Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys on Long Island

Bowling alleys across the country have upgraded to appeal to kids and youth players, and Long Island is no exception. Fun for all ages, bowling is a fun outing any time of the year, whether it is too cold to be outdoors or if it’s sweltering and you want to stay indoors. Bring the family to a bowling alley near you, lace up those bowling shoes, and bowl a strike (or maybe three for a turkey!) for a fun day out, from cosmic bowling to other themed lanes. Find bowling alleys near you on Long Island in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Also see our guides to bowling alleys in New York City, Westchester County, Rockland County, and Fairfield County, CT.

Top Bowling Alleys in Nassau County

AMF Bowling: Bowling Alley on Long Island with an Arcade Area

987 Stewart Ave., Garden City

516-222-0808

Hours: Monday, 10am-1pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 10-12am; Wednesday, 10am-11pm;  Friday and Saturday, 11-1am; Sunday, 11am-11pm

Features 50 lanes, league bowling, massive video walls, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. Customized children’s parties are available.

1840 Front St., East Meadow

516-794-1111

Hours: Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, 11am-11pm; Tuesday, and Thursday-Saturday, 11-12am

Features 48 lanes, league bowling, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. Customized children’s parties are available.

199 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola

516-741-3444

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11-12am; Friday and Saturday, 11-1am; Sunday, 11am-11pm

Features 44 lanes, new scoring systems, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. League bowling and children’s party packages are available.

1300 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh

516-781-1460

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday, 11am-11pm; Tuesday and Friday, 9-12am; Thursday and Saturday, 11-12am

Features 42 lanes, interactive arcade games, billiards, a sports bar, and league bowling. Customized children’s party packages are available.

111 Eileen Way, Syosset

516-921-7575

Hours: Monday, 10am-11pm; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 11-12am; Wednesday and Sunday 11am-11pm; Friday, 10-12am

Features 48 lanes, league bowling, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. Customized children’s parties are available.

Baldwin Bowling Center:  Bowling Alley on Long Island with Event Space

2407 Grand Ave., Baldwin

516-223-8980

Hours: Call for availability.

An upscale event space, the venue features a food menu, full-service bar, and audio-visual systems. Professional event planners work with customers to create party packages for all ages. Cosmic bowling is on Friday and Saturday, 9pm to close.

Dani’s Strike Zone: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Kids Party Options

20 Village Ave., Elmont

516-328-2695

Hours: Sunday, 12-11pm; Monday-Thursday, 9:30-12am; Friday, 11-2am; Saturday, 9:30-2am

The venue offers a variety of specials and events. Children’s party packages: $180 for up to 10 children that includes 1.5 hours of bowling, 30 minutes in the party room, pizza or hot dog, soft drinks, chips, and a bowling pin for the birthday child.

Herrill Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Rock-N-Bowl Nights

465 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park

516-741-8022

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-1am; Saturday, 9-2am; Sunday, 8:30-12am

A family-oriented and independently owned bowling center that features 36 lanes, computer scoring, and full service pro shop and coffee shop. Rock-N-Bowl with cosmic lighting is every Saturday evening starting at 10:30pm in the winter and 10pm in the summer. A DJ plays music from the ’60s to present. Children’s party packages are available.

Massapequa Bowl: Bowling Alley on Long Island with a Summer Camp

4235 Merrick Road, Massapequa

516-541-8000

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9-12am; Friday and Saturday, 9-2am; Sunday, 9-1am

The family-owned business features 30 lanes, league bowling, and summer camp for children. A variety of children’s party packages are available.

RVC Lanes: Bowling on Long Island with Kids-Friendly Lanes

100 Maple Ave., Rockville Centre

516-678-3010

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9-12am; Friday and Saturday, 9-1am

Features kid-friendly bumper bowling lanes, lightweight bowling bowls, and small shoes for kids. League bowling is available. Kids cosmic bowling is every Friday from 4-6pm. Children’s party packages start at $19.95 per guest with a minimum of 10 children.

San-Dee Lanes of Malverne: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Bumpers

342 Hempstead Ave., Malverne

516-599-1134

Hours: Hours are seasonal; call for details.

The venue features 16 lanes, a bar area, and full-size kitchen. Bumper bowling for children is available.

South Levittown Lanes: Bowling on Long Island with a Sports Bar

56 Tanners Lanes, Levittown

516-731-5700

Hours: Opens at 12pm most days except for Wednesday when it opens at 9am. Closing times vary.

Specials are offered seven days a week. The venue’s NJ Grunts Sports Bar has jukebox karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Children’s party packages start at $13.95 per child and include an hour of bowling, shoe rental, bumpers, pretzels or fries, and drinks.

Woodmere Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Children Party Packages

948 Broadway, Woodmere

516-374-9870

Hours: Opens daily at 9am. Call for closing times.

A family entertainment center that features bowling, food, and drink. League bowling is available. A variety of children’s party packages are available.

Top Bowling Alleys in Suffolk County

Bowlmor Long Island: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Private Suites

895 Walt Whitman Road, Melville

631-271-1180

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11-12am; Friday and Saturday, 11-1am; Sunday, 11am-11pm

The upscale venue features 47 lanes, an arcade, two private bowling suites, billiards, a sports bar, and an extensive menu. Children’s parties are customized and include kid-friendly menus, bumpers and lightweight bowling balls, and party prep and clean-up.

