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Residents of �鶹ӰԺ are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of �鶹ӰԺ Skates this November.

�鶹ӰԺ Skates, presented by Ametek, is a partnership between the city of �鶹ӰԺ, the �鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center, Main Street �鶹ӰԺ and �鶹ӰԺ. This is the second year these partners have helped bring the free rink to the public.

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Starting Nov. 19, the rink will be open to the public free of charge. This includes free skate rentals to visitors. It will stay open through Feb. 26, 2023.

Also sponsored by local businesses such as Water Street Tavern, Acorn Alley and Off the Wagon, the rink brings the �鶹ӰԺ and �鶹ӰԺ State communities together for a festive experience. Skaters can enjoy refreshments from the Zamboni Cafe snack bar and visits from local food trucks. Guests may also explore other restaurants and retailers in downtown �鶹ӰԺ just steps away.

“The Destination �鶹ӰԺ Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to sponsor and welcome the return of �鶹ӰԺ Skates to our downtown this winter season,” said Michelle Hartman, vice president of the Destination �鶹ӰԺ CVB Board and the interim executive director of the �鶹ӰԺ Area Chamber of Commerce. "The vision, leadership, and shared commitment between �鶹ӰԺ State and the city of �鶹ӰԺ to make this happen is a true testament of celebrating community spirit. The ice rink was enjoyed by more than 15,000 people last year, and we anticipate this number going way up this year, which is quite impactful for our local community.”

The rink is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for public skating. However, if you are looking for a more private experience, groups are allowed to reserve time slots from Monday–Tuesday for $25/hour. 

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This seasonal attraction is located in the heart of downtown �鶹ӰԺ, situated on a section of East Erie Street between State Route 59 (Haymaker Parkway) and South Depeyster Street, between the PARTA parking deck and the �鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center. To account for set-up and takedown of the rink, this section of East Erie will be closed from Oct. 15 through March 15, 2023.

To learn more about �鶹ӰԺ Skates, schedule a group reservation or to find more information about the activities taking place this holiday season, visit www.kent.edu/kentskates.