Shake & Bake Family Fun Center

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Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) owns and operates the Shake & Bake Family Fun Center in the historic Upton community in West Baltimore. “The Bake '' as it is affectionately known, has been a local, iconic staple since 1982. Named after Baltimore Colts wide receiver, Glenn “Shake & Bake'' Doughty. Shake & Bake is the spot for Bowling and Roller Skating under one roof in the heart of Baltimore City!

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Want to skate or bowl? Join us on one of our new Promo Nights. In addition to our regular weekday schedule, we also offer Promo Nights with discount prices and fun themes!

Shake and Bake Promo Schedule

Hours of Operations

Shake & Bake Family Fun Center is open Wednesday to Sunday. The facility is open during the hours below. Shake & Bake will close on official city holidays per the Office of the Labor Commissioner. 

Shake and Bake Schedule

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 6pm-9pm (Dollar Day)
  • Thursday
    • Bowling: 4pm-10pm
    • Skating: 8pm-12am (30 and over)
  • Friday
    • Bowling: 4pm-10pm
    • Skating: 7pm-10pm (Family Skate)
  • Saturday
    • Bowling: 4pm-10pm
    • Skating: 7:30pm-10:30pm
  • Sunday
    • Bowling: 4pm-10pm
    • Skating: 8pm-12am (25 and Over)

Skating and Bowling Prices

  • Skating
    • Admission: $5
    • Skate Rental: $3 dollars
  • Bowling
    • Bowling Lanes: $30 per lane (6 people per lane)
    • Shoe Rental: $3

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Shake & Bake Family Fun Center is available for private bookings. Host your next event in one of our newly renovated spaces. We offer affordable rates and a family-friendly atmosphere for groups of all occasions.

Roller Skating Rink: $220 hour

VIP Skate Section: $50 hour

VIP Area 1: $150 hour

VIP Area 2: $120 hour

Game room: $120 hour

Bowling Buy-out: $1,000 (4 hours)

Shake and Bowl: $40 For a maximum of 6 participants (Includes 1 Hour Bowling Lane Rental plus Skating Rink Entry fee for a maximum of 6 participants)

Billie Holiday Rooms $120 hour

Shake and Bake Lobby: $120 hour 

The Bake Facility buy-out: $2,000 (includes full facility rental)

Table: $25 hour

Pool table: $5 hour

Shuffleboard: $5 hour

Birthday Cake: $50

Catered Food: $50

Socks: $2.00 

Contact Information

Shake and Bake is Located at 1601 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217

For hours of operation, programming and pricing, call the mainline at 410-545-1977. 

For booking inquiries, call the event booking number at 410-545-1978 or via email at event.booking@baltimorecity.gov

Event Booking hours of operation: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm