Flurry Fest – Events all month long
There’s a flurry of activity planned for Flurry Fest, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD) annual winter festival. Flurry Fest takes place the entire month of February.
Many popular Flurry Fest events are planned, such as the annual Treasure Hunt, Ski and Glow, public skating, and tennis tournaments. New events for 2021 include the Ice Rink Passport, Cookies and Crafts, and Date Night Skate Night.
Feb. 1-28 • FREE 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. - For complete details visit our Flurry Fest Photo Contest page
Feb. 1-March 1 • FREE Ice Rink Passport
- Discover all of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s outdoor ice rinks this season. Grab a passport at any rink’s warming house, get it marked by the attendants and then turn it in to be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate. Passports must have at least three marks from three different ice rinks to be entered in the drawing.
Feb. 2-March 9 • Golf Putting League
- Tuesday or Wednesday from 10am-3pm or Wednesday from 6-9pm
- Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday. No need to register, putters are welcome at any time during league hours. $2 fee.
- For complete details, visit our Golf Putting League page.
Feb. 3-March 24 • Drop-In Youth Hockey
- Wednesdays from 7:45-9:15pm
- Cost: $5 per player
- VFW Sports Center, Rink 2, 1200 N. Washington St.
Kids 9 to 18 yrs of age can drop in every Wednesday evening for a game of hockey. - For complete rules, visit our Drop-In Youth Hockey page.
Feb. 4-March 25 • FREE Public Ice Skating
- Noon–1:15pm
- Tues., Wed. & Thur.
- VFW Sports Center, Rink 1, 1200 N. Washington St.
- Enjoy free public skating indoors.
Feb. 6-March 8 • FREE Open Gym
- 1–5pm
- The Open Gym Program is designed for both youth and adults to use a neighborhood gymnasium in a supervised, free play situation. The Open Gym is free of charge.
- For the complete list of locations visit our Open Gym page
Feb. 8 • 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 front page of the BPRD website, on our Facebook page, or call the Treasure Hunt Hotline at 222-6479.
- For complete details visit our Flurry Fest Treasure Hunt page
Feb. 8-May 24 • Adaptive Bowling
- 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. No registration needed.
Feb. 9-March 11 • FREE Open Stick Time
- Noon–1pm
- VFW Sports Center, Rink 2, 1200 N. Washington St.
- Open stick time is for individuals looking for a little extra skate time on the ice.
- For the complete schedule visit our Open Stick page
Feb. 10-April 23 • FREE Weekday Play Dates
- Mon., Wed. & Fri. • 10am-Noon
- BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.
- Tues. & Thurs. • 10am-Noon
- World War Memorial Building, 215 N. 6th St.
- Ages Infant-5. Come out and play! We provide the place and toys. Parents provide supervision.
- For complete details visit our Weekday Play Dates page
Feb. 11-28 • FREE Snow Volleyball
- Tatley-Eagles Park, 602 Airport Rd
- Think ‘sand volleyball’ but with snow! Volleyballs are available at the warming house on-site during regular warming house hours.
Feb. 12, 19 & 26 • FREE Golf Advice
- 1-2pm
- Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N 19th St.
- Take a smooth swing into spring with free advice from North Dakota Golf Hall of Fame nominee Dr. Guy Otteson. Registration is not required.
Feb. 14, 18 and March 7 • DJGA Youth Clinics
- Fore Seasons Center, 2525 North 19th St.
- Juniors ages 5-14: 11:00–11:45am
- Snag Golf – 45 minutes of fun focused on the fundamentals of golf using snag golf equipment. Games and contests with a variety of sports being played using snag equipment.
- Juniors in middle school: 12:00-1:00pm.
- Participants are responsible for paying the discounted rate of $4.00 for their range balls.
- High School Golfers: 1:00-2:00pm.
- Participants are responsible for paying the discounted rate of $4.00 for their range balls.
High School coaches and golf professionals teaching all aspects of golf- Participants will hit during these clinic sessions on launch monitors with video instruction.
- Equipment evaluation on-site.
- Participants are responsible for paying the discounted rate of $4.00 for their range balls.
- To register call Fore Seasons Center at 223-3600.
Feb. 19 • Ski and Glow
- The Ski and Glow event has been canceled due to lack of snow.
- Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr.
- The cross country skiing path will be lit for this night ski. Regular ski rental fees apply. Sponsored by HUB International.
Feb. 20 • FREE Theo Art School Art HeARTs workshop
- 1-4pm
- Jaycee Centennial Park Leadership Hall, 321 East Century Ave.
- Ages 5-10. Join Theo Art School for an exciting afternoon of art adventures inspired by the HeART of winter. Projects will be simple and fun. There’s no need to register for this free event.
Feb. 20 • Wibit Water Toys
- Canceled due to a swim meet.
- BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.
- Get wild with the wibits. The wibits are blow up water toys. Boiiinggg! Regular BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center admission fees apply.
- For a complete schedule, visit our Wibit page.
Feb. 21 • Movie on the Ice – Cool Runnings
- Sunday, February 21 from 6 – 8pm
- Capital Ice Complex, 1504 Wichita Drive
It’s an ice rink AND a movie theater. Regular skating fees apply; $2 per individual and $5 per family or sit in the bleachers and enjoy the movie for free. Ice Skate Rentals: $3. Concessions available.
Feb. 22 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission
- 5:30am–10pm
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
- Check out the fitness facility for free today!
Feb. 23-March 27 • FREE Preschool Skate Date
- 11:30am–12:30pm
- Mon., Tues. & Wed.
- Capital Ice Complex, 1504 Wichita Drive
- This free program is designed for parents and their preschool child(ren) to spend time on the ice together.
Feb. 24 • Half off a bucket of golf balls
- 9am-9pm
- Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
Feb. 26-28 • Winter Jam Junior Tennis Tournament
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Feb. 27 • Wiffleball Tournament
- 10am
- Fore Seasons Center, 2525 North 19th St.
- Four-person teams for ages 16 & up. $60 fee per team. Call Fore Seasons Center to register at 701-223-3600.
Feb. 28 • FREE Sibley Stroll (NEW DATE)
- 1-4pm
- General Sibley Park, 5001 S. Washington St.
- Enjoy the winter scenery with a stroll through General Sibley Park. Perfect for an afternoon outing. Snacks provided. Dogs are welcome.