• Maple Grove Community Center - Swimming, ice skating, the Maple Maze indoor playground, gymnasium and Teen Center are a few of the options available throughout the last week of December. Check out the Maple Grove Community Center website for cost, hours and additional details.

• The Elm Creek Park Reserve, Fish Lake Park, and Eagle Lake Regional Park are three of the Three Rivers Park District which offer park and trail options for Maple Grove residents wanting to get outside. Despite Mother Nature’s lack of snow, the Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek Park Reserve offers some homemade snow activities, such as a tubing hill, snowboarding and skiing.

• Maple Grove Library. Ready to curl up with a good book? Head over to the Maple Grove Library and check out a new book, music or movie.

• Maple Grove Sports Dome. If your New Years resolution is to lose weight or you’re looking for an indoor activity, you might want to consider checking out the Maple Grove Sports Dome walking track.  According to the walking track calendar on the Maple Grove city website, the walking track is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31; closed on Sunday, Jan. 1 and reopens from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Monday, Jan. 2. There is no cost to use the walking track. To use the turf during open dome dates 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2, there is a cost of $5 cash per person. Check out the city website here for details.

• Maple Grove Restaurants -  Maple Grove is home to a variety of food and dining options for community members. If you are looking for more than a place to eat, establishments such as Dave & Busters, The Lookout and Maple Tavern might have entertainment options.

What are your picks for things to do in Maple Grove during winter break? Share your ideas in comments!