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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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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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Winterland Rink is back & bigger! Skate the Skyline with special Neighborhood pricing

November 27, 2019 by Denise Courter

 

Winterland Rink is back & bigger! Skate the Skyline with special Neighborhood pricing

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Ice skating in New York City is one of those classic experiences that never gets old. But there’s always room to elevate your rink game — which you can do right here with a spin on the ice atop The Rooftop at Pier 17. After a fun-filled debut last season, Winterland Rink is back and larger in size, serving up fun for the whole family and more spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. Purchase daily tickets or a Season Membership today by visiting Pier17NY.com/Winterland

Open seven days a week, Winterland Rink’s schedule is packed full with fun weekly programming including themed playlist skates, and private instructional skate classes, and much more. For the youth inspired to learn to skate, children five years old and younger skate free (skate rentals not included) when accompanied by a paying adult skater. Plus, as a FiDi resident, enjoy special neighborhood pricing saving over 30% off on rink admissions or season memberships!*

For those who need a break from the cold, take shelter in The Rooftop’s warming huts that provide views of the rink, the glistening skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Chase Sapphire® cardmembers will have access to an exclusive Chase Sapphire Lounge where they can enjoy complimentary skate lockers, charging station, cozy seating, and exclusive menu items for purchase.

Skate the skyline today! For more information go to Pier17NY.com/Winterland

*See website for zip codes applicable for Neighborhood special pricing.

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Kick Off the Holiday Season at the Seaport District’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

November 21, 2019 by Denise Courter

 

Kick Off the Holiday Season at the Seaport District's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Kick off the holiday season on December 2 with the Seaport District’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The evening, hosted by Cubby and Christine from 106.7 LITE FM, kicks off with a special charitable presentation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, one of the nation’s leading industry-based HIV/AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations, and A Place for Kids, a nonprofit organization providing safe and educational after school programs for elementary school children in the New York City Chinatown Area.

Following the presentation, enjoy traditional carols from a local choir along with performances by the Broadway casts of Phantom of the Opera and Mean Girls.

While in the neighborhood, meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar character in celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Experience taking place at the South Street Seaport Museum. Find themed kid activities, free popsicles and more presented by FiDi Families.

Pick up your season membership for the Winterland Ice Rink and get special neighborhood pricing along with some Winterland swag. Warm up with hot chocolate and cups of mac & cheese with proceeds going to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and A Place for Kids.

Plus, don’t miss the After Party on The Rooftop at Pier 17 starting at 8 pm, featuring ice skating and free performances by Ingrid Michaelson and DJ Whutever.

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Holiday Events in Lower Manhattan

November 19, 2019 by Denise Courter

Holiday Events in Lower Manhattan
Photo Credit: Toa Heftiba

 

The holiday season is here and FiDi Families has a roundup of some of our favorite holiday events in Lower Manhattan.

Follow us on Instagram for updates on a variety of holiday-themed events and activities! 

  • The WinterLand Ice Rink at Pier 17 opens on the evening of November 22nd. Festivities from 6pm – 8pm. Learn more HERE.
  • The WinterLand Holiday Tree Lighting on Fulton Street on the evening of December 2nd from 6pm – 8pm. Learn more HERE.
  • Wall Street Tree Lighting on December 6th from 2:30pm – 6pm. Learn more HERE.
  • Nutcracker Ballet at Brookfield Place on December 6th, 7th and 8th. Learn more HERE.
  • Santa at Brookfield Place from November 29th – December 24th. Learn more HERE.
  • Gingerbread House Workshops at Church Street School of Music and Art. Learn more HERE.
  • Strasbourg Christmas Market from December 6th – December 22nd. Learn more HERE.
  • NYC Lantern Festival from November 20th – January 12th. Learn more HERE.
  • Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on December 22nd. Learn more HERE.
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