Planning to visit Crossgates Mall to do a little holiday shopping? You’ll want to set aside a couple of hours to check out the mall’s latest family-friendly venue, Apex Entertainment! The new entertainment center opened today, Wednesday, December 18, and is set to become one of the Albany area’s most exciting new hotspots, just in time for indoor winter fun.

Apex Entertainment boasts top-notch attractions at their new location in Crossgates’ lower level. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon with the family, a fun date night, or a company outing, there are plenty of fun features to make your visit memorable, including:
- 22 bowling lanes
- 2 escape rooms
- 2 sports simulators
- 2 virtual reality games
- a 4,000 square foot laser tag arena
- a 2,500 square foot corporate function space
- a full bar serving beer and signature cocktails
- an on-site restaurant that serves appetizers (including the largest pretzels in the area), American fare, and over 60 gluten-free options
This is Apex Entertainment’s third location. Their first venue opened in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 2017, followed by a location in Syracuse.
Their Crossgates location will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 11 am to 11 pm, Fridays from 11 am to 12 am, Saturdays from 10 am to 12 am, and Sundays from 10 am to 9 pm.