Reviews of Endeavours & ThinkPlay - Now Open at 141 Brunswick Street (Tattoo Shop)

Jeffrey Kimball

So much creativity packed into this place. All the 'good stuff' ????

Katie Baird

Wonderful and interesting place with amazing staff.

M P-K

If you are willing to walk a little, parking is not difficult to find, and for us it's a worthwhile stop... great staff and decent variety... if even just to get you started or tide you over, in most mediums.

Brenda Perrin

Love this store! I was in a rush so it was a quick-in, quick-out, but I found immediately what I was looking for, and the staff were super-pleasant and awesome ???? Can't wait to come back when I have more time to explore the new location.

Brian Maude

These guys were fantastic. They showed me the various fountain pen varieties available (quite the selection!) & got me the exact ink I was looking for :)

Pat Carlson

Something for everyone, every level and guidance too!

Tee TF

Staff is knowledgable and friendly and if they don't have it, they'll order it in. Love their toy selection as well!

Travis Scheidl

I liked this place s vibe

David Cowperthwaite

SO MANY craft ideas. Helpful, knowledgeable staff

Harmony Johnson-MacLeod

I love the new location! Its so cute inside.

Brenda Berry Berry

I always love to spend time here when I'm in Fredericton. The greatest selection of painting supplies and loads of novelty art related things. This store is currently taking COVID19 very seriously and taking great precautions. Very VERY large selection of novelty socks!

Meredith Culberson

Always friendly and always lots to discover.

Caitlin Wilson

Fantastic store with lovely staff ????

Geoffrey Richard

Staff is so friendly and its local

Erica Feltford

Best shop in town for toys you didn't know you existed!

Louise Vessey

My favorite shop when I visit Fredericton! Love the layout and convenience of the new location! The whole upstairs level is aimed at the pen and writing enthusiast! Staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

AJ Jones

Amazing store with excellent staff. A little cramped (thanks, COVID) but honestly the jewel of downtown. ❤

mtbshawny

Think Play/Endeavors is awesome!! Whatever I need for drawing, painting or creating is at this one stop, and there is so much more! The prices are great, and I can't say enough about the people who work there. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Always there to lend a hand or a suggestion too! If you are in Fredericton then I highly recommend stopping in! Shopping here makes shopping local even better!!

Pam MacPherson

Endeavours /Think Play is a fabulous place to shop for any art supplies and/or unique toys for all ages. Not only are the staff helpful they treat you like family. They will answer any questions you may have and do their best to ensure you find what you are looking for. Stop in for a visit you wont be disappointed .

Ian Malcolm

I've been coming here for years, and I've had nothing but great experiences. Wide-ranging, constantly-updated inventory, friendly and helpful staff, I could go on. Mostly, however, I love the aura of fun that this place gives off. It's just one of those stores I could spend hours in, just looking at everything. If you're ever in Fredericton, Endeavours / Thinkplay should be one of your destinations.

Vincent Beswick-Escanlar

The place to go for easy and not-so-easy people to shop for: there's something for everyone!

Elan Stewart

Amazing store with a great selection of toys and novelties. It really is a one stop shopping for best selling, yet unique, toys and gifts. The only thing that tops Thinkplay's offering is their knowledgeable staff.

Andy Han

Great shop in town. Best place for birthday presents for young and old. Great selection of toys and games too.

Sundog Creations

Lovely little art supply and children's toy shop. Fabulous, knowledgeable and helpful staff and better prices than similar stores in Halifax, NS.

Lindsey Mackay

Love stepping into this downtown locally owned store with everything an artist needs to fulfill their creative soul. Luke and staff are always helpful and friendly in helping you find what you need and you always walk out with a smile on your face

Jason Babineau

Fantastic selection of games, art supplies and much more. So much to look at and choose from. Also, did I mention the super friendly and helpful staff.

Andrew N. Byrne

A funky place for all your crafty, quirky, creative needs! While the toy store isn't physically open, you can order online. The craft section of this store on Queen Street is open to drop in though. If it wasn't for COVID, I would have certainly enjoyed spending some time just browsing. They've got board games, notebooks, paints, clays, papers, glues, brushes, socks and so much more. Friendly and patient staff. Thanks for providing me with such cool notebooks!!

Julian Renaud

Far too many shops are staffed by those motivated by bland economic necessity rather than genuine passion for their craft. This is not one of those shops. The staff clearly love what they do and, consequently, they are very good at it. I write very few reviews for anything owing to a dearth of time, but my recent experience in this shop was so good that I felt the need to comment. The shop's inventory is also superb. This is the only shop that I have been able to find in New Brunswick that carries the writing supplies that I use; in particular, they have an excellent selection of fountain pens, ink, and high-quality paper. Like Schwarzenegger, I'll be back.

Mike Strothotte

Cool shop with great art supplies, games and my favourite, Fountain Pens!

Mariane Rioux

Amazing art supplies here!

Elizabeth Ross

Think outside the box, get a toy here!

Jayson Hawkins

Best toy shop in Fredericton. Usually our first stop when we visit the city. Very unique and fun stuff compared to regular toy stores. Always nice and helpful staff!

