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Kids Bowl Free

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Kids Bowl Free 2026: 01 April - 30 August 2026

This annual program runs from late spring through late summer (typically April–August, though exact dates vary). If you missed this year’s session, please check back next spring for updated details and schedule announcements.
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Kids Bowl Free 2026:

 

🎳👟 Kids Bowl Free offers an exciting opportunity for youth aged 14 and under, along with their families, to enjoy two free games of bowling every day throughout the summer. This program is designed to provide a fun, healthy activity for kids while fostering family bonding time.

 

📆 Hooper Bowling Schedule:

Kids Bowl Free is valid at Hooper Bowling Center on the following days and times:

✅ Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
✅ Wednesday through Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
✅ Saturday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🚫 Not valid: On Sundays & Mondays, Federal Holidays, or during Cosmic Bowling events.

 

📌 Important Details:

👟 Shoe rental is not included in the free games.
🧦 Socks are required for all participants and can be purchased on-site for $2.50.
❌ Not for use with daycare outings, camps, business or club outings, or birthday party celebrations.
❌ KBF Coupons cannot be used for other bowling promotion or combined with any other program or discounts.
📝 Hours and dates of availability may change due to DONSA's, Federal Holidays and League Play
📝 Participating centers reserve the right to assign the number of lanes based upon the size of your group.

 

🎳 Family Pass Information:

For family members aged 16 and older, affordable Family Passes are available to ensure everyone can join in the fun.


💲 Family Pass Options:

  • 4 Person Family Pass: $44.95 (one-time payment for the entire summer)
    • Allows up to 4 adults to bowl with the registered children.
  • 2 Person Family Pass: $39.95 (one-time payment for the entire summer)
    • Perfect for parents, grandparents, or older siblings to participate.

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enjoy quality family time and keep the kids active this summer. Register now and get ready for a summer full of bowling excitement! 

 

📝Registration Information:

🎳 Open to youth age 15 and under.
🎳 Families must register at kidsbowlfree.com/army to participate.
🎳 Registration is necessary to receive the free games.

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