Inside FUN as the temperature drops

As we anticipate the long-awaited snow this season Macaroni Kid Livingston brings you ALL THE FUN here, INDOORS in Livingston County. From coffee shops to movie theaters to indoor play places there are so many ways to get out of your home and enjoy some INDOOR fun.

VISIT A LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

Coffee shops are much more than a place to get a warm drink in a cold day. Many become a central hub of the community. These great LOCAL shops offer board games and craft nights, fundraisers and open mic nights and so much more. Be sure to look at their website or FB page for their individual event calendar.

• Uptown Coffee House, 102 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell
• Thread Creek Coffee, 10051 E. Highland Road Suite 17 in Howell
• Good Deeds Coffee Bar, 115 E. Grand River Ave. in Fowlerville
• Java House, 25840 Pontiac Trail in South Lyon
• NautiMi on the River, 9260 McGregor Road in Pinckney
• Brighton Coffee House and Theater, 306 W. Main Street in Brighton

DAY AT THE MOVIES

Check out their FB and websites for special discount days, movie premiers and more.

• MJR Brighton Cinema 20, 8200 Murphy Drive in Brighton
• Emagine Hartland, 10495 Hartland Square Drive in Hartland
• Historic Howell Theater, 315 E.Grand River Ave. in Howell

GET ON THE ICE

Love winter sports like ICE SKATING, but not a fan of being out in the cold? Local ice rinks offer open skate in addition to learn to skate classes and hockey programs. 

• Kensington Valley Ice House, 10540 Citation Drive in Brighton 
  • ($5 weekday admission, $7 weekend admission, $5 skate rental)
• 140 Ice Den, 970 Grand Oaks Drive in Howell 
  • ($8 admission, $5 skate rental)

FUN AND GAMES

There are lots of fun indoor opportunities to keep your kids active INSIDE as it gets cold. Fill your day with fun. Bring friends along or make it a family day!

• The Arcade, 10816 Grand River in Brighton
  • One fee for play all day
• Airborne, 8151 Movie Drive in Brighton
  • Friday Glow Nights are a favorite
• Rollerama and Zap Zone  6995 Grand River Ave. in Brighton  
  •  Arcade, laser tag, a roller skating rink, and a vast jungle gym.
    • “All You Can Play Park Pass” on Tuesdays
    • “Double Dollars Arcade Games” on Thursdays

BOWLING IS FUN 

• Whitmore Lanes, 9455 N. Main Street in Whitmore Lake
• Pinz, 400 N. Lafayette Street in South Lyon
• Brighton Bowl, 9871 Grand River Ave. in Brighton ($30-$35 per hour)
• Bowl-E-Drome, 907 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell ($25 per hour with student discounts)

Puzzle Your Way Through an Escape Room

Escape Rooms can be great for small groups of all ages. Friends or family can make a great team. 

• Escape Room Brighton at 8143 Grand River Ave. 

Get Crafty

You are never too old to get crafty. Local crafters offer instruction through many local libraries, coffee shops and small businesses. You can find these classes listed on our ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR  Some suggested places to try include:

• Bark Art Creations, 125 Pearl Street in Pinckney
• Ceramic Studio Etc. 4132 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell (accepts group reservations and walk-ins)