Take Five: Best Indoor Winter Activities

Whether you're just browsing or on the hunt for something new to buy, local stores in the Stevens Point Area will have shopping until you drop! Show your support for small businesses by shopping at Agora Local Makers Market and the Stevens Point Co-op. Freshen up your wardrobe with a new piece from Bria Bella & Co, or Real Deals. Find something new to take home from Turquoise on Main, Gepetto's Workshop, Call it New/Call it Antique, and Stevens Point Area Gift Shop. Shop for your hobby at Galaxy Comics, Bound to Happen Books, or Fall Line Outfitters Co. Love wine and cheese? Stop at Feltz's Dairy Store and Caravan Wine Shop for all your favorite goodies. 

Find more local shops in the Stevens Point Area.

Wisconsin winters bring many opportunities to enjoy live music indoors in the Stevens Point Area. Sip back with great tunes at Sunset Point Winery, District 1 Brewing, Central Waters Brewing, and O'so Brewing, offering weekly live music events. For classical music lovers, check out performances by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, Monteverdi Chorale, and UW-Stevens Point's Department of Music. 

View the events calendar for all locations offering live performances. 

Explore indoor educational activities this winter in the Stevens Point Area. Head downtown to find fun for kids at the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum or enjoy storytime at the Portage County Library. Love nature and science? Gaze skyward during interactive presentations at the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Also on the UW-Stevens Point campus, you'll find Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, offering a variety of free nature programs, great for the whole family.

Learn more about the breweries and winery part of Craft Collective with a tour. 

Paint, draw, decorate, or assemble your own masterpiece this winter. Pallets & Planks in downtown Point offers DIY classes and private parties to create your own unique design. 

Look out for art classes hosted at Sunset Point Winery, District 1 Brewing, and O'so Brewing Company. Create a variety of products at Division+Brawley, located in Artist & Fare in Plover. Head downtown to Pallets & Planks to create your own unique design or follow along at a workshop. 

There's always something new to taste in the Stevens Point Area, from coffee and tea to beer and cocktails. Check out the Craft Collective and see what's brewing on the menu. Love coffee? Warm up indoors with a cup of coffee from one of many coffee shops in the area. If that's not your cup of tea, head over to Diversi-tea and select from their large menu of teas. 

Find more drink options in the Stevens Point Area.