Looking for an easy way to keep the kids active, entertained, and off screens this summer—without spending a fortune? Kids Bowl Free is a family-friendly program that gives registered kids two free games of bowling every day all summer long at participating bowling centers, at no cost to parents. Click Here to Sign up for FREE!

What is Kids Bowl Free?

Kids Bowl Free was created with families in mind, offering children a fun and safe way to stay active and engaged during the summer months. Since 2007, the program has partnered with bowling centers across the U.S. and Canada—and around the globe at U.S. military bases with bowling—to help make summer fun more affordable for families everywhere.

Why MN families love it

The mission is simple: provide an affordable activity that brings families together, encourages active play, and creates lasting memories. Whether you’re trying to fill long summer days, beat the heat, or need a reliable “rainy day” plan, bowling is an easy win.

  • Save money: A great way to have fun all summer without the added cost.
  • Cool summer option: Stay out of the heat on warm days.
  • Rain or shine: A built-in backup plan when outdoor plans get rained out.
  • Devices off: Swap screen time for real connection and laughs together.
  • Active kids: Get kids moving, meeting new friends, and building confidence.
  • Discover a lifelong sport: Bowling can lead to leagues, middle school and high school programs, and even scholarships for college.

Kids Bowl Free at a glance

  • Kids bowl free every day, all summer long (registered kids receive 2 FREE games each day during the program).
  • 2 free games every day: A daily dose of fun and excitement.
  • Family-friendly activity: Great for making memories together.
  • Over 1,300 locations: Find a participating bowling center near you.
  • Trusted by families: Join over 40 million families who’ve made it a summer tradition.
  • Optional Family Pass: Many centers offer a Family Pass so adults, older siblings, and babysitters can bowl along with registered kids (one-time payment, pricing set by each participating bowling center).

Want to bowl too? Ask about the Family Pass option. It allows adults, older siblings, and babysitters to bowl along with the registered kids. The Family Pass is a one-time payment, and the price is set by each participating bowling center.

How to sign up (3 simple steps)

  1. Locate: Find the Kids Bowl Free participating center you’d like to bowl at this summer.
  2. Register: Create a Kids Bowl Free account and register your kids to bowl free this summer—it takes just a minute.
  3. Enjoy: Bowl two free games every day, all summer long. Make memories, have fun, and stay active.

Unlock a summer of fun, laughter, and lasting memories—all at no cost. If you’re building your family’s summer bucket list, Kids Bowl Free is an easy tradition to start. Use my link to find a participating center and get your kids registered: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/6mosqb

Participating Minnesota Bowling Centers

Inver Grove Heights
Drkula’s 32 Bowl

Andover
Andover Lanes

Apple Valley
Bogart’s Entertainment Center

Belle Plaine
Prairie Grill & Bowl

Bemidji
Bemidji Bowl

Big Lake
McPete’s Sports Bar & Lanes

Blackduck
Blackduck Lanes

Blaine
Blainbrook Bowl

Buffalo
Huikko’s Bowling Center

Byron
Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill

Coon Rapids
Classic Bowl

Duluth
Incline Station

Fairmont
Bowlmor Lanes

Faribault
J-Mo’s Bowl

Grand Rapids
Thunder Alley XL

Ham Lake
Ham Lake Lanes

Hopkins
Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play

Isle
Isle Bowl & Pizza

Little Falls
Bennington’s Entertainment Center

Mankato
Wow Zone Family Entertainment Center

Medina
Medina Lanes

Minneapolis
Elsie’s
Memory Lanes

Monticello
River City Extreme

Moorhead
Sunset Lanes

Mounds View
Mermaid Lanes

Oak Park Heights
Stillwater Bowl

Oakdale
PINZ

Owatonna
Sparetime Entertainment

Pine Island
Trailhead Grill & Lanes

Ramsey
Super Bowl

Rochester
Bowlocity Entertainment Center
Colonial Lanes

Sartell
Great River Bowl

South St. Paul
Concord Lanes

St Paul
Sun Ray Lanes

St Paul Park
Park Grove Bowl

St. Cloud
Southway Bowl

Tonka Bay
Country Club Lanes

Tracy
Tracy Lanes

Winona
Westgate Bowl

Wyoming
Splitrocks Entertainment Center