Strike everything from your calendar. Spare yourself from disappointment. August 12th is National Bowling Day! To celebrate Bowlmor AMF, the largest bowling entertainment company in the world, is offering a free game of bowling. Keep reading to find out how to get your free game, plus make the outing fun for the entire family.
We received complimentary bowling to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I promise I’ll stop using bowling puns now, but first a little of my bowling history. My first year at Cal State Fullerton, I hesitantly walked into the school gym the first day of the semester, walked right back out, and dropped the class. I was intimidated, but needed a health class to graduate from college. I was seriously thrilled when I found out that bowling would count towards the requirement. Surprisingly enough, I wasn’t terrible at it.
That bowling class had me hooked on bowling. Our family’s recent trip to our local AMF hooked the kids. The manager, Jonathan, as well as the entire staff, went above and beyond helping get us set up for some serious fun. With kids ranging in age from 3-9, bowling was an awesome family outing.
The kids were all able to participate, regardless of skill level. They took turns. There was a little bit of healthy competition…but let’s be honest, I won. We were able to stay fueled with yummy snacks like refillable drinks, fresh popcorn, and a signature menu with items like the Behemoth Burger and the Pizza Cake.
Tips for Bowling with Children
Choose the Right Ball
Bowling alleys carry lighter weight bowling balls, perfect for younger children. If you can’t find one, ask the employees to help you track one down.
Use the Bumpers
For our family of 5, we opted for two lanes. That gave us the flexibility to use bumpers on just one lane. Not that I would need them, because I’m like totally almost pro.
Request a ramp
Ramps allow younger bowlers to give their bowling balls a little oomph without having to throw it. Bonus points for AMF for having an adorable dinosaur-themed ramp to assist my preschooler with bowling. She used it as a seat while waiting her turn almost patiently.
Celebrate Each Pin
Chant and cheer for each pin that falls. My daughters showed off victory moves, regardless of how many points they were racking up.
How to Get a Free Game of Bowling for National Bowling Day
To celebrate National Bowling Day on August 12th, Bowlmor AMF is launching the very first bowling emoji app — Bowlmojis. Send some serious fun text messages with dancing pins, rainbow bowling balls, and celebratory trophies. There are over 40 fun emojis included in the sticker pack. The free app is currently available in the App Store for use on iMessage.
There are some seriously silly emojis like the vomiting bowling ball, plus some great options for each member of your family. Send your sister “Strike’ All Day” or ruffle some feathers on your competition by sending a bowling pin turkey.
All you have to do to earn your free game of bowling is show your Bowlmojis app at one of the participating locations. There are over 300 centers nationwide! To find your nearest location here. Will you be bowling on National Bowling Day?
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Those socks are something special, haha- I won’t be participating in National bowling day BUT I run a bowling league, so I will be bowling all Winter long. Have you thought about letting your littles join a youth league? They are tons of fun!
Oh my gosh. That is such a great idea. They’d seriously love it.
That is so cool! We love to bowl, so I’ll be taking full advantage of this. Woo hoo!
Ahh! How could I have not known that there was a national bowling day?! We have to go get our bowl on!
This is awesome! We love to bowl, but haven’t been for a while. Totally digging the unicorn socks, by the way 🙂
I had no idea there is a national bowling day! My family has always loved bowling, a free game makes it even better.
We love bowling! That picture with both of your girls in it is hilarious!
It looks like your family had a wonderful time. I will have to find out where the closest is located to take my family soon.
This is such a timely post. The 12th is my husband’s birthday so we can celebrate AND go bowling (one of his favorite things to do!).
Hope he has a great birthday! You don’t have to let him win just because it’s his birthday.
We love to go bowling for some family fun. We have a great local place that has Rock A Bowl every weekend. They have glow in the dark shoelaces and a great light show while loud music plays. We always have a great time.
How awesome is this! My girls love to go bowling and we did it all summer long! We didnt’ have cool bowling railings like yours though!
I haven’t been bowling in ages. I used to really enjoy taking my kids bowling.
We used to go bowling all the time. We actually have a birthday coming up and are having the party at local bowling alley.
What a fun idea for a party!
Surprisingly, our kids have never been bowling. I think they would enjoy it if they did!
It’s time to take them! It’s so fun!
I love going bowling with my family. It’s always a lot of fun. I haven’t gone for a while though. Looks like I need a bowling night out soon.
Don’t forget you can bowl for free this Saturday with the Bowlmojis app!
Oh awesome! The kids have been wanting to go bowling and it’s supposed to be rainy on Saturday.
Perfect! We went on a day when it was really hot, so it was the nicest way to get out of the heat.
I would kill it in those unicorn socks! But seriously, I do love to bowl, but I think I could use the aiming thing your daughter used.
The socks really sell the bowling shoes!
Your photos are fabulous!!! You caught some really GREAT family moments!!! ❤
How fun! I love going bowling with our family. Loving all the pics you got, such great memories.
We had so much fun. The kids said it was their favorite thing we did this summer.
Bowling is such a great sport or hobby. Me and my kids love doing this on weekends.
I haven’t been bowling in ages. It is so much fun. I didn’t even know there was a National Bowling Day.
Bowling is so much fun! I had no idea there was a National bowling day. It is a great family activity. Heck it’s even fun on a date night.