Looking for kid-sized fun this winter in the Stevens Point Area? Use our Kids Guide to Winter Fun to discover new places, from indoor activities at Putt-n-Play and Central Wisconsin Children's Museum, to outdoor fun at Iverson Park and Schmeeckle Reserve. 

Header photo by @ndusche

 

Indoor Fun

 

Central Wisconsin Children's Museum

The Central Wisconsin Children's Museum has a bunch of fun for the kiddos! From the Create-It! Art Room and STEM Lab to Wild Wisconsin and Pet+Vet, there are a plethora of exhibits that any kid can run around and even learn from. 
 

Gepetto's Workshop

Across the street is the eclectic toy store, Gepetto's Workshop, that has something fun for every kid, or parent, to enjoy and play with. Spending time inside this fun-filled store is sure to warm anyone up in the cold winter.

 

Bound to Happen Books

This indie bookstore is a great place to find your next nighttime read. Bound to Happen has a comfy corner for families to read together and to choose which stories to bring home.

 

Putt-n-Play

The only indoor mini-golf in the Stevens Point Area is the perfect spot for some indoor family fun! Stop into Putt-n-Play for a game of mini-golf on their north-woods-themed course, play a few games at the arcade, and top it off by grabbing a bite to eat. 

 

Allen F. Blocher Planetarium

Visit the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus and catch a public program. Shows are open and free to the public (although donations are greatly appreciated).

 

Olson Museum of Natural History

Although the new location is still under renovation, they are offering a wide variety of events for kids. With everything from story times, labs, and special discoveries every other Thursday, the Museum of Natural History is a great place for kids to both learn and have fun.

 

Food + Farm Exploration Center

Just south of Stevens Point, the Food + Farm Exploration Center offers interactive exhibits where kids can learn the process of how food reaches their plate! Don't forget to snap a picture of the World's Largest Potato Masher!

 

Outdoor Fun
 

Green Circle Trail

On the Plover River segment of the Green Circle Trail, try out some cross-country skiing when conditions allow. Other areas of the 27-mile scenic hiking trail are open throughout the winter for fun exploring! For more information on winter activities, stop at the University Trail that meanders through to the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, which is the headquarters of the Green Circle Trail.
 

Standing Rocks

For more cross-country skiing, check out Standing Rocks County Park, which is open daily throughout the snow season. Lighted loops are available, including trails for snowshoeing and fat-tire biking. Rentals are available at the Behnke Olson Outdoor Recreation Center (BOORC) on-site. 
 

Stevens Point Sculpture Park

An outdoor venue that combines art and culture in the Stevens Point Area is the Stevens Point Sculpture Park. Visit the 20-acre park that is always growing and changing for some family fun, as well as a unique experience and view of creativity.

 
Iverson Park

For some outdoor fun, be sure to check out Iverson Park. With sledding, tobogganing, snowboard hills, and cross-country ski trails, you can't go wrong. Have young kids? Iverson has a sledding hill designated for children 6 and under.

 

Want More?

Looking for more winter fun in the Stevens Point Area? Be sure to take a look at our 30+ things to do in winter, where to cross-country ski, or where to snowshoe. Be sure to capture your own fun and add your photo, including @stevenspointarea on Instagram or hashtag #stevenspointarea and share your favorites of the kids all winter long!