If you’re like my husband and I, there is one thing you are NOT into, and that’s BORING date nights! When we get to escape from our kids, the last place on earth I want to go is to the movies where we don’t have the opportunity to talk. Dinner is fun and all too, but we definitely prefer to be active.
Thankfully there are some amazing axe throwing places in Michigan that offer a unique alternative to simply dinner and a movie. Grab your buffalo plaid and head out for a fun night!

If you’ve never thrown an axe before, don’t worry — you don’t need to be athletic or posses any special skills. This seemingly dangerous sport has taken the world by storm and is crazy fun to try regardless of skill. While you will have a host to show you the ropes, it’s NOT remotely kid-friendly, which is a big plus in our date night book 😉
I will admit — axe throwing is not easy, but it’s SO fun. If you’re looking for a unique night out, give it a chance! Pricing goes down the more people you have to split the lane with, so gather friends for an affordable night out.

Here are some spots around Michigan to get started:
Axe Throwing Places in Michigan
- Axe Ventura {Ann Arbor} — Opening soon!
- BATL {Novi}
- The HUB Stadium {Auburn Hills} — They also have bombowling and an arcade!
- Detroit Axe {Ferndale}
- Escape Room Zone {Madison Heights} — Axe throwing, escape room, rage room, VR escape room and more available.
- Bull’s Eye Axe Throwing {Lansing}
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment {Okemos} — Go karting, gaming, and ax throwing
- Target Axe Throwing {Grand Rapids}
- Total Axe Throwing {Clinton Township}
A few tips before you go:
- Drinking is allowed in many of these facilities. I wouldn’t plan to drink much…It’s just plain unsafe. Plus, they will kick you out if you consume too much. Be smart!
- Wear closed toed shoes and dress comfortably as you will be moving around a lot.
- Axe throwing is much harder than it looks! Go easy on yourself, laugh, and have fun! Most places do games with teams or for couples to keep it fun and lighthearted.
- Tip your host. These men and women are saints for teaching people how to throw an axe properly 😉 They deserve your tips for the attention they devote to you!

Where is your favorite place to go axe throwing? Let me know if I’ve missed any!
Find other date night ideas at these links:
- Detroit Date Night Ideas
- Lansing Date Night Ideas
- Livingston County Date Night Ideas
- Southeast Michigan Date Night Ideas
Have you tried axe throwing? What did you think of it?
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