The story behind the magic

Built for wonder, by someone who felt it

I'm Sarah — mum, maker, and the person who spent way too long looking for a creative space that actually felt magical for kids. Every venue I found was either sterile and forgettable or chaotic and exhausting. So I built the place I wished existed. Unicorn Emporium started with a slime recipe, a rented studio, and twelve very enthusiastic seven-year-olds. That first birthday party ended with glitter on the ceiling and parents asking when they could book again. Now we run birthday bashes, slime labs, art explorer sessions, and hands-on science courses — all designed to make kids feel like the brilliant, creative, wildly imaginative people they already are. Every colour on these walls,…

Sarah, Founder & Chief Imagination Officer
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How we keep the magic safe

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Unicorn-approved supervision

Every session runs with trained, DBS-checked staff who genuinely love working with kids. Our ratios are tight — always. You drop off and breathe out. We handle the glitter, the giggles, and everything in between.

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Ingredients you can trust

Every slime formula, every paint pot, every science kit is non-toxic, skin-safe, and rigorously tested. No nasty surprises. Nothing we wouldn't put in front of our own kids. Big messes, zero worries.

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A space built for small humans

The studio is designed from the ground up for ages 4–12. Rounded edges, washable surfaces, clear sightlines. It's vivid and wild in the best way — and completely thought-through behind the scenes.

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Allergy-aware, every single time

You tell us, we remember. Allergy information is collected at booking and shared with every team member running your session. No assumptions, no shortcuts — just careful, consistent care.

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Secure arrivals and departures

Nobody leaves without the right grown-up. Our sign-in system is simple but airtight. Your child stays with us until you're back — that's not a policy, it's a promise.

Come find us

We're in the heart of Burlington — easy parking, right off Brant Street.

284 Brant Street, Unit 2 Burlington, ON L7R 2J2

Free parking available behind the building

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Monday – Friday9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ready to make something brilliant?

You've heard the story. Now come and be part of it. Whether you're planning a birthday that'll actually be remembered, or looking for an after-school adventure your kid will beg to go back to — Unicorn Emporium has a spot with their name on it. Birthday parties, slime labs, art classes, science adventures. All of it vivid. All of it hands-on. All of it Unicorn-approved. Booking takes minutes. The magic lasts much longer.