Why Winter's Better In Fenton: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks

Winter may be here, but the fun doesn’t slow down in Fenton. From family outings to seasonal events and easy day trips, there’s plenty around town to keep your calendar full. Just remember to double-check hours, weather updates and ticket details before heading out. And if you want even more local winter ideas, keep scrolling — you’ll find a way to get personalized suggestions based on what you love to do.

Fenton Winery & Brewery

Address: 1370 North Long Lake Road, Fenton Township, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 373-4194
Details: The public taproom at Fenton Winery & Brewery is the heart of the operation, offering a rotating selection of handcrafted beer, wine, spirits and food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Guests can choose from multiple indoor seating areas, two separate bars and the Barrel Room, a small private space ideal for gatherings. The taproom operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with current beverage offerings and hours available on the website.

RailYard Fenton – Eat, Drink & Play

Address: 234 North Leroy Street, Suite B, Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 354-1355
Details: RailYard Fenton combines food, drinks and entertainment under one roof, featuring multiple dining options, a full bar and a self-service beer wall. Visitors can enjoy pool, darts, shuffleboard, bocce ball and an arcade, along with live sports and music events throughout the winter. Event schedules and activity details can be found on the website.

Painting With A Twist

Address: 17155 Silver Parkway, Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 215-1088
Details: Painting with a Twist offers Pop In & DIY sessions that allow guests to drop in or reserve time to work on a variety of creative projects at their own pace. With guided instructions and materials provided, it’s an easy and accessible indoor activity for all skill levels and ages. Reserve a time on the website.

Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena – Indoor Ice Skating

Address: 5371 Daly Farms Drive, Burton, MI 48509
Phone: (810) 744-0800
Details: Located about 25 minutes from Fenton, Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena offers daily public skate sessions in a full-service indoor rink. It’s a convenient option for families, casual skaters and hockey fans looking to stay active during the winter months. The current public skate calendar, session times and pricing are available on the arena’s website.

The Barn – Curling

Address: 715 Torrey Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 354-8889
Details: The Barn offers a fun and approachable curling experience with fully covered and heated lanes, making it an easy winter activity for beginners and groups. Curling lanes are rented in one-hour blocks and staff are available to walk guests through the basics, no prior experience required. Check out the website for reservation details, pricing and group accommodations.

Mt. Brighton – Skiing & Snowboarding

Address: 4141 Bauer Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: (810) 229-9581
Details: Less than a 30-minute drive from Fenton, Mt. Brighton offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all experience levels, along with lessons, terrain parks and seasonal events. Lift tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance, and visitors are encouraged to check current conditions before heading out. Tickets and snow reports are available through the Mt. Brighton website.

Hartland Ice House – Indoor Ice Skating

Address: 2755 Arena Drive, Hartland, MI 48353
Phone: (810) 746-9514
Details: Hartland Ice House offers daily public skating sessions with music and a lively atmosphere, welcoming skaters ages one and up. Guests can prepay for skate rentals and reserve sessions online by selecting weekday or weekend public skating on the facility’s calendar. Full session details and registration information are available on the Ice House website.

Spicer’s Winery & Brewery

Address: 10411 Clyde Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 632-7692
Details: Spicer’s Winery & Brewery has been crafting fruit wines and hard ciders for generations, offering wine, beer and cider tastings daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can sample four selections with wine flight boards, relax with a drink while overlooking the farm, or purchase bottles, cases and growler refills to take home. See the website for beverage menus, tasting options and seasonal offerings.

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