November in Wisconsin Dells is a time of chilly breezes, warm drinks, and cozy indoor fun. As temperatures drop, the Dells transforms into a wintery escape packed with festive cheer, family-friendly attractions, and relaxing retreats. Here are the top 10 indoor things to do this November — no winter coats required once you’re inside!
1. 🎅 Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show
Start your holiday season in spectacular fashion at the Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show. Held at the Legacy Dinner Theater, this is Wisconsin’s largest Christmas show, combining Broadway-style performances, dancing elves, a real live nativity, and a four-course holiday feast. It’s heartwarming, magical, and unforgettable — perfect for couples, families, or anyone who wants a serious dose of holiday spirit.
2. 💦 Splash at Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
No matter how cold it is outside, it’s always 84 degrees inside Kalahari Resort’s indoor waterpark. From thrilling waterslides to a lazy river and kid-friendly play areas, this massive park is perfect for beating the November chill.
📍 Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
3. 🧘 Float and Relax at Aqualand Spa
November is the perfect month to slow down. Aquality Float Spa offers a deeply relaxing experience where you can float weightlessly in a sensory deprivation tank. Add a massage or infrared sauna session to complete your mini-retreat.
📍 Aquality Float Spa
4. 🎳 Knuckleheads Trampoline Park & Bowling
This all-in-one indoor entertainment center has it all: trampolines, bowling, an arcade, indoor roller coasters, and laser tag. Knuckleheads is a great stop for families, teens, and anyone looking to burn some energy indoors.
📍 Knuckleheads, Wisconsin Dells
5. 🔐 Test Your Wits at Escapology The Dells
Challenge yourself at Escapology The Dells, offering six unique, immersive, and private escape rooms. Step inside a themed adventure where you must find hidden clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles to escape—all within 60 minutes. It’s an engaging activity for friends and family alike.
6. 🤩 Explore Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Weird, wacky, and wonderful — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum is full of bizarre exhibits, optical illusions, and oddities from around the world. It’s a fun, interactive way to spend a chilly afternoon.
📍 Downtown Wisconsin Dells
7. 🎮 Take on the Escape Rooms at Wizard Quest
Enter a world of magic, mystery, and adventure at Wizard Quest. This interactive fantasy-themed escape room is part game, part scavenger hunt, and all fun. Great for groups and families with older kids.
📍 Downtown Dells
8. 🍷 Warm Up with a Local Wine or Spirit Tasting
For the 21+ crowd, head indoors for some local flavor. Dells Distillery and Fawn Creek Winery (indoor tasting room) both offer cozy atmospheres and delicious seasonal sips. Hot mulled wine, anyone?
📍 Various local spots in the Dells
9. 🧩 Play Vintage Games at Chalet Lanes & Lounge
This retro bowling alley isn’t just for strikes and spares — Chalet Lanes also features classic arcade games, pinball, a full bar, and a cozy fireplace. A great place to hang out after dinner.
📍 Chalet Lanes, Downtown Dells
10. 🎨 Engage in Interactive Fun at Tommy Bartlett Exploratory
Discover over 175 hands-on exhibits at the Tommy Bartlett Exploratory. From scientific wonders to space-age technology, it’s an educational and entertaining experience for all ages.Tripadvisor+1Wisconsin Dells Official Site+1
Wrap-Up
Whether you’re in the mood for high-energy fun, holiday magic, or well-earned relaxation, Wisconsin Dells has no shortage of warm and welcoming activities this November. Bundle up for the walk to the car — then dive into these cozy indoor gems.
✨ Top pick? Don’t miss the unforgettable Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show — it’s the very definition of holiday cheer!
