December 17, 2024
Cabarrus County’s winter weather is mostly mild. The season can even bring days that make you feel like it’s already spring. But when frigid temperatures do roll around, stay out of the cold and keep the fun coming with these five things to do.
Go Bowling & Get on Track
Downtown Kannapolis is an awesome spot to spend time inside. Here, you’ll find fun indoor activities below the local brewery and cidery including duckpin bowling at Kingpin Underground which also features an arcade and private karaoke rooms.
Steps away from Kingpin, The Slot Car Track is the perfect location for hours of indoor fun. Racers of all skill levels will enjoy maneuvering their miniature electric-powered car around the twisting turns of the track. Looking for something even faster? K1 Speed offers all-electric go-karting indoors in Concord.
Solve an Escape Room
Gather clues, solve the puzzle, and complete your mission! These challenging escape rooms are a blast, and there’s even more fun to get into after you break out. Located inside Concord Mills, The Escape Game is the area’s newest experience. Near downtown Concord, Valcarol Missions sits alongside breweries and antique shopping and axe throwing at Gibson Mill, and Speedway Escapes in Harrisburg is minutes from other local spots to eat, drink, and hang out.
Get Lost in a Game
Hours of entertainment await when you set foot inside these go-to game stops. Both Buzz City Games and Luck Factory Games board game café at Gibson Mill offer an enormous selection of titles to choose from and will help you learn or brush up on your skills. If video games are more your style, the Basement Arcade Bar is the spot for throwback fun and a full bar. Prefer a puzzle? Head to downtown Kannapolis where James Sweet Spot has a wide selection featuring all kinds of fun scenes.
Create a Special Keepsake
When it’s cold enough to build a snowman outside, get creative and paint one instead. If you’ve been eyeing one of those trendy, chunky knit blankets, now is the perfect time to make your own with AR Workshop. Need a necklace to match your favorite sweater? Grab a seat inside The Bead Lady and bring it to life. These Creative Classes & Workshops are the perfect way to spend a brisk day.
Sip Something Steamy
Cabarrus County is full of charming cafes and coffee shops offering lunch, tea, and sweets to keep you cozy and caffeinated.
Find your oasis and dodge the chilly air with specialty roasted blends from spots like Local Patriot and Verb Coffee. Take your coffee break with feline friends at Mac Tabby Cat Café, or pair your hot beverage with a good read at Editions Bookstore & Coffee Shop or Press & Porter which sits alongside Goldberry Books.
More Cool Adventures
Check out these ideas for indoor fun and ways to stay warm, then start planning your winter getaway to Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
