Classic Christmas in New York City
... to enjoy this site as well. I would recommend arriving early in the morning, or late at night (or both!) to experience the tree. On weekdays, the ice skating rink opens at 9:00 am and at 8:30 am on Friday through Sunday. Arrive early to soak up the festive atmosphere before being one of the first to wait in line and skate (prices vary according to day and time, but expect to pay at least $10 plus skate rental fee).
If you like the idea of skating beneath the stars, the rink also stays open until...
December 8th, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: christmas. holidays, Holiday events, ice skating, top-feature
Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes
Every child has a favorite Disney story or movie. When I was a kid my favorite was Cinderella and even as I grew up I remained enchanted with Disney’s wonderful fairy tales; as a teenager I used babysitting as my excuse, but I enjoyed watching “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid” over and over (and over!) again. It’s true, the Disney princesses were my favorite.
The touring Disney on Ice “Princess Wishes” show is coming to Houston from November...
November 3rd, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney, ice skating, show
Enjoy “Free February” at Chicago’s Art Institute
One of Chicago’s famous landmarks, the Art Institute (111 South Michigan Ave.; map it), is celebrating winter with its “Free February” promotion giving free admission to its art galleries, including its new Modern Wing, every day this month.
Current exhibitions at the Art Institute include “Art from Coretta Scott King Award Books”; “Four Followers of Caravaggio”; and “500 Ways of Looking at Modern.”
On Permanent Display
The institute’s permanent collections...
February 24th, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: art-institute, Chicago, dinner, featuredarticle, free-admission, ice skating, lunch, Millennium Park
Olympic Hopefuls Skate into Spokane
I’ve been lying a little low the past few days as I’ve been traveling in the eastern part of the state, learning all about what’s new and happening in Spokane. We Seattle-ites need to get over our west side elitism and check out what’s going on in the second largest city in the state.
Right now what’s happening is the US Figure Skating Championships being held at the Spokane Arena (map). This event will determine who makes the Olympic team, representing the US in the skating competitions...
January 22nd, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, ice skating, Olympics, recreation, Spokane, sports
The Christmas Express and New Year’s on Ice at Cityplaza
Yesterday I took my seven year old niece ice skating at Cityplaza in Taikoo Shing (map) where we used to live. I grew up in this area and practically visited this mall every week since I was a year old. It’s become tradition for our family to go ice skating here every Christmas holiday so every year I’m excited to see what special displays and showcases they have lined up for the festive celebrations.
This year they have the Christmas Express at Cityplaza complete with a Cirque du Soleil extravaganza....
December 28th, 2009 | Jessy DB | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Christmas events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, ice skating, New Year's Eve, Shopping
Outdoor Ice Rink Opens Next to Chicago’s Wrigley Field
Now that Chicago is finally getting snow (and just in time for Christmas), why not do something that will really get you into the holiday spirit: ice skating at Chicago’s legendary Wrigley Field.
Called The Rink at Wrigley, this outdoor ice pond is set right in the “shadows of the Friendly Confines” in the parking lot next to the stadium, between Clark and Addison (1100 W. Addison St., map it), and is open through February 28 with daily hours (except for December 25) and reduced hours on...
December 22nd, 2009 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chicago, featuredarticle, ice skating, winter activities, Wrigley Field
Skating By the Sea
... Must pay
Photo courtesy of the Hotel del Coronado
for the entire regardless of time spent skating.
Other locations to try your hand (or feet) at ice skating include:
Viejas Ice Rink, 5005 Willows Rd., Alpine – 619-659-2070.
ice skating at Horton Square – 324 Horton Plaza, Downtown-Gaslamp – 619-238-1596
...
December 1st, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, holiday, ice skating
Celebrating the Holidays in Los Angeles
... few. If you are unable to attend in person, the performance will be live streaming through KCET-TV on KCET.org and on the radio on KPFK 90.7 FM.
ice skating at Third Street Promenade (map)
Take a break from all that shopping and try ice skating just blocks from the beach! The ice skating rink in Santa Monica is open from October 30 to Janurary 31, 2010. Admission is $10 and includes skate rental.
