There’s nothing we love more than having fun with our family—forgetting about school and work for a couple of days, be it to take a day trip or just get out and about in the area. But when the weather’s too hot, too cold, or too rainy to play outside, we look for indoor activities in St. Louis and the surrounding neighborhoods. Think: laser tag, bowling alleys, escape rooms, arcades, indoor trampoline parks, play spaces, and entertainment centers. Read on for indoor activities your whole family will love.
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Altitude Trampoline Park
Attractions: Indoor trampoline park
Admission: Open jump: $18.99 for one hour; $23.99 for 90 minutes; $26.99 for two hours; $29.99 for three hours. Toddler Time: $8.75 per child; $5.25 for adults. Teen Night: $24.99 per person. Family & Friends Night: $39.95 for four jumpers. $3 for ankle grip socks.
This indoor trampoline space offers open jump times for families every day. Altitude hosts Toddler Time for children ages 6 and younger, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. On Saturdays from 6–9 p.m., children ages 13–19 can participate in Teen Night. 618-744-6959. 91 Fountain, Glen Carbon, IL.
Attractions: Inflatable bounce park
Admission: Open bounce: $14.95. Preschool Playdates: $9.95. Parents' Night Out: $29 for the first child; $25 for each additional child.
At this South County spot, kids can jump on a variety of bouncy castle–type inflatables. Open bounce is offered on weekends from 2–3 p.m., and Preschool Playdates are hosted on Mondays from 10–11 a.m. and from 2–3 p.m. Ready for date night? Two Fridays per month, BounceU hosts Parents' Night Out, where kids ages 5 and older can be dropped off for an evening of pizza, bouncing, and games. 314-845-7529. 4403 Meramec Bottom, Suite C.
Attractions: Mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, Nas-Karts, and a game room
Admission: Mini golf: $8. Batting cages: $1 per token, which gets you 12 pitches; $5 for six tokens; $10 for 13 tokens. Bumper boats: $6. Buddy boats: $7. Nas-Karts: $5–$9. Games take quarters to play.
Looking for a little adventure? Centerfield Park, which is only open seasonally (typically April 1–November 1), has an 18-hole mini golf course, batting cages, bumper boats with built-in squirt guns, and old-fashioned go-karts. Check out the game room, which has nearly 30 games for all ages, or stop by the snack bar to refuel for more fun. 618-624-7074. 5620 Old Collinsville, Fairview Heights, IL.
Attractions: Indoor trampoline park
Admission: 90-minute jump: $21.99; $16.99 for kids ages 4 and younger. All-day passes on Monday–Friday: $27.99; $18.99 for kids ages 4 and younger. Saturday & Sunday: $32.99; $22.99 for kids ages 4 and younger.
The whole family can have some high-flying fun at this Ballwin indoor trampoline park with dodgeball, a zip line, basketball, wall trampoline, and more. In addition to one-time passes, Defy also offers membership options, such as Elite Family, which includes unlimited weekday jump time and two hours of weekend jump time. Bonus: Children ages 2 and younger are free on weekdays with the purchase of an adult ticket. 636-591-1850. 14820 Manchester.
Attractions: Laser tag, go-karts, bowling, bumper cars, virtual reality, arcade, and a movie theater
Admission: Laser tag: $10 for one game; $18 for two games; $25 for three games. Go-karts: $10 for one ride; $18 for two rides; $25 for three rides. Bowling: $30 per lane per hour; $2 shoe rental. Bumper cars: $6. Virtual reality: $4–$6.
The Edge features five different laser tag games, including Capture the Flag, inside its 14,000-square-foot arena; a go-kart race track; a six-lane, black light bowling alley; bumper cars; four different virtual reality rides; three arcades with classic and new games; and movie theaters showing the latest releases. 618-236-2101. 701 S. Belt West, Belleville, IL.
Attractions: Go-karts, rides, laser tag, bumper cars, bowling, and an arcade
Admission: Go-karts: $6.50. Rides: $4.50–$7.50. Laser tag: $7.50. Bumper cars: $4.50. Bowling: $4.50. Eat & Play packages are also available.
In addition to laser tag, mini bowling, go-karts, bumper cars, and an arcade with more than 150 games, Incredible Pizza Company in Sappington has three rides: Lost in Space, a tilt-a-whirl ride; a spinning mini roller coaster; and a 4-D XD theater. Need to refuel? There’s an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring pizza, salad, tacos, hot dogs, pasta, and desserts. 314-282-8742. 5254 South Lindbergh.
