January has a way of slowing things down. The holidays are over, the weather keeps more plans indoors, and suddenly everyone is looking for something to do together that doesn't require weeks of planning.
Lucky Strike keeps it simple. Bowling, arcade games, food, and plenty of room for a little friendly competition make it easy to turn an ordinary January afternoon or evening into something worth getting out of the house for.
Start the year with family bowling
Family bowling is an easy way to get everyone together after the rush of the holidays. There's no complicated itinerary and no need for everyone to have the same skill level. Pick a lane, choose some questionable bowling names, and start keeping score.
Parents and kids can compete against each other, friends can split into teams, or everyone can chase their own high score. If you've got a larger group, a few neighboring lanes can turn a casual outing into a full family tournament.
Reserve your lane ahead of time and put something fun on the January calendar.
Trade the winter weather for the arcade
When cold temperatures make outdoor plans less appealing, the Lucky Strike arcade keeps the competition indoors.
Between frames or after bowling, challenge the group to racing games, basketball, air hockey, and other arcade favorites. Keep a running leaderboard for the day or let everyone choose a game for their own head-to-head challenge.
Arcade games and other experiences vary by location, so check your local Lucky Strike before heading over.
Turn an ordinary January weekend into an event
Not every outing needs a birthday, holiday, or other special occasion attached to it. One of the easiest things to do in the New Year is simply put a date on the calendar and get everyone together.
Invite another family, reconnect with friends you didn't see over the holidays, or plan a weekend afternoon with the kids. Bowling gives everyone something to do while still leaving plenty of time to talk and catch up.
For larger get-togethers, Lucky Strike parties and events make it easier to organize bowling, food, and time together in one place.
Add food and drinks without adding another stop
A winter outing is a lot easier when nobody has to decide where to go next for food.
The Lucky Strike menu lets the group order shareable plates, meals, snacks, and drinks without leaving the action behind. Grab something between games or stick around after the final frame and turn a quick bowling trip into a longer afternoon or evening.
Keeping everything under one roof also means fewer coats on, coats off, and trips back out into the January weather.
Make a New Year family challenge
New Year's resolutions don't all have to be serious. Give the family something fun to work toward instead.
Start a monthly bowling challenge, track everyone's high scores throughout the year, or create a rotating competition where a different person chooses the activity each time. A small tradition gives everyone another reason to get together after the holiday calendar clears.
Depending on your location, Lucky Strike experiences can give the group more ways to compete beyond the lanes.
Bring friends together after the holidays
January can feel unusually quiet after weeks of holiday gatherings. Instead of waiting for the next big occasion, make your own reason to get the group together.
A bowling night doesn't require much coordination. Pick a date, send the invite, reserve the lanes, and let the evening take care of itself. Add arcade games and food, and you've got an easy group plan that can stretch well beyond the final frame.
What are fun things to do in the winter?
Indoor activities are an easy way to stay social when colder weather limits outdoor plans. Bowling, arcade games, group dinners, movies, and other indoor experiences give families and friends something active to do without worrying about the forecast.
At Lucky Strike, you can combine several of those activities in one visit, with available experiences varying by location.
Give January something to look forward to
The start of the year doesn't need another complicated resolution. Sometimes a few games, some friendly competition, and time with people you actually want to see are enough.
Whether you're planning family bowling, reconnecting with friends, or simply searching for fun things to do in January, use the Lucky Strike location finder to find a center near you and start the year with plans worth keeping.