EDIT 7/16/2011
Just wanted to edit this and say that we did try out the in-lobby babysitting service. It was great!!! Our boys had fun in the play center while my husband and I watched the final Harry Potter film. They put matching i.d. bands on the kids and me and also gave me a pager in case they needed me to return for any reason. Afterward, the kids came out smiling with little cups of water and some popcorn to take home. All the caregivers seemed good with kids and were friendly. Cost was $6 per child. You pay for it at the box office window before entering the theater. We'll definitely use this service again. One thing to note is that during busy times their slots do fill up so it's a good idea to call ahead. They do take reservations. I am adding the 5th star to the review because of this service! Thank you, Harkins!
Original review below:
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My husband and I take our young sons here whenever there's a kids' movie in theaters. We like that it's such a new location and kept really tidy. Also, the food they offer is neat, from pizza to white castle burgers, fries, and popcorn with a selection of self-serve flavor powders. One thing I LOVE about Harkins is their loyalty drink cup. You initially pay something like $5 for the cup and drink the first time. Then you can bring it back all year long for $1 refills. Smart idea on their part. It's probably the biggest reason we choose Harkins over other theaters in the Valley. This year's cup is actually pretty cute with cartoon movie characters all over it.
One neat feature they offer (though I haven't used it) is an in-lobby baby-sitting service. They'll watch kids as young as 3 years old who are potty trained and older kids up to 8 years old. It's off to one side of the lobby in an enclosed room that has windows so you can see in. They have games, movies, and activities to entertain your child while you watch a movie. I think the kids get free popcorn too. I think it costs about $7 per child per movie. Seems like nice option for parents who don't have regular sitters and want to catch a movie.
All in all, it's a nice place to take in a flick and conveniently close to some restaurants and shopping. I only knocked off one star because sometimes the kids' booster seats are a little grungy or greasy, and I have to sift through the stack to find some clean ones.