Being a teenager is “hard”, “the worst”, ” brutal”, etc. to say the least!! And truth be told, raising a teenager isn’t much different than raising a toddler. And as a parent, raising a toddler, I mean, teenager, you will need to suddenly start arranging “play-dates” again & encouraging them to play/meet up with friends IN PERSON. The struggle will be REAL!! They will fight you tooth & nail! But do it anyway, parents!! Here are some teenager approved fun activities to do in Toledo and the surrounding area. Quick, while they aren’t looking make arrangements, parents! 😉
Bolero
Teens can do it all here!! Reserve a lane for a couple games, play at the arcade, the billiards, & grab snacks!
Address: 4398 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43613
Hours: Monday-Thursday 14-11PM, Friday 4PM-1AM, Saturday 12PM-1AM, Sunday 12-11PM
Phone: (419) 473-1257
Website: https://www.bowlerofuncenter.com
Admission: Varies depending on what kiddos would like to do
RESERVE A LANE!
Planning your teen’s next outing is easy—call today and reserve your lane online!
Perfect for teenagers; enjoy the old-school fun of bowling PLUS amazing eats served laneside.
Enjoy state-of-the-art video games and tons of old-school classics. Their deluxe arcade features games you know and love—from popular titles like Jurassic Park Arcade, Mario Kart, and World’s Largest Pac-Man to classic pinball machines and many more. Load up your arcade card with credits, grab the controls, win prizes*, and have a blast!
BILLIARDS
Practice your trick shots or enjoy a game with friends! Their premium, cloth-covered table lets you play like a pro (even if you’re still an amateur). Visit the front desk and speak with a team member to reserve a table today. Then, grab a beverage/snack, pick up a cue, and let the game begin!
Buff City Soap
Address: 7103 Orchard Centre Dr. Holland, OH 43528
Phone: (567) 742-7471
Website: https://www.buffcitysoap.com/about/
Hours: Open Sunday-Saturday 10AM-7PM (looking to make your own bath bombs? just drop-in, no appointment necessary)
Cost: Varies, click on website for details
Attention: Please let them know you heard about this awesome experience here, from Mom on the go in Holy Toledo, if you have never heard of it before, thank you…and happy bath bomb/soap making, loves! 😉
Clelands
Northwest Ohio’s only full service hunting and shooting sports specialty store. Their ranges give you a place to practice year round. Use the indoor pistol range or indoor archery range throughout the year, in climate-controlled comfort. The outdoor 3-D range is available from March thru October.
Address: 10306 Airport Hwy, Swanton, OH 43558
Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM–7PM Saturday 10AM-6PM Closed Sundays
Phone: (419) 865-4713
Website: http://www.clelands.com/
Admission: Varies
Dave & Busters
Address: 5001 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623
Hours: Monday-Thursday and Sundays 10AM–12AM Fridays & Saturdays 10AM-2AM
Phone: (419) 481-9800
Website: https://www.daveandbusters.com/
Admission: Varies
Funigans
Their Paintball & Laser Tag is where it’s at for TEENS!!
Address: 5340 Centennial Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone: (419) 517-1750
Website: https://www.funagins.com/
Cost: Varies, click on website for info
Nickel World
Address: 2545 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43614
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11AM–10PM
Phone: (419) 385-3297
Website: http://www.nickelworldtoledo.com/
Admission: $2.50 to enter and then however many nickels you would like…$5 is usually more than enough
Phoenix Theatres Mall of Monroe Movie Theater
100% reclining seats! And Matinees, anything showing before 6PM is only $5!Address: The Mall of Monroe 2121 N Monroe St
Phone: (734) 457-9080
Hours: Varies
Website: http://www.phoenixmovies.net/loc_frenchtown
Admission: General Admission-$8.75, Child, (11 and under) $6.00, Seniors, (60 and over) $6.00 Matinees before 6 PM $5.00
After the movie take them to….
Pete’s Garage
The restaurant is a fam favorite!! Request a table in a car…yep, you read right, a table inside a classic car! This bar & grill serves American, Italian & Mexican fare in a relaxed setting with eclectic decor.
Address: 930 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162
Hours: Open 7 days a week 10:30AM–2AM
Phone: (734) 243-0343
Website: http://www.petesgaragemi.com/Pages/Menu.aspx?DeptID=0
Admission: Varies
Sportway Toledo (Seasonal)
This seasonal go-kart racing facility also offers an 18-hole mini-golf course & batting cages.
Address: 5950 Angola Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Hours: Tues-Thurs and Sundays 11AM–11PM Fri. and Sat. 11PM-12AM
Phone: (419) 867-1006
Website: http://sportwayinc.com/
Admission: Single Go-Kart $6 / 3 laps and Double Go-Kart $7 / 3 laps
Batting Cage…$1 = 1 token (15 pitches) $5 = 6 tokens (buy 5 get one free)
Mini-gold…18 Holes Adults $6 Kids – 6 & under $3
Draftcade
Address: 6140 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (419) 931-3474
Website: https://draftcade.com/toledo/
Hours: Wednesday: 4 pm – 10 pm
Thursday: 4 pm – 10 pm
Friday: 1 pm – 10 pm
Saturday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 10 pm
All Ages – Wed, Thu & Sun
21 & Up – Fri & Sat after 7pm
Under 16 must be by accompanied an adult
Wristbands = Unlimited gaming on all arcade games and pinball machines for 1 day
$4 – Wednesday & Thursday
$8 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
OVER 60 ARCADE CLASSICS & PINBALL MACHINES
Toledo Museum of Art
See Yayoi Kusama Fireflies on the Water & the stop off at the Cafe for a snack/meal!
Address: 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43620
Phone: (419) 255-8000 or (800) 644-6862
Website: https://www.toledomuseum.org/
Exhibition: Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929), Fireflies on the Water, 2002. Mirrors, plexiglass, lights, and water, 111 × 144 1/2 × 144 1/2 in. (281.9 × 367 × 367 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase with funds from the Postwar Committee and the Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Committee and partial gift of Betsy Wittenborn Miller 2003.322. Photograph by Sheldan C. Collins
The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) will offer visitors more opportunities to visit its current exhibition, Yayoi Kusama: Fireflies on the Water. The popular, immersive installation will remain on view through the first of the year, January 3, 2021.
How to Purchase Tickets
Yayoi Kusama: Fireflies on the Water tickets can be purchased online at tickets.toledomuseum.org or by phone at (419) 255-8000 ext. 7448. Tickets for the installation can be purchased up to a month in advance. Please check the Museum’s website and social media accounts for updates on ticket availability.
VR Mobil Game Trailer
Bring the fun to YOUR HOUSE!!
Phone: 313-715-8093
Website: http://www.vrmobilegametrailer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrmobilegametrailerllc/