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12 UCW AUGUST 23 - 29, 2023 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fun centers offer games, activities, refreshments by HANNAH LEE With the heat hitting record highs, it's good to know places to check out that will keep you out of the sun. ere are plenty of indoor fun centers, and many of them are locally owned. Here is a list of locally-owned, fun, family- friendly fun centers to check out in Cumberland County. Axes & Armor Hatchet House Axes & Armor is Cumberland County's first indoor axe throwing facility. eir mission is to bring the thrill of urban hatchet throwing to the community. ey not only offer axe throwing but also a rage room, splatter rooms, and football bowling. Axe throwing tickets range from $23 to $36 per person, depending on the day of the week and how long the session is. ere are also military, edu- cator and first responder discounts available. Axes & Armor have two locations in Cumberland County — one in Fayetteville and one in Spring Lake. e location in Fayetteville is at 4005 Raeford Road and can be contacted at 910-491-1233. e location in Spring Lake is at 409 N. Bragg Blvd. and can be contacted at 910-491-8144. For more information, go to https://www. axesandarmor.com/. Bravery Kids Gym Bravery Kids Gym is an inclusive in- door play facility that offers a fun, safe and stimulating learning environment to promote childhood development through play. is kids' gym is geared towards the development and thera- peutic needs of children with special needs as well as typically developing children; however, the center is open for children of all abilities. Children and adults will have access to all equipment from Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. An all-day pass is $15. ere are dis- counts for military members, teachers and therapists with a valid ID. Mem- berships are available as well. You are recommended to bring your own grip socks. Bravery Kids Gym is located at 886 Elm Street. For more information, go to braverykidsgym.com or call 910- 779-0623. Epic Fun Park EPIC is a whole new way to play, party and eat. ey bring together a number of attractions for all ages and give something to enjoy for all. ey have a ropes course, arcade games, climbing walls, zip lines, dodgeball, a sports court, and plenty of trampo- lines. With 14,000 square feet of Wall to Wall Inflatable Fun, this is a definite addition to Fayetteville's bucket list. Each individual must sign a waiver before using any attraction. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and socks are required for all activities. Ticket prices range from $15 to $30, depending on age and time at the facility. Epic Fun Park is located at 1400 Walter Reed Road. For more informa- tion, go to www.epicfunpark.com or call 910-759-4744. JP's Jump Masters JP's Jump Masters is a military and locally owned facility here in Fayetteville that offers 20,000 square feet of fun. Half of the facility is a tram- poline park. ey have a variety of trampolines, such as dodgeball courts, basketball hoops and foam pits. e other side of the facility is a cafe and arcade. ey have a gourmet coffee shop and an indoor/outdoor cafe. Tickets can be bought online or in person. ere are 30-minute jump tickets, one-hour jump tickets, all-day jump tickets, weekend all-day passes and weekday all-day passes available. Waivers must be signed by anyone entering the facility. Waivers for minors must be signed by their parents/guardians. JP's Jump Masters is located at 7005 Nexus Court. For more information, go to jpsjump- masters.com or call 910-223- 0200. Stop Button Arcade + Bar is hidden arcade is the place to go for drinks, games and fun. e arcade is open seven days a week and offers pinball, arcade games and console games. One of the best things about this place is that it's family-friendly, so kids are more than welcome. However, on Fridays and Saturday nights after 9 p.m., only people who are 18 and older are allowed to stay. e bar offers local North Carolina beers, nerd-themed cocktails, and a full liquor bar. e only drawback is that food is not served here, but there are restaurants nearby. Stop Button Arcade + Bar is open Monday through ursday from 3 p.m. to midnight. On Friday, they are open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. On Saturday, it is open from noon to 3 a.m., and on Sun- day, it is open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $7 from Sunday through ursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, it is $10. Anyone under 18 can get in for $5. ere are also mili- tary and student discounts. To gain entry into Stop Button, you must have a valid ID that proves your age. is arcade is over in Hope Mills at 4251 Legion Road #127. To find out more information, go to https://www. stopbuttonbar.com/. Omni Plaza Omni Plaza is the perfect place to take your family for indoor fun. Omni Family Fun Center is one of the largest fun centers in Cumberland County that is aimed at the entire family. ere are over 100 games that people can enjoy, as well as exciting prizes available when you redeem your tickets. Next door is Mountasia Golf & Games, where indoor minature golf is in full swing. ere are two 18-hole courses people can explore. At Mountasia Golf & Games, children, twelve and under, can get in for $5 for 18 holes and $8 for 36 holes. Adults, 13 and older, can get in for $7 for 18 holes and $10 for 36 holes. One child under 3 is free with each paid adult. You can then finish your day out with a movie and popcorn at Omni Cinema. No one under 16 years of age is per- mitted on Omni Plaza properties after 6 p.m. without adult supervision, and proper ID is required. Omni Plaza is located at 3729 Syca- more Dairy Road. For more informa- tion about Omni Plaza, go to omni- familyamusementcenter.com or call 910-864-1307. EVENTS HANNAH LEE, Assistant Editor. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Local families are heading to Cross Creek Mall after the opening of the Main Event last week. With the tagline "e Most Fun You Can Have Under One Roof " Main Event is a 38,000-square-foot enter- tainment complex that delivers on that promise with a pro-level bowling alley, virtual reality, laser tag, billiards, arcade games and more. e founders of Main Event opened their first center in Lewisville, Texas in 1998. In 2022, Dave & Busters, a similar entertainment chain, acquired the company. While Dave & Busters caters more to adults, Main Event has a family-oriented focus. eir goal was to give families somewhere other than traditional bowling centers to spend quality time together. ey introduced a place where families could come together and enjoy various activities conveniently located under one roof. ey wanted to create a haven for fam- ilies seeking fun and entertainment. Guests will be satisfied with the value they receive from the various activities offered, such as happy hour promotions, eat and play packages, as well as hosting birthday parties, pri- vate gatherings, and corporate events. Additionally, complimentary Wi-Fi is provided for guests' convenience. Main Event also offers a comprehen- sive selection of food items, including burgers, pizza, desserts and other options. e operating hours are from 10 a.m. to midnight on Sundays through ursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information visit https:// www.mainevent.com/ Family-friendly entertainment center opens at mall by SHEILA D. BARKER SHEILA D. BARKER, Contributor. COMMENTS? editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200.