Bowling in Houston: Game Ideas for Large Groups

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Group Events at iTZ for fun timesLarge groups, of adults or kids, mean lots of fun. When you choose to go bowling in Houston with a crowd, you have the power to make that event an unforgettable time of fun, or a boring time of waiting around for your turn to bowl.

Obviously, here at iT’Z, we recommend the former. We wouldn’t offer 12 modern bowling lanes and easy access to an unlimited buffet if we didn’t. And, we are here to help with some game ideas for a large crowd that will add pizzazz to your bowling in Houston. Try these crowd pleasers for an extra special time on the lanes with more than a few family and friends.

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Kids Bowling Party Favor Ideas

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Score the perfect party for your child with a kids bowling party. Accessible for just about everyone, and universally fun, what’s not to love? And if you pick a great bowling location, like iT’Z, with its bowling party packages created with kids in mind, you will enjoy the perfect party with minimal work. (There are even free birthday party invitations to download on this page!)

If you really want to get creative when it comes to kids bowling parties, offer some party favors that go beyond trinkets and candy. Here are some fun favor ideas to up your party game.

 

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Throw a Halloween-Themed Kids Bowling Party to Remember

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Adults in Costumes at IT'Z Halloween Party 2017‘Tis the season for spookiness, and there is nothing kids love more than a slightly scary, candy-loaded excuse to party. Take advantage of the season’s natural theme and throw your October-born a Halloween-themed kids bowling party. Is it possible to combine the awesome creepiness of Halloween with the awesome family fun of bowling? Absolutely. Here are just a few ideas.

 

Invite guests to wear costumes to the kids bowling party.

At the heart of Halloween are costumes (and candy), so invite everyone to wear their favorite costume to your kids bowling party. They can wear the outfit they plan to wear on Halloween, or you can ask everyone to dress according to a theme, such as their favorite superhero, monster, or sports player.

Make the party even more fun by having everyone act “in character” during the party. Just imagine how fun it will be to watch Darth Vader try to use the Force to guide the bowling ball down the lane, or listen to a monster roar with joy at a good score.

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5 Secrets to Fun Things to Do with the Family

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Family Enjoying GamesWhat does research say is the best way to have a happy family? Do things together. But before you get the family together to veg on the couch, consider this: Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to creating strong family bonds. That means that you should probably save the television for the occasional family movie night and take some time to find fun things to do with your loved ones instead.

Not that getting out of the house is free of challenges. If the thought of meltdowns, sibling rivalry, bored teenagers, or even bored parents makes you feel like “fun things to do with the family” is an oxymoron, then you might also want to use some of the secrets to having fun family outings. Here are 5 ideas to get you started.

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Fun Things to Do With Teens (That They Will Actually Enjoy)

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Atomic RushIf there is one constant about teens (Hint: It’s not their mood) it is that they love to have fun. Whether they are hanging out with their friends during a backyard BBQ, pursuing the next great deal at their favorite stores, racking up high scores on their favorite video games, or off on a grand adventure, they want to feel independent, challenged, and entertained. Sound like a tall order? It might not be as hard as you think. With a little creativity and the right activities, fun things to do with teens are easy to find. If you need a little inspiration, here are a few fun things to do with teens that stand a good chance of getting them off their phones and interacting with you.

Play video games.

Teens might have a lot of energy, but they do like to chill sometimes. For example, have you ever tried getting them out of bed in the mornings? If you want fun things to do with your teen, try the age old, time tested method of chilling known as playing video games.

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