Your captain

Kelsie Linnell

A Cape Cod commercial fishing captain turned new mom, building the play space she wanted for her own family.

Kelsie Linnell, founder of Little Waves Play Space

Kelsie Linnell

Founder and captain

  • Cape Cod born
  • Commercial fishing captain
  • New mom

From water to motherhood came the idea of Little Waves

Kelsie spent a decade as a top woman captain on Cape Cod, running her own commercial fishing boat. She knows how to lead a crew, keep people safe, and make hard days feel easy.

Now she is a new mom with a new mission. Little Waves is the thoughtfully designed play space she wanted for her own family: clean, elevated, and welcoming for kids and parents alike.

She is building the number one space on the Cape for parents who want their kids to play freely while they sit, talk, and feel at home.

Why we exist

A place to play rain or shine

Cape weather doesn't always cooperate and when you have little ones, staying home all day isn't always the answer. Little Waves gives families a warm, welcoming place to get out of the house, burn some energy, and enjoy the day together.

Designed for children 0-6, Little Waves is a clean, thoughtfully designed indoor play space, where kids can explore, imagine, and play freely while parents relax, connect, and feel at home. A place for little ones to play - and their grown-ups to find their people.

How we do it

Four promises we keep every day

Clean and cared for

Soft floors, rounded edges, and a room we reset all day long.

Ages 0 to 6, every kid included

Built for little kids so every child feels welcome and special.

Parents have a real seat

Clear sight lines, quiet corners, and space to talk while they play.

Fresh every month

Themes and toys change monthly so weekly visits stay new.

What we do

What you get at Little Waves

Weekly open play, easy birthdays, and more after we open.

Coming soon to book

Open play

Drop in and scheduled play for ages 0 to 6. Built for the once-a-week Cape family habit.

Inquiries open

Birthday parties

Three levels of help so you pick how much you want to handle. You focus on memories.

Coming after open

Special events

Parents night out, character visits, camps, and craft mornings after opening.

Coming after open

Member app

Your kids, bookings, and saved spots in one place.

Coming after open

Rewards

Points for visits and friends you bring. Redeem for free play and gear.

Coming after open

Store

Little Waves gear and local favorites after we open.

Dates and pricing coming soon.

Opening soon under new ownership

Little Waves takes the helm on October 1. Get first word on hours, open play, and events. Plan a birthday anytime.