Main Event opens first Minnesota location in Woodbury

Main Event will open its first Minnesota venue on Aug. 3 in Woodbury, with a ribbon-cutting at 9:45 a.m. and doors opening at 10 a.m. The new site adds laser tag, bowling, arcade games, dining and event space, with the first 200 guests in line getting free laser tag for a year.

Why it matters: - Main Event’s Minnesota debut expands the family-entertainment chain into a new state and adds a large-format dining and play venue to Woodbury. - The opening gives local guests another option for birthdays, group outings, corporate events and drop-in entertainment under one roof.

What happened: - Main Event will open its first Minnesota location on Monday, Aug. 3, at Tamarack Hills, 540 Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury. - A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 9:45 a.m. - Doors open at 10 a.m. - The first 200 guests in line will receive free laser tag for a year.

The details: - Main Event Woodbury includes a state-of-the-art game hall with classics like Pac-Man and NBA Jam, along with newer games such as Jurassic Park. - The venue offers laser tag, bowling, arcade games and other activities. - The location includes a full-service restaurant and bar. - Menu items highlighted in the announcement include the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich and Funnel Cake Fries. - Drink options include the Cotton Candy Shirley Temple and Margarita Flight. - Main Event is offering Monday Night Madness, with all-you-can-play activities or games for $12.99 per person after 4 p.m. every Monday. - The venue is also offering a Food + Fun Combo built around menu choices such as a classic double cheeseburger, crispy chicken sandwich, hand-breaded chicken tenders, one-topping flatbread pizza, boneless wings, or a Caesar or house salad with grilled chicken. - Birthday parties include a dedicated host and customizable packages for all ages, available seven days a week. - The venue has private meeting spaces with state-of-the-art A/V technology and full-service catering. - Full venue rentals are available for larger events. - Main Event Woodbury hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. - More information and event booking are available through Main Event’s website.

Between the lines: - Main Event is positioning the Woodbury site as both a walk-in entertainment destination and a group-events business. - The combination of games, food, parties and meeting space suggests the company wants the location to serve families, social gatherings and corporate customers. - The first-200-guests promotion is designed to create a strong opening-day turnout and local buzz.

What’s next: - Main Event Woodbury begins regular operations on Aug. 3. - Guests can start using the venue’s weekly deals, party packages and event spaces once the location opens. - Main Event said the Minnesota opening is a long-awaited milestone for the team, signaling more market expansion for the brand.

The bottom line: - Main Event is betting that a mix of games, food and event space will help it win over Minnesota families and groups from day one.