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Winter Roundup of NYC Ice Skating Rinks

December 5, 2020 by Teresa Wang

Christmas in NYC is the most magical time of the year. And the silver lining of 2020 is having no tourists to crowd your view and reduced wait times at your favorite ice rink! Here are our favorite spots to take in the Holiday Décor while getting in some easy exercises.

 

1. The Rink @ Brookfield Place

Located in our own neighborhood, The Rink is named #1 Rink to skate in New York by Curbed NY and Thrillist! 2020 #1 Outdoor Rink in New York by AAA Northeast Magazine! The Rink has returned for the season!

Hours of Operation:

  • Weekdays 2 pm – 9:15 pm
  • Weekends 9 am – 9:15 pm

Location: Outside Brookfield Place on the Waterfront Terrace (230 Vesey St)

Fee: Prices vary, starting at $15/hour

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

FiDi Families Insiders: While there, check out Luminaries inside Brookfield’s Winter Garden. You can also find QR codes that reveal a virtual reindeer, find all 9, and receive a free gift from the concierge.

 

2. The Rink @ Bryant Park

The only Rink that allows you to skate for free if you bring your own skates, this famous Rink is also home to the Bank of America Winter Village. All tickets have to be reserved by touchless online orders. There are also dates where they play retro music!

Hours of Operation:

Open now through Jan 3, including holidays

Time: 8 am – 10 pm (check their online schedule; open later on certain days)

Location: Bryant Park (41 West 40th Street)

Fee: Free, if you bring your own skates!

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

 

3. The Rink @ Rockefeller Center

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Skate under the most famous tree in the world at Rockefeller Center and enjoy all of the Christmas decor on 5th Avenue before or after your time! Open now through Jan 17, including holidays.

Hours of Operation:

9 am-midnight

Location: Rockefeller Center (Enter on 49th Street between 5th and 6th avenues only)

Fee: Prices varies ($5 for children under 5 before 11 am! & free for 1 chaperone)

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

FiDi Families Insider: If your child is 5 or under and you choose an early slot before 11, the fee is $5 per child & free for 1 chaperone!

 

4. IC Ice Rink @ Industry City

The IC Ice Rink powered by Volvo Car USA is Brooklyn’s best-kept secret as it’s a lesser-known rink, but with all the fun and photo opportunities with their Christmas Decor and roller skating rink and mini golf all within the vicinity. Industry City is worth the trek!

Hours of Operation:

  • Thursday’s 4 pm  – 8 pm
  • Friday’s 12 pm – 8 pm
  • Saturday’s 10 am – 8 pm
  • Sunday’s 10 am – 6 pm

Location:

Industry City (220 36th Street, Brooklyn. Courtyard 5/6)

Fee:

  • $12 Ticket Fee (adults, children, and seniors)
  • $10 Skate rentals.
  • $10 Skate Aid
  • $5 Helmet
  • $5 Bag check

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

 

5. Wollman Rink @ Central Park

Skate in the middle of Central Park near the beloved Central Park Zoo. Wollman Rink ” offers ice hockey, a skating school, party facilities, skate rentals, and lockers. ”

Hours of Operation:

Mondays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sundays 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Location: Central Park (830 5th Ave. Enter the Park at 59th Street and 6th Avenue, or 59th Street and 5th Avenue.)

Fee:

Monday – Thursday: Adults: $12, Kids (11 & under): $6, Seniors: $5
Friday – Sunday & Holidays: Adults: $19, Children (11 & under): $6, Seniors: $9
Skate Rentals: $10
Locker Rentals: $5 + $6 refundable deposit
Spectator Fee: $5

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: All public skaating is CASH ONLY

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

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Playground Partners Annual Family Party in Central Park

May 17, 2019 by Denise Courter

Playground Partners Annual Family Party in Central Park

 

It’s time for an outdoor playdate in Central Park! Join FiDi Families at this incredible fundraiser with the Central Park Conservancy. 

Today Show co-anchor, author, and journalist Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry Hager will serve as the 2019 Honorary Chairs of the Playground Partners Annual Family Party. The annual event will take place at Central Park’s Heckscher Playground to support the mission of the Playground Partners of the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, raising funds for the daily care and maintenance of the Park’s 21 playgrounds. The family-friendly fundraiser, generously supported by Nordstrom, features activities geared toward children six months to 10 years of age, from face painting to sand art and magic.

Date:  Wednesday, May 22nd

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

Age(s): Infant – 10 yo

Cost: Tax-deductible tickets vary. See link HERE

Location:  Heckscher Playground, Central Park (from 61st to 63rd Streets)

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Central Park Ice Festival

February 9, 2017 by Rachel Witzel

 

Central Park Ice Festival

 

This is way out of the hood but worth the subway ride or taxi ride to Central Park. This Valentine’s weekend, celebrate your love of Central Park’s sculptures at Central Park Conservancy’s sixth annual Ice Festival. Guests will witness ice-carving artists  use electric chain saws, chisels, and picks to create a beautiful 6,000 pound ice sculpture of one of New York’s most beloved statues.

As night, there are colorful lights around and the mall becomes a vibrant silent disco with live DJs  to celebrate the Central Park Conservancy’s preservation efforts.

Date: Saturday, February 11th [Read more…] about Central Park Ice Festival

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The Ice Rinks are Opening around NYC

October 21, 2016 by Cari Gelber

 

It’s that time of year… Ice Skating rinks are opening! Here is a list of some of our favorites.  

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The Rink at Brookfield Place

Opening Date: 11/12

Price: $15 (90 minute session) $5 skate rental, $200 Season Pass, $500 Family (of 3)

FiDi Families Insiders: Offer skating classes, new this season Intro to Hockey on Sat/Sun (9am,9:45am)

 
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
 
Opening Date: 10/29
 
Price: *FREE admission, $20 skate rental , Season Pass, Group Rates available (20 people minimum)
 
FiDi Families Insiders: This massive skating rink is surrounded by Bryant Park’s holiday market, Celsius lounge (offers a children menu and hot chocolate) and the Carousel.
 
Central Park Wollman Rink
 
Opening Date: 10/22
 
Price:  Weekends (Fri-Sun) & Holidays: $18 Adults, Children (11 and under) $6, Weekdays (Mon-Thur) $11.25 Adults, $6 Children, $8 skate rental
 
FiDi Families Insiders: Locker’s available for rent $5.
 
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
 
Opening Date: 10/11
 
Price: $15-$32, $12 skate rental
 
FiDi Families Insiders: Only 150 people can skate at once so be prepared for long lines *best time of day to go with kids is early morning.
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Calling All Moms!

April 10, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Calling All Moms!

Calling All Moms! Get In Shape. Meet Moms. Fight Cancer. Join Moms In Training for an awesome 10-week fitness program! The program starts April 11th and cumulates with the opportunity to participate in a 6.2 mile walk/run on June 13th in Central Park. Moms of all ages with kids of all ages, come treat yourself to something that will keep you motivated, in-shape, and allow you to benefit an amazing cause! See what inspires 1,500 women to raise $2 million in the fight against cancer!

Date: Saturday, April 11th – Saturday June 13th [Read more…] about Calling All Moms!

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