If your tykes want to play, your teen wants independence, and you just want to relax, then a forthcoming Fenton attraction may have an answer for everyone.
Slated to open in late February, WOW! Entertainment (138 Fiedler Lane, Fenton) is positioning itself as a one-stop destination for families looking to spend quality time together.
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Choose Your Wow
Families can choose their own adventure. The 27,000-square-foot, two-level space combines interactive attractions—duckpin bowling, curling, mini golf, golf simulators, karaoke, virtual reality—with a scratch kitchen, mocktails, and flexible event spaces. Designed to appeal to a range of ages, WOW! will offer a range of options to play, eat, celebrate, and make memories.
“We want this to be a destination,” says general manager Tommy Fernandez. “We want people to be able to come here and say, ‘Hey, I can do everything I want to do with my family,’ whether that’s an hour or two, or spending most of the afternoon together.”
Fernandez says another goal is to remain budget-conscious. “We want families to leave saying they had amazing fun, great food, and they didn’t break the bank.” Prices are intentionally mid-range, with food for two generally in the $35–$40 range before drinks.
All Ages Welcome
What sets WOW! Entertainment apart, Fernandez says, is its intentional appeal across age groups. Visitors can play hockey and football games in simulators, and there’s duckpin bowling, curling, and mini golf. The attractions are designed so kids, teens, and adults can play side by side or split off and reconvene later.
Parents can grab a drink or a bite while keeping an eye on the action, and older kids can roam with friends, as long as an adult is present on-site.
“There’s families out here with different age groups, and we wanted to make sure we could appeal to everyone,” Fernandez says. “If a little guy wants to hit golf balls or play hockey, Mom and Dad can be having a snack or a drink—or they can be involved at the same time.”
The goal, he says, is flexibility, creating a place where kids can play independently while parents stay nearby and everyone still feels like they’re sharing the experience.
The venue was designed so families don’t feel crowded or overwhelmed, despite the sheer number of activities. “It’s definitely spread out, so people can have a good time and not feel like you’re on top of one another,” Fernandez says.
From karaoke in one corner to bowling lanes, curling courts, and a central circular bar, the open layout allows parents to keep sight of the kiddos as they move freely between attractions.
Built to Stay
WOW! Entertainment pairs playtime with an elevated but approachable food-and-drink program. “We want people to be able to come here and say, ‘I can do everything I want to do with my family,’” Fernandez says.
The scratch kitchen offers pizza, shareable plates, mocktails for kids, and other drink options for adults, making it easy to transition from games to dinner without loading everyone in the car.
With so many attractions, Fernandez doesn’t hesitate when asked his favorite stop. “Every time I walk by the duckpin bowling lanes, I’m throwing a ball or two,” he says. “It looks easy, but it’s not as easy as people think.”
Curling is a close second for Fernandez. “You think of the Olympics, and now we have it here,” he says. “Seeing people try to hit the bull’s-eye—it’s just fun.”
Fernandez believes that the experience will live up to the attraction’s name. “When families walk in, they’re going to be wowed right out of the gate,” he says. “What we’re creating here is an experience you’ll never forget.”
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