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, a teenager, you will need to suddenly start arranging “playdates” 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: Varies see website

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 or Toledo Location

Phone: (567) 742-7471

Website: https://www.buffcitysoap.com/about/

Hours: Vary

Cost: Varies, click on the 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-Saturday 12-7PM Sundays-12-6PM

Phone: (419) 865-4713

Website: http://www.clelands.com/

Admission: Varies

Dave & Busters

Address: 5001 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623

Hours: Sundays-Thursday 11AM–12AM Fridays & Saturdays 11AM-1AM

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 the website for info

Nickel World

Address: 2545 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43614

Hours: 11AM–10PM Closed Tuesdays

Phone: (419) 385-3297

Website: http://www.nickelworldtoledo.com/

Admission: $3 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: Kitchen open 11AM-10:30PM

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: Daily 10:30AM–9:30PM

Phone: (419) 867-1006

Website: http://sportwayinc.com/

Admission: Depends on the activities you decide to participate in…see the website for rates

Draftcade

Address: 6140 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Phone:  (419) 931-3474

Website: https://draftcade.com/toledo/

OVER 60 ARCADE CLASSICS & PINBALL MACHINES

Toledo Museum of Art 

Visit the galleries, catch a FREE Glassblowing demonstration at the Glass Pavilion (2PM), get tickets to an exhibition (the image is of  Yayoi Kusama Fireflies on the Water) and grab a snack or meal in the cafe! 

Address: 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43620

Phone: (419) 255-8000 or (800) 644-6862

Website: https://www.toledomuseum.org/

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/