John Gerber

Always great service and selection.

Angela Black

Endeavours Art Supplies continues to defy my expectations! Always working hard to source the best artist materials and supplies for my public art studio here in Fredericton. I even had issues with one of their vendors products and they refunded my $ as well as sent me away with a solution! I love our little local powerful art supply store!!!

Callista Meyer

The best toy shop in Fredericton!

Jonathan Abbott

Staff was useless, over priced and limited selection of supplies. Rather order online then return here. If you know what you need and are in a pinch its okay but its beyond a vanilla store.

James Gauthier

Went in here to check it out since seeing the pride items and love that this store not only caters to the arts but that there is candy, pokemon, plushies, board games and miniatures. Plus my favourite the pens for writing kanji!! Loved talking with the cashier and other staff who were all super friendly!!! Will be back!¡

Fred Smith

Great place to find something unique for your neurodivergent loved one. Art, games, hobbies and the staff is amazing! ESPECIALLY Evie, ask for her, she will find you the perfect stuffed animal!

Matthew Spohr

Employees were super helpful, atmosphere was nice - being in an old house - and the selection is fantastic

Amy Dow Robinson

Friendly staff, awesome art supplies, endless selection for the new and veteran artist. Go here first.

Johnston Haynes

The very best! A wondrous place for creative folk of all ages. :)

Audrey Arsenault

Helpful staff and soooo much variety!

Argoz TV

Only been here once, but was a nice place

Chris Gionet

This store is amazing. Wonderful and friendly staff. Games and art supplies to suit all ages. Great place to do some Christmas shopping.

paul blackmore

Very knowledgable staff. Art supplies to boggle the mind. Prompt, enthusiastic, attentive service. Fair pricing. All around retail excellence IMO.

Andy Clark

Great store. Knowledgeable staff and wide range of products. Fun shopping experience. We're lucky to have this store in Fredericton.

Rayn Faustus

Awesome, knowledgeable staff, and a gorgeous new location, same great selection of quality products.

Danny Martineau

Good stores for toys and arts tools. You can find lots of paint, books, pens and others equipment for your artwork. You have for kids and adults. For toys you will be able to find for different types of games. This is a specific store for things you don't find in big stores. The service is great. They will help you to find what you need. I recommend it.

Chris Eaton

Great art supply store with a good game selection as well. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Very LGBTQ+ friendly.

K M

Bought 2 mystery bags on an upsell because I was told each bag had a variety of items. Got 6 of the exact same mini foam football.

Pierre-Luc Arseneau

Inspiring downtown spot to get creative supplies while my son explores the fun cool toys in the back. Friendly staff and willing to help order what they don't have on the spot! Always a pleasant visit.

Nicole Stafford

Everyone is so helpful! Definitely worth the wait in line during the holidays

Logan Coffill

Fantastic store! Great board games, great people! Tyler was extremely helpful!

Meaghan Charest-Finn

Love the selection.. great place to find creative kids toys

Symone Jennings

10/10 would recommend. I love the new location. Parking is available and they have a large selection and range of art supplies. Staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. The music was bumping when I visited and it added to my already great experience ????

Bruce Newman

I love Endeavours! They have a complete line of artists supplies and the staff are number one!

Empress Asof

Love this place :-) the prices are great and everyone is so kind inside ????

Clara Thaysen

Great selection of games and interesting puzzles - although I wish they carried a wider variety of puzzle brands! (Although the brands they do have are typically hard to find i.e. Schmidt, Pomegranate, Heye, so they definitely get points for that). Also, some stellar COVID protocols, I always feel very safe in there.

Robb Hartlen

Huge shout out to Luke and the gang at Endeavours and Think Play... sometimes life just gets ahead of you and your knee jerk reaction is to forget about what true magic is downtown and instead hit up the big box stores or the mall.. My wife and I stopped in yesterday and it was SOOOO worth it!! Thanks Luke!! I'll be back again much sooner than my bank account would like me to be!!

Carmen O'Donnell

Fantastic customer service! The staff are very knowledgeable and excited about the products they're selling.

Peter Jewett

They've adapted to covid very well and continue to serve their customers very well. Highly recommend this store for paper, pens, pencils, board games, toys and more!

La Margot

There's not a website out there that can offer the tremendous variety of products available in this shop--not even their own website! If they don't have it, they can often get it for you at a very good price. Everyone is helpful and genuinely welcoming, making this is one of my favourite stores to visit and browse. I can't resist the grab bags!

Sabrina Shaw

Beautiful new settings with lots to offer

Mike Doucet

I have felt at home walking into this shop for many years now. The staff is informed, friendly and honest and the products are solid... I buy all my art supplies here and many gifts for young and old alike!

Michelle King

This store is amazing for people who want to buy quality products that enhance the imagination of the entire family. They had everything from experiential learning toys to magnetic building kits, kites, expressive socks, art supplies and pride day supplies. I was visiting Fredericton for the week but I will definitely return to this store if I come back to this quaint little city.

