Not sure how to entertain the little ones when summertime comes to an end? No need to worry, Greater Grand Forks has you covered with lots of options for keeping the kids occupied. There may even be some that adults will like, too!
Not sure how to entertain the little ones when summertime comes to an end? No need to worry, Greater Grand Forks has you covered with lots of options for keeping the kids occupied. There may even be some that adults will like, too!
For good times in the great outdoors, journey to Sherlock Forest Playground in East Grand Forks for a little monkey(bar)ing around. Maybe shooting a few hoops or trying your hand Frisbee/disc golfing at Lincoln or Riverside Parks is more your thing. For some free-wheeling fun, head to the brand new Rydell Skatepark located in Kannowski Park. When you’re talking fall, of course it’s all about the Jack O’ Lanterns! Both East Grand Forks’ Patch on the Point and Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch in Emerado (20 miles west of Grand Forks) feature a corn maze, haunted house, hayrides, farm animal petting zoo, games, concessions and more.
It’s a cold day outside? Just head inside! The Canad Inns Destination Center features a tropical themed water park and mega arcade for both guests and non-guests. Likewise, the new Choice Health & Fitness facility offers an amazing water park and pool area, in addition to topnotch workout equipment and classes. First Season Community Center has indoor playground equipment and other fun things to occupy the day, while kids can jump for joy at Northern Air Family Fun Center complete with a trampoline park and inflatables. Maybe your girl or boy wants to be the next Monique Lamoureaux or TJ Oshie? The amazing Ralph Engelstad Arena, home to University of North Dakota Hockey, offers weekday guided tours at 1:30 p.m. that will take your future Olympic stars throughout the entire $100+ million, 400,000 square-foot facility. The whole family will want to explore the Cabela’s store in East Grand Forks. It features a 10,000-gallon aquarium filled with indigenous fish, a trout stream and many wild game mounts.
Whether it’s right out your back door or at one of the biggest arenas in the region, Grand Forks and East Grand Forks give you plenty of options for some SimplyGrand family fun! Additional information on these and many other activities and events may be found at www.visitgrandforks.com or by following us on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram.
1600 32nd Avenue South Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 U.S.
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1600 32nd Avenue South
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
1000 South 42nd Street Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 U.S.
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1000 South 42nd Street
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
4401 South 11th Street Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 U.S.
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4401 South 11th Street
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
1 Ralph Engelstad Drive Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 U.S.
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1 Ralph Engelstad Drive
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203
703 South 4th Street, Kannowski Park Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 U.S.
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703 South 4th Street, Kannowski Park
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
1122 7th Avenue South, Purpur Arena Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 U.S.
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1122 7th Avenue South, Purpur Arena
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
