To strike up some serious fun for kiddo’s next birthday bash just book a spot at the bowling alley. Many of them offer all-inclusive party packages (think: lanes, shoes, lunch, and signable bowling pins), making party planning a piece of cake. If you’re game, check out these seven alleys that have all of the perks your little bowler could want.
Shake & Bake Family Fun Center
Bowling and roller skating under one roof? Done. Bowling deals include Family Matters Monday, when a family of four gets a game, shoe rentals, a pizza slice and a soft drink for $20 between 6 and 10 pm. Wednesdays are Family $1 Night between 5 and 9.
Birthday party packages include: Two hours of bowling, soda, pizza, ice cream cup, signature bowling pin, bestive baloon bouquet. ($179.90/up to 10 guests).
Where: 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. (Baltimore, Md)
When: See website for schedule.
Online: skatenbowl.com
Bowlero
Boasting more than 22,000 square feet of fun (and 18 lanes), Bowlero Leesburg is the second Bowlero location to open in Virginia. But it's not your run of the mill alley--spin on fun—there's blacklight lanes, interactive games, and inventive menus. There's also an arcade and laser tag area to take your visit to a whole new level.
Birthday party packages include: 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, $5 arcade card/ $5 gift card per kid, food, drinks, and a chocolate chip cookie cake ($34.99/kid).
Where: 1602 Village Market Blvd. #100 (Leesburg, Va)
When: Hours change by season; see website
Online: kingpinzbowl.com
Rinaldi’s Riverdale Bowling Center
This quaint family owned and operated facility has been holding court in the D.C. area since 1960. With tons of updates, the center has all of the modern amenities of newer alleys, but with that family run feel you’ll fall in love with.
Birthday party packages include: Two hours of bowling, two menu items, soda, french fries, partyware, a signable bowling pin, $5 gift certificate for each guest ($18.99/kid; 5-20 kids).
6322 Kenilworth Ave. (Riverdale Park, Md)
301-864-5940
White Oak Duckpin Lanes
A fave among local parents with tots, the smaller, lighter weight pins and balls used in duckpin bowling are especially awesome for little people with little arm strength.
Birthday party packages include: One hour of bowling with bumpers, free shoe rental, one hour use of party room, pizza or hotdogs, soda. ($16/kid; 8-20 kids).
11207 New Hampshire Ave. (Silver Spring, Md)
301-593-3000
Online: whiteoaklanes.com
Brunswick Zone
This super-sized bowling center features 32 lanes of bowling awesomeness—plenty of space for you and your family to snag a lane.
Birthday party packages include: Two hours of bowling, two menu items, soda, french fries, partyware, a signable bowling pin, $5 gift certificate for each guest ($18.99/kid; 5-20 kids).
7100 Carved Stone (Columbia, Md)
410-381-7750
Online: bowlbrunswick.com
Bowlmor Bethesda
No drab beige and gray décor here. Bright colors and glow-in-the-dark lanes make this alley appealing to youngsters and grown-ups alike. Work up an appetite and servers will bring fried pickles and jalapenos or a pizza cupcake to you at your lane. Plus, there’s an arcade when knocking pins down loses its luster.
Birthday party packages include: Two hours of bowling, two menu items, two side options, soda and juice, a signable bowling pin, chocolate chip cookie cake, $5 gift certificate for each guest ($31.99/kid).
Where: 5353 Westbard Ave. (Bethesda, Md)
When: 4 pm to 1 am Monday, 4 pm to 11 pm Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 2 am Friday, 11 am to 2 am Saturday and 11 am to 10 pm Sunday
Online: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bowlmor.com/bethesda/"> bowlmor.com </a>
Annapolis Bowl
ot serious bowlers? Consider joining one of the youth leagues here. The pee-wee league is for ages 4 through 8 and meets weekly for 35 weeks to practice. Or just set up shop at one of 32 lanes during open bowling times.
Birthday party packages include: Two hours of bowling, soda, pizza/hotdog, tub of popcorn per lane, ice cream cup, balloons, invites, ($15.95/kid).
Where: 2057 General’s Hwy. (Annapolis, Md)
When: Youth leagues meet at 9 am Saturdays; 9 am to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 9 am to 2 am Friday and Saturday
Online: <a target="_blank" href="http:// gobowlingannapolis.com"> gobowlingannapolis.com </a>
—Ayren Jackson-Cannady and Stephanie Kanowitz
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