Scientists agree that the only reason adults have children is so they have a socially acceptable reason to visit amusement parks, eat at novelty pizza arcades, and see movies with Shreks in them. Put some fun in the oven with today's kid-friendly Groupon: for $15, you get two all-day BouncePasses for children up to 62 inches tall at Bounce-A-Rama in Milpitas (up to a $31.50 value).

Energy-laden wee ones can soar, tumble, and explore at this family-geared indoor theme park. The BouncePark hosts a fleet of brightly colored inflatable rides such as Gremmies Galleon, a pillowy pirate ship that takes bouncing buccaneers to new heights on the air-filled seas. You can also slide to the past with Scooby and help stop shenanigans during a trip in the inflatable counterpart to the Mystery Machine Bus, frequently left behind as the bouncing always made Shaggy seriously freak out. Stop in to the Fly 'n' Dine Restaurant to refuel tiny rocketeers with carnival fare including pizza and funnel cake, sugaring them up for the next session of bouncing.

Reviews

Yelpers give Bounce-A-Rama a 3.5-star average:

• Our kids love this place. They run around for hours on the inflatable bouncers, play video games, and then eat pizza. – David S.
• The place is clean and the staff is friendly. – Kathryn W.