Family Fun in Reading Area

Spotlight Family Fun in PA

Markie's Mini Golf

Phoenixville, PA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (197)

"The course features integrated water elements that are both decorative and part of gameplay - be extra careful on hol..."

Mini Golf

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Reading Area has 10 family activities across 8 categories and 3 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

Venue notes from Reading Area tracks

Waters Edge Mini Golf

Features two distinct themed 18-hole courses - a Nature Course and a Boat Course - allowing players to experience 36 holes of gameplay with different imaginative obstacles
The course includes a petting zoo with ducks, goats, and llamas available for visitor interaction, extending the family entertainment experience beyond mini golf

Ballocity is a 3-story foam ball climbing gym with integrated ball launchers and sliding tubes, representing a unique multi-level play structure
Features electric go-karts for indoor racing, as mentioned specifically in reviews

Birthday guests receive a free race during their birth month, offering a unique celebratory experience
Offers two racing classes: High-Speed Kart and Junior Kart, accommodating different skill levels and ages

And Adventure Park spans 50,000 square feet as an independent facility (not a franchise), making it a substantial entertainment destination in Reading, PA
The facility features dedicated amenities for parents including comfortable sofas and massage chairs throughout, allowing adults to relax while children play

Ballocity

Uses foam balls in its ball pit rather than traditional plastic balls, which differs from website imagery and affects ball pit capacity since balls are also used throughout the facility for blasters
The venue is an independent family entertainment center (not part of a franchise) located in Wyomissing, PA

More venue notes

The museum features a 25-acre arboretum with themed gardens, bridges, outdoor artworks, and a creek system integrated into the landscape
The museum offers three floors of exhibits including an Egyptian mummy, Medieval European Arms and Armor collection, and displays on Native Americans of Pennsylvania

The Reading Science Center features over 50 STEM-themed interactive exhibits compressed into a 7,000 square foot space, making it a densely packed hands-on learning environment
The center offers a specialized Microscope Cell Lab where visitors ages 8 and up can observe their own cells and extract DNA, providing advanced hands-on scientific experiences

Operates as an independent laser tag facility rather than part of a chain, despite the description mentioning 'chain' - making it a locally-owned venue in Wyomissing, PA
The arena features multi-level, fog-filled gameplay areas designed for both children and adults

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