When the mercury drops, the fun kicks up in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Local residents and visitors are gearing up to embrace the chill at the "Wonders of Winter" event, packed with a cool lineup of frosty festivities. If you're wondering how to spice up a wintry Saturday afternoon, look no further than Central Park on February 3, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wonders of Winter -- an event that celebrates some of the wonderful activities a Minnesota winter offers, such as kicksledding, crokicurl, make your own s'mores and so much more! Come to Central Park on Saturday, February 3, 1 to 4 p.m. Free to attend, and all ages are welcome! pic.twitter.com/Jyyc0tPaKM
— CityofMapleGrove, MN (@maplegrovemngov) January 29, 2024
The free-to-attend event promises to lure folks of all ages out of hibernation with some unique outdoor activities. You can easily to try your hand – or foot – at kicksledding, an exhilarating cross between sledding and skiing, or take a spin on the crokicurl rink, where curling meets crokinole for a distinctly Minnesotan twist on winter games. And for those with a sweet tooth, the event invites you to 'make your own s'mores' – the perfect treat to warm up your spirits, as per City of Maple Grove, MN.
But "Wonders of Winter" isn't just about giving the adults a break from their Netflix binges. Kids are set to have a blast too, with family-friendly pastimes geared to make sure they sleep soundly come nightfall. From the looks of it, Maple Grove is on a mission to prove that winter can be more than just subzero temps and shoveling driveways – it can be a time to make warm memories, even in the cold.