 The All-Star: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Special Variety of Food and Drinks

96 Main Road, Riverhead

631-998-3565

Hours: Monday-Friday, 12pm-12am; Saturday, 10-1am; Sunday, 10am-11pm; federal holidays and school closings, 10-12am

Offers electronic scoring, music videos on HD screens, black and ambient lighting, an arcade, billiards, and a variety of food and drinks. Specials are offered Monday-Thursday. Children’s party packages are available starting at $24.95 per child.

 AMF Bowling: Bowling Alley on Long Island Featuring 56 Lanes

430 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon

631-661-6600

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday, 10am-11pm; Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, 11-12am

Features 56 lanes, arcade games, and billiards. Specials are available throughout the week, including College Night on Thursdays after 9pm. Includes $11 unlimited bowling per person and pizza and pint specials. Customized children’s party packages are available.

200 Landing Ave., Smithtown

631-265-0121

Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11am-11pm; Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11-12am

Features 36 lanes, a sports bar with flat-screen TVs, and a selection of cocktails and dishes. Specials are available throughout the week, including College Night on Thursdays after 9pm. Includes $11 unlimited bowling per person and pizza and pint specials.   Customized children’s party packages are available

Bowl Long Island at Patchogue: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Synthetic Lanes

138 West Ave., Patchogue

631-475-5164

Hours: Sunday, 11am-11pm; Monday, 10-12am; Tuesday-Thursday, 12pm-12am; Friday, 12pm-1am; Saturday, 11-1am

A mainstay in Patchogue since 1957, the venue features synthetic lanes, a newly renovated bar and full service snack bar, a full service pro shop, and 48 flat-screen monitors. League bowling is available. Children’s party packages start at $21.99 per guest and include an hour of bowling, food and unlimited fountain drinks, invitations and thank-you cards, black lights and music, paper goods, and a party coordinator.

Bowlero Commack: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Arcade Games

2183 Jericho Turnpike, Commack

631-499-7722

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 11-12am; Wednesday, 10am-11pm; Friday, 10-1am; Saturday, 11-1am; Sunday, 11am-11pm

A family entertainment center that offers 40 lanes, an arcade, lounge area, and a sports bar. The children’s birthday party package includes bowling, arcade games, kid-friendly menus, lane bumpers and lightweight balls, and party prep and cleanup.

Coram Country Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Kids Cosmic Bowling Area

615 Middle Country Road, Coram

631-732-2022

Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 9-12am; Friday and Saturday, 9-1am

The venue offers a variety of specials. Cosmic bowling is on Friday and Saturday nights, 10pm-1am. Kids cosmic bowling is every Friday, 4-6pm and includes music specifically for children. Children’s party packages start at $17.95 per guest and include two hours of bowling, invitations, paper goods, pizza, hot dog or chicken tenders served with fries and drinks, a gift for the birthday child, and free game passes for party guests.

Strike 10 Lanes Deer Park: Bowling Alley on Long Island with a Sports Bar

849 Long Island Avenue, Deer Park

631-667-7750

Hours: Sunday-Tuesday, 12pm-12am; Wednesday, 3pm-12am; Thursday-Saturday, 12pm-2am

Synthetic lanes, new upfront ball returns, and renovated bowling machines are among the features offered here. The Sports Bar and Grill is a lounge area inside the venue that offers a fully stocked bar and a full service snack bar. A variety of children’s party packages are available.

East Islip Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Early Bird Specials

117 E. Main St., East Islip

631-581-6200

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10-12am; Wednesday and Thursday, 9-12am; Friday, 9-12:30am; Saturday, 9-1am; Sunday, 8:30-12am

The venue features daily specials, including at Sunday Early Bird Special that is .99 per game from 8:30-11am. A variety of children’s party packages are available for a minimum of 10 guests.

Farmingdale Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Cosmic Bowling Options

999 Conklin St., Farmingdale

631-249-4300

Hours: Call ahead for lane availability

The venue offers kid-friendly bumper bowling, lightweight bowling balls, and small shoes for kids. A variety of daily specials are available. Friday and Saturday features cosmic bowling from 5pm to closing. Children’s parties start at $17.99 per child with a minimum of 10 guests.

Larkfield Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with League Bowling

332 Larkfield Road, East Northport

631-368-8788

Hours: 9am-12pm, daily.

Specials are available throughout the week. Cosmic bowling is on Fridays and Saturdays, from 10pm to close. Up to six people per lane. League bowling and party packages are available.

Polish Hall of Riverhead: Bowling Alley on Long Island with Event Space

214 Marcy Ave., Riverhead

631-727-9200

Hours: 11-12am, daily

The event space has been in Riverhead since 1903 and works to provide friendship, education, and interest in all Polish-American arts and culture. A catering and event hall, the venue now offers bowling to the public.

Port Jeff Bowl: Bowling Alley on Long Island with a Community Room

31 Chereb Lane, Port Jefferson Station

631-473-3300

Hours: Open daily at 9am. Closing times vary.

The venue features 32 lanes, a community room that’s available for rental, and the Splitz Sports Bar that has three large-screen TVs and can hold up to 100 people for a party. Daily specials are available, including unlimited bowling on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for $9.45 per person, 9pm to close, or 9:30pm to close on Thursdays. Children’s party packages are available.

Wildwood Lanes: Bowling Alley on Long Island with a Private Party Room

3951 Lake Ave., Riverhead

631-727-6622

Hours: Monday and Thursday, 12-9pm; Tuesday, 12-10:30pm; Wednesday, 12-7pm; Friday, 12-11pm; Saturday, 12pm-12am; Sunday, 12-8pm

A family entertainment center that features bowling, food and drinks, the venue is known for its pizza that can be enjoyed in house or taken out. A private party room that features a bar and dance floor is available for rent and fits up to 100 people.