Attractions: Escape rooms, haunted house, virtual reality, trampoline park, go-karts, laser tag, inflatables, bumper cars, arcade, bowling, and a laser maze
Admission: Escape rooms: $28–$32. Haunted house: $15–$20. Virtual reality: $5. Trampoline park: $12. Go-karts: $7.50. Laser tag: $7. Inflatables: $8. Bumper cars: $4.50. Arcade: Prices vary. Bowling: $4. Laser maze: $3.50.
Fight off dinosaurs and other creatures on the virtual reality ride, catch some air on the trampolines, test your timing and control in the laser maze, or solve the puzzles to beat the escape rooms. As if that wasn’t enough fun, there are also go-karts, bouncy houses, bowling, an arcade, and more. Love haunted houses? Kokomo Joe’s should be on your to-visit list during spooky season to make your way through Fear: The Haunted House. 636-447-5656. 4105 N. Cloverleaf, St. Peters.
Attractions: Indoor play space
Admission: $11.99; $7.99 for kids ages 2 and younger. Adults are free.
This “ultimate kids' birthday party spot” in Crestwood offers walk-in open play for kids ages 12 and younger anytime the facility is open. The indoor play space features bouncy inflatables, slides, obstacle courses, and games. Plus, there’s a separate Toddler Retreat play area for ages 3 and younger. 314-962-5637. 9061 Watson.
Attractions: Bowling, laser tag, arcade games, inflatable playground, rock-climbing wall, and axe throwing
Admission: Axe throwing: $50 for two throwers for one hour, plus two bowling games. Unlimited gaming: $25 for one hour; $30 for two hours; $39 for three hours. Laser tag: $8. Bowling: $5. Rock wall: $5. Inflatable playground: $13.99. See website for package options.
This 18,000-square-foot facility offers mini bowling, a rock wall, an arcade with 65 games, a two-story laser tag arena, axe throwing (18 and older only), and an inflatable playground for kids, plus a full bar and restaurant in case you get hungry. 636-887-4244. 105 Highway A, Wentzville.
Attractions: Game hall, including cornhole, Connect 4, airbowling, bocce, giant pong, Jenga, and ping-pong
Admission: $5 on Wednesday–Thursday & Sunday; $10 on Friday & Saturday
Rec Hall's lawn games will make you feel like a kid again. All games are included in the cost of admission, but it's important to note that those younger than 21 are only allowed on Saturdays and Sundays, from noon–5 p.m. 314-818-9112. 800 S. Duchesne, St. Charles.
Rockin’ Jump in Shrewsbury and O’Fallon, MO
Attractions: Indoor trampoline park
Admission: Open jump: $16.99 for 60 minutes; $19.99 for 90 minutes; $26.99 for unlimited jump time; $10.99 for ages 4 and younger. Neon Jump Night: $19.99. Rockin’ Tots: $10.99 for the first child; $6.99 for parents and additional children.
Rockin’ Jump features giant indoor trampolines, wall trampolines, a dodgeball arena, slam dunk basketball, and a ninja course. Rockin’ Tots, for kids ages 6 and younger, is offered at both locations, Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–noon and Sunday, 9–11 a.m. Plus, Friday and Saturday nights, you can jump under strobe and black lights during Neon Jump.
Shrewsbury location: 314-384-4075. 7375 Watson.
O'Fallon, MO, location: 636-321-4024. 61 North Central.
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Sky Zone
Attractions: Indoor trampoline park
Admission: $33.99 for an all-day pass; $26.99 for two hours; $21.99 for 90 minutes; $15.99 for toddlers (90 minutes for ages 4 and younger); $44.99 for a 30-day pass.
New attractions include a drop slide, aerial silks, trapeze and swing, and an air basketball court. Kids ages 7 and younger have the run of the place on Sunday mornings during Little Leapers, and you can jump under black lights on Friday and Saturday nights.
Fenton location: 636-364-4444. 631 Gravois Road.
Fairview Heights, IL, location: 618-589-1111. 10850 Lincoln Trail.
