The Kids Bowl Free program is nationwide, and several East Bay locations are participating. For the bowling alleys that are not participating, there are still discounts to discover.
Kids bowl free in the East Bay
Go to the website KidsBowlFree.com to register your child to bowl at the center nearest you. Every week, free bowling passes will arrive in your email.
Throughout the summer, your child can usually bowl twice per day, every day, as long as they are under 15. There is no minimum age.
Some places to bowl free with kids in the East Bay
Sadly some of our old favorite bowling alleys have closed from the challenges of the pandemic. We hope that these community centers come roaring back to life soon. Dates vary for this program. Here are a few lanes in the {510} and {925} with free bowling:
- Castro Valley. Kids bowl free at Castro Village Bowl from May 28 to September 2.
- Antioch. Kids bowl free at Antioch’s Delta Bowl from May 31 to August 31.
- Concord. Kids bowl free at Concord’s Clayton Valley Bowl from June 1 to September 3.
- Dublin. Kids bowl free at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl from May 30 to August 11.
- Livermore. Kids bowl free at Livermore’s Granada Bowl from May 31 to August 30.
See all the participating free bowling centers (including a few more in the Bay Area) and remember to register!
Discounts on bowling in the East Bay
Bowlero, Alameda or AMF Pinole
Bowlero has two offers: One is a Groupon that provides a deep discount on two hours of bowling for two people.
The other is a Summer Season Pass to Bowlero. For about $55, passholders can get 2 games of bowling and shoe rental daily from May 24 to September 2. An upgrade includes arcade play and discounts on concessions. So, if you want to send your teen a few times per month, this is a good deal. If you just want to go for a family outing, consider the Groupon.
Plank, Oakland
Timing is everything when it comes to bowling at Plank at Jack London Square. Families should go on Mondays to avoid the steep lane charges of later in the week. Learn more on the website.
