What is Kids Bowl Free?
Would you like your kids to exercise and burn calories during the Summer?
Fun fact: playing two-three games of bowling can burn 300 – 500 calories and the Kids Bowl Free Program can help your kids exercise all summer long – FOR FREE.
Kids Bowl Free is gearing up for its 2022 season and families around our area want to know how it works.
Read on to get started and find out how Kids Bowl Free works and what to do next.
How Kids Bowl Free Works in Mid Michigan
Want to participate? Here’s what to expect:
1 | Register: Enroll online at the participating Bowling Alley of your choice. See the list below for participating West Michigan locations.
You’ll get a message on the sign-up page that looks like this: Congratulations, “insert your name here”! Your kids will be bowling for free until September/October date, 2022.
2 | Add Family Passes (Optional): You’ll receive an email with lots of other family passes or options to purchase.
If you’re looking to participate in bowling along with your kids, this is a great time to sign up.
3 | Wait: Depending on when you register and when your program starts, you may have a bit of wait time at this point.
Once the program starts, you’ll start getting emails or texts with your COUPONS for FREE bowling.
4 | Go bowling!
Every Sunday morning all summer long, you’ll receive coupons via email or text (whichever you choose when you sign up) from Kids Bowl Free for TWO FREE games a day – per child.
Download or print your coupons and head to one of the designated locations we’ve listed below to enjoy fun for the whole family.
FAQs
Who can Participate in Kids Bowl Free?
Typically, Kids Bowl Free is offered for ages 2 – 15 years old. The age range can vary by bowling facility, however.
How Many Games are Free?
2 FREE games of bowling each day during the summer. Certain bowling alleys may place restrictions on participating hours/days.
How Does it Work?
You’ll receive a coupon link by email or text every Sunday. Included in the message will be specific times available with the coupon. Download or print your coupons and show them at check-in.
What Locations Participate in Kids Bowl Free?
We’ve listed below all of the designated Kids Bowl Free locations for Mid Michigan.
Is Shoe Rental Included?
No. Shoe rental costs vary at each location and are not included in the Kids Bowl Free package.
Where Kids Bowl Free in Mid Michigan & the Lansing Area
Want to know which locations participate with Kids Bowl Free in your area?
We’ve listed participating locations in greater Lansing to help navigate which bowling alley works best for your family.
| Charlotte – Char-Lanes 1780 Lansing Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 Kids Bowl Free from June 1 to Sep 4, 2022 Ages 2 – 15 MONDAY: 9:00am — 9:00pm TUESDAY: 9:00am — 9:00pm WEDNESDAY: 9:00am — 9:00pm THURSDAY: 9:00am — Close FRIDAY: 9:00am — Close SATURDAY: 4:00pm — Close SUNDAY: Not Available |
| East Lansing – City Limits East 2120 E M-78 Hwy, East Lansing, MI 48823 Kids Bowl Free from May 3 to Sep 4, 2022 Ages 2 – 15 MONDAY: Not Available TUESDAY: 4:00pm — 9:00pm WEDNESDAY: 4:00pm — 9:00pm THURSDAY: 4:00pm — 9:00pm FRIDAY: 4:00pm — 5:00pm SATURDAY: Noon — 5:00pm SUNDAY: Noon — 8:00pm |
| Greater Lansing – Spare Time Entertainment 3101 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI, 48912 Registration is not open yet for 2022 |
| Howell – Bowl E Drome 907 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 Kids Bowl Free from June 4 to Sep 2, 2022 Ages 2 – 12 MONDAY: 3:00pm — 7:00pm TUESDAY: Not Available WEDNESDAY: 3:00pm — 7:00pm THURSDAY: 3:00pm — 7:00pm FRIDAY: 3:00pm — 7:00pm SATURDAY: 3:00pm — 7:00pm SUNDAY: Not Available |
| Mason – City Limits Bowling Center 801 N. Cedar St. Mason, MI 48854 Registration is not open yet for 2022 |
| Portland – Meadow Bowl / Wagon Wheel 7921 Bowling Ln, Portland, MI 48875 Kids Bowl Free from June 10 to Aug 31, 2022 Ages 2 – 18 MONDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm TUESDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm WEDNESDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm THURSDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm FRIDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm SATURDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm SUNDAY: 11:00am — 9:00pm |
| Stockbridge – Stockbridge Bowl 900 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285 Registration is not open yet for 2022 |
Will you be participating in Kids Bowl Free this year?
If you’ve signed up and bowled with this program before we’d love to read your comments below about your experience! If you’ve signed up in the past but didn’t use Kids Bowl Free because it was too confusing as to where to go – this is your year!
More to Explore
Pumpkin Patches: Where to find Pumpkin Picking Farms + Events in Greater Lansing
Fall means Pumpkin Picking Time is Here and We’re Ready for it! Pumpkin picking at a pumpkin patch is a right of passage into the fall season in Michigan. It’s our way of telling ourselves, “it’s ok. The weather getting colder is fun, remember?” This pumpkin patch list is sweet and there are lots of…
7 Game-Changing Tips for a Fantastic Tailgate Experience With Kids
Cooler Weather Means Football and Tailgating Parties I love that fall is just around the corner. The changing leaves, the smell of bonfires in the air, back-to-school sales, cooler temperatures, and, of course – going to football games! One of the best parts of football season is tailgating. It’s always been a time for us…
The Michigan History Museum: Take a Walk Through Time & Connect with the Present
Make the Michigan History Museum Your Next Adventure Michigan History Museum702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915517-335-2573 Have you visited the Michigan History Center Museum or Library? After about a 25-year gap since visiting the beautiful downtown Lansing building, it has become one of my go-to spots in Lansing now that I am a parent….
National Night Out Coming to a Town Near You – Tuesday, August 2, 2022
National Night Out Coming to Your Local Community National Night Out is back in 2022 and is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. This event is a collaborative initiative involving numerous local businesses and nonprofits who have come together to…