Attractions: Obstacle courses
Admission: Open Play: $15 for one hour; $25 for two hours
Kids can get out all of their extra energy at Ultimate Ninjas. The facility’s obstacle courses are a combination of exercise, agility training, and strength building wrapped up in a fun, exciting environment. The general manager of this location has competed on nine seasons of American Ninja Warrior. 636-206-8550. 140 Long Road, Suite 130, Chesterfield.
Attractions: Rope Course, Mirror Maze, The Wheel, mini golf, aquarium, and carousel
Admission: St. Louis Aquarium: $25; $18 for children ages 3–12; free for children ages 2 and younger. St. Louis Wheel: $15; $10 for children ages 3–12; free for children ages 2 and younger. Mirror Maze: $8. Rope Course: $15; $5 for Sky Tykes. Mini Golf: $10. Carousel: $5.
This historic Union Station is home to a full day of family fun. Explore life under the sea at the aquarium, take a spin on the wheel or carousel, see if you can make your way through the Mirror Maze, conquer the rope course three stories in the air, and play a round of mini golf. 314-923-3900. 1820 Market.
Urban Air Adventure Park in Sunset Hills and Cottleville
Attractions: Indoor adventure and trampoline park
Admission: Sunset Hills: $32.99 for Platinum Attractions; $27.99 for Ultimate Attractions; $22.99 for Deluxe Attractions; $15.99 for Basic Attractions; $11.99 for kids ages 5 and under. Cottleville: $27.99 for Ultimate Attractions; $20.99 for Deluxe Attractions; $13.49 for Basic Attractions; $11.99 for kids ages 5 and under.
While the locations of Urban Air offer different attractions, both indoor trampoline parks have climbing walls, a Battle Beam, ropes course, and an indoor playground. Check the locations’ websites for information on when they offer Teen Nights, Family Nights, and Jumperoo, when Urban Air is open for children ages 5 and younger only.
Sunset Hills location: 314-530-6534. 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza.
Cottleville location: 636-733-6744. 5993 Mid Rivers Mall.
We Rock the Spectrum in St. Ann and Fenton
Attractions: Inclusive kids’ gym
Admission: Open Play: $14; $12 for siblings
This kids’ gym is a sensory-safe, inclusive indoor playspace for children of all abilities. All of the activities here help children gain physical and social skills, like balance, hand-eye coordination, playground skills, motor planning, and core strength. Plus, both locations offer child care services for children with special needs.
St. Ann: location 314-733-9787. 10513 St. Charles Rock Road.
Fenton location: 636-529-8282. 2075 Bentley Plaza.
Attractions: Arcade and skill games
Admission: Free; prices for games vary
It's the place where a kid can be a kid. Simply get a play pass or rechargeable wristband, fill it with Play Points or a monetary value, and let your kids play to their heart’s content. Kids can choose from skill games, like bowling and basketball, console games, and prize games, where kids can earn tickets to redeem for prizes.
St. Louis location: 314-487-0101. 720 South County Centerway.
Ellisville location: 636-391-2391. 15913 Manchester.
Attractions: A variety of games
Admission: $15 for 75 chips; $25 for 135 chips; $35 for 200 chips; $45 for 275 chips; $60 for 400 chips; $75 for 550 chips; $100 for 750 chips
Choose from dozens of games here, from classics, like Pac-Man, Skee-Ball, or Pop-A-Shot, midway games, or virtual reality video games. Want to make a night of it? Treat the family to dinner with a menu featuring burgers, wings, salads, a kid's menu, and more. Plus, all games are half-price every Wednesday. 314-209-8015. 13857 Riverport, Maryland Heights.
St. Louis Pinball & St. Louis Escape
Attractions: Pinball, arcade games, escape rooms, haunted house, and mini golf
Admission: Pinball: $1 per game (bring cash or quarters with you; there is no ATM on site). Mini golf: $14.95. Escape rooms: $30 per person.
The LaSalle Park pinball arcade is only open when an escape room at St. Louis Escape is booked, but it's home to more than a dozen classic games, including Big Buck Hunter and Ms. Pac-Man. There are seven escape room themes to choose from, all of which are recommended for kids ages 12 and older. And once you’ve escaped the room, take a crack at the 18-hole black light–and–’80s–themed mini golf course. 314-346-9593. 1517 South 8th.
