We have some exciting news to share with you. The fun is coming! What type of fun, you ask? We can’t wait to fill you in. September 27, Langer’s Entertainment Center will be opening in Sherwood. Though the Langer family has been in Oregon for more than a century, we’re delighted to be opening a premier family destination to better serve our community. So what do we have in store for you? An entertainment experience like none other. Here’s what you can expect.

Fun for the Whole Family

One thing that makes Langer’s Entertainment Center in Sherwood so unique is that we offer a fantastic all indoor experience. You might have a ropes course, for instance, at an outdoor park. Or you might have an entertainment venue with arcade games and bowling lanes. But it’s rare to have both of those things under one roof. Langer’s sets itself apart by offering activities that appeal to everyone—from outdoor enthusiasts to avid gamers. Whatever it is that you or your kids like to do, we have it here. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of the attractions we have to offer.

Attractions

The bad news is that Langer’s Entertainment Center, Sherwood, has so much to do that you may not be able to get it all done in a single visit. The good news is that you can come back as often as you want and explore to your heart’s content. So what exactly is there to do here? What isn’t there to do here is probably a better question.

Let’s start with the sky. We take our high ropes course to another level by offering 21 different challenges on a course that’s three stories tall … and indoors! Once you’ve tackled the ropes course, challenge yourself on our 46-foot tall indoor rock-climbing wall modeled after Smith Rock in Central Oregon. We have beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, as well as a timed course so you can challenge your friends and family to a race.

Once you’ve worked up a sweat, sit back and relax at one of our arcade video games. We have over 50 games to choose from, and you can redeem your points for some pretty cool prizes afterward. When you’re done relaxing, work up a sweat again by teaming up with your family, or facing off against them, in a friendly game of laser tag. You can also head over to our bowling alley, where you can enjoy vintage arcade games, billiards, darts, and so much more.

Langer’s Entertainment Center in Sherwood offers activities for your little ones to enjoy as well. Our soft play area features a play structure with a spiral slide, two-person racing slide, and much more.

Dining

We know that with so much to do, you’re going to work up quite the appetite. We offer plenty of options to satiate your appetite. Just like the fun, we promise the menu is coming soon!

If you want to indulge in an adult beverage while you’re here, you can do that too. Our Tack Room invites you and your family to gather around a fire underneath our giant elk antler chandelier. In addition to private bowling lanes, the room also features our historic bar, built from wood that comes directly from the Langer family cattle ranch, and come see where it all started with blacksmith Ferdinand Langer’s anvil sitting atop the bar. We love to incorporate personal touches from our own family home throughout the entertainment center so you’ll truly feel like our personal guest.

You can also gather around our indoor campfire with your favorite adult drink or grab a hot espresso from vintage Log Mill Cabin next to the live water wheel. Sip on a cup of cocoa or maybe enjoy a hot toddy from the bar. We have the perfect beverages for you to enjoy around our roasting campfire.

Lasting Memories

We know our games and attractions will be the main reason many people come to visit. But our top reason for opening Langer’s Entertainment Center is to help create memories that will stay with you long after your day here has come to an end.

We understand the importance of family and lasting memories. Whether it’s sharing stories around the campfire or laughing your way through a game of laser tag, we always want to make you feel right at home. The attractions are fun, but it’s really the time spent with family and friends that makes visiting Langer’s Entertainment Center a truly memorable and wonderful experience.

If you have an event or celebration, we’ll make sure that it’s an unforgettable day for you and your loved ones. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, we offer group parties to make your day an even more incredible experience. We can accommodate anything from a small, intimate party to a lavish affair. We even offer the option of a facility buy-out for up to 800 guests. Whether the occasion is a birthday party, graduation celebration, or wedding, we’ll make sure you have a one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll never forget.

So are you ready to have a little fun? We’re here to help. The fun is almost here! Look for us to open in fall of this year.

While there may be other places that offer arcade games or ropes courses, you’ll find that Langer’s Entertainment Center offers a truly top-notch experience. We’re a one-stop shop for all your entertainment and party needs.

Regardless of your age, at Langer’s Entertainment Center in Sherwood, we truly believe that you’re a kid at heart. And all kids should be able to let loose and have a little fun. So won’t you be our guest? We’d love to welcome you to our entertainment center and, of course, our family. Once you come to Langer’s Entertainment Center, we’re certain there’s no other place you’d rather be.

