Why bowling at AMF is the best holiday party activity
Few activities work for a 5-year-old and a 75-year-old at the same time. Bowling does. Bumpers and lightweight balls help younger kids roll strikes of their own, and older guests can play at whatever pace feels right. Nobody sits on the sidelines because they're too young, too old, or too new to the game. That's what makes a holiday bowling party feel inclusive without anyone having to plan for it.
It keeps people together
Holiday gatherings at home often split into groups: kids in one room, adults in another, someone stuck in the kitchen. At the lanes, everyone is in the same place, cheering for the same frames. Cousins team up, parents challenge their kids, and the night has a shared story by the end. Between turns, the arcade gives kids another way to burn energy without wandering off.
It takes the work off the host
Hosting a holiday party at home means cooking, cleaning, and entertaining all at once. A bowling Christmas party hands most of that off. AMF's holiday packages bundle bowling, shoes, food, and drinks into one booking, so the host gets to enjoy the party too. Bigger groups can book a kids party setup for the youngest guests or reserve space for a full family gathering through the holiday parties page.
Food that works for everyone
Nobody has to coordinate a potluck. Holiday packages include crowd favorites like pizza, wings, and Bavarian pretzels, and the higher packages add a fuller buffet and a build-your-own menu. Check the food menu to see what your local center offers.
Is bowling open on Christmas?
It's a popular question every December. Holiday hours vary by center, and many locations adjust their schedules on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's. If bowling on Christmas is something your family looks forward to, look up your local center's hours ahead of time through the Location Finder. For a party, the days before and after Christmas are usually easier to book.
Make it a holiday tradition
Bowling holidays have a way of becoming annual events. Once a family or friend group tries it, the lanes often become the default plan for next year too. Pick a date, find your nearest AMF, and get your holiday bowling party on the calendar before the busiest weeks of the season arrive.