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Verona Verona Ice Arena

★★★★☆ 4.6 (147)

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New Glarus Swissland Miniature Golf

★★★★☆ 4.4 (64)

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Blue Mounds Havens Petting Farm

★★★★☆ 4.8 (395)

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Monona Nerdhaven Arcade

★★★★☆ 4.7 (208)

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Black Earth Black Earth Children's Museum

★★★★☆ 4.7 (347)

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McFarland 1 activity Beloit 1 activity Monona 1 activity Black Earth 1 activity Blue Mounds 1 activity Ixonia 1 activity New Glarus 1 activity DeForest 1 activity Verona 1 activity Oregon 1 activity Portage 1 activity Watertown 1 activity Waunakee 1 activity

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McFarland Area has 13 family activities across 5 categories and 13 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

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McFarland Community Ice Arena operates two sheets of ice with different specifications: the Spartan Rink (Olympic size) and Starion Bank Rink (50' x 90' Training size), allowing for simultaneous programs from elite to beginner skaters
Henry Dorrbaker's specializes in duckpin bowling, a less common variant of bowling that uses smaller pins and balls, with 13 mentions in reviews indicating this is a distinctive feature that sets it apart from standard bowling alleys
Nerdhaven Arcade is an independent arcade that has only been open for 2 years, maintaining a mom-and-pop feel while offering a carefully curated collection of classic and diverse arcade games across multiple genres including beat 'em ups, racing, sports, fighting, and light gun games.
Black Earth Children's Museum: The museum features a diverse range of interactive exhibits including a climbing wall, treehouse slide, pet vet area, fishing pond, and a toy library, offering multiple themed learning spaces within a small-town venue
Havens Petting Farm offers goat yoga classes held on a hilltop with scenic views, combining wellness activities with animal interaction
Glacier Rock Farms offers visitors the ability to see, touch, feed, and ride more animals than some major metropolitan zoos in a single visit, according to visitor reviews comparing it favorably to the Milwaukee Zoo
Swissland Miniature Golf features live goats as an interactive attraction where visitors can feed them, tying into the Swiss theme of the venue
PinSocial combines three distinct recreational activities in one venue: mini putting courses, mini duck pin bowling, and Inrange golf suites with Toptracer technology
Verona Ice Arena features two ice sheets with different Olympic standards: one Olympic-size sheet and one newly completed NHL-size sheet (opened January 2024)
Oregon Ice Arena has a dedicated hockey section separate from open skate areas, though enforcement of this separation has been noted as inconsistent by visitors
City Skate Center is run entirely by volunteers, making it a community-driven operation
Skate Express: Home of Team Wisconsin Inline Racing, making it a competitive racing hub for the sport

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The Ice Pond at Waunakee maintains a notably warmer seating environment compared to other ice rinks in southern Wisconsin, as specifically mentioned in multiple reviews praising the facility for not being 'too cold' in the bleachers
McFarland Community Ice Arena: The arena hosts speedskating nationals, positioning it as a competitive venue for elite-level speed skating competitions
Henry Dorrbaker's: The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations needed, using a waitlist system during busy periods - an unconventional model for a family entertainment center that hosts birthday parties and team events
Nerdhaven Arcade: The arcade features a unique architectural design with a decorative gate separating the pinball machines from the arcade games section, and includes notable artwork on the walls throughout the venue.
Black Earth Children's Museum: Visitors report spending 4+ hours engaged with exhibits across numerous rooms, with a particularly well-designed layout that appeals to children ages 5-7
Havens Petting Farm: The farm features mini Highland cattle, a species not native to Wisconsin, as noted in visitor reviews
Glacier Rock Farms: The farm operates a seasonal haunted attraction called 'The Dark Side Haunted Adventure' in October that features interactive paintball shooting zombies
Swissland Miniature Golf: The course is located in New Glarus, Wisconsin, a town known for Swiss heritage and culture, with nearby attractions including the Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum and New Glarus Brewing Company
PinSocial: The venue can accommodate up to 200 persons in designated event spaces, making it suitable for large corporate gatherings and networking events
Verona Ice Arena: The arena has dual spacious mezzanines with seating capacity of approximately 1,000+ per rink, equipped with bleacher heaters and floor-to-ceiling glass
Oregon Ice Arena: The arena maintains a notably pleasant temperature inside, with some areas having heating concerns (at least one heater noted as off during visits)
City Skate Center: Admission is only $7.00 and includes skate rental (quad or inline), with free admission for adult non-skating chaperones
Skate Express: Operates year-round as an indoor roller skating facility, providing consistent recreational opportunities
The Ice Pond at Waunakee: Open Hockey sessions are limited to the first 25 paid skaters, creating a first-come, first-served capacity constraint that requires early arrival

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