Looking to beat the heat or dodge a rainy day, and keep kids entertained this summer without breaking the bank? Thanks to Kids Bowl Free, a nationwide program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community, your kids can enjoy two FREE games of bowling every day at places like DiDonato Family Fun Center in Hammonton, all summer long throughout New Jersey. Yes, you read that right—FREE bowling! Aside from the obvious benefit of keeping the kids active and engaged, bowling also promotes teamwork, coordination, and friendly competition—all while having an absolute blast. Read on to find out how you can take advantage of this awesome no-cost bowling program in New Jersey. (featured photo credit: NJ MOM)

Kids Bowl Free

How does Kids Bowl Free work?

Since 2007, Kids Bowl Free has hosted more than 40 million kids and families at over 1,300 bowling centers worldwide. To register, it’s pretty simple– locate a participating bowling center near you, register your kids, and enjoy. Participating bowling centers set their own age limits, so be sure to check the center’s registration page for more details (many accommodate ages 15 and younger).

Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive weekly email vouchers for each registered child. These vouchers allow your kids to play two free games of bowling per day, all summer long. Although shoe rentals are not included, many centers offer discounted shoe rental options, or you can bring your own. Some bowling centers even offer a Family Pass Program that provides two free games of bowling to family members accompanying the child at a discounted rate for the summer.

New Jersey Bowling Centers Participating in Kids Bowl Free Program

Campani’s Legacy Lanes, Bridgeton, NJ

Circle Bowl & Entertainment, Ledgewood, NJ

Circle Bowl & Entertainment-Piscataway, Piscataway, NJ

DiDonato Family Fun Center, Hammonton, NJ

Holiday Bowl, Oakland, NJ

Island Bowl, Wildwood, NJ

Laurel Lanes, Maple Shade, NJ

Lodi Lanes, Lodi, NJ

Sparta Lanes, Sparta, NJ

T-Bowl II (Pin Street Entertainment), Wayne, NJ

The Funplex, East Hanover, NJ

The Funplex, Mount Laurel, NJ

ThunderBowl Lanes, Wrightstown, NJ

Westbrook Lanes, Brooklawn, NJ

Wood Lanes Bowling Center, Pilesgrove/Woodstown, NJ

30 Strikes, Stratford, NJ

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