Entertainment

5333 Prairie Stone Parkway

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-649-2222

www.nowarena.com

The NOW Arena is an 11,800 seat multi-purpose family entertainment, cultural, and sports center. Seating capacity for the arena ranges from 3,000-6,000 for theater shows; 9,400 for football, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer games; 10,000 for basketball games and 11,800 for concerts.

The NOW Arena has welcomed top - named entertainers in concert - family favorite productions -  world class sporting events  and is now home to the Windy City Bulls Basketball.

The NOW Arena is situated within the Prairie Stone Business Park immediately north of I-90, west of Route 59 in the Entertainment District, Poplar Creek at 59/90. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nowarena.com 

5225 Prairie Stone Parkway

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-645-0400

Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is located in Hoffman Estates near I-90 and Route 59 in the Prairie Stone Business Park. 

 This 185,000 square foot retail showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction featuring a decor of museum quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic recreations of their natural habitats. As well as showcasing wildlife native to Illinois and North America, the Hoffman Estates store features a fascinating African diorama, including cape buffalo, white rhino and lion educating adults and children alike through an accurate recreation depicting life on the African plain.

Visitors who come to the store are amazed and understand why Cabela's is truly unique:

Boat showroom - indoor archery range - full service fly-fishing shop - monthly fly fishing clinics - world class gun library - specialty furniture store - two large conference rooms –fudge shop and delicatessen. 

For more information or to check dates and times for special events, visit www.cabelas.com or call 847-645-0400. 

2575 Pratum Avenue

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

847-645-1111

http://www.mainevent.com

When you’re looking for fun things do in Hoffman Estates - bowling – video games – laser tag – billiards or the gravity rope challenge - we’ve got you covered! 

Main Event in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is located off I-90/Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, next to the NOW Arena. It is located 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and 20 minutes from I-290. Parking is free on site. 

MEETING ROOMS

Main Event Hoffman Estates has dedicated meeting room space that is perfect for parties, team building, mini retreats and planning sessions. We have lots of easy catering options to make your company or group event a success.

 

CONGO RIVER GOLF & EXPLORATION

1325 Barrington Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-843-1778

http://golfcongoriver.com

The sizeable outdoor mini-golf center sports two 18-hole courses with a spirited African adventure theme, towering mountains, waterfalls, footbridges and caves.

Mon. – Thurs. 12:30pm to 9pm 

Friday 11am to 9:30pm 

Saturday 11am to 9:30pm 

Sunday 11am to 7pm

*All Hours Weather Permitting

2354 W. Higgins Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-310-9585

Poplar Creek Bowl is a bowling center where people of all ages can relax and have fun. We offer leagues to bowlers of all experience levels. We love birthday parties and group outings, whatever the occasion. Poplar Creek offers candlelight bowling too. Monday thru Thursday 11 am to Midnight, Friday 11am to 1 am, Saturday Noon to 1 am, Sunday Noon to 10pm featuring 24 lanes with automatic scoring, video arcade, Billiards, Pro Shop and Officials Time Out Sports Bar and Grill.