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Big Apple Fun Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,623 Google reviews · Go-kart track in Kearney, Nebraska
Big entertainment complex with laser tag, bowling, go-karts & more plus a sports bar with billiards.
Plan your visit
- Price about $10 per race — confirm with the track; multi-race packages are usually cheaper than a single race
- First time? most tracks are arrive-and-drive — walk-ins are usually fine for open racing; arrive a few minutes early for the safety briefing, and expect a short wait for a grid on busy days
- Junior karts kid-sized or cadet karts mentioned — check the current height and age requirements before you bring little racers
- Electric karts mentioned — instant torque, quieter, and no fumes, so they run great indoors
- Groups & corporate group outings, team building, or corporate events mentioned — good for work outings and bachelor parties; book ahead for big crews
- Food & bar somewhere to grab food or a drink between races
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 308-234-4545
- Website bigapplefuncenter.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 am |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 am |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 am |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 am |
| Friday | 11 am–1 am |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 am |
| Sunday | 11 am–12 am |
What's inside
“Duck pin, laser tag, beach volley ball, indoor electric go karts, gas powered go karts, mini golf, a full bar, a small consessions stand”
“Came here for a bowling tournament for my son, plenty of lanes, huge arcade, giant food/bar area, volleyball, VR setup, as well as a go-kart track indoors!”
“Duck pin, laser tag, beach volley ball, indoor electric go karts, gas powered go karts, mini golf, a full bar, a small consessions stand”
“Duck pin, laser tag, beach volley ball, indoor electric go karts, gas powered go karts, mini golf, a full bar, a small consessions stand”
“Came here for a bowling tournament for my son, plenty of lanes, huge arcade, giant food/bar area, volleyball, VR setup, as well as a go-kart track indoors!”
What racers highlight
“The art in the mini golf rooms is beautiful, and the staff is friendly.”
“One of the waitresses in that part of the cafeteria barely understood what we were asking her; she should improve her communication skills to provide better customer service.”
“Came here for a bowling tournament for my son, plenty of lanes, huge arcade, giant food/bar area, volleyball, VR setup, as well as a go-kart track indoors!”
From the reviews
Amazing place. Fun for all ages. There's an arcade, vr, bowling. Duck pin, laser tag, beach volley ball, indoor electric go karts, gas powered go karts, mini golf, a full bar, a small consessions stand
There's lots of space & good air flow. We played arcade games, billiards, and mini golf. The art in the mini golf rooms is beautiful, and the staff is friendly. You can have fun here on any budget, especially on Tuesdays.
Bowling was fun for all the kids. The play place kept the kids entertained for a couple hours. Plenty of games in the arcade for all ages. Plenty of options for prizes while cashing out your tickets. Friendly staff. Good bar, good drinks and skill games for adults.
Came here for a bowling tournament for my son, plenty of lanes, huge arcade, giant food/bar area, volleyball, VR setup, as well as a go-kart track indoors! To the right of the normal bowling lanes is a duckpin bowling setup which is pretty neat as there aren’t many close to the Midwest.
Birthday parties at Big Apple Fun Center
Big Apple Fun Center hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Go-kart parties usually come with a dedicated host who runs the races, sorts everyone into heats, and handles setup and cleanup — so parents can mostly watch the racing. Packages typically bundle a set number of races with a party room, pizza, and drinks, and many tracks put younger guests in junior karts. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular tracks.
Junior karts at Big Apple Fun Center
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at Big Apple Fun Center — lower-speed cadet karts, junior sessions, or height-based karts, usually for ages around 5–8. Age and height requirements change often, so check the current rules before you plan a trip around one.
Group & corporate events at Big Apple Fun Center
Big Apple Fun Center is mentioned for group and corporate events — team building, work outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or big-group racing. Tracks that run these usually offer private track time and package pricing for larger crews, and a host to keep the races moving. Availability and group minimums change, so call ahead to lock in a date and get a quote for your headcount.