Bowling Alleys, Ice Rinks and Family Entertainment Centers
Funway Entertainment Center
- 1335 S. River St. (Route 25), Batavia. 630-879-8717
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.funway.com
- Notes: A reader says this bowling alley has $2 bowling games and $2 shoe rentals Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Please check the website or call ahead to confirm.
LazerMaxx Family Fun Center
- 941 S. McLean Boulevard, Elgin. 847-429-1900
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: http://www.lazermaxx.com/
Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center
- 732 Prairie Street, Aurora. 630-896-9861
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: http://www.luigispizzaandfuncenter.com/
Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce and Bistro
- 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 847-844-9300
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.pinstripes.com
- Notes: Offers a “Moms & Tots Bowling” Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info, check out this Go West Easy Outing article.
St. Charles Bowl
- 2520 W. Main St., St. Charles. 630-584-9400
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.stcharlesbowl.com
- Notes: While this bowling alley doesn't seem to offer any specific specials for families, its rates are inexpensive ($1.95 per game) on weekdays before 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon. (Shoe rental is $3.50 per pair.) It also offers "Cosmic Bowling" on Saturday afternoons.
Brunswick Zone XL
- 1515 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville. 630-355-7622.
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.bowlbrunswick.com
- Notes: A Go West reader says "this location has indoor carnival rides (carousel, swings and an airplane are appropriate for toddlers; bumper cars and another wavy car ride are appropriate for older kids.) There is also an arcade with a variety of games for various ages and of course the bowling alley.)
Odyssey Fun World
- Interstate 88 and Route 59, Naperville (There is also a location in Tinley Park)
- 630-416-2222
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.odysseyfunworld.com
- Notes: I haven't visited this place yet, and haven't heard from any readers who have either, but the website touts a 4-story tall, soft-play structure for children ages 1-10; laser tag for kids 8 and older; paint ball for kids ages 10 and older; bumper cars; whirling tea cups; an "FX simulator" and an arcade.
Fox Valley Ice Arena
- 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva
- 630-262-0690
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.foxvalleyicerink.com
- Notes: The ice rink has a number of sessions for public and cosmic skating; check the website for details on prices and especially times, because they change seasonally.
Center Ice of DuPage
- 1N450 Highland Ave., Glen Ellyn
- 630-790-9696
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.centericeofdupage.com
- Notes: This ice rink has a number of "public skate" sessions each week. Check the website for details on prices and times.
All Seasons Ice Rinks
- 31W330 N. Aurora Road, Naperville
- 630-851-0755
- Admission Charged: Yes
- Website: www.allseasonsicerinks.com
- Notes: This ice rink offers a number of "public skate" sessions each week. Check the website for details on prices and times.