Attractions: Arcade, bumper cars, mini golf, go-karts, bumper boats, and batting cages
Admission: Unlimited Fun Passes: $25.99 for three hours; $18.99 for two hours; $10.99 for one hour (only available Monday–Thursday). Mini Golf: $9 for 27 holes; $8 for 18 holes; $7 for 9 holes. Go-karts: $7 per driver; $1 per passenger; $4.50 Kiddie Karts. Bumper boats: $6 per driver; $1 per passenger. Bumper cars: $4.50. Batting cages: $1.25 for 15 pitches. Indoor playground: $3.
At Swing-A-Round, find two floors of games, or, if you're looking for more active entertainment, play a round of mini golf, drive the go-karts (named the 2022 Family Favorite Go-Kart Track in St. Louis Magazine’s Family Favorites), or use the bumper cars and boats. If you work up an appetite, enjoy pizza, burgers, and more.
Fenton location: 636-349-7077. 335 Skinker.
St. Charles location: 636-947-4487. 3541 Veterans Memorial.
Attractions: Arcade
Admission: Free admission; all games are 25 cents to play
While this arcade bar in the Central West End is usually a spot for the 21-and-older crowd, it offers family hours on the first Sunday of every month, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Up-Down features more than 60 arcade games from the ’80s and ’90s (like Donkey Kong, Frogger, Tetris, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Mortal Kombat), pinball machines, Skee-Ball, and giant Jenga and Connect 4. 314-449-1742. 405 N. Euclid.
Attractions: Escape rooms
Admission: $22.99–$42.99 per person, depending on group size. Rates decrease with an increase in group size.
Can you escape the room in 60 minutes? At this Manchester group of escape rooms, you have one hour to solve puzzles and win the game. Choose from seven different themed rooms, including Submarine Survival, Runaway Train, Mystery Mansion, and Island Escape. Worried about playing with strangers? All rooms are private at Breakout, so you only play with the people you came with. All are welcome to play, but ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 636-200-5751. 14523 Manchester.
Attractions: Escape rooms
Admission: $25 per person
Escape Challenge offers three different themed rooms: baseball, Stranger Things, and The Office. Can you solve the puzzles and escape in 60 minutes? Children ages 9–11 must be accompanied by two adults, and those ages 12–14 must have at least one adult in the room. 314-736-4757. 11978 Dorsett, Maryland Heights.
Attractions: Escape rooms
Admission: $26–$35 per person
The three rooms at this Maplewood escape room are family-friendly and encourage puzzle-solving. Rooms are appropriate for kids ages 12 and older. 314-202-8880, 7403 Manchester.
Attractions: Escape rooms
Admission: $26.50–$45 per person depending on how many participants are in your group.
Choose one of four escape room themes—The Submarine, Western Bank Heist, The Theater, and Clock Tower—at this downtown spot and see if your group can solve the puzzle in 60 minutes. Kids are welcome to participate, and tickets don’t need to be purchased for ages 6 and younger. 314-828-5178. 1201 Washington.
Attractions: Escape rooms
Admission: Scooby-Doo and The Spooky Castle: $32 per person on Friday–Sunday; $30 per person on Wednesday & Thursday. All other rooms: $30 per person on Friday–Sunday; $28 per person on Wednesday & Thursday.
With difficulty ranging from 6.5–8.5 out of 10, be prepared to be challenged at these St. Louis escape rooms. Choose from five different escape rooms, including Scooby-Doo, Arizona Shootout, and Antidote. Escapology prides itself on having totally accessible games, so individuals who use wheelchairs are welcome to play, too. Rooms are recommended for ages 10 and older. 636-447-5656. 4105 N. Cloverleaf Drive, Suite B, St. Peters.
Attractions: Escape rooms
Admission: $30 per person
Mastermind offers up eight different escape rooms, as well as two holiday-themed rooms (Elf and Home Alone). Other than the seasonal Elf room, the escape rooms here are not recommended for anyone younger than 8. And if it’s your first time doing an escape room, try Da Vinci's Workshop, which is rated easy-medium.
St. Louis location: 314-690-3356. 440 N. 4th, #290.
St. Charles location: 636-373-7801. 3900 Old Highway 94 South, #1.
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Amp Up Action Park
Attractions: Laser tag, bocce, ropes course, axe throwing, go-karts, and games
Admission: Packages: $49.99 for Platinum; $39.99 for Gold; $37.99 for Throw & Go; $29.99 for Action Pass. Laser tag: $7.99; $15 for Wednesday Night Unlimited. Axe throwing: $22.99 for one hour; $36.99 for two hours. Go-karts: $19.99. Ropes course: $11.99.
