Bumper cars, an outdoor arcade, miniature golf with a Hockeytown twist and visits from Santa Claus are in store for the Monroe Street Midway in downtown Detroit this winter.
The site 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.
The Monroe Street Midway has hosted outdoor skating and other attractions the past two summers.
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Bedrock Detroit, the commercial real estate firm that developed the site, announced the winter plans on Monday:
Cars with winter bumpers – Try not to roll on the slick rink, sponsored by RollerCade. $5 per session.
The Arctic slide – Ride an inner tube down the 20-foot-tall, 80-foot-long slide sponsored by Come Play Detroit. Free.
Puck-Putt – Grab a hockey stick and shoot the ball 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 game.
Favorite food – Burgers, pierogis, house-made chili, chicken sandwiches and mac and cheese bites, plus gluten-free and vegan options. Prices vary.
Santa views – Santa will be available for photos Nov. 18-Dec. 22 from 4-8pm on Thursdays and Fridays and noon-4pm on Sundays. Free.
Winter activities will be open November 11 – January 29. Admission to the Midway is free.
More information at deckedoutdetroit.com.
Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at [email protected]. To subscribe, go to freep.com/specialoffer.
