When we’re looking for a fun activity for the whole family, we love going to Epic Fun, located in Southwest Austin’s Oak Hill Plaza. This bright and spacious family entertainment center is focused on active fun for kids, teens and adults — from climbing walls to laser tag, mini bowling to bumper cars, arcades and playscapes to sky trail, and even axe throwing!
Read on for info about all that you can do at Epic Fun, and enter to win a Family Adventure Package…
When we got to Epic Fun on a Friday afternoon, we immediately appreciated how clean, colorful and airy it was. You could see from one end to the other, and easily keep track of the kids. (Bonus, there’s comfortable seating for adults, a restaurant, and free WiFi). We were happy to see the great variety of things to do, and made a mental note that this would be the perfect place for group events.
When you first walk in, you can decide whether to pay for individual attractions, get a game card, or pay for a package that includes different combinations. The price depends on how many activities you’d like to try, but what we really appreciated was that packages are optional and you can just play “a la carte.”
Let’s talk about the attractions…
First of all, the climbing structures are far from your average rock wall. You’ll find three unique climbing towers (that our kids loved), each presenting different types of challenges.
Then there are bumper cars that let you gleefully bump into your family members. The owners said an awesome upgrade was coming whereby your whole body would get a frontal spin and have you hanging upside down! (Might be safer to do this one before you eat).
Our kids loved playing the arcade games, especially the virtual reality one called VR Rabbids, and we were told even more VR games were coming.
There is a playscape where our kids climbed, went down slides, and ran around. This is a great spot for the little ones in your family, but certainly big enough for any child.
Always fans of knocking things down, our children enjoyed a few rounds of mini bowling. The lanes are shorter than in standard alleys, and the lightweight balls make it easy for younger kids to enjoy along with their older siblings.
Aside from cashing in on the redemption prizes, the kids’ favorite activities were laser tag and the elevated ropes course, which had them pretending to be on a stealth mission! The laser tag arena was unique and colorful, and that obstacle on the ropes course where you walk across a rolling log while holding on to ropes definitely got our hearts pumping (it also had great views of the whole space). The staff is right there to assist with the equipment and make sure you are having fun!
Finally, we sat down for a meal at the bar and grill. Kids dined on quesadillas and tenders, and we were impressed by the variety and quality of items on the menu — from Panini and Pazzini to Mushroom Swiss Burger and Philly Cheesesteak, to Sliced Stromboli and Jumbo Wings. The friendly bartender told us some amazing new items were coming soon, like potato skins and seasonal specials. There is even a full bar for adults, and a daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m.!
Despite spending half a day at Epic, we had to go before we had the chance to try axe throwing. You have to be at least 14 years old for this activity, so this is already on our list for a future date night or experience with friends.
Overall, we have to say we did have some “epic fun!” We have been to many of the bounce houses and trampoline spots, the local arcades and the big chains, and we loved how this place is super clean, has a relaxed vibe, is family-owned, and has plenty to do for when you want to spend quality time with your crew.
Naturally, Epic Fun is a prime destination for parties, group events and field trips too. Their website has details about birthday, field trip, and corporate event packages. Be sure to give them a “like” on Facebook (Epicfunatx) to keep up with their special events!
–> Giveaway: We’re giving away a Family Four-Pack of the Platinum Adventure Package, where each person will get: a $60 game card, bumper cars, play structure, laser tag, mini-bowling and climbing walls! Enter the form below, or click here if you’re entering on a mobile device.