Las Posadas at Olvera Street (map)
Home to a predominantly Mexican-American population, the...
November 29th, 2009 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: holidays, ice skating, lights, parade
Sharpen Your Skates and Head for Robson Square’s New Ice Rink
After nine years of waiting, at last the new Robson Square ice rink has reopened. General Electric has spent over $1.6 million over the past three years restoring the popular rink at Howe and Robson St. The glass domed G.E. Ice Plaza will be one of the central location “Free Sites” for public celebrations during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
I went down for a look this week and was pleasantly surprised at this beauty of the mid-city venue. I’ve always loved skating...
November 27th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, ice skating, sports
Some of Chicago’s Best Holiday Events
... The movie’s biggest fans usually get there early and in costume no less. For show times and ticket prices go here. Show runs November 27 – 29.
ice skating at Millennium Park (map it) – Come out and skate for free under some of Chicago’s most impressive skyscrapers. This outdoor skating rink debuts this week and is open daily. Go here for hours. Skate rentals are available for $10. Afterwards have lunch or dinner at the Park Grill located behind the rink. ice skating at Millennium Park runs...
November 22nd, 2009 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Chicago, Christkindlmarket, Christmas events, Holiday events, ice skating
Ice Skating at DC’s National Gallery of Art
The unseasonably warm 70+ degree weather in Washington, DC this past weekend delayed the annual opening of the ice skating rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
The new opening date is rescheduled for the weekend of November 21st, December 10, 2009, weather permitting.
The ice rink is surrounded by the National Gallery’s famous 6-acre sculpture garden that first opened in 1999. The garden hosts about 20 contemporary sculptures from sculptors such as Joan Miro, Claes Oldenburg,...
November 16th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, ice skating, museums
Cinderella on Ice comes to Hong Kong
Call me a walking cliché, but as a little girl, all I wanted to be was a performer. After years of ballet classes, ice skating classes and theatre productions, I’m still very much involved in theatre and absolutely love watching shows every chance I get. Luckily, in Hong Kong we get quite a number of great stage productions that head our way.
This month, the critically acclaimed Imperial Ice Stars bring their newest production Cinderella on Ice to Hong Kong and I am extremely excited to...
September 10th, 2009 | Jessy DB | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, ice skating, music, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, The Arts
Stars on Ice Presents On the Edge
Smucker’s Stars on Ice presents On the Edge, as the company returns for its 23rd season of entertaining fans with performances from some of the best skaters in the world.
Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen headlines the tour, and she’s joined by a other Olympic, World and National skating champions. The familiar faces will include: Todd Eldredge, Michael Weiss, Ilia Kulik, Yuka Sato, John Zimmerman, Jennifer Robinson, Xue Sehn & Hongbo Zhao, and Marie-France Dubreuil...
January 19th, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, family events, Family Friendly, ice skating, People Watching, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, sports, Sports & Recreation, Stars on Ice
Enjoy Outdoor Ice Skating Around Washington, DC
Besides the skating rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, skaters can find several other outdoor ice skating rinks around Washington, DC to enjoy some holiday skating fun around. Lace up your skates and enjoy outdoor skating at any the of the ice skating rinks listed below.
All the rinks offer skate rentals, and charge under $8.00 for ice time. Check the rink’s website for hours and fees. Most are open Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Pentagon Row Outdoor ice skating...
December 20th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, college park, Family Friendly, ice skating, Reston, Tours, Washington
National Gallery of Art Ice Rink Opens Tomorrow.
The Fall weather has been so mild in Washington, DC, it’s hard to believe that the ice skating rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is scheduled to open tomorrow (a day where the forecast predicts rain and a high temperature of over 60 degrees).
Sculpture Garden Ice-Skating Rink
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Constitution Avenue, NW at 7th Street NW
Washington, DC (map it)
202-289-3360
Dates and Times – November 15 through mid-March, 2009
Monday –...
November 14th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Great Activities for a Date, Great Places to Unwind, ice skating, museums, National Gallery, Sports & Recreation, Washington DC
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