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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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Eataly at Home – Thanksgiving Delivered in NYC and Beyond!

November 18, 2020 by Denise Courter

Eataly at Home - Thanksgiving Delivered in NYC and Beyond!

 

Not in the mood to roast a whole bird? The culinary experts at Eataly are making Thanksgiving a breeze this year, amici. Eataly’s chefs are prepared to take the lead and shoppers can pick up full housemade Thanksgiving meals, from roasted turkey breast to the stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and more, all made fresh at Eataly and ready to heat and eat at home.

Eataly at Home has Thanksgiving turkeys that have been raised exclusively for all of their locations. The birds have been sourced from just two small-scale farms that follow the Eataly philosophy of good, clean, and fair. Every step taken ensures that the finished product on your Thanksgiving table is of the utmost quality and fullest flavor.

Many accompaniments are available including appetizers, side-dishes and dessert.

FiDi Families Insiders: Free Delivery, when you mention FiDi Families; please note free delivery option has a minimum spend of $100. Free delivery from FiDi up to 14th street.

Pre-order one of their farm-fresh turkeys by visiting our butcher counter, via email, or by giving Eataly a call at 212.897.2895 by November 19.

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Toy Story 4 Movie at Hudson Park Library

February 17, 2020 by Teresa Wang

Another day, another local library to check out. Spend your afternoon with a movie at the library! When Woody Buzz and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with her new craft project turned toy, Forky the innocent little spork’s antics launch Woody on a wild quest filled with unexpected new characters, and one long lost friend. A soaring masterpiece stuffed with spectacular animation, humor, and heart, Toy Story 4 is not to be missed!

Date: Tuesday, February 18

Time: 3:30 pm

Location: 66 Leroy Street — Hudson Park Library

Age(s): All ages

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Join them every Tuesday afternoon for Children’s films! Also a visiting librarian told me, “They essentially have a playroom (with a wind tunnel, kitchen playset, mini slide, & more!) and a baby corner all out on their children’s floor.” So come early or stay late to enjoy the place!

For more information visit their website HERE

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Santa Rescue at the FDNY Museum in SoHo

December 13, 2019 by Denise Courter

Santa Rescue at the FDNY Museum in SoHo

 

Santa Rescue at the New York City Fire Museum! If you and your family have not witnessed the Santa Fire Rescue, you have been missing out on a great Lower Manhattan tradition. It’s a great family-friendly event that is definitely something that you need to take the kids to, while they still believe in Santa. Watch FDNY Firefighters rescue Santa from the roof of top of the New York City Firefighter Museum. Once he is safely inside, the fun will begin. Join other families on the 3rd-floor loft at Santa’s Cafe and enjoy holiday carols, photos with Santa and Christmas carols performed live by John Clacher Fire House Band. Children’s fingerprinting and ID will be done by NY Met Life. Bring your cash…snacks and delicious hot chocolate, courtesy of Jacques Torres! Grab those subway transit cards and make your way to SoHo for an afternoon of family fun.

Date: Sunday, December 15th

Time: 11:30a (SHARP)

Location: 278 Spring Street (NYC Fire Museum)

Ages: All ages welcome

Santa Visit/Photo Op: $10 Adults and $10 Children (2 and under free)

FiDi Families Insiders: Viewing the rescue is free. Cost is for the visit with Santa/photo. Bring your camera. Santa will sit with children and be available for photos until 2:30 pm (don’t be late)!

Tickets can be purchased on the Eventbrite website HERE or by phone 212-691-1303 or in person at the Fire Museum’s gift shop.

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Stars United Ice Show – Red Hot Holidays at Brookfield Place NY (FREE)

December 11, 2019 by Denise Courter

 

Stars United Ice Show - Red Hot Holidays at Brookfield Place NY (FREE)

 

Join FiDi Families for an incredible ice show at Brookfield Place. This beautiful ice show is free to attend and is a spectacular mix of ice skating, music and pageantry. Stars United is an innovative and multi-disciplinary concert experience set as a dynamic contemporary show, which is part ice skating show and part rock/pop concert. Live music from Billboard’s #1 artists offers sophisticated choreography that ties figure skating Olympians, Iconic Dancers, Singers with acrobatic visual effects and haute couture fashion. all directed by celebrity image-maker Karl Giant.

2019 Featured Stars:

United States champions Ashley Cain & Timothy Leduc, Olympian Isadora Williams, World and Olympic choreographer Rohene Ward, iconic dancer Princess Lockerooo, 5x Billboard #1 EDM artist Jason Walker and producing partner Nicole Cassarino with dfxent.com 

Date: Wednesday, December 11th

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: 230 Vesey Street (Brookfield Ice Rink)

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information on the show, ice skating and more, visit their website HERE

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