ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center opens with ribbon cutting in Marion

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center, marking the start of the venue’s grand opening weekend.

The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. March 13 outside the main entrance at The Oasis, the redevelopment of the former Marion Mall.

Speakers included Michael Absher, officials from the Marion Chamber of Commerce and leaders from ThrillHouse.

Following the ceremony, attendees and media toured the facility and captured photos and video of the new entertainment attraction.

ThrillHouse features nearly 100 arcade games, Spark Bowling, Lucky Putt mini golf, Aliens vs. Terrans laser tag and the Thrillville go-kart experience. The venue also includes a two-story restaurant and bar, along with private party rooms and event spaces.

Grand opening weekend runs March 13 through March 15, with the public invited to visit the new entertainment center.