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For Immediate Release>> Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Freehold, N.J. – iPlay America will host three great concerts in the next two weeks including American Idol winner Kris Allen this Friday, February 21. Country singer Drake White and the Big Fire will perform Wednesday, February 26, and Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot will perform Saturday, March 1. Allen will take the stage in iPlay America’s Event Center. He earned his American Idol title during season eight and is currently recording his third album. He tours independently, but has also opened for Barenaked Ladies, Maroon 5, Keith Urban, and Lifehouse in 2010. General admission tickets are $15; doors open at 7 p.m. VIP tickets are sold out. General admission tickets are free for White’s performance in the iPlay America Game Time Bar & Grill. VIP tickets are available for $45 and include a meet and greet with White and a $20 iPlay…

January 23, 2014 The public is invited to journey back in time with 1980s tribute band Max Headroom at 9 p.m. Jan. 25 at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road, Freehold Township. The 1980s tribute act will play fan favorite 1980s pop, rock and one-hit wonders in vintage costumes, complete with their signature audience participation segments. The group has performed at area clubs including the Stone Pony, Bar A, McLoone’s, Harrah’s Casino, Parx Casino, and has made appearances at Great Adventure. Max Headroom features vocalists Ryan Cole and Susan Byrnes, guitarists C.J. and Ryan Drost, keyboard player Will Gomez, bassist Chris Cooney, and drummer Mike Sasso, a Manalapan resident. For more information on the band, visit www.maxheadroomrocks.com.

For Immediate Release>> Tuesday, January 15, 2014. iPlay America, Freehold, NJ, announced today that Jessica Schwartz has joined the organization as Director of Marketing and Promotions. Schwartz brings to the position more than 15 years experience creating and implementing strategic brand-building promotions in radio and out of home media. In her role at iPlay America, Schwartz will oversee all marketing communications and promotions from traditional and digital advertising to grassroots partnership initiatives. “Jessica Schwartz brings with her an infusion of energy and enthusiasm for our brand and all of its facets,” said Bob McDaid, Founder and CEO. “We’re pleased to have her on board, and she’s already hit the ground running.” “iPlay America has been a favorite of mine since it opened two years ago,” added Schwartz. “Working with iPlay America to bring people in with radio promotions was really fulfilling because there really is nothing like it in this…

January 24, 2014 Millions of people are watching the American Idol auditions now, and on Friday night they can go to iPlay America to see someone who survived through most of the competition. James Durbin will be performing a free show at 6 p.m. with special guest Kelley James. After the show is done patrons can enjoy iPlay After Dark, which has become a new popular tradition at the Freehold establishment. There is no snow in the forecast until at least Saturday but the National Weather Service is calling for a freezing cold day across our area. The high on a sunny Friday is only expected to reach 18 degrees which drops to nine below with the windchill. The cold temperatures during the day will help with the low temperature at night which is expected to be around 14 degrees without a wind chill. The first Boy Scout troop was…

January 3, 2014 By the time Saturday night rolls around there will probably still be plenty of snow on the ground, but iPlay America is giving music fans a chance to get out of the house with a special musical presentation. Starting at 8 p.m. The Nerds are set to take the stage at iPlay America’s Game Time Bar in another high powered performance in the Freehold area. The Nerds have performed in a variety of venues in the area including as part of the Downtown Concert Series and will be bringing their talents to the indoor amusement park for Saturday’s show.

December 19, 2013 Looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? We’ve got a roundup of events happening around the state, from family friendly to 21 and over parties. Third Annual Ultimate New Year’s Eve Bash at iPlay America is a party perfect for all ages. From 8 PM to 1 AM on Tuesday, December 31st, guests enjoy unlimited attractions, unlimited rides, sumptuous buffets located throughout the park, a light show, great music, party favors, and more. iPlay America’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Bash costs just $59.95 per person. In addition to the sumptuous buffets and a truly unique feel, guests enjoy reserved seating, unlimited rides, bumper cars, laser tag, go-karts, and the 4-D theater. Reservations are recommended.

December 18, 2013 Santa will be making his deliveries in less than a week but before he makes his big trip he has scheduled a few more stops in Freehold as part of a busy weekend. The man in the big red suit will be at iPlay America starting at noon on Saturday giving kids the chance to have their picture taken and get in their last minute gift ideas. Saturday night The Benjamins are scheduled to appear at the Game Time Bar and Grill at iPlay America to help ring in the holiday season.

