Hendersonville Circus World
Rating
Family of 4
Budget $60-120 for a family of 4 depending on how many game tokens and attractions you use.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 5-16
About
Circus World in Hendersonville is a multi-activity family entertainment center about 20 minutes northeast of Nashville — part of the Strike and Spare entertainment group, which has a track record of running well-organized amusement facilities across the Tennessee market.
The format is a classic entertainment center: arcade games on tokens, mini golf, bumper cars, and various amusement activities packed into one indoor space. For families with kids in the 5-16 range who need entertainment variety, this format works well — kids move freely between activities based on interest and queue length rather than committing to a single structured experience.
The evening hours (until 9-10pm) make Circus World useful for families who want after-dinner entertainment in Hendersonville rather than driving back into Nashville. The late closing time is particularly valuable during summer visits when daytime heat makes outdoor activities less appealing.
A few practical notes: The token-based arcade format means costs can escalate unpredictably if kids have free rein. Setting a per-kid token budget upfront keeps the visit on budget. Weekday afternoons are notably less crowded than weekend evenings, and your same spending goes further when waits on popular games are minimal.
Check strikeandspare.com for current Hendersonville attractions and pricing — the specific mix of activities can evolve, and knowing what's currently available helps set family expectations before arriving. On-site food service is typically available.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons have shortest lines; weekend evenings are peak times with longer waits on popular attractions
Wait Times
15-45 minutes on peak weekend evenings; minimal wait on weekday afternoons
Nearby Food
On-site food service is typically available at Strike and Spare venues. Hendersonville has additional casual dining options along the Volunteer Drive commercial corridor.
Why Kids Love It
Circus World in Hendersonville is a multi-activity entertainment complex with arcade games, mini golf, bumper cars, and other family amusements packed under one roof. Kids who need variety over sustained focus on a single activity find the format ideal — when they tire of one game, there's always something else to try. The evening hours until 9-10pm make it a popular option for families who want after-dinner entertainment.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Part of the Strike and Spare entertainment group — a multi-venue chain with solid operational consistency.
- Located in Hendersonville, about 20 minutes northeast of downtown Nashville.
- Evening visits (after 6pm) are busier but also feel more festive if your kids don't mind waits.
- Token-based arcade games mean costs can escalate if kids don't self-regulate — set a token budget upfront.
- The complex typically includes bowling in addition to circus/amusement attractions — check strikeandspare.com for current Hendersonville offerings.
What to Bring
- Card for game tokens and any admission fees
- Comfortable shoes for active games
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Adult
- $5.00
- Child
- $6.50
Tips to Save
- Check for combo packages that bundle multiple activities.
- Weekday afternoon visits stretch your budget further as lines are shorter and you can do more in the same time.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10AM-10PM
- Monday
- 10AM-9PM
- Sunday
- 12-9PM
- Tuesday
- 10AM-9PM
- Saturday
- 10AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 10AM-9PM
- Wednesday
- 10AM-9PM