Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Flurry Fest – Events all month long

February 16, 2023 — News

 

Did you know that the outdoors can be some of the best medicine? Research shows that spending time outside cuts anxiety and stress and providing places and opportunities to get active can help people stay healthy. That’s why Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) celebrates winter the entire month of February with Flurry Fest, a variety of free and low-cost activities for everyone.

Some outdoor highlights this year include Ski and Glow, S’mores Walk, Skate with the Bobcats and Treasure Hunt. New events for 2023 are the Ski Swap & Sale and the Dakota West Arts Council & Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Glow Stick Dance Party.

 

Feb. 1-28 • FREE Winter Photo Contest

  • Send us your pictures of winter fun and you could win a prize package from BPRD. Plus, your photo may just show up in one of our publications or online.
  • Flurry Fest Photo Contest details

Feb.-March 9 • Golf Putting League

Feb.-April 21 • FREE Weekday Morning Play Dates

Feb. 3 • Half off a bucket of golf balls

Feb. 3 • Blacklight Tennis

Feb. 5 • DJGA Youth Golf Clinics

  • Ages 5-8: 11-11:45am
  • Ages 9-12: 12-12:45pm
  • Middle school: 12-1pm
  • High school: 1-2pm
  • Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
  • Participants are responsible for paying the discounted rate of $4 for their range balls.
  • To register, call 223-3600.

Feb.-March 5 • FREE Open Gym

Feb. 5 • Movie on Ice

  • 6-8pm
  • Capital Ice Complex, 1504 Wichita Dr.
  • It’s an ice rink AND a movie theater. Watch Penguins of Madagascar while you skate.
  • Regular skating fees apply; $2 per individual and $5 per family or sit in the bleachers and enjoy the movie for FREE.
  • Skate Rentals: $3.
  • Concessions available.

Feb. 6 • FREE BPRD Treasure Hunt

  • Sharpen your treasure-seeking skills. You get one Treasure Hunt clue a day for five days to lead you to a treasure of park district prizes.
  • Clues will be posted daily on the homepage of the BPRD website, on our Facebook page or call the Treasure Hunt Hotline at 222-6479.

Feb.-May 22 • Adaptive Bowling

  • Mon. • 4-6pm
  • Midway Lanes, 3327 Memorial Highway, Mandan
  • This bowling program is offered to individuals of all ages and abilities. $3.50/game, price includes shoe rental. Registration is not required.

Feb. 7-28 • FREE Snow Volleyball

Feb.-March 16 • FREE Preschool Skate Date

  • Mon., Tues. & Wed. • 11:30am–12:30pm
  • Capital Ice Complex, 1504 Wichita Dr.
  • This program is designed for parents and their preschool child(ren) to spend ice time together. Skate rentals for $3.

Feb.-March 24 • FREE Public Ice Skating

  • Tues., Wed. & Thurs. • Noon-1:15pm
  • VFW Sports Center, 1200 N. Washington St.
  • Enjoy public skating indoors. No skate rentals.

Feb.-March 31 • FREE Golf Advice

  • Fridays • 1-2pm
  • Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
  • Take a smooth swing into spring with advice from North Dakota Golf Hall of Fame member Dr. Guy Otteson. Registration is not required.

Feb. 10 • Ski and Glow

Feb. 11 • Ski Swap & Sale

  • 12-5pm
  • Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr.
    Get rid of clutter, trade up, try something new, or give back by donating your gently used ski gear.

Feb. 11 • FREE Theo Art School Art Workshop

Feb. 11 • BMTA Tennis Tournament

Feb. 11 • Wallyball Tournament Cancelled

Feb. 12 • FREE Skate with the Bobcats

  • 3-5pm
  • Jaycee Centennial Park, 321 E. Century Ave.
  • Spend the afternoon outdoor skating with the Bobcats. Enjoy snow coloring and treats in the warming house.

Feb. 12 • Super Bowl Public Skate

  • 6-8pm
  • Capital Ice Complex, 1504 Wichita Dr.
  • Super Bowl Theme: wear your favorite team’s jersey colors. Regular skating fees apply; $2 per individual and $5 per family. Skate rentals are $3.

Feb. 13 • Half off batting cages

Feb.-March 9 • FREE Puck & Stick Time

  • Tues., Wed., & Thurs. • Noon-1pm
  • VFW Sports Center, 1200 N. Washington St.
  • Puck & Stick Time is for individuals looking for a little extra skate time on the ice.
  • Puck & Stick details

Feb.-March 22 • Drop-In Youth Hockey

Feb. 17 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission

Feb. 19-25 • Toptracer Range Contests

Feb. 20 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission

Feb. 20 • Tennis Court Time for Juniors

Feb. 22 • Half off Toptracer Range rentals

Feb. 23 • FREE Tennis balls at the dog park

Feb.-May 11 • Toddler Splash Days

Feb. 24-26 • Winter Jam Junior Tennis Tournament

Feb. 24 To be rescheduled • FREE Callaway Golf Demo

  • 1-6pm
  • Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
  • Call 223-3600 to schedule your FREE one-on-one golf fitting session.

Feb. 24 • FREE DWAC & BBPH Glow Stick Dance Party Cancelled

Feb. 26 • Wibit Water Toys

Feb. 24-26 • Winter Jam Junior Tennis Tournament

Feb. 26 • FREE S’mores Walk

  • 1-4pm
  • General Sibley Park, 5001 S. Washington St.
  • The walking path will have a fire pit to make s’mores. Supplies for s’mores are provided.
  • The walk is dog-friendly.