Holiday Break Fun in Brooklyn, NY: 7 Easy Ideas for Thanksgiving & Winter Break

Illustration of a bowling ball striking pins

Looking for holiday break fun in Brooklyn? From Thanksgiving weekend to the end of the school holiday break, Brooklyn families need warm, easy plans that keep everyone happy. Bowl 360 Brooklyn on Bouck Court brings bowling, glow bowling, Arcade 360, food and drinks together in one spot, close to Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst and Coney Island.

Here are seven easy ideas for holiday break fun in Brooklyn, Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst and across southern Brooklyn.

1. Start a Family Bowling Tradition After Thanksgiving

When the whole family is home for the long weekend, a bowling game gives everyone something to do together. Automatic bumpers make it easy for the youngest bowlers to join in, while teens and adults battle it out for bragging rights. Make it a yearly tradition and keep the scorecards.

Friends cheering while bowling together

2. Turn the Lights Down for Glow Bowling

Glow bowling turns the lanes into a party, with the lights down and the music up. It is a favorite with teens and a fun change of pace for adults, making it perfect for holiday break fun in Brooklyn when the kids are home from school and looking for something to do.

3. Let the Kids Loose in Arcade 360

Winter break gives kids plenty of free time, and Arcade 360 at Bowl 360 Brooklyn is an easy way to fill it. Bowl a couple of games, then head to the arcade, or let younger kids play while the adults finish their frames. It is a simple way to keep every age group happy and add a little extra holiday break fun in Brooklyn.

Arcade games and prize machines at Bowl 360

4. See the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Not far from Bowl 360 Brooklyn, Dyker Heights is famous for some of the most elaborate holiday light displays in New York City. Learn more in Culture Trip’s guide to the Dyker Heights Christmas lights, take in the lights after dark, and stop at Bowl 360 Brooklyn for dinner and games before or after.

5. Escape the Cold on a Winter Afternoon

Brooklyn winters can be raw, and there are only so many hours kids can spend at home. Bowl 360 Brooklyn gives the family a warm place to bowl, play arcade games and grab something to eat, whether you plan ahead or decide on the spot.

6. Host a Holiday Get-Together for Friends or Coworkers

The holidays are full of reasons to get people together: office parties, friend reunions, sports teams celebrating the end of a season, and family gatherings too big for the dining room table. Bowl 360 Brooklyn makes group outings simple, with lanes, food and drinks in one place. Planning something for work? Read our guide to corporate parties and team building in Brooklyn, or explore Parties and Events at Bowl 360 Brooklyn. Celebrating a winter break birthday? See our kids birthday party options.

Friends enjoying drinks together at a bowling alley

7. Make It Dinner and a Game

Nobody wants to cook every day of the holiday break, and good food is part of holiday break fun in Brooklyn. Bowl 360 Brooklyn has a full kitchen and bar, so your group can grab a meal, share appetizers between frames, and enjoy drinks while the kids play. View the menu before you come.

Bowl 360 food platter with chicken wings, fries, appetizers and dipping sauces

Plan Your Holiday Break Fun in Brooklyn

Bowl 360 Brooklyn is at 1 Bouck Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11223, close to Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Homecrest and Coney Island, so holiday break fun in Brooklyn is never far away. For more ideas year-round, see our list of things to do in Brooklyn.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Break in Brooklyn

What are fun indoor things to do in Brooklyn over winter break?

Bowl 360 Brooklyn offers bowling with automatic bumpers, glow bowling, Arcade 360 and a full kitchen and bar, so families and groups can stay warm indoors with something for every age.

What else is there to do in Brooklyn during the holidays?

Many families pair a visit to Bowl 360 Brooklyn with an evening walk through the Dyker Heights Christmas lights, one of the best-known holiday light displays in New York City.

Is Bowl 360 Brooklyn open during the holidays?

Hours can change around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Check the Bowl 360 Brooklyn website or contact the center before you visit.

How much does bowling cost at Bowl 360 Brooklyn?

Bowling includes up to two hours of unlimited bowling with shoe rental, priced per person. Rates vary by day and time, and current rates are listed on the Bowl 360 Brooklyn Rates page.

Can we host a holiday party or family get-together at Bowl 360 Brooklyn?

Yes. Bowl 360 Brooklyn hosts company holiday parties, family celebrations, birthday parties and group outings. Visit the Parties and Events page to start planning your holiday break fun in Brooklyn.

Make This Holiday Break One to Remember in Brooklyn

From Thanksgiving weekend to New Year, Bowl 360 Brooklyn is the easy way to get family and friends together for bowling, games, food and fun in southern Brooklyn.

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