A Monmouth County teen who usually spends her days at the Ranney School and made a splash as the winner of Freehold Idol is now in the running to bring the title of champion from NBC’s The Voice. At just 16-years-old Jacquie Lee has captivated the country with her vocal talents and with the finals set for next week local residents will have the chance to gather and cheer her on from her home county. CentraState Healthcare System announced they are co-sponsoring a viewing party at iPlay America on Monday night at 8 p.m. The idea for the viewing party was spearheaded by Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich, a family friend and radiologist on staff at the hospital. “Hosting a viewing party is a great opportunity to rally our local community together of one of its own,” he said. “We wish Jacquie the best of luck and will be rooting for her…

For Immediate Release>> Thursday, December 5, 2013. iPlay America, Freehold, NJ, announced today its Third Annual Ultimate NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH – a spectacular New Year’s Eve party perfect for all ages. From 8 PM to 1 AM on Tuesday, December 31st, guests enjoy unlimited attractions, unlimited rides, sumptuous buffets located throughout the park, a light show, great music, party favors, and more. “Everyone wants to celebrate the New Year, and today’s families want to celebrate together,” said Chief Operating Officer Gary Foley. “That’s why we offer families in our community the opportunity to ring in the New Year with more fun than they will have anywhere else, and at a super affordable rate, too!” iPlay America’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Bash costs just $59.95 per person. In addition to the sumptuous buffets and a truly unique feel, guests enjoy reserved seating, unlimited rides, bumper cars, laser tag, go-karts, and…

Thanksgiving starts on Thursday, but with the local schools letting out early on Wednesday, iPlay America wants to start the long weekend off on the right foot. Working with New York radio station 92.3 NOW, the Freehold complex will welcome Midnight Red to town for a free concert starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday night. Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. and VIP packages are available for $65.

For Immediate Release>> Tuesday, November 5, 2013. iPlay America, Freehold, NJ, announced today that all active duty and retired military personnel and their family members will be treated to FREE rides all day this Sunday, November 10, and Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. “There aren’t enough ways to thank the men and women who serve our country, but at iPlay America we want to do something special for them and their families,” said Bob McDaid, Founder and CEO of iPlay America. “Our hope is that active duty and retired military personnel will be able to find some time to get away from it all with some good family fun – on us.” To receive the free rides pass, active duty and retired military personnel and their families simply show their military/dependent IDs at the door anytime Sunday, November 10 and Veterans Day, Monday November 11. iPlay America will be open…

For Immediate Release>> Tuesday, November 5, 2013. iPlay America, Freehold, NJ, announced today that World of Dance, the largest international urban dance competition, and David Cook of American Idol fame, will be at iPlay America’s Encore Event Center this weekend. The World of Dance Tour Competition – Saturday, November 9, 3-10 PM. iPlay America is one of just 14 stops on The World of Dance Tour’s stops around the globe. Featuring the art of street dancing and today’s new-aged choreography, World of Dance is the largest touring event embracing Urban Dance and Youth Lifestyle. The world’s top dancers, hundreds of participants, and spectators of all ages will enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience where today’s top dancers earn prestigious awards. Tickets are $25, on sale now with advance sale World of Dance t-shirts ($15). David Cook with Opening Band Swim! – Sunday, November 10, 6 PM iPlay America will be host to…

Help those in need while enjoying a night of classic rock music right in the heart of Freehold. CentraState Healthcare Foundation has joined forces with iPlay America to present The B Street Band in a disaster relief concert. The concert, which will be held on Saturday, November 17 is a collaborative effort between CentraState and iPlay. According to Special Events Manager at CentraState Healthcare Foundation Jamie Weiskopf, the idea of the relief concert came only a week after Hurricane Sandy hit. “My staff and I wanted to do something to help the victims of the storm,” explained Weiskopf. “I had contacted them [iPlay America] originally to see if we could have a concert there and they said they were having The B Street Band on Nov. 17 and asked if we would like to team up with them.” Weiskopf further explained that Bob McDaid, owner of iPlay America and Encore…

Thursday, May 03, 2012 Mother’s Day is one of our favorite holidays here at this NJ amusement park and because this is our first year open, we want to celebrate Moms in a big way! Our Mother’s Day Brunch will also have one special family honor their mother by wining the Outstanding Moms Essay Contest. This family fun in NJ destination couldn’t be more excited to honor Moms and say thank you! Don’t forget while you’re there, to have fun playing the arcade games and NJ go karts! Source: PR HWY Freehold, NJ (prHWY.com) April 26, 2012 – iPlay America, New Jersey’s premier indoor theme park, will honor moms in a special way this Mother’s Day. iPlay America and Encore are running an “Outstanding Moms Essay Contest” where people can salute their mothers by writing an original essay on “Why does my mom rule?” The contest is open in five…

