Wise Wonders

There’s many more, but those are a few we enjoy!

As I have updates and information I’ll get it out to you, but right now there isn’t much to say.

Kaylinncce

09/15/2025

Until next time ❤️

Here’s the last update for now…
We still have cafe tables, a couch, boards, and some other odds and ends available for purchase. I’ll be here tomorrow 9-5:30pm packing, cleaning, and moving. Please come by if you need anything!

The question lingering in the air is “now what?”. There’s so much more to the story, but here’s what I can share.
There is not currently have a date to reopen, but I am working to do it wisely and in a way that sets this up for success going forward. Some of the biggest things we face are 1) better insurance options, 2) a non-profit portion to allow us access to more funding options, 3) a building that can function more as a community center/event venue/classroom space, not just a play floor.
I do plan to stay on the West End at the moment.
Several local businesses (including in the heights!) have offered to host this winter and we definitely plan to take them up on it!

The last month has been emotional and draining to say the least. And I’m SO thankful personally for all your support, kind words, prayer, and encouragement… they’ve meant more than I can express. I will be taking the next month or so to regroup, rest, and let the dust settle. You’ll see the Facebook and instagram slow down a lot, TikTok will stay active with the behind-the-scenes.

If you have any pictures, stories, or memories you’d like to share please leave them in the comments!

And when we regroup we’ll have a grand Jubilee 🥳

Joyfully,

Kaylinn

09/14/2025

Today will be the last day of playtime at Monkey Around… here’s some important things to know
1) we are hoping today will be a busy day! Please come see us one last time, but understand we’ll have lots of friends
2) please remember socks! We will still be requiring them up until closing at 6pm. We are out of most inventory including socks and snacks
3) if you are planning to come pick things up after we close, we kindly ask that you wait until all the kids have left the play floor to start taking things. Nothing will be available until 6pm. Please know you also are responsible for moving your own items so bring whatever muscles and gear you need! Once the play floor is cleared we WILL be allowing shoes.
4) in general, today may feel a bit chaotic. We feel it too, and appreciate your understanding!

Come say your “see you laters”, take a few more pictures, and we’ll make the last day a joyful one!

09/13/2025

As we put together the pieces of "what's next" here at Monkey Around, I wanted to say a huge thank you to Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum for their generous offer to accept entries from the pay-ahead passes at Monkey Around through January 17, 2026

We will honor the entries when we're in a new space and upcoming pop-ups, but we know that playtime doesn't wait, especially as winter approaches! If you'd like to use your unused entries from pay-ahead passes at Wise Wonders you're welcome to do so. The easiest way to do that will be to pick up your pass from Monkey Around tomorrow (Sunday 9/14 1pm - 6pm) and take it with you, or send a message in the next two weeks with the name on your pass to be transferred over.

Monkey Around has always loved and appreciated Wise Wonders as we both seek to care for the families of Billings and provide a wider variety of things for them to do together. The last three weeks Wise Wonders has gone above and beyond with supporting this transition both with insight to navigating new spaces and offering to provide room for classes and events as we move to what's next.

It's both humbling and encouraging for other groups to support us so deeply, and I'm personally grateful to have them in the community.

09/13/2025

What you see: a mishmash of tables and extra chairs tossed together, leftover craft supplies
The story behind it: moms who made room, who moved around so everyone had a space, giggling over who put what on their page, and shouts of “me too!” It was full plates, full cups, and full hearts.
Last night’s event was SO much fun, and definitely unlike anything we’ve had before.
Thanks again to the sponsors who made it possible and the moms who made it so much fun!

09/12/2025

Open playtime starts at 9, with a story time and Seuss-inspired craft at 10!
Moms, come hang out this evening ❤️

09/12/2025

Moms! How cute is this backdrop for tomorrow?! Majic City Balloons just finished setting up🥳🥳
Will you be at Mom Speed-Friending Event?! There’s 5 spots left!!

09/11/2025

🤩🤩 we can’t wait to try!!

Another sneak peek for Monkey Around Play Café tomorrow night!
For their event, we'll be making vanilla, cookies and cream, red velvet, and vanilla chai.
🧁

09/11/2025

Is your toddler already bouncing off the walls (or jumping off everything they can find?) Come play this morning 9:30-11:30🥳

09/10/2025

Here’s the current list of things available after closing!

Currently no toys are available for purchase. I’ll update as things get added

Everything is first come first served Sunday 6-8pm and Monday starting at 9am. Cash or Venmo only.