Craft Axe Throwing
Springfield, MO
Inside Craft Axe Throwing in Springfield, MO — axe throwing lanes and bullseye targets

Craft Axe Throwing in Springfield, MO

Axe Throwing in
Springfield, MO

Twelve lanes, real coaching, and a full bar in downtown Springfield, MO. Birthday parties, league nights, corporate team-building, and walk-ins welcome.

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Find us at 431 S Jefferson Avenue, Suite 132A in downtown Springfield—your go-to destination for family-friendly axe throwing in Springfield, MO. Located just a block away from Pappo's Downtown location, our venue is easy to find once you spot the suite number. We offer 12 axe throwing lanes perfect for beginners and experienced throwers alike, plus fun alternatives like ninja stars (small and large) and "The Stick All" for groups looking to mix things up.

Whether you're planning a family outing, birthday party, corporate team-building event, bachelor or bachelorette party, or Ozarks fundraiser, our axe throwing venue provides a safe, welcoming environment for all ages 10 and up (with a parent present for minors). Each lane seats up to four guests, and walk-ins are welcome when availability allows. Every session includes a safety briefing from our trained coach, so everyone can enjoy safe, guided axe throwing with confidence.

We offer free on-site parking (no apps required) and a ton of extra axe-citing activities from cornhole to giant jenga! Closed-toe shoes are required for all participants. While outside drinks aren't permitted, we serve a selection of craft beer and seltzers on-site to keep things relaxed for adults. After your session, you can keep the fun going across the street at The Shot Shack.

Features & Amenities

  • 12 Lanes
  • Full bar — craft beer, seltzers, and other beverages
  • Free parking (a real lot, not an app)
  • Multiple HDTVs throughout
  • Ninja stars (small and large) and "The Stick All" beyond standard axes
  • Table games and additional activities
  • Coach included with every group through the safety run-through

Hatchet Throwing & Axe Throwing in Springfield, MO

Axe throwing — also called hatchet throwing or tomahawk throwing — is one of the fastest-growing social sports in the country, and Craft Axe Throwing is your home for it in Springfield. Whether you’re a first-timer who’s never picked up an axe, a regular looking to sharpen your form, or planning a social or corporate event your team will still be talking about next quarter, we’ll get you on a lane and on target. Questions, group bookings, or want to talk through a date— give us a call at (417) 409-2496 .

How it works

How axe
throwing
works.

You might be slightly hesitant after a friend invited you to Craft Axe Throwing — don’t be. We’ve trained everyone from 10 to 85 years old to safely throw and have fun.

Each facility features individual lanes and HDTVs to compliment the sports bar. Here’s how to get started.

  1. Reserve a lane Step 01

    Reserve a lane

    Online in two minutes. Walk-ins welcome when there's an opening, but weekend slots fill fast.

  2. Show up & sign in Step 02

    Show up & sign in

    Closed-toe shoes, anyone you're bringing, and the waiver. We'll have an axe waiting.

  3. Get coached Step 03

    Get coached

    Fifteen minutes with a real coach: grip, stance, release. First-timers stick the bullseye on day one.

  4. Throw your hour Step 04

    Throw your hour

    Up to 4 throwers per lane. Most groups stay longer than they planned. No outside drinks — we have a bar.

What it costs

Pay by the thrower.

45 min axe throwing session in Springfield

45 min

$19/ea

  • Included: Safety & Instruction
  • Included: Standard Axe
  • Not included: Small Ninja Star
  • Not included: Large Ninja Star
  • Not included: The Stick All
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1 hour axe throwing session in Springfield

1 hour

$23/ea

1–2 throwers

$21/ea

3+ throwers

  • Included: Safety & Instruction
  • Included: Standard Axe
  • Included: Small Ninja Star
  • Not included: Large Ninja Star
  • Not included: The Stick All
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1.5 hours axe throwing session in Springfield

1.5 hours

$33/ea

1–2 throwers

$30/ea

3+ throwers

  • Included: Safety & Instruction
  • Included: Standard Axe
  • Included: Small Ninja Star
  • Included: Large Ninja Star
  • Included: The Stick All
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Large group axe throwing facility rental in Springfield

Large group / facility rental

Buyouts, parties & corporate events

Reserve multiple lanes or the whole venue. Custom pricing for groups, birthdays, and team-building.

Plan your event

Gift cards

Give the gift of axe throwing.

  • A great gift idea

    Birthdays, staff appreciation, graduation, the holidays — works for anyone old enough to throw.

  • Use at any location

    Redeemable at every Craft Axe Throwing venue across the country, not just Springfield.

  • Send it on your schedule

    Deliver instantly by email, or schedule it to arrive on the day that matters.

Craft Axe Throwing gift card — eGift or classic

eGift or classic cards

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This week in Springfield

Deals that don’t expire.

  • Monday

    Monday Lane Special

    Fill a lane with up to 6 throwers for $80 per 1-hour session.

  • Thursday

    Ladies Night Discount

    Ladies throw for 50% off. Valid for groups of four or fewer.

  • Sunday

    Kids Free Throwing

    Kids ages 10–15 throw free with an equivalent purchased regular throwing session. Adult must be present during the entire session.

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What people say

From our Springfield regulars.

“The atmosphere was so much fun! Definitely will be coming back.”

— Maggie Jones

“Throwing the axes was so much fun and very therapeutic.”

— Ivory Nicole

“30 people for my uncle's 50th. The staff was super helpful.”

— Elizabeth Fears, 50th birthday party

“Excellent customer service.”

— Sarah Williams
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Free throwing on your birthday.

Family celebrating a birthday with axe throwing in Springfield

  • Join our birthday program

    Join our rewards program and throw for FREE on your birthday. Fill out the short form and you’re in.

