Packed full of adventures for the kids, The Fun Station’s three locations offer a thrilling way for the whole family to expend some energy. The Dubuque location features trampolines, a play maze, slick slides, trapeze swings and zip lines; the Quad Cities facility boasts trampolines, a play maze, ropes courses, climbing walls and bumper cars; and the Cedar Rapids location includes a play maze, climbing walls and games.

Step inside Spare Time to enjoy endless fun for the whole family. The Cedar Rapids facility boasts luxury bowling lanes, a massive Game Zone arcade, an epic laser tag arena, escape rooms and more. When you’re hungry, place an order at one of the restaurants and bars throughout the venue that serve up chef-crafted dishes and signature cocktails.

Find all kinds of trampoline fun at The Hub. This exciting attraction features thousands of square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines alongside a dodgeball court, dunk hoops, airbags, a jousting battle beam, a ninja warrior course and more. The space also includes Council Bluff’s only axe throwing attraction and offers five lanes for up to six throwers. When the crew gets hungry, refuel with a coffee from The Hub Grind or classic favorites from The Hub Pizza & More.

Discover fun recreational and educational activities for all ages at the Audubon Recreation Center. The 19,000-square-foot facility in Audubon features eight bowling lanes, racquetball courts, a soft play area for small children, ½ court basketball, pickleball courts, a batting cage and trivia nights. It’s also home to the Bull Pin Restaurant, whose menu includes all your favorite classics like burgers, sandwiches, salads and pizza.

Step inside FilmScene Complex to see how a renovated landmark building in Iowa City was transformed into a family-friendly destination. Spend an afternoon or evening watching a movie on one of the three screens, challenge everyone to a few games or bowling or relax in the café with a cup of coffee.

Learn all the ins and outs of skateboarding, scootering and BMX biking at Olliewood Skatepark in Dubuque. The space is home to two separate skateparks and a fully stocked skate shop that offers a variety of skateboards, apparel and accessories. Sign up for personalized lessons, join public events that cater to all skill levels and attend kid-friendly live music performances.

Discover endless opportunities to play, drink and eat at Smash Park. This West Des Moines entertainment destination boasts indoor and outdoor pickleball courts (reservations strongly recommended), countless arcade games, ping pong, cornhole and more. When you’re not putting your skills to the test, enjoy delicious upscale bar food and craft beverages while watching your favorite sports teams or enjoying live music performances.

Owned by a local family who simply dreamed of opening a mini golf course, RJ’s was born and has since grown into one of Sioux Center's and northwest Iowa’s best entertainment destinations. Step inside and choose from two 18-hole mini golf courses – one that’s geared toward more serious players who want to practice their putting while the other is a typical course with fun obstacles. If you’re coming with a group, be sure to also book one of the simulator bays to play a variety of mini games centered around golf, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and more. Then relax at the sports bar with a delicious craft brew or meal.

Master the art of golf at Coon Rapids’ Club Birdie. Open October through March, this indoor golf facility boasts two state of the art launch monitors that offer over 150,000 virtual courses to play. Test your skills on PGA courses or driving ranges and use the monitors’ precision data to perfect your swing, club speed, ball spin, launch angle and more. Each bay can accommodate up to four golfers, reservations must be made in advance.

Find more mini golf fun at Black Water Mini Golf in Burlington. This family-owned attraction gave new life to a 1930s mini golf course and a historic downtown building that’d been vacant for a decade. Play a round through the 18-hole course, then stop by the onsite Mississippi Moon Ice Cream Parlor for a sweet treat inside an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

Located inside Ottumwa’s Quincy Place Mall, this dinosaur-themed mini golf course makes for a perfect family outing. Admission is only $5 and includes an experience packed with challenging holes through a prehistoric forest, life-sized dinosaur figurines and educational facts scattered throughout the course. Keep an eye on its event calendar to catch Blacklight nights when the vibrant course is transformed into a spooky neon experience with lurking dinosaurs.

Located on the south side of Des Moines, this family-friendly arcade offers endless play of 10 pinball machines and over 40 classic arcade games like Galaga, Centipede and Mrs. Pacman and more. Admission costs $15 for adults and $12 for kids with family packages available. If you’re hungry, place an order for one of the arcade’s handmade specialty pizzas and calzones, gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches and shareables plus desserts and unique nonalcoholic gamer drinks.

With locations in Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and Grimes, Old School Pinball & Arcade is a popular destination for retro video game enthusiasts. Each arcade features over 60 pinball machines and refurbished arcade games. The Oskaloosa location is inside the Penn Central Mall and the Ottumwa location is inside the Quincy Place Mall and is recognized as the Video Game Capital of the World.

A recent expansion has turned Urban Assault LaserTag into an immersive and challenging experience for players of all levels. It’s located inside Ottumwa's Quincy Place Mall and features three area to explore (vandalized arcade, warehouse district, town street) and three thrilling game modes to challenge your skills and ensure you have a blast.

K1 Speed’s ¼-mile course offers some of the Grimes area’s best thrills and features high-performance European indoor karts that are capable of reaching almost 45 mph. Choose from several karting options and packages that cater to all skill levels and test out different racing formats and competitions for a unique karting experience.

For more racing fun, stop by Cedar Falls’ Grid Lounge to test your skills on immersive racing simulators. Book a solo race against AI drivers or a group session against your friends to race towards a podium finish on legendary tracks from around the world. The simulators also track each racer’s Driver Performance Indexes to compare your results to the rest of the Grid Lounge community, adding even more competition to the mix.