Your Essential Guide to Keeping Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break  

Are your kids starting to feel a little stir-crazy at home? Don’t let the winter blues take over! Elkhart County offers plenty of exciting, family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained this holiday season.  

Bundle Up for Outdoor Adventures

Elkhart IN NIBCO Water and Ice Park At Dusk

Ice Skating at NIBCO Ice & Water Park

Grab your skates and glide your way through winter fun at the NIBCO Ice & Water Park. This unique ice-skating path, located along the scenic Elkhart River, is the perfect spot for family bonding and frosty excitement.  

 

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Explore Bonneyville Mill County Park

A snowy day is a perfect excuse to visit Bonneyville Mill County Park. Whether it’s sledding down gentle slopes, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing through 223 acres of picturesque beauty, this park transforms into a winter wonderland.  

Fun at Ox Box Park

Channel your inner child with sledding or skiing at OxBox Park. The groomed trails and sledding hills provide endless snowy adventures. Need equipment? Rent tubes and cross-country skis from the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office. Call 574-534-2901 for pricing, rental times and more information.

 

Hall of Heroes

Escape Indoors for Unique Experiences

Hall of Heroes Comic and Superhero Museum  
When you’re ready to warm up, visit the Hall of Heroes Comic and Superhero Museum. Explore 80+ years of superhero history through a collection of 70,000 comic books, 150+ original art pieces, and over 10,000 toys and props. It’s a heroic way to spark your imagination!  

JaRisa's Fun Zone

Looking for nonstop indoor fun? JaRisa’s Fun Zone (formerly Eby’s Family Fun) has you covered! Whether you’re zipping around the roller rink, battling it out in the laser tag arena, or testing your skills on the new axe-throwing range, there’s excitement for every age.

With a family-friendly atmosphere and activities galore, JaRisa’s is the ideal spot to host your next party or simply drop in for a day of fun with friends. 

Check out their website for hours and party packages, and get ready to make this winter break one to remember.


Be sure to check websites or call for specific hours of operation.