  • Email sent to your inbox

    Once you sign up, you’ll get an email the week of your birthday with your free birthday pass details.

  • Claim your free axe throwing

    Show our team the email when you arrive in Springfield and we’ll set you up with your free session.

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Why throw axes at
Craft Axe Throwing in Springfield?

We not only have a great time throwing axes but we have an awesome venue to host the perfect event for your occasion. Our team will get you checked in and throwing axes to hit the bullseye. We have plenty of games to play to make sure you have a fun time throwing axes or ninja stars.

Axes, Ninja Stars, and More

Axes, Ninja Stars, and More

Throwing axes is one of the best ways to relieve stress from the day. Also try throwing our ninja stars and premium axes in addition to our standard axe throwing. At Craft Axe Throwing we have other table games and activities in addition to axe throwing.

The Perfect Night Out

The Perfect Night Out

Grab a bite to eat and then plan on spending the rest of the night at Craft Axe Throwing Springfield. Axe throwing paired with our craft beers makes for the best date night.

Group Events

Corporate Team Building in Springfield

With 12 lanes and a capacity of over 80 people, our downtown Springfield venue is built for real corporate team building. Skip the tired conference room trust falls—we provide dedicated lane coaches to get your whole team throwing safely, a full service bar loaded with local craft beer and seltzers, and a competitive but approachable environment that levels the playing field between the sales team and the engineers. Perfect for office holiday parties, Q3 celebrations, or simply getting the team out of the building.

“Our team came for team building and we had the best time.”

— Tarissa Knezevich
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Corporate team building axe throwing event in Springfield

Group events

Team building, birthdays & group events in Springfield.

Craft Axe Throwing Springfield hosts groups from 6 to 80+ — team building outings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, corporate events, fundraisers, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Reserved lanes, dedicated coaches, and a real bar on site.

  • Team Building

    Team building that doesn't feel like team building. Bring your Springfield-area company to throw axes, share craft beer, and watch the quietest person in accounting unexpectedly become the office champion. Reserved lanes, dedicated coaches, and tournament brackets if you want a real competition. Groups from 6 to 80+.

  • Birthday Parties

    Birthday parties at Craft Axe Throwing Springfield are the kind people actually remember. Reserve a lane (or the whole venue), bring your own food, and let our coaches turn your friends into bullseye-stickers in fifteen minutes. Kid-friendly birthdays for ages 10+ on weekend afternoons; 21+ celebrations any night you want.

  • Corporate Events

    Corporate events at Craft Axe Throwing Springfield — client appreciation, holiday parties, sales kickoffs, end-of-quarter blowouts. Multiple lanes, a real bar, big-screen HDTVs, and plenty of room for the speech you didn't want to give. We handle the setup; you handle the toasts.

  • Graduation Parties

    Graduation parties — high school, college, trade school, anything worth celebrating. Bring the family, the friends, the awkward uncle who hasn't picked up an axe since the 90s. We'll teach the basics, hand out prizes, and make sure the grad's Springfield photos look like they had a real night out, not another backyard barbecue.

  • Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties

    Bachelor and bachelorette parties at Craft Axe Throwing Springfield — for the crew that's done with the wine bar circuit. Cold craft beer, sharp axes, plenty of trash talk, and a coach who'll teach the bridal party how to actually stick the bullseye. Book the place out for a private buyout if you want the whole venue to yourselves.

  • Gender Reveals

    Gender reveal parties at Craft Axe Throwing Springfield — skip the confetti cannons and reveal with an axe. We've done colored-powder targets, balloon pops, and custom bullseye reveals. Reserved lanes, a full bar for the adults, and a coach to make sure everyone throws safely. Ages 10+ welcome with a parent on site.

  • Fundraisers

    Fundraisers, charity tournaments, and benefit events. We've hosted school fundraisers, non-profit benefits, and silent auctions in Springfield — bring your cause, we'll bring the lanes, the staff, and the registration setup. Tournament brackets are a hit for raffles and pledge drives.

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Join the WATL league at Craft Axe Throwing Springfield

Join our competitive league

Looking to take your axe throwing skills to the next level? Our sanctioned league play through the World Axe Throwing League (opens in a new tab) is a fun and exciting way to get involved in the sport of axe throwing. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, our leagues offer a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a blast with friends and fellow axe throwers.

Each league runs for a total of eight weeks and includes a weekly competition night where you will compete against other league members. Reach out to us or talk to your axe instructor on how you can get involved!

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Quick questions

Before you book.

How much does axe throwing cost in Springfield?
Axe throwing in our Springfield location starts at $19 per thrower for a 45-minute session standard axes. For groups of 3+, a 1-hour session is $21 per person. Extended 1.5-hour sessions that unlock our ninja stars and premium axes run $30-$33. We never charge for watching.
Do you serve alcohol or food at the Springfield location?
We feature a full bar perfectly stocked with local Missouri craft beer, seltzers, and more. While we don't have a kitchen, there are amazing options nearby. In fact, 417 Taphouse is right across S Jefferson Ave if your group wants to start or finish with a full meal.
Where do I park in downtown Springfield?
We offer hassle-free, fully free parking right in an actual lot behind the building — no confusing apps or downtown street parking fighting necessary.
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Things to do in Springfield, MO.

Springfield, Missouri — the birthplace of Route 66 — is home to the Cardinals, full of Ozarks history, and packed with things to do on any given weekend. Whether you're a local looking for your next adventure or visiting for the first time, here are the top things to do in Springfield.

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Craft Axe Throwing Springfield

12 lanes, ninja stars, premium axes, and a full bar. Walk-ins welcome, leagues, parties, and corporate events — the best night out in Springfield.

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