Family Fun Centers
Billy's Midway Arcade
📍 312 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506🕐 Hours
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
About Billy's Midway Arcade
Billy's Midway Arcade is a family fun center in Hawthorne, NJ. Billy's Midway Arcade features over 100 arcade games with a free-play model where no quarters or tokens are required—players pay a single timed admission fee ($10-$30) for unlimited play on all machines. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 382 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Best For
- Nostalgic Adults, All Ages
- Party Packages
- party room available for birthday parties and private events
💡 Did You Know?
- Billy's Midway Arcade features over 100 arcade games with a free-play model where no quarters or tokens are required—players pay a single timed admission fee ($10-$30) for unlimited play on all machines
- The arcade has a dedicated collection of approximately 25 pinball machines, predominantly from the 1970s-1990s, all maintained in working order and available on free-play
- Billy's Midway Arcade offers accessibility accommodations for guests with LED light sensitivity by providing incandescent lamp pinball machines on a second floor accessible by both stairs and elevator
- The owner, Billy, is actively involved in maintaining and regularly rotating the classic game collection, with customers noting his dedication to keeping machines in excellent condition despite heavy use
- The all-day pass ($30) allows customers to come and go throughout the day, enabling extended play sessions—reviews document players spending 7+ hours at the venue
💬 What Visitors Say
- All games operate on free-play with timed admission passes - no quarters or tokens needed. Purchase an all-day pass to come and go throughout the day, which reviewers say is reasonably priced and great value if you plan to stay 2+ hours.
- Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours exploring the massive retro game selection. With over 25 pinball machines alone plus extensive classic video games from the 70s-90s, visitors report playing for 7+ hours and still finding new machines to try.
- Enter on the Diamond Bridge Ave. side of the building - look for the banner and signs on the doors to find the entrance easily.
- Visit during extended hours: summer season (June-Labor Day), holiday weeks (12/26-New Year's Day), Easter weekend/week, and adjusted Thanksgiving hours for the best availability to enjoy the full collection.
- The owner Billy actively maintains all classic machines in excellent working order and regularly rotates in new games, so every visit offers a fresh experience with fully functional, well-kept equipment.
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