Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Skate with the Stars Ice Show at Brookfield Place

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Skate with the Stars Ice Show at Brookfield Place

The Rink at Brookfield Place partners with Proud Nation Inc and Battery Park City Authority to feature a grand scale opening ice show, called “Stars United.” Directed by Karl Giant, supported by Millennium Hilton, the show will be held at 6 pm followed by a chance to Skate With The Stars at 7 pm.

Hosts Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov will be joined by fellow Olympians, Kimmie Meissner and Jeremy Abbott for an evening of skating performances, live music, and cirque style performing arts. Adding to the fun, Billboard 16-time #1 artist and “Dance Music Artist of the Decade” Kristine W, Billboard four-time #1 artist Jason Walker, and Autumn Turner from The Voice, will fire up the chilly crowd with special musical acts.

Date: Sunday, December 3rd 

Time: 6 pm – 7 pm (public skate from 7 pm – 8:30 pm)

Location: 230 Vesey Street

Fee: Show is free. Charge for ice skating 

Age(s): All ages (trainer pushers available for additional charge)

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

 
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Ice Skating at Brookfield Place Grand Opening!

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Ice Skating at Brookfield Place Grand Opening!

 

Ice skating at Brookfield Place is back! Make sure to stop by before Winter hits! Grab your skates or feel free to rent skates and enjoy family fun on the Hudson River Waterfront for a one of a kind skating experience. They also offer private lessons or group lessons. 

Date: Opening Wednesday, November 1st

Time: 1p – 8:30p Mon-Fri / 10a – 9:30p Sat-Sun

Location: 230 Vesey St

Fee: $15 single public session (90 minutes) / $5 skate rental

Age(s): All ages (trainer pushers available for additional charge)

For more information on everything offered and pricing please visit their website HERE.

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The Rink at Brookfield Place

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With the holiday break approaching it is the perfect time to go ice skating in our very own downtown neighborhood at The Rink at Brookfield Place. The rink offers public skating along with upscale ice skating programs for men, women, and children with United States Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov. The talented instructors and coaches are one of the best in the world and country. The program services to introductory classes and lessons, and even the customized individual athletic programs for figure skaters and hockey players. In the chilly weather this is a fun, family experience to take advantage of in NYC.

For more information and to register for classes and lessons visit their website HERE

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The Rink at Brookfield Place Opens

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The Rink at Brookfield Place Opens

 

The season is here! FiDi’s very own ice skating rink at Brookfield Place is opening Saturday, November 12th. They offer a weekend skating program which you decide if you want a 15 minute or 30 minute lesson and cost varies based on what you pick.  Also new this season the rink is offering intro to hockey lessons on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 9 – 10:15a or 9:45-11a. We encourage you to take lessons with professionals at Brookfield Place but they also offer open skate hours. Public skating hours are from 1p – 8:30p Monday-Friday and 10:15a – 9:30p Saturday and Sunday. Sessions are 90 minutes long. We hope to see you there!

Open Skate Cost: $15 admission and $5 skate rental

Please check out their website, HERE for more information and to sign up for lessons.

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The Ice Rinks are Opening around NYC

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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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15th Anniversary Ice Show

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15th Anniversary Ice Show

15th Anniversary Ice Show. Celebrate 15 years of Gregory & Petukhov skating together. This event will also feature Jeremy Abbott, U.S. National Champion & Olympic Bronze Medalist; Mirai Nagasu U.S. national Chamption & United States Olympican; Kristin Friaser & Igor Lukanin, 2002, 2006 Olympians; and Allison Reed 2010 Olympian.

Grab your skates and go down to The Rink on the Hudson River Waterfront for a one of a kind skating experience! The Rink offers upscale ice skating programs for men, women, and children with convenient daytime, evening, and weekend appointments for everyone who wants to enjoy ice sports. The Rink is a neighborhood favorite and offers Learn to Skate, Mommy/Daddy & Me, Kick Ice Hockey Fitness, and Corporate Skating Events.

The Rink at Brookfield Place is proud to present in partnership with Battery Park City Authority to make the ice show happen. The show will take place at the outdoor rink  This exciting opportunity allows the public to witness figure skating legends skate outside under the stars alongside the Hudson River.

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Brooklyn Open Skate

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Brooklyn Open Skate

Brooklyn Open Skate. Cross the river to take the ice at the home of the NY Islanders. The Barclays Center hosts its first ever open skate. There are two sessions to choose from and arena doors will open at 8:30a. 

Passes can purchased online with a donation or at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Thursday at 12p. All proceeds benefit the BEC Foundation. 

Please keep in mind that space is limited, so secure your place ASAP, provide your own skates, enter through the Arena main entrance, and concessions will not be open for the event. No storage locker will be available at this time and all participants must sign and submit a waiver before skating

Date: Monday, January 18th

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