Thursday, April 26, 2012 Our New Jersey indoor amusement park, iPlay America, is proud to be sponsoring a Safe Driving Workshop for teens. Safe driving is more than important and should be taught in depth to our newest drivers. Our family fun destination in NJ will feature a teen-led workshop, presenting about distracted driving. To learn more about iPlay hosting the Safe Driving Workshops and how you can purchase your tickets, read the article below. After the workshop, teens will be able to enjoy indoor rides and indoor games at our NJ indoor amusement park! Source:Freehold Patch The annual Teen Safe Driving Summit presented by the NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition will feature a teen-led workshop this year about distracted driving on May 12 at iPlay America in Freehold. The event, for 14-16 year-old teens and their parents, will have a series of workshops and presentations which address the risks…

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Our New Jersey indoor amusement park is pleased to announce that we are now approved for overnight play! We received a unanimous vote giving us the go ahead to host night events from after-prom to after-graduation parties. Our indoor rides and indoor games are the perfect way to spend a safe evening to ensure the students enjoy their time! Source: News Transcript FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A resolution that approves overnight play at iPlay America, Schanck Road, was unanimously approved by the members of the Township Committee at a meeting on April 3. The resolution approved six applications for overnight play which were submitted to the committee on March 20. A township ordinance permits the operator of the indoor theme park to apply for permission to hold overnight events. According to the resolution, the chief of police reviewed the six requests for overnight activities and recommended that…

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Indoor amusement park in New Jersey, iPlay America, will be hosting the Monmouth County SPCA Fur Ball event at their NJ event venue, Encore. There are plenty of fun things to do in NJ, especially at our NJ indoor amusement park. Get your tickets for this exciting event to help support the Monmouth County SPCA this weekend at our family entertainment center. Source: Howell Patch The Monmouth County SPCA will be the beneficiary of a fundraiser hosted by a local indoor amusement park this upcoming weekend. iPlay America, an indoor theme park located at 110 Schanck Rd. in Freehold, will host the annual “Monmouth County SPCA Fur Ball” at its Encore Event Center on Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. For $150, guests can enjoy fine dining, an open bar, an auction, and live music by Brian Kirk and the Jirks. Tamsen Fudel of the PIX11…

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Our brand new amusement park in NJ has opened in Freehold, and we are thrilled to offer a variety of rides and games for kid of all ages! Read all about iPlay America’s family entertainment center, and see why it’s your new source for family fun in NJ! Source: NYMetroParents Experience thrilling rides, test your luck at the arcades, and vie for top prizes at iPlay America, New Jersey’s newest (opened November 11, 2011 at 11:11am) and largest indoor amusement park, where “city meets boardwalk.” Open year-round (read: no more winter blues), this 115,000-square-foot facility boasts more than 200 arcade games, soft play specifically designed for young kids, traditional boardwalk games with a prize every time,go-karts,two-story laser tag, bowling, and several eateries. Exciting rides include a swing that propels thrill-seekers 15 feet in the air, a dragon roller coaster, a free-flight experience, and the popular iPA…

Friday, January 20, 2012 When guests walk into our NJ indoor amusement park, one of the first questions we get ask is: “Is this real wood?” Here at iPlay America, we take pride in our unique design where City Meets The Boardwalk and our floors tell it all. Our NJ family fun destination has everything from NJ laser tag to NJ go karts! Stop on by today to have some quality family time in New Jersey! Source:ForConstructionPros When Bob McDaid first contacted Andre E. Garrote, decorative concrete manager with Prendergast Landscape Contractors, Chesterfield, N.J., about creating a variety of decorative floor finishes at his iPlay America indoor theme park in Freehold, N.J., Garrote saw it as his chance to take on a project that showed his range as a decorative concrete artisan. McDaid wanted a wooden boardwalk look on one side of his park and a worn asphalt road look…

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Our NJ indoor amusement park is the perfect place for you and your children to have some fun during these cold winter months! We have plenty of rides, games, and attractions to have the whole family occupied for the afternoon. Our NJ laser tag and mini bowling are just some of the favorites here at iPlay America! Source: YourChildToday As children walk across the red carpet, and then through the doors of iPlay America, they’re not sure what to gaze their eyes upon first in this massive new indoor amusement park. Rides, games of chance and tons of tempting foods all capture their full attention in this family playground where the city meets the boardwalk. Located at 110 Schanck Road in Freehold, the 115,000 square foot climate-controlled entertainment center hosts nine indoor rides, exciting attractions, over 200 arcade games, party rooms, a candy shop, various eateries…