Rainy Day Headquarters

Shenanigans is Alexandria’s all-in-one indoor entertainment center — bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and a restaurant under one roof. It’s where families go when the weather isn’t cooperating, where teenagers hang out on Friday nights, and where birthday parties happen year-round.

Bowling

Multiple lanes with automatic scoring, bumper options for kids, and cosmic bowling sessions with music and lights. The bowling is legit — it’s not a gimmick bolted onto another business. League bowling is available for regulars, and open bowling fills the casual demand. Shoe rental is included or available.

Laser Tag

The laser tag arena is a draw for kids, teenagers, and adults who are willing to admit they still enjoy running around in the dark shooting laser beams at people. Sessions run on a schedule and accommodate groups of varying sizes. It’s competitive enough to be fun without being intense enough to cause family arguments — usually.

Arcade

Classic arcade games and newer machines with a ticket redemption system. Kids can accumulate tickets and trade them for prizes of escalating quality and questionable utility. The arcade burns through tokens or credits at a steady pace — set a budget before you walk in.

Food

The restaurant serves pizza, burgers, appetizers, and standard family dining fare. It’s convenient when you’re already there and the food is decent. You can eat and play without moving your car, which is the real value proposition when you have kids.

When to Go

Rainy summer days and winter weekends are the busiest times. Weekday afternoons are quieter. Friday and Saturday nights bring the teenage crowd for bowling and laser tag. Check for specials — they often run deals on slower days.