Downtown Detroit's Monroe Street Midway will be transformed into winter carnival
Bumper cars, an outdoor arcade, miniature golf with a Hockeytown twist and visits from Santa Claus are in store for downtown Detroit's Monroe Street Midway this winter.
The site just east of Campus Martius Park will be transformed into a winter carnival with family-friendly activities that will include rides, games and snacks from mid-November through the holidays.
Monroe Street Midway has hosted outdoor roller skating and other attractions the last two summers.
More:Outdoor roller skating returns to Detroit at Monroe Street Midway starting May 27
Bedrock Detroit, the commercial real estate firm that developed the site, announced the winter plans Monday:
Winter Bumper Cars – Try not to spin out on the slick rink, sponsored by RollerCade. $5 per session.
Arctic Slide – Ride an inner tube down the 20-foot high, 80-foot long slide, sponsored by Come Play Detroit. Free.
Puck-Putt – Grab a hockey stick and shoot the puck into the net along a 9-hole course, sponsored by Come Play Detroit. Free.
Midway Arcade – Pop-a-shot, dodgeball and more. 50 cents - $3 per play.
Food Favorites – Burgers, pierogis, homemade chili, chicken sandwiches and mac-and-cheese bites, plus gluten-free and vegan choices. Prices vary.
Santa Sightings – Santa will be available for photos from Nov. 18-Dec. 22 from 4-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Free.
The winter activities will be open Nov. 11 – Jan. 29. Entry into the Midway is free.
More information at deckedoutdetroit.com.
Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. To subscribe, go to freep.com/specialoffer.
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