Get ready for an afternoon of action-packed fun at Ballwin's Amp Up, where you can play arcade games and lawn games, conquer a ropes course, drive go-karts, throw axes (ages 14 and older only), and play laser tag near. Need to refuel for more gaming? Stop by The Filling Station for pizza, hot dogs, chicken tenders, and more. 314-439-8008. 13901 Manchester.
Attractions: Laser tag, ropes course, games, and bowling
Admission: All-inclusive unlimited play: $25.99 on Saturday; $22.99 on Sunday–Friday. Arcade: fun card of any value. Bowling (per lane, per hour): $40 on Saturday & Sunday; $32 on Monday–Friday. Shoe rentals: $4.25 for adults; $3.25 for kids. Gravity Ropes and Laser Tag: $10 per person per session. Billiards: $9 for 30 minutes.
Tackle a gravity ropes course that’s 20 feet in the air, join a team to play a capture-the-flag-type game of laser tag, or head to the lanes and bowl a few frames. Have a gamer on your hands? The arcade features more than 100 games, from old-school video games and classic arcade games to current games, like Dance Dance Revolution. 636-536-9999. 17027 N. Outer 40, Chesterfield.
Bowlero in Chesterfield, St. Peters, and Valley Park
Attractions: Bowling, arcade, and laser tag (St. Peters location only)
Admission: Bowling: $82 and up, depending on day, time, and number of guests. Check websites for weekly bowling and laser tag specials.
The bowling lanes at Bowlero feature black lights, soft lounge seating, and HD video walls (so you won’t miss the big game when you’re having a family night). If you get hungry, fuel up with wings, burgers, pizza, and more, all served laneside. Once you’re done bowling, head to the arcade to play old-school classics and state-of-the-art video games.
Chesterfield location: 314-469-6550. 176 Four Seasons Shop Center.
St. Peters location: 636-474-2695. 8070 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.
Valley Park location: 636-225-2400. 1254 Dougherty Ferry.
Attractions: Bowling and mini golf
Admission: Per person, per game: $3 on Monday–Thursday before 4 p.m.; $4 on Monday–Thursday after 4 p.m. and Friday–Sunday; $3.50 for shoe rental. Check the website for daily bowling specials. Mini golf: $8.
This South County facility features 32 lanes with flat-screen TVs in between score monitors, so you can catch the big game while you’re having fun. And when it’s mini golf season, putt a round on the Pirate’s Crusade golf course. 314-843-9200. 11801 Tesson Ferry.
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Crest Bowl
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per person, per game: Before 5 p.m.: $4 on Monday–Thursday; $5 on Friday; $5.95 on Saturday & Sunday. After 5 p.m.: $5 on Monday–Thursday; $5.95 on Sunday. $4.75 for shoe rental. Hourly lane rentals (includes shoe rentals for up to five people): Before 5 p.m. on Monday–Thursday: $42.95 for one hour, $54.95 for two hours; Friday: $44.95 for one hour, $59.95 for two hours; Saturday & Sunday: $52.95 for one hour, $72.95 for two hours. After 5 p.m.: Monday–Thursday: $44.95 for one hour, $59.95 for two hours; Friday–Sunday: $52.95 for one hour, $72.95 for two hours.
Come bowl a game or reserve a lane for an hour or two at Crest Bowl. This alley features 32 lanes, a sports bar, and 14 TVs usually set to whatever sporting event is airing. It’s also home to Brickhouse Pizza Company. 314-837-0494. 650 N. New Florissant Road, Florissant.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per game: Weekdays: $3 before 6 p.m.; $3.50 after 6 p.m. Weekends: $3.50 before 6 p.m.; $4.25 after 6 p.m. $3.50 for shoe rental. Rock N Bowl: $15.
Crestwood Bowl is a 24-lane bowling alley. Want some glowing bowling fun with your older kids? Friday and Saturday nights are Rock N Bowl, when the black lights are turned on and the music is turned up. Parents: Want a fun date night? Saturday Night Special, which includes one hour of bowling, shoe rentals, a pizza, and a pitcher of beer, is just $25 per couple. 314-966-4377. 9822 Watson, Crestwood.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per person, per game: $2 on Monday–Friday until 5 p.m.; $2.25 Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m.; $3.50 on Friday after 5 p.m. through Sunday. Shoe rental: $2.50 on weekdays; $3 on weekends.