When the weather gets too warm in the summer, too cold in the winter, or too rainy any day of the year here in Portland, parents are regularly questioning the fun activities they can do with their kids.

It’s hard to please everyone from ages 5 to 50, but there are some timeless suggestions that will keep everyone engaged in a spirited, fun-filled way.

Here are five activities to test out when answering the age-old question, “What can I do for indoor family entertainment?”

1. Choose Your Adventure at Langer’s

What do you do when one child wants to play arcade games, another wants to bowl, and you’d really like to try your hand at laser tag and, honestly, just hang out by a warm campfire? Well, your wish is just about to come true!

The Langer family settled in Oregon in the late 1800s and opened their farm in 1879 in the Willamette Valley. For more than ten years they had a vision to give back to the community and create a place where families could come together and have a good time. That dream is about to become a reality at Langer’s Entertainment Center.

In October 2019, you’ll find a location just south of Portland in Sherwood where you can engage in laser tag, rock wall climbing, arcade games, bowling alleys, high ropes courses, and also find a soft play area for your littlest ones.

While you might find a few of these activities in one place now, soon you’ll know just where to go for indoor family entertainment near Portland. The answer will be Langer’s: the destination that will have something for everyone.

Think this also sounds like the perfect place to host your daughter’s next birthday party or a coworker retreat? There are special birthday, corporate, fundraising, and even wedding options available at Langer’s Entertainment Center.

2. Pick Out a Game Together & Host a Family-Friendly Competition at Home

Whether your family is into card games, board games, dice games, creative games, or knowledge games, there are so many to choose from today that you simply can’t go wrong. Not sure where to start? Just stop by your local game store and ask. Sure, the associates will know the classics like Chutes and Ladders, Twister, and Phase 10, but they might also suggest something right off the rack that will fit your family just right.

Looking for nearby recommendations? Try Rainy Day Games out in Aloha, Red Castle Games on SE Foster, The Portland Game Store on North Killingsworth Street, or the many others in our area.

Once you’ve decided on one or a few, head back home and get the competition started. Team up girls versus boys, kids versus parents, or simply take each other on as individuals. Don’t forget to keep the mood light and enjoy each other’s company. After all, it’s just a game.

3. Head to the Arcade

Does your family host board game night every Friday and want to switch things up for Saturday? Then head to your local arcade to battle zombies, dance the night away with DDR, or be the first of your crew to race around the track. Take on multiple adventures and stay active when you experience all an arcade has to offer.

But, remember, it’s about spending time together, so don’t just let the kids wander off. Instead, challenge them to a game of air hockey, ski ball, shooting hoops, and more. Hop in the car and try out QuarterWorld Arcade on SE Hawthorne, Arcade Club PDX in Tigard, or High Score Arcade on SE Morrison.

4. Test Your Skills at Rock Climbing

A sport of endurance and finesse that has taken the world by storm in the last few years is rock climbing. While it certainly takes a little bravery and a bit of strength, beginners are encouraged at all ages. So if your youngest child has been asking to try his hand on the rock wall, why not make it a family activity?

Portland Rock Gym and Planet Granite are two ideal options where you will be exposed to both bouldering and climbing on belay. PRG even has auto-belay machines, which is ideal when your family is just starting to learn. Both facilities offering day passes, rental equipment, and introductory and advanced courses.

5. Stop by an Indoor Playground and Focus on Fun for the Kids

Let’s be real. While you want to spend quality time with your family, you also want to relax this weekend and find a place where your kids can safely roam and release their seemingly endless energy while you just chill. We’ve got you covered!

You deserve your downtime while your children are off acting like literal monkeys so head to the following indoor family entertainment spots to accomplish just that: PlayDate PDX on NW 17th Avenue, Money King Play House on SE Powell, Sky High Sports in Tigard, and more.

Your kids might want to run around until they collapse, but you’re already there. So don’t be hard on yourself for wanting a breather. Just head to an indoor playground, and you’ll both have the best weekend yet.

Everyone says that kids grow up so fast. You blink and they’ve grown an inch. You can’t believe they already … fill in the blank here.

Your children will grow up before you know it, so why not make this time with them extra special and create memories you’ll all cherish for a lifetime? Get started today and make plans at the indoor family entertainment location of your choosing.

It seems easy. Throw the ball and knock as many pins down as you can. Still, anyone who has ever played a bowling game knows that it’s not that simple. The gutter might act like a magnet for your ball on every roll, which is all the more reason to work on improving your game before you get to the lanes.

