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Join Graham Recreation & Parks at Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink for this 3-week event held annually in November and December! This event features an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink and multiple special events. Real ice skates are used on synthetic ice. Skate rentals are free. Wearing thick socks is recommended. Maximum of 40 participants on the ice during regular sessions.
All parents/guardians and/or participants will be required to sign the “City of Graham Waiver, Release of Liability, Permission & Authorization Form” upon arrival before skating.
Dates: November 22 – December 15, 2024
- 3 weeks – closed for Thanksgiving 11/28
- weather & staffing permitting
Operational Hours – 45-minute sessions begin on the hour (allows time for ice rink preparations between each session)
Hours & special activities are tentative based on inclement weather and/or staffing shortages.
| Sundays – public sessions | 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Mondays – public sessions | 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Tuesdays – public sessions | 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Wednesdays – public sessions | 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Thursdays Reservations Required & Cost | 5:00pm – 8:00pm • Skate with the Characters (Cost: $5 per skater) |
| Fridays – public sessions | 5:00pm – 9:00pm • Theme Night |
| Saturdays – public sessions | 1:00pm – 10:00pm |
Parking
- Available at Alamance Arts & City Hall
Special Ice Rink Events (see “Special Ice Rink Events” tab on this page for details)
- Skate with the Characters Nights – Thursday Nights (extra cost & reservations required)
- Friday Theme Nights
- Campfire & S’mores Night – (days: TBD) beginning at 5:00pm (weather/wind permitting – s’mores while supplies last)
- Downtown Graham Christmas Parade – 1st Saturday in December
- City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
- Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas – a shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local, regional, and international artists
Who
3 & up (figure skate sizes: 9T – 10, hockey skate sizes: 9T – 13).
Public Session Cost*: no cost for skating or skate rentals.