Youssef El-Khoury

Great service. Great staff. Best place to buy art supplies. They also sell toys.

lisa fairweather

This store has such a fun variety of quality toys for all ages, and I always find something unique. Based on good service and advice, I bought my nephew rubber chicken charades for Christmas. So much fun!

Jennifer Bastarache

Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and accommodating staff

Tim Rogers

Friendly staff, warm, inviting atmosphere, wide range of artist supplies, unique toys and games for children or the child in you, it even has a candy section :)

Stephen Bishop

Best place around for art supplies and tons of toys and activitie items to help your kids learn, plus a lot of retro style toys and candy.

Trudy Sullivan

Awesome personal service .. very helpful & friendly.

Doug Symonds

An outstanding art supply business; friendly efficient service with delivery in two days!! Let's keep these people in business, as sourcing quality art supplies is getting harder and harder.

Adam Conrad

The amazing different art supplies that are on bright display. I wished to pick up items for my family. I was helped directly, with great ideas and suggestions! I left the store very happy with my purchases. I will be returning again for sure!

clewis811

The staff are friendly and approachable, they frequently check in on you & assist you when needed.

sarah cook

Our fave place to go for the coolest, most unique toys and trinkets ever!! You have to walk through the toy store at least 4 times before you can see everything once. Plan your parking meter accordingly - I always go over my time limit because there is just so many awesome things to see!! Our new go-to birthday party gift is a gift certificate to ThinkPlay! You will be an instant party hero!!! Customer service is outstanding!! Google needs 6 stars for this place.

Ms S

Best Art Store. Ever. Professional, helpful; pleasant, know their stuff;

Mark Raymond

Great store. Unique items! Do your gift shopping here, you wont be sorry. Love the old fashioned games and toys from the 80 and 90s, yet there are also new modern toys and games.

Nury Lopez

Lots of stuff for artist and also carries great selection of Educative Toys!

matthew connor

Great art store! I have purchased many things from there in the past and the staff has been very kind and knowledgeable In their assistance.

Chris Asprey

Love this store! They are localling owned. They are always so helpful. We always go to find out about the games. The staff can tell you how the games are played. They are always passionate about all of their products. We have bought so many games here as well as art supplies. I see they are stocked up on puzzles to.

Shannon Kratz

Excellent prices, quality items & exceptionally friendly/knowledgeable staff. My go to spot for art supplies.

Franz Ruberl

Great selection of products, staff are all helpful and friendly...the only possible complaint is that the store is too small.

Jen Corbett

Completely ripped off my 7 year old with their surprise bag!! She wanted to spend her tooth fairy money while on vacation on a $5 surprise bag while at their store, only to open it and have one toy in it that still had $1.99 price tag on it. When I went in to complain they did not give me my money back. Snooze you loose I guess, but I don't know how they sleep at night. They steal money from children. Pathetic!!!

Bridget Beswick-Escanlar

Great art supply shop with knowledgeable and creative staff. Have loved this place and it's atmosphere for years.

anna haug

Good selection of toys to help develop young minds

Bonnie Comeau

Great place, lots of interesting games etc.

ben harrison

A visit to Endeavours always brightens my day. They are a treasure trove of materials, knowledge and resources. The staff are incredibly helpful and community focused. By far my favourite store in town .

Sam L. Collins

Smart, kind, and welcoming staff. Always polite and friendly. This little shop has many hidden treasures and has been a quaint piece of Fredericton for more than 20 years. I love stopping in to look at their items and buy presents at Christmas time. Great for the artsy people, beginners, experts, kids, children at heart, and those who are just curious.

Kelsey Grenier

Art supply store fantastic

Caity D

Lovely shop with lots of variety for every kind of artist, funky sock lover and logic puzzle fiend. The staff are incredibly kind and knowledgable. Can't wait to come back to check out some left handed pens!

Debbie Wilson

I am a hard working,single mother,of four boys, three of which are autistic. I was Christmas shopping, I am going blind and having difficulty seeing items and they were very high up was another issue,and the prices needed to be checked as they are most certainly overpriced as compared to competitive toys stores around the city. I tried to not touch things,and noticed a.man following only me around the store so I asked him I'm if there was something I could do to help him as his fellow staff member was already taking my items to the counter for me. I was ignored them I asked to please speak to the owner of the store we go then started to p y ll at me to ft out of the store immediately. I was in complete utter shock as to very harsh,commanding,agresive to day the least,I left with tears. I have never been treated so poorly and once I began telling my people about what happened apparently they have done this same exact thing in the past I'm new to the area and I thought this was a friendly city,but after this episode I am very weary of bringing my children out in places. If I had of had my children my son's would have been mentally unwell from that. I am very am very sorry I ever entered it in the first place.. I would not give it a piece of one star as I am usually a generous person who likes to give compliments not this sort of review,ty just had to say something about my expectations.

Amy Hurley

Gorgeous selection of fairly priced art supplies, unique toys and games, plus excellent, above and beyond customer service are just some of the elements that make this store one of the best in the city! So fun to get lost in.

Andrew Wilkins

Little gem downtown. Knowledgeable staff was extremely friendly & helpful assiting my daugher find what she needed to get started with summer painting & drawing protects at home.