Mini golf is a classic childhood activity. Long before little ones can tee off on the big green, families can enjoy a day of fun putting around a mini golf course. But in Boston, mini golf is seasonal, and even during the summer, the heat can sometimes make the activity too hot for little ones.
Enter: indoor mini golf! These courses give you all the fun of mini golf while allowing parents, babysitters, and nannies with active kids a way to escape the summer run or winter chill. In order to mini golf indoors, you have to venture outside the city, so this is the perfect activity for a whole day of family fun. Here are our five favorite indoor mini golf courses near Boston.
Trombetta’s Farm Mini Golf
Address: 655 Farm Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Phone: 508-485-6429
Fees: Adults, $7.50 | Kids & Seniors, $6 (For 18 holes)
Trombetta’s Farm has plenty to keep your family entertained. The Farm is home to a full 18-hole mini golf course, which will provide hours of entertainment. Once you’re done with your game, kids and adults will love exploring the antique store and plant nursery that are also on site. Of course, one of the favorite attractions at Trombetta’s is the homemade ice cream, so be sure to get a cone before you go. Winner gets the biggest scoop!
Monster Mini Golf
Address: 1560 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Saturday, noon – 10 p.m. | Sunday, noon – 8 p.m.
Phone: 781-762-3100
Fees: Adults, $9.99 | Kids, $8.99 (For 18 holes)
If your little one is into monsters and up for a bit of adventure, you must plan a trip to Monster Mini Golf. The monster-themed course glows in the dark, delighting kids of all ages. Because of the blacklights and somewhat spooky atmosphere, this course is best suited for kids who are older and aren’t easily scared. After you’ve finished golf, head over to the arcade for more kid-friendly fun with fewer frights.
Funtagious Fun Center
Address: 18 Pondview Place, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sunday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Call to book private events on weekdays
Phone: 978-649-4386
Fees: Adults, $9.50 | Kids 12 and under & seniors, $7.50 | $1 replays (For 9 holes)
In case you couldn’t tell from the name, this place is full of fun. The Funtagious Fun Center has more than 15,000 square feet filled with activities, including a bowling alley and arcade. Of course, you’re coming for the mini golf. The black-lit nine-hole golf course will be a hit with kids who want to experience glow golfing without any spooky monsters. Be sure to get a soft-serve ice cream from the Crafty Cow ice cream stand on site that has over 40 flavors of soft serve.
GlowGolf
Address: 181 Linden St., Wellesley, MA 02482
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.
Phone: 781-237-1110
Fees: Adults, $10 | Kids ages 5-12, $8 | Kids 4 and under & Seniors, $5 (For 54 holes)
GlowGolf in Wellesley is a great destination if you want a long game of golf but not a long drive. You can play 54 holes of golf, keeping kids entertained for as long as their attention span will last. As you can probably guess, the course glows in the dark, but it is open and fairly well-lit, so this is a good course for little ones who may be apprehensive about darkness.
Casino Mini Golf
Address: 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH 03842
Hours: Open daily, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Phone: 603-929-4653
Fees: Adults, $6 | Kids 12 & under, $5 (For 9 holes)
It may not sound child-friendly, but Casino Mini Golf is named because it is found in the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. If you head up to Hampton Beach but find yourself there on a rainy day, this maze-inspired course is fun for the whole family. The 18-hole course will keep your little ones entertained, and after the game there are foosball tables, sand art, and ping pong for them to enjoy.
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