Things to do in Fayetteville after 5 p.m. that don't include a bar tab

Fayetteville has plenty of things to do, but some museums and attractions close by 5 p.m. While that may not be an issue on the weekends, those who work 9-to-5, Monday-Friday may feel left in the lurch.

But, there is still plenty to do for residents looking for evening entertainment that doesn't entail ponying up to a bar.

Here are 15 things to do around Fayetteville after 5 p.m.

Arcades and games

Veteran-owned Stop_Button Bar + Arcade, at 4251 Legion Road, No.127, in Hope Mills, offers new and retro arcade games, plus a variety of craft beers, themed cocktails or nonalcoholic drinks. Hours are 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays; noon to 3 a.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.

Game On is a hobby and coffee shop at 560 N. Reilly Road in Fayetteville offering tournaments and tabletop and card games. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Axe throwing

Axes & Armor Hatchet House is at 4005 Raeford Road in Fayetteville and 409 N. Bragg Blvd. in Spring Lake. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Sessions start at $23 an hour.

Baseball

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers is an Advanced Class A Carolina League affiliate of the Major League Houston Astros that plays home games at Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St. in Fayetteville. The Woodpeckers’ season is from April to early September. Evening games start at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call 910-339-1989, or visit www.milb.com/fayetteville or the BB&T box office at Segra Stadium. 

Bowling

B&B Bowling Lanes is at 3003 Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday;  9 a.m. to midnight Fridays; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays; and noon to 11 p.m. Sundays. Limited availability because of league bowling. Lanes are not available from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 Sunday through Friday.

Lafayette Bowling Lanes is at 3313 Raeford Road in Fayetteville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 11 p.m. Sundays.

Concerts

• The Crown Complex at 1960 Coliseum Drive in Fayetteville has hosted acts including Elton John, Boys II Men and Fayetteville’s own J. Cole among theatrical events and comedy shows. For upcoming events and ticketing, visit www.crowncomplexnc.com/events.

• The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra has seven concerts starting in October for the 2023-24 season scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and also hosts free community concerts and a free concert series called Symphony on Tap. The Symphony on Tap series, which features ensembles, quartets, duos and trios, kicks off at 7 p.m. at Dirty Whiskey, 5431 Corporation Drive.

Escape rooms

• Escape Room Fayetteville is at 3639 B. Sycamore Dairy Road. Hours are 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays; 12:30 pm. to 11 p.m. Saturdays; and 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. 

• Escapology, at 2770 Freedom Parkway Drive, Suite No. 4 in Fayetteville, is soldier owned. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.

• Xscape Factor, at 136-A Bow St. in Fayetteville, is veteran-owned. Hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; noon to 10 p.m. Fridays; and noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Fayetteville After Five

During the summer, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival hosts Fayetteville After Five, on every second Friday of the month, with free concerts at Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave. Gates open at 5 p.m. with acts beginning about 6 p.m. and ending about 10:30 p.m. Food trucks are also on site.

4th Friday

The Cool Spring Downtown District hosts 4th Friday performances from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every fourth Friday of the month from March through October in downtown Fayetteville. The event has live performances, musicians, food trucks, vendors, artists, and makers. 

Indoor rock climbing

• The Climbing Place is at 436 W. Russell St. in Fayetteville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Day passes begin at $15 with equipment costs varying.

• Triangle Rock Club is at 5213 Raeford Road, Suite 103, in Fayetteville. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. First-time visitor day passes are $15 and include a harness and climbing shoes.

Indoor skydiving

Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving, at 190 Paraclete Drive in Raeford, features a vertical wind tunnel. Skydiving and tandem jumps are at 143 Airport Drive in Raeford. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.paracletexp.com or call 910-904-0000 to book the indoor wind tunnel or schedule skydiving and tandem jumps. Prices vary.

Laser tag

Battle House laser tag is at 365 Westwood Shopping Center in Fayetteville. Summer hours are 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 12:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 11:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sundays.

Latin and beginner dance

• Fayetteville Latin Dance hosts beginner salsa classes at 7 p.m. Mondays and beginner bachata classes at 8 p.m. Mondays at 808 Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville. The cost per class is $15.

• Roland’s Dance Studio at 310 Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville offers a social dance each Friday with a beginners' group lesson starting at 8 p.m. and open dancing from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Miniature golf and more

• Omni Family Amusement Center is at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road in Fayetteville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

• Mountasia Fantasy Golf and Games is at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

• Pirate Black Light Golf indoor miniature golf is at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road. Hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays.

• Putt-Putt Fun Center is at 3311 Footbridge Lane in Hope Mills. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Theater

• The Gilbert Theater at 116 Green St. is nearing the end of its 2022-23 season but has showtimes generally at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

• Cape Fear Regional Theater is amid its summer youth performance series with the latest performances starting at 5 p.m. on scheduled dates at 1209 Hay St. Six shows have been announced for the 2023-24 season, with shows in past seasons generally starting at about 7:30 p.m.

• Sweet Tea Shakespeare is planning seven shows for its 2023-24 season that starts in September and continues through July 2024. Shows are held at various locations in Fayetteville and generally start at 7:30 p.m.

• The Cameo Art House Theatre, at 225 Hay St. in Fayetteville, is more than 100 years old and shows independent, foreign and classic films. The latest showtimes are generally 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the week. Visit www.cameoarthouse.com for showtimes.

Trampoline parks

• Sky Zone Fayetteville is at 361 Westwood Shopping Center in Fayetteville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Call 910-302-5400 or visit skyzone.com/fayetteville to make reservations. Prices vary.

• Surge Trampoline Park is at 3333 N. Main St. in Hope Mills. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. Call 910-491-0605 or visit surgeadventureparks.com for bookings.

Staff writer Rachael Riley can be reached at rriley@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3528.

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