Spare Time Entertainment venue coming to former CR Gordmans store

Renovation of the former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids is under way. Spare Time Entertainment will open in the building this fall. RICHARD PRATT PHOTO

The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment venue this fall.

Spare Time Entertainment is slated to open this fall at 4601 First Ave. SE, according to the Colchester, Vermont-based company’s website. Interior renovation work is already well under way at the site.

The bowling alley at a Spare Time Entertainment location. IMAGE VIA SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE

The facility will house a number of entertainment options, including a bowling alley, laser tag, escape rooms and arcade-style games, along with multiple restaurants and bars.

“Whether you’re looking for fun things to do, a place to play, the perfect date night, eat with family and friends, or hosting a children’s birthday party, we’ve got you,” the website for the new Cedar Rapids location indicates. “With bowling, games, food, drinks, and more, we can create a fun and memorable experience for kids, teens, and adults!”

Games are shown at a Spare Time Entertainment location. IMAGE VIA SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE

The facility will also be equipped to host private events, and full-facility rentals will be available, along with various catering options, according to the website.

Gordmans, the site’s previous occupant, closed in late September 2020 after the company ceased operations nationwide.