Whether you’re bowling with your family or bringing a group of your kid's friends to try their hand at knocking strikes, your group will have a blast a Dubowl in South County. This St. Louis bowling alley’s 24 lanes all feature automatic bumpers for kids, a new scoring system, and TVs throughout. 314-892-3900. 2711 Lemay Ferry.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: $10 per person
Part of Epiphany of Our Lord parish in Lindenwood Park, Epiphany Lanes is available for open bowl on Mondays from 6–9 p.m. The admission, per person, includes unlimited bowling for three hours, plus shoe rentals. Call to confirm availability before you go. 314-781-8684. 3164 Ivanhoe.
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Flamingo Bowl
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Walk-in rates (per person, per game): $4 before 9 p.m.; $5 after 9 p.m. Reservation rates (per hour for five bowlers maximum): $40 before 9 p.m.; $50 after 9 p.m. $4 for shoe rental.
The sister bowling alley to Pin-Up Bowl, Flamingo in downtown features art-deco decor and colorful designs, which create a fun atmosphere for a family outing (and awesome backdrops for Instagram). From 8 p.m.–close, only those ages 21 and older are allowed in Flamingo Bowl. When minors are allowed to bowl, those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 314-436-6666. 1117 Washington, St. Louis.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per person, per game: $4 on Monday–Thursday; $4.50 on Friday–Sunday; $4.75 on holidays; $3.75 for shoe rentals
While you’re enjoying a few frames here, nibble on fan-favorite bar snacks, burgers, pizza, and more. Frontier Bowl doesn’t take reservations; all bowling is first-come, first-served. Bowling hours are subject to change due to occupancy; call before heading out to ensure the alley is open. 636-281-2695. 177 Frontier Park, O’Fallon, MO.
Attractions: Bowling and sand volleyball
Admission: Per person, per game: Before 5 p.m.: $3.50 on Monday–Thursday; $4 on Friday; $2–$4 on Saturday & Sunday. After 5 p.m.: $4 on Monday–Thursday; $5 on Friday & Saturday; $4.50 on Sunday. $4 for shoe rental. Hourly lane rentals (includes shoe rentals for up to five people): Before 5 p.m.: Monday–Thursday: $39.95 for one hour, $52.95 for two hours; Friday–Sunday: $42.95 for one hour, $56.95 for two hours. After 5 p.m.: Monday–Thursday: $42.95 for one hour, $56.95 for two hours; Friday–Sunday: $44.95 for one hour, $64.95 for two hours.
The original home to Brickhouse Pizza Company, Kingpin Lanes features 24 lanes and a lounge. Kingpin is also home to two white sand volleyball courts with seasonal leagues. 314-291-3215. 12249 Natural Bridge, Bridgeton.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: $4 per person, per game. $3.50 for shoe rental.
Established in 1959, this bowling alley, with a snack bar and lounge, continues to be a family-owned place for the community, just like founder Elroy Meyer set out to build. Call ahead for lane availability to ensure your family has a fun outing. 636-272-4393. 420 Sonderen, O’Fallon, MO.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Open play hourly rate: per person: $25 on Sunday–Friday; $30 on Saturday; $5 for shoe rental. Hourly rates (includes shoes for up to six people): One hour: $44.95 on Sunday–Friday; $49.95 on Saturday. Two hours: $69.96 on Sunday–Friday; $79.95 on Saturday.
Locally owned since 2011, this alley has 24 lanes, optional bumpers for the kiddos, and a full-service bar and grill. Olivette Lanes also offers specials most days; check the website for details. Looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? Come out for Cosmic Bowling from 6–11 p.m. with disco lights and loud music. 314-991-0365. 9520 Olive, Olivette.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per person, per game: Before 6 p.m.: $3.25 on Monday–Wednesday, $3.75 on Friday & Saturday. After 6 p.m.: $3.75 on Monday–Wednesday, $4.50 on Friday & Saturday. Lane rentals: Before 6 p.m.: Monday–Wednesday, $35 for one hour, $50 for two hours; Friday & Saturday: $40 for one hour, $55 for two hours. After 6 p.m.: Monday–Wednesday, $40 for one hour, $55 for two hours; Friday & Saturday: $45 for one hour, $60 for two hours. $3.50 for shoe rental.
