Main Event Fun Center to Open in August
New Bowling Alley & Laser Tag Facility Joins Woodland Mall
Grand Rapids has always had a booming roster of places offering indoor family fun in West Michigan.
Main Event, a new Family Fun Center at Woodland Mall in Kentwood, joins the list this summer.
Grand Opening Weekend is August 16 – 18, 2024.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about this new hangout – and a fun scavenger hunt to celebrate the grand opening.
Quick Details
Entertainment options at this new venue include:
- a bowling alley
- billiards
- laser tag
- video game arcade
- along with a variety of additional activities and games, food and bar service, birthday parties, and more.
Main Event Grand Opening Weekend
August 16 – 18, 2024
Kicking off with a Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, August 16 at 10:30 AM.
A New Way of Entertainment
When you walk into Main Event, you’ll notice things are a bit different – no more waiting at a desk to purchase your activities! Buy your arcade and bowling credits at a self service machine.
Want more Main Event? Download the app before visiting for exclusive in-app offers as well as the ability to reserve a bowling lane and so much more!
The Arcade
At the arcade, you’ll enjoy the more modern games – including the latest racing games, puzzles and more.
But if you’re into the old-school video games – we see you Donkey Kong lovers – they’ve got an area just for you.
No matter what you fancy, there’s a game for you.
Want to go head-to-head against your friends? They’ve got it covered with their group gaming style games, allowing 3-4 players to compete at once.
P.S. Don’t forget to turn those wins into prizes!
Laser Tag
Want to make your experience at Main Event even more epic? Book a game or two of laser tag!
The arena is based off the movie I Am Legend and features lots of glow in the dark graffiti.
An average game lasts 12 minutes and can hold up to 30 participants.
If you want to make the game more interesting, opt to play 29 versus 1. Can you last the entire game without being tagged?
Planning a laser tag birthday party? Don’t forget about the scavenger hunt in the laser tag arena.
Bowling
Experts and novice bowlers are welcome to hit the lanes at Main Event. Take your game up a notch with bright, colored lanes and LED lights.
Want to celebrate a special event at Main Event? Reserve the secluded VIP Lounge complete with swing seat, 4 lanes to bowl and of course the Always Better Together grass wall (hello fun photo-op!).
From giant booths and tables for seating, to TVs everywhere you look, you’ll never miss out on the action on or off the lane.
Restaurant & Bar Area
You’re sure to work up an appetite after everything Main Event has to offer. Why not round out your experience with some good eats and drinks?
Grab a comfy booth or table and order until your belly is full.
If you’re still looking for post dinner activities, you’ll find pool tables and a shuffleboard in this area of Main Event as well.
The Lost Pin
To celebrate the grand opening of Main Event, they are hosting a scavenger hunt for the lost pin around Grand Rapids.
Watch for two location clues and a photo to go live on their social media – the person that finds the pin will win free Main Event for the year. The person to find the golden pin (the last one) will be the winner of free Main Event for life!
Happy pin hunting!
Main Event Now Hiring
Main Event is now hiring for almost all positions.
To apply, visit their office inside of Woodland Mall, just a few doors down from the venue’s location.
Or, apply online.
Main Event Location
The Grand Rapids Main Event Fun Center is an all-in-one family destinations.
The Woodland Mall Location is located in the Von Maur wing and is just across the hall from the new LEGO Store.
Address: 3121 28th SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
New LEGO Store Also in the Works
And yes, you heard that right: Main Event is not the only new attraction coming to Woodland Mall this summer.
A brand new Grand Rapids LEGO Store is also set to open in the same wing – on the same weekend. Their grand opening is also August 16, 2024.
See You There!
We can’t wait to play at Main Event! What are you going to do first?
