The Abbey Resort in Fontana will offer the following programs this winter:
Mad Science Weekend
Mad Science Weekend will feature slime, test tubes and explosive kid-friendly activities over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend from Jan. 13 to 16.
For four days, the resort will become a laboratory of exciting activities for curious kids of all ages. Activities include concocting sweet treats, having bonfire s’mores at a Slime Fire, inventing glow-in-the-dark t-shirts and relaxing with science-themed movies. Each day brings a chance for guests to explore Dr. N. Sanity’s Scavenger Hunt where they decipher clues to discover pictures hidden throughout the resort for a science-inspired prize. Guests also have two opportunities to enjoy the highlight of the weekend, when a Mad Science professor entertains with Mad Science of Milwaukee shows – “Spin, Pop, Boom” and “Heroes of Science.” The Mad Science of Milwaukee show will be presented Friday and Saturday at a cost of $5 per person.
All-Star Lego Weekend
The Abbey will host its fifth annual All-Star Lego Weekend from Feb. 3 to 5.
All-Star Lego Weekend includes interactive activities and hands-on workshops with expertise offered by Lego clubs and groups from throughout the Midwest. Workshops will focus on the building process including inspiration, design and construction with a focus on technique. In addition to the workshops, All-Star Lego Weekend will include activities such as a LEGO DC Comic Super Heroes scavenger hunt; salted caramel s’mores and bonfire; glow-in-the-dark pool time illuminated in classic Lego colors; a 40-foot Lego Pinewood Derby Track; and the fifth annual All-Star Lego Show featuring professionally created exhibits by LEGO experts. Admission for the All-Star Lego Weekend events and activities is included with an overnight stay. The general public may purchase daily admission tickets at the resort for $2 per person. Children 3 years old and younger are admitted free. Select hands-on workshops require a $5 fee per child. All-Star Lego show times are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 4 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5.
Maxxx Motorsports Saturday
MaXxx Motorsports will provide outdoor winter fun from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Activities will include side-by-side rides, snowmobile and ATV exhibitions, frozen turkey bowling, ice skating and a chance to win prizes. Skate rentals are available for $2.
Totally Art-Rageous Weekend
Art meets science during the first Totally Art-Rageous Weekend, to be held at The Abbey Resort throughout President’s Day weekend from Feb. 17 to 20. Artistic activities are planned for guests of all ages. Activities and demonstrations will include printmaking, mosaics, jewelry creation, pottery and metal work. Overnight guests and the public are welcome to participate in the workshops. All activities during Totally Art-Rageous Weekend are fee-based and vary by workshop.
Dining and spa specials
In addition to the themed weekend programming, The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa will offer dining and spa specials. During January, Avani Spa will offer Peppermint Stick spa treatments, featuring peppermint essential and grape seed oils to rehydrate dry wintry skin, and Champagne and Roses treatments during February. Mid-week discounts and specials are available. More information is available at theabbeyresort.com/spa.
Dining specials include all-you-can-eat wings on Mondays and Thursdays and Friday fish fry in The Waterfront. At 240° West, fresh sucked oysters and half price bottles of wine are featured on Wednesdays, Colossal King Crab Legs Dinner is offered on Fridays and a delectable prime rib buffet is featured each Saturday evening.
For Valentine’s Day, dinner at 240° West will be offered from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 17. The four-course prix-fixe menu includes shrimp and escargot bruschetta, pork belly and potato bisque with aged cheddar, cold water lobster tail with peppercorn and Boursin mash and house-made pappardelle pasta with sun dried tomato and Grana Padano. Dessert selections include a cheese plate and crème brulee cheesecake.