This full-service, 12-lane bowling alley in St. Louis is fun for the whole family. And when you’re enjoying a drink and a food menu with more than 40 options, you can try your hand at pool, darts, and arcade games. 314-830-2695. 12751 New Halls Ferry, Florissant.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per person, per game: Monday–Sunday: $3 at 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; $5 at 6 p.m.–close. $2.50 on Monday–Thursday, 9:30 p.m.–close. $5 for shoe rental.
This family-friendly bowling alley is home to 24 high-quality lanes with automatic scoring. Call before coming to bowl to ensure there is lane availability as leagues regularly play here. 636-946-3230. 506 Droste, St. Charles.
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Pin-Up Bowl
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Walk-in rates (per person, per game): $4 on Sunday–Thursday; $5 on Friday & Saturday; $3 for shoe rental. Kids ages 12 and younger: $3 until 6 p.m.; $1.50 for shoe rental. Reservation rates (per hour for six bowlers maximum): $40 on Sunday–Thursday; $50 on Friday & Saturday. $3 for shoe rental.
The sister alley to Flamingo Bowl, Pin-Up Bowl in the Delmar Loop is an intimate and unique alley featuring bowling and 1940s pin-up girl memorabilia. You won’t see this décor anywhere else, and there are plenty of awesome photo ops for your social posts. From 9 p.m.–close, only individuals ages 21 and older are allowed in Flamingo Bowl. When minors are allowed to bowl, those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 314-727-5555. 6191 Delmar.
Attractions: Bowling and pool
Admission: Per hour, per lane: $25 on Monday–Thursday; $30 on Friday–Sunday. $4 for shoe rental. Pool tables: $5 per person, per hour ($15 maximum per hour).
Visiting this eight-lane bowling alley in Maplewood is like stepping back in time. Established in 1916, it’s the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Sure, you have to keep your own score, but that’s part of the experience. Even Jack White and crew enjoyed the charm. 314-645-5308. 2725 Sutton.
Attractions: Bowling
Admission: Per person, per game: $3.75 on Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; $2.25 on Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; $4.75 daily, 5 p.m.–close; $3 for shoe rental.
This 24-lane bowling alley in in Marlborough is fun for the whole family. And with anti-gutter bumpers, young kids are sure to knock down at least a few pins. Cosmic bowling is offered every Friday and Saturday night, 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m., for $15 per person (which includes shoe rentals). And when you’re hungry, stop by the full-service café for a bite to eat. 314-961-2777. 7777 Watson.
Attractions: Bowling, arcade, and karaoke
Admission: Per person, per game: Monday–Friday: $4 before 6 p.m.; $5 after 6 p.m.; $5 on Saturday; $4 on Sunday. $4 for shoe rental.
This 32-lane bowling alley also features an arcade, karaoke, a lounge, snack bar, and homemade pizza. Cosmic bowling is offered Friday nights, 9 p.m.–close, for $18. Call for open bowling availability before heading out to ensure your family has a blast, and check the website for daily specials. 636-949-0311. 2187 First Capitol, St. Charles.
Attractions: Bowling, arcade, and pool
Admission: Per hour, per lane: $30 on Monday–Thursday; $35 on Friday–Sunday; $4.50 for shoe rental
Named the 2022 Family Favorite Bowling Alley in St. Louis Magazine’s Family Favorites, your family can enjoy regular and cosmic bowling, pool, arcade games, and darts at this Richmond Heights spot. Bumpers and assist ramps are available for groups with kids or those with special needs. Check the website for specials, like Sunday Family Funday, which includes two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, and one large pizza for $80. 314-781-0282. 7960 Clayton.
Attractions: Bowling, pinball, and arcade games
Admission: $26 per lane, per hour for up to six bowlers. Monday: $2.50 per game. $4 for shoe rental.
Open since 1965, this bowling alley near St. Louis offers open bowl times, an arcade museum, and 13 pinball machines. Check the website for specials, including Family Bowl on Saturdays, noon–close, which includes two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, and soft drinks for four people for $50. It also offers cosmic bowling on Fridays, 6 p.m.–close, for $30 per lane, per hour. 636-227-1469. 15727 Manchester, Ellisville.
