Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink
IMPORTANT NOTICE for all VISA/Mastercard Payments: Effective October 10, 2023, a convenience fee of 2.2% will be charged to all VISA/Mastercard transactions (VISA/Mastercard accepted). Cash and checks are accepted without this fee and can be made in person at the Graham Recreation Center (311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253). Checks payable to the “City of Graham” can be mailed to: City of Graham, ATTN: Recreation & Parks, PO Drawer 357, Graham, NC 27253
Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink on Synthetic Ice
2024 SAVE THE DATES (tentative): November 22 – December 15, 2024 (3 weeks – closed for Thanksgiving) – will need to be moved up one week due to the needed tear down time before the Christmas holiday
Dates: November 24 – December 17, 2023 (weather & staff permitting)
Session Times: 45-minute sessions begin on the hour (see Operational Hours)
Ages: 3 & up (figure skate sizes: 9T – 10, hockey skate sizes: 9T – 13)
Public Session Cost*: no cost for skating or skate rentals
*Mondays are “Reserve a Session” nights & Thursdays are “Skate with the Characters” nights – these evenings require reservations & there is a cost.
Location: Downtown at Alamance Arts • 213 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253
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. A maximum of 40 participants are on the ice during regular sessions. #GrahamIceRink #GrahamIceRink2023
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.
Operