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What We’ve Learned Hosting Family Reunions

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Start planning your family reunion at least 2–3 months out by locking in a date, location, and budget before anything else. From there, delegate tasks, plan age-friendly activities, and lean into your family’s traditions—or skip the backyard setup entirely and book a venue like Stars and Strikes. Family reunions are a fun way to connect […]

How to Choose the Best Venue for a Corporate Event

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Start by locking in your event type, headcount, and budget before browsing venues. Then evaluate each space on location, capacity, amenities, atmosphere, and flexibility. The right corporate event venue checks most of those boxes and feels like a place your team will actually enjoy showing up to. Are you three tabs deep into planning your […]

The Most Requested Birthday Party Package Add-Ons This Year

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The most requested birthday party add-ons at Stars and Strikes are goodie cups, extra game cards, adult bowling lanes, and food combos for grown-ups. These small extras transform a standard package into a personalized celebration where every guest has fun. Birthday party packages take all the stress out of planning, but even the best ones […]

What Are Bowling Balls Made Of?

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Modern bowling balls are made from three components: a metal oxide resin core, a filler resin layer, and an outer coverstock (plastic, urethane, or reactive resin). Choosing the right material can make a huge difference in your performance on the lanes! Ever wondered what bowling balls are made of? These heavy balls used for sport […]

How We Help Parents Host Stress-Free Kids’ Birthday Parties

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Planning kids’ birthday party ideas sounds fun in theory. Then reality hits: you’re Googling “how many juice boxes for 20 kids,” hot-gluing decorations at midnight, and wondering why you didn’t just book somewhere that handles all of this for you. Sound familiar? There’s a better way! The “just show up” experience means everything is set […]

10 Summer Break Activities to Try Before School Starts

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Summer break moves fast. One minute, the kids are tossing their backpacks in the corner, and the next, you’re scrambling to find the school supply list. Before the back-to-school chaos kicks in, make the most of these final weeks with summer break activities the whole family will love! Plan a Family Bowling Day Nothing says […]

The Most Popular Birthday Party Activities by Age Group

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Your 13-year-old would probably rather eat dirt than sit through a repeat of their little sibling’s Minion-themed party. The right activities can turn any event into the party of the year, but the wrong ones? Cue the dramatic teenage eye-rolls and guests plotting their early escape. Here’s a breakdown of the best birthday party activities […]