Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I’ve booked a party. What time should I arrive?
A: About 15 minutes before your party’s start time is ideal. We’ll have the lanes ready as soon as we finish cleaning up after any earlier activities or parties.

Q: I’m expecting a lot of parents and other guests besides the children. How can I feed or entertain them?
A: We have plenty of options. If your adult guests want to bowl, you can either pay per game (typically $4.00 per game per person, plus $3.00 per pair of shoes) or pay the same package price as the children so they get the same benefits.

If they’d rather not bowl and you just want to feed them, that’s fine too. We don’t allow outside food, but we’re happy to provide an extra sheet pizza at market price, or extra slices for $1.00 each (while supplies last). If you’d like extra pizza, please let us know ahead of time. We also have a full menu available on the day of your party, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fried foods, and snacks!

Q: The children get pop. How can I get drinks for the adults?
A: Every party package includes two pitchers of pop for the children, and we keep them refilled the whole time. New to our birthday parties is our all-you-can-drink adult pop package: for only $15.00, we’ll add two more pitchers, and everyone can enjoy unlimited pop throughout the party!

Q: No outside food? Can I bring a cake?
A: Absolutely! You’re welcome to bring in any kind of dessert for the children, such as cake, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, or other baked goods.

Q: I may have more or fewer kids than I originally estimated. What should I do?
A: Not a problem. We’ll call you the Friday before your party to confirm your reservation and the number of lanes you’ll need. You only pay for the lanes reserved for your party. We recommend 4–5 kids per lane. Please note that lane counts can’t be changed after 10:00 AM on the day of your party.

Q: Is gratuity included or required?
A: Gratuity is completely optional. Any tip you leave is greatly appreciated, but it’s never expected. Our staff works hard to give you a great, hassle-free birthday party. It’s our job, and we enjoy a good party as much as you do, so any tip is purely a bonus.

Q: I’m kind of stressed out. Can you help?
A: Absolutely! We’ve been hosting parties for a long time, and our party-day staff is very experienced. We’re happy to help before, during, or after your party. If you have questions in the days leading up to it, please give us a call, and on the day itself, just ask any of our staff for whatever you need.

Q: How does the party work? What’s the general schedule?
A: When you arrive, a staff member will go over our order sheet with you and explain how to order food for the kids, plus any extra food you may want. As the kids arrive, they can pick up their rental bowling shoes at the front desk.

• Start time: The lanes turn on at your party’s start time and shut off automatically 1½ hours later.
• About ½ hour in: We serve the food. Your pitchers of pop stay filled for the entire party.
• About ½ hour before the lanes shut off: We present the birthday bowling pin and play the Kent Lanes Birthday Song for all the birthday children.
• After the lanes shut off: Your group has the area behind the lanes for another ½ hour to open presents, enjoy cake, and take pictures. (For MoonRock parties, the house lights come back on at this point for better photos.)