Everything You Need To Know For Skating At Canalside This Winter

It's that time of year again when we start pulling the gloves and scarves out of the "winter" bin that has been sitting in the basement all summer. Soon enough, it will be cold enough for hot chocolate and awkwardly ice skating on the weekends. Luckily for us, we have a place right here in Buffalo where we can do both of those things.

The Ice At Canalside has announced their winter schedule for ice skating

In a press release, the Buffalo Waterfront announced that they are two weeks away from opening day. Also, they will be opening the Ice at Canalside for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day so you'll be able to bring the whole family out. They will once again be offering the ice bumper cars, curling, ice bikes and the ice train this year.

“With all of the different activities available and ample public skating hours, the Ice at Canalside offers an experience like no other in the region.” - Lauren Ford, general manager, Buffalo Waterfront.

(Brett Alan)

They've also got special days for weekly programming

They also announced the dates for some of their weekly programming including, "Festive Fridays" and "Special Event Saturdays."

Festive Fridays

o Nov 28 - Bandits Celebration
o Dec 5 - Nutcracker Night
o Dec 12 - Holiday Pops & Ugly Sweater Contest
o Dec 19 - Glow Night
o Dec 26 - Live DJ
o Jan 2 - Harry Potter Night
o Jan 9 - Skate ‘Em All Pokemon Night
o Jan 16 - Silent Disco
o Jan 23 - KPop Demon Hunters Night
o Jan 30 - Star Wars Night
o Feb 6 - Olympics Night
o Feb 13 - Swiftie Night
o Feb 20 - Silent Disco

Special Event Saturdays

o Nov 29 - Bandits Banner Raising Night
o Dec 6 - Bills Mafia Skate
o Dec 13 - Brews on Ice
o Dec 20 - Jingle Bell Rock the Ice
o Dec 27 - Live DJ
o Jan 3 - New Year New You Fitness Challenge on Ice
o Jan 10 - Mascot Night
o Jan 17 - Sabres Night
o Jan 24 - Asian Cultural Night
o Jan 31 - Ice Fest (2pm - 7pm)
o Feb 7 - Live DJ
o Feb 14 - Love is Love - Live DJ, Pride giveaways
o Feb 21 - Bisons Night, with a Mascot race in the bumper cars

Daily hours of operation

The Ice will be open six days a week beginning on November 21st and running Tuesday through Sunday. They will be closed for maintenance on Mondays and for leagues/private parties.

Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 1p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours

There will also be special hours for skating on specific holidays including Thanksgiving, and Christmas:

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Winter Break, Dec. 22 – Jan. 2: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- *Christmas Eve, December 24: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- *Christmas Day, December 25: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 19: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Presidents’ Day, Feb. 16: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February Break, Feb. 17 – Feb. 19: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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