A family bowling outing is a classic go-to activity no matter the season. Nowadays, bowling alleys have become flashy, multi-faceted venues with added attractions like arcades, rides, and even ax throwing.
Read on for the top family-friendly bowling alleys in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and find more family fun at these indoor play spaces and in our Indoor Fun Guide.
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Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Westchester
Monster Mini Golf – Yonkers
Though mini golf is the highlighted attraction here, this Ridge Hill venue also offers mini bowling and an arcade. Tailored to little ones, the mini bowling balls are lighter and the lanes are shorter than those at conventional bowling alleys, and regular street shoes are allowed. Pricing allows for either a la carte purchases or discounts on multiple activities.
Spins Bowl – Multiple locations
Spins Bowl has locations in Carmel, Poughkeepsie, and Wappingers Falls, offering a wide range of entertainment options. In addition to bowling, families can enjoy such activities as arcade games, ax throwing, air hockey, billiards, foosball, and darts. Dining is available at all locations.
Bowlero – White Plains
A modern bowling alley, Bowlero offers black-light bowling, plush seating, prominent video screens, bowling ramps, bumper lanes, and assorted arcade games. Dining is available, including a kids’ menu and tempting sweets like milkshakes.
Homefield Bowl – Yonkers
A North Yonkers mainstay for more than 60 years now, Homefield Bowl is a classic neighborhood bowling alley, featuring 32 lanes, 40 leagues, a bar, and a snack bar. Book a birthday bowling party, and check the website for weekly and monthly specials.
Cortlandt Lanes – Cortlandt Manor
Devoid of bells and whistles, Cortlandt Lanes focuses on bowling, leagues, and tournaments. The alley opens as early as 9am on Fridays and Saturdays, serving breakfast sandwiches, juice, and coffee. Visit its website for weekly specials.
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in the Hudson Valley
Patel’s Kingston Lanes – Kingston
A sizable space at 6,000 square feet, Patel’s boasts 40 lanes in a contemporary setting, as well as laser tag and an arcade for added fun. On weekends, pump up the action with cosmic bowling in black lighting.
Pat Tarsio Lanes – Newburgh
This old-school bowling alley dates back to 1959 and lacks the newfangled glitz recent venues showcase. It’s all about bowling here—no laser tag or ax-throwing. One modern perk: You can enjoy cosmic bowling on Saturday nights.
Quinnz Pinz – Middletown
This recently renovated family entertainment center has 20 bowling lanes, an arcade, escape rooms, and dining on-premises.
Unless noted, photos by the author
