Lumos to bring 45,000-square-foot entertainment venue to Valley Ranch Town Center

What to expect

According to the release, the new entertainment venue will provide activities for all ages, appealing to families, young adults and corporate outings. Designed with state-of-the-art technology-driven attractions, the venue will offer an array of activities, including:

• Bowling
• Laser tag
• Ax throwing
• Arcade games
• Virtual reality

Some context

Per the release, the new entertainment venue will be located within walking distance of the EMCID’s future conference and events center, which was first announced in April 2022. As previously reported by Community Impact, the $108 million, 200,000-square-foot project will feature a 55,000-square-foot ballroom and exhibit hall and nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting space.

What they’re saying

• “Lumos is all about creating a space where people can forget the world for a few hours and just have a great time playing, eating and socializing,” said Greg Little, founder and president of Lumos 1, LLC, in a statement. “Our new location in New Caney is perfectly situated to serve the growing community, and we can’t wait to bring our unique brand of entertainment to this vibrant area where we hope to become part of your community.”
• “Whether people are heading to a trade show, a conference or a youth sports competition, they all want somewhere to go to relax or have fun at the end of the day,” EMCID President and CEO Frank McCrady said in a statement. “This type of entertainment venue creates a synergy with our efforts to offer potential clients full packages that attract and recruit events.”

The timeline

Construction on the new entertainment venue is expected to begin this fall and take roughly nine months to complete, according to the release.