Spare Time Des Moines
340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
975 Capacity
$150 to $2,000 for 50 Guests
If you want to skip the ordinary event venue and give your guests an experience they’ll remember, choose Spare Time Des Moines. With an upscale atmosphere and built-in entertainment, your group will have more ways to connect, compete, laugh, and celebrate. From bowling and arcade games to laser tag, escape rooms, delicious food, and drinks, everything you need to keep your guests engaged is right under one roof, so there’s no awkward downtime and no shortage of things to do.
Spare Time Des Moines features 14 luxury bowling lanes, plus 8 private lanes, with oversized video screens and comfortable lounge seating. Challenge your group to a game of laser tag, win big in the Game Zone, or challenge your mind with our immersive escape rooms. Guests can choose their own adventure, or you can combine multiple activities to create an event that keeps everyone engaged from start to finish.
And because great events need great food, we offer customizable food and beverage packages for groups of all sizes. Sharable bites, hand-tossed pizzas, and even a full meal, and amazing drinks to match! Our team can help create a menu that fits your event and your budget.
Whether you're planning a corporate event, team-building outing, holiday party, wedding celebration, fundraiser, birthday, reunion, school event, or private gathering, Spare Time gives you everything you need to create an event that feels anything but ordinary. Our flexible event spaces and customizable entertainment packages make it easy to build an experience that matches your vision.
One venue to eat, drink, play, and connect. Fill out the form to start building an event your guests will love today!
Spare Time Des Moines
340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
975 Capacity
$150 to $2,000 for 50 Guests
If you want to skip the ordinary event venue and give your guests an experience they’ll remember, choose Spare Time Des Moines. With an upscale atmosphere and built-in entertainment, your group will have more ways to connect, compete, laugh, and celebrate. From bowling and arcade games to laser tag, escape rooms, delicious food, and drinks, everything you need to keep your guests engaged is right under one roof, so there’s no awkward downtime and no shortage of things to do.
Spare Time Des Moines features 14 luxury bowling lanes, plus 8 private lanes, with oversized video screens and comfortable lounge seating. Challenge your group to a game of laser tag, win big in the Game Zone, or challenge your mind with our immersive escape rooms. Guests can choose their own adventure, or you can combine multiple activities to create an event that keeps everyone engaged from start to finish.
And because great events need great food, we offer customizable food and beverage packages for groups of all sizes. Sharable bites, hand-tossed pizzas, and even a full meal, and amazing drinks to match! Our team can help create a menu that fits your event and your budget.
Whether you're planning a corporate event, team-building outing, holiday party, wedding celebration, fundraiser, birthday, reunion, school event, or private gathering, Spare Time gives you everything you need to create an event that feels anything but ordinary. Our flexible event spaces and customizable entertainment packages make it easy to build an experience that matches your vision.
One venue to eat, drink, play, and connect. Fill out the form to start building an event your guests will love today!
Event Pricing
Group Experiences
80 people max
$150 - $500
per event
Private Event Space
30 - 200 people
$800 - $2,000
per event
Meeting Space
10 - 100 people
$150 - $500
per hour
Birthday Party Packages
10 - 100 people
$25.99 - $29.99
per person
People Often Ask
Of course! We'd love to show you around! Contact our event team to schedule a tour, explore our event spaces, and learn more.
Private bar options may be available depending on your event space and package. Our event team can help you explore beverage options and find the best setup for your group.
Yes! We offer customizable food and beverage options designed for groups of all sizes. From shareable appetizers and hand-tossed pizzas to buffet-style meals, and desserts our team can help you create the perfect spread!
We allow celebratory desserts, such as cakes and cupcakes to be brought in; however, other outside food and beverages are not permitted.
For the ultimate upscale private event, the Elite Suite is the place to be. This premier event space features 8 private bowling lanes, a privately staffed bar, comfortable lounge seating and dining space, oversized video screens, and built-in AV capabilities.
It's the perfect setting for groups who want a private, elevated space to connect, dine, compete, and celebrate while enjoying all the entertainment Spare Time has to offer.
Spare Time Des Moines is a versatile venue for corporate events, team-building outings, holiday parties, meetings, fundraisers, celebrations, and more. With flexible event spaces, customizable packages, and built-in entertainment, we can help create an experience that fits your group and event goals, and anything else you can imagine!
Absolutely! Host your meeting or presentation and then transition seamlessly into the fun, food, and drinks without ever leaving the venue!
Our Elite Suite includes built-in audiovisual capabilities, accessible with an HDMI cord, making it easy to host presentations, meetings, training sessions, and workshops before transitioning into food, drinks, and entertainment.
Absolutely. One of the best parts of hosting an event at Spare Time is the ability to build your own experience!
Yes! We offer pre-set event packages that make planning simple, as well as customizable options for groups looking to create a more personalized experience. Our event team will help you find the right direction to fit your vision and budget.
Absolutely. We offer a variety of event spaces, entertainment options, and food and beverage selections, making it easy to create an event that fits your goals and budget. Our team will help you build the right combination of space, activities, and dining options for your group.
Event Spaces
Elite Suite
Climate Controlled Patio
Restaurant Event Space
Bowling Events
Rent the Center
Recommendations
Great Place to Host an Event!!!!
— An Eventective User
We just had our company party there, and everyone had a great time!!!! Highly recommended!!!!!
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- On-Site Catering Service
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 975
- Special Features: Customizable food and beverage packages, luxury bowling lanes with oversized video screens and comfortable lounge seating, expansive Game Zone arcades filled with exciting games and prizes, a thrilling laser tag arena, and immersive escape rooms.
- Year Renovated: 2022