Short answer: Lazer Runner in Aurora runs a Tuesday to Thursday walk-in special from 4:00 to 8:00 pm: $8 for a 20-minute game, $15 for a double game and $23 for three games, per person. It is one of the most affordable ways to give kids a real energy burn after school, and weekday birthday packages also cost less than weekend ones.
Weekday afternoons can be the hardest stretch for parents. Kids come home from school wired, the weather does not cooperate, and screens start calling. A midweek laser tag visit is a simple answer: 20 to 60 minutes of running, ducking and strategizing in a fog-filled arena, then home for dinner. Here is how to make the most of Tuesday to Thursday at Lazer Runner.
| Session | Length | Tuesday to Thursday | Friday to Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single game | 20 minutes | $8 | $10 |
| Double game | 40 minutes | $15 | $18 |
| 3 games | 60 minutes | $23 | $27 |
For a family of four playing a double game, that is $60 on a Wednesday compared with $72 on a Saturday. For a group of five friends, the midweek saving on a double game is $15. Rates and live availability are on the walk-in pricing page.
Weekday hours run from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday to Thursday. That leaves time to get home from school, have a snack, play a session and still be home for dinner and homework.
Laser tag keeps kids moving the whole game: crouching, sprinting, dodging and weaving through the arena. A 20-minute game feels short to kids, but it is a full session of active play. Our post on the benefits of active indoor play explains why that matters.
November drizzle, a February deep freeze, a humid July afternoon: none of it matters inside the arena. That makes it an easy plan to keep on the calendar year-round.
Midweek visits are a natural way for kids to spend time with friends outside school. Team modes like Team Capture and Team Play reward communication and planning, so kids get to work together as well as compete.
If you are planning a birthday party, the weekday price difference is even more noticeable. Lazer Runner’s birthday packages cost less on weekdays than on weekends:
Both packages cover 10 kids plus the birthday child free (11 in total), adults get in free, and both include 1 hour and 50 minutes of party time, two private games, a private party room, pizza, drinks, invitations and a gift card for the birthday child. Read the full comparison in our weekday vs weekend birthday guide, or see the details on the party packages page.
Lazer Runner is closed to the public on Mondays. Mondays are reserved for private group events and school trips by reservation, so a school, club or team can book the whole facility. If you are organizing a group, see the field trips and camps page or the group events page.
Friday runs from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, with the Friday to Sunday walk-in rates ($10, $18 and $27). The later close makes Friday a good choice for tweens and teens who want a night out with friends.
Staff can adjust shots, lives and time limits in private bookings, which matters most for parties with mixed ages. Learn more on the game modes page.
Families who use midweek laser tag regularly tend to follow a simple routine that keeps it easy:
There is a quiet bonus to regular midweek visits: kids who have played before are confident on party day. They help friends learn the vests and phasers, they know which game modes they like, and they can suggest modes for the birthday group. If your child has a birthday coming up, a single $8 midweek game is a good way to scout the arena before booking a party.
| Plan | Per visit, per child | Four visits |
|---|---|---|
| Single game, Tuesday to Thursday | $8 | $32 |
| Double game, Tuesday to Thursday | $15 | $60 |
| 3 games, Tuesday to Thursday | $23 | $92 |
For an active child, four midweek double games a month is a lot of running for $60.
Each game is 20 minutes. A double game is 40 minutes and three games are 60 minutes.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome Tuesday to Sunday. Many families make midweek laser tag a regular after-school plan, especially in winter.
Reservations are recommended, and groups of more than six can reserve a time slot so everyone plays in the same session.
Running shoes, comfortable clothes, a water bottle and a snack. Every player needs a signed waiver.
Tuesday to Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Friday 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Mondays are closed to the public.
The Tuesday to Thursday special is $8 for a single game, $15 for a double game and $23 for three games, per person.
No. The walk-in special runs Tuesday to Thursday. Friday uses the Friday to Sunday rates.
Contact the team at 647.500.8512 to ask about supervision for walk-in players. Every player needs a signed waiver, and children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes. The Special is $70 less on weekdays and the VIP is $30 less, and extra players cost $3 to $4 less.
Yes. Lazer Runner opens on PA days. Call or email ahead to confirm hours for a specific date.
A midweek visit is an easy way to turn an ordinary afternoon into something kids look forward to. Reserve a walk-in time, or plan a weekday party and book online. Lazer Runner is at 2 Allaura Blvd #10, Aurora.
In fall, a Tuesday session is a good reset after the first busy weeks of school. In winter, it is the easiest way to get kids moving when it is dark by dinner time. In spring, it fills rainy afternoons when fields are closed. And in summer, the arena is a cool, indoor break from the heat. Whatever the season, the midweek special stays the same: $8, $15 or $23 per person, Tuesday to Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Related reading: Guide: walk-in visit tips for families · Indoor things to do with kids in Aurora · Laser tag for active kids
Reserve a private party online, or check live walk-in availability. Questions? Call 647.500.8512.