One thing you should probably know if you live in the Portland, Oregon, area is that Langer’s Entertainment Center is now open! And it features an awesome bowling section to enjoy. The most important part about your Langer’s Entertainment bowling experience is that you have fun. But we understand if you want to do a little prep in efforts to impress your friends and family.

A little competition never hurt anyone, and we want you to arrive at Langer’s ready to bowl your best. These five ways to improve your bowling game will let you arrive at Langer’s Entertainment Center feeling confident about your bowling skills and ready to play!

Learn the Basics

One of the best ways to improve your bowling game is to make sure that you understand the game, and one of the most important parts of the game is the pins. Each pin is numbered 1–10, with the front pin being number 1, and the rest being numbered from left to right, starting with the second row. Together, they form an equilateral triangle and are spaced exactly 12 inches apart from each other. The point is to knock all the pins down, but there’s some strategy you can learn that may come in handy.

Your goal isn’t to have your ball hit every pin, but to hit the pins that are most important so that they can knock the others down. When you want to get a strike, it’s best to aim for the pins in the pocket, which are the three pins closest to you, numbers 1–3. When you hit these pins, they’re able to fall and hit the pins behind them, creating a domino effect. Having the pins hit each other to fall is called “good pin carry” and what you should always aim for when bowling.

Know How to Pick the Right Ball

There’s an art to choosing a ball to bowl with. As you may already know, each bowling ball displays a number on it that signifies how much it weighs. It may seem easier to grab a ball that weighs less, but the correct way to pick a ball depends on your own weight. It’s best to use the 10 percent guideline. This means that you should be picking a ball that’s roughly 10 percent of your weight (up to 16 pounds).

Once you find the right ball, you should then make sure that your fingers fit into the holes correctly. Though the 10 percent guideline is a good place to start, you won’t be able to throw the ball properly if your fingers are fitting too loosely or snugly into the holes. Your fingers should fit comfortably enough that you can both grip and release the ball effortlessly. Knowing this beforehand will allow you to pick the perfect ball on the first try when you head over to Langer’s Entertainment Center.

Perfect Your Walk

After you grab your ball, you may end up staring down at the lane, unsure how to start. The space between you and the foul line is only a few feet long, but the steps leading up to it can either trip you up or set you up for success. Beginner bowlers should practice a four-step approach. With this approach, you only need to take four steps before reaching the foul line and releasing the ball.

You should start in a stance where your shoulders are square to pins. If you are right-handed, your first step should start with your right foot stepping ahead. With the next steps, you bring the ball back and then release it on the fourth step, as your right leg slides behind you.

You can practice this walk at home by putting some tape on the ground to act as a foul line and timing your walk accordingly. Make sure you remember to follow through, even when practicing. This helps to reinforce the direction of the ball toward the intended target. Do this a few days before you head to Langer’s Entertainment for bowling fun, and you’ll be ready to get your strike!

Practice Rolling at Home

You don’t need to have an at-home bowling alley to practice your game. There are plenty of ways to improve your rolling without even using a bowling ball. One good way to practice is by filling a bucket with a hole at the bottom with water. It sounds crazy, but using this method can help you get an idea of how your arm rolls the ball and the direction you’re leading it to.

This works best outside on a sidewalk or driveway, where you can clearly see where the water falls. When you reenact your roll, the water that drips out at the bottom of the bucket will provide proof of the direction you’re rolling it. If your water drops are leading more toward the left, for example, you can either keep practicing until it becomes more straight, or you’ll know that when you get to the bowling alley you should start off standing farther to the right to make up for it.

Relax

This may seem too simple, but it could be your biggest asset when it comes to having a good bowling game. One of the problems that people have when bowling is the anxiety to have a perfect game. Everyone wants to get a strike, but if you’re putting too much pressure on yourself to achieve it, you’ll be more likely to mess up. Being relaxed and not letting yourself feel too much pressure to have a perfect game can help you have your best game yet! It can also help you to remember that the most important part of bowling with friends and family is to have fun.

Before you head to the Langer’s Entertainment bowling alley, try to relax. You can come already calm, or you can use the other areas of Langer’s to help ease the tension. There are tons of ways to relax at Langer’s. This entertainment center has an arcade, ropes courses, laser tag, a rock wall, and more to choose from!

Using these tips can ensure that you come to Langer’s Entertainment Center ready to play your best game. You’ll be sure to impress your family and friends with your newfound skills. With that out of the way, now you can just focus on having fun!

