Happy Minot Monday, everyone! This week I’m excited to bring you a great Minot winter date night idea. Minot Monday is made possible though a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. They share insider information and ideas that will help you live and thrive like a local in Minot.
As the weather finally dips to temps more familiar to a Minot winter, we are all starting to wonder the same thing: What can I do to get out of the house?? The pandemic and quarantimes makes that even more challenging–but as usual, Minot is here to provide. Our community is creative and resilient. This winter, like every other will pass (subzero windchills and all). And I assure you, if you look and keep an open mind, you won’t be bored for a moment.
As winter progresses, I hope to bring you lots of idea vignettes for winter outings of all kinds. Today is the first in that series. A great Minot winter date idea.
Coffee, Lights, Movie, Pizza a Great Minot Winter Date Idea
Here’s my date night plan. (Bonus–it’ll knock a couple things off of the Minot Christmas Bucket List!)
Start your evening by grabbing a hot beverage downtown. Black Iguana (inside Margies Art Glass Studio) and Prairie Sky Breads both have evening hours.
If you head out on this date before New Years, start your evening with a drive through Oak Park to take in Sertoma’s Christmas in the Park.
When the coffee (or cocoa) is gone, head over to Oak Park Theater for a movie. Oak Park is one of my favorite places in town. I love the atmosphere and their selection of nostalgic movies. All seats are only $4. (However, when I took Gideon, who is 2.5 years old, his seat was free!)
Right now capacity is limited, the staff is doing a superb job of keeping the space squeaky clean, and recently when I’ve attended a movie attendance has been low. All in all, a safe and fun activity, even during the pandemic.
Oh, and they have the BEST popcorn. Be sure to get some. You won’t regret it. (Pro tip: They’ll fill any competitor popcorn bucket for $4!)
Check their website or Facebook page for current showings and showtimes.
While the movie is preparing to start, get out your phone and put in a pizza order at Marco’s Pizza. It’s just down the plaza from Oak Park Theater. If you order online you can specify a time you’d like to pick it up. Time it for after your movie, and you’ll have a hot, fresh dinner waiting for you.
When the movie is over, pop in to Marco’s to grab your pizza. Currently, they are only offering carry out or delivery. Take your dinner home, or have a picnic in the car.
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