FOR CABIN FEVER
WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE!
The Twin Cities Gateway is a winter wonderland, offering a variety of activities for all ages. Bundle up and explore miles of cross-country ski trails, glide across frozen lakes or cozy up by a fire while ice fishing. From black-light bowling to art studios, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep cabin fever at bay! After a day of adventure, warm up with a hearty meal at a local restaurant or brewery. Here’s your guide to family-friendly winter fun!
INDOOR THRILLS
Bowlero Blaine is a top destination for families, offering bowling lanes, an arcade, laser tag, billiards and a sports bar with oversized servings to share. Nearby, Cheap Skate Roller Center in Coon Rapids invites families to skate, scoot or play in bounce houses, with special events like Tuesday Family Night. Head over to Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center in Mounds View — the largest event space in the upper Midwest — offering bowling and arcade games for all ages. At Rumriver Art Center in Anoka, explore art classes, open studio sessions and monthly Free Family Art Days designed for creative play. For airborne fun, visit Urban Air Adventure Park in Coon Rapids and Zero Gravity Trampoline Park in Mounds View. These indoor playgrounds feature ropes courses, climbing walls and trampolines, ensuring action-packed
fun for everyone.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Winter’s beauty shines at Anoka County Parks, where you can explore trails for fat-tire biking and cross-country skiing. Bunker Hills Regional Park offers an exciting addition — skijoring (skiing with dogs) for adventurous families. For a magical experience, enjoy a sleigh ride through snow-covered trails at Bunker Park Stables — a cozy way to enjoy the winter scenery. Looking for something unique? The Four Seasons Curling Club at the Blaine Ice House is North America’s only official Olympic-training curling facility. Whether you want to learn the basics at a hands-on clinic or watch a local match, it’s a fun experience for everyone.
EATS
Warm up and refuel at local favorites like Maxx Bar & Grill, Moe’s American Grill and Serum’s Good Time Emporium, where you’ll find hearty meals and cozy atmospheres perfect for capping off a day of winter fun.
EAT
Maxx Bar & Grill
Moe’s American Grill, Serum’s
Good Time Emporium
PLAY
Bowlero Blaine
Cheap Skate Roller Center
Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center
Rumriver Art Center
Four Seasons Curling Club
EVENTS
Winterfest
Jan 25, 2025
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