You may have heard the talk or caught wind of the buzz. There’s some excitement circling around exactly what Langer Farms is building in Sherwood. You may have even heard some speculation about what it could be. But let us tell you all about it firsthand. Langer Farms is building an entertainment center, but it’s so much more than that. The Langer’s Entertainment Center is a destination experience for the whole family to enjoy. Here are some of the things you can expect from this one-of-a-kind experience that officially opened in October.

A Taste of History

Are you proud of your Oregon heritage? So are we. The Langer family has been a part of Sherwood, Oregon, since 1879, and Sherwood, Oregon, has been a huge part of our hearts ever since then too. We proudly showcase our heritage throughout our entertainment center so that you can get a taste of who we are and learn more about the region in the process.

Our farming roots are on display throughout our entertainment center, which showcases relics from the family farm. Be our guest at the Tack Room, where we invite you to step up to our historic bar built from a tree cut down at the Langer family cattle ranch. In fact, many of the tabletops throughout the center are made from the wood of a giant red sequoia planted by Clarence Langer Jr. And the bellows that Ferdinand Langer Sr.—the founder of the Langer family farm—used as a blacksmith is displayed in our fun center as well.

We certainly want to share our family heritage with you, but we also want to celebrate your family heritage by helping you learn more about your home state while you’re here. That’s why so much of our entertainment center pays homage to Oregon and, in particular, to our hometown of Sherwood.

For instance, we proudly display local artwork and craftsmanship by long-time Sherwood resident Terry Boatman. As you explore the center, you’ll also see historically significant landmarks that shaped the history and culture of our home state. In fact, our rock wall’s design was inspired by Smith Rock in Central Oregon. And you can also experience Beaver State history when you step into our bowling alley. It’s modeled after Sherwood’s brick kiln of the 1890s called the Portland Pressed Brick Company.

A Family Experience

As you can probably tell by now, family is incredibly important to the Langers. That’s why we wanted to create a family destination experience for you and your loved ones. Langer’s Entertainment Center transcends generations by serving as a one-stop fun shop for people of all ages. Our soft play area is perfect for your little ones to enjoy, while older children and adults can have fun testing their skills in our video arcade or challenging themselves on our ropes course.

As much as possible, we’ve also created experiences that can be enjoyed together as a family. Our laser tag adventure invites you to team up or square off against one another in our Northwest log mill–themed arena. You can also partner up in our bowling alley or go head-to-head with your friends and family. We certainly want you to enjoy yourselves while at Langer’s, but even more important to us is that you leave here closer as a family. We understand how important family bonding time is, so we’ve designed activities that will bring people together and allow them to create lasting memories in our fun center.

Memorable Moments

Whether you come to Langer’s for a family outing or a special occasion, we want to be sure you have an unforgettable experience. That’s why we cater to private events and celebrations. Whether it’s a graduation, birthday, or holiday event, Langer’s is the perfect place to host your party. We have a number of event spaces for groups of all sizes, and we’ll do everything possible to make your special day one that you’ll remember for years to come.

Our venue is a great space for office team building, a family reunion, or virtually anything else you can imagine. Whether you want to host a low-key get-together or a high-end affair, we can bring your vision to life. We even offer the option of a facility buy-out if you want to host a larger event, such as an anniversary celebration or banquet.

Fun Times

Of course, we wouldn’t be able to call Langer’s an entertainment center if it didn’t provide loads of fun and exciting adventure. We want you to have a blast when you come to visit us, so we’ve designed our facility to provide the ultimate experience. Whatever your game of choice or preferred level of action, we have something just for you.

If you enjoy the great outdoors, then tackle our rock-climbing wall or lounge by our campfire. If virtual reality is more your speed, then check out one of the 50 video games we have in our arcade. We promise you won’t leave Langer’s disappointed. Fun family time is our specialty, and we guarantee we’ll pull out all the stops to make sure you have a thrilling day of action, adventure, and unique entertainment.

Are you ready to plan a visit to Langer’s? We hope so because now is just the right time to do so. We’re kicking off our opening with lots of excitement. Be sure to follow our Facebook page so you can stay up-to-date on all the latest info, including deals and specials. And if you want to learn more about what you can expect once you get here, then check out this fun article from our friend Joe from “On the Go with Joe.”

So are you ready for a whirlwind adventure? If so, we look forward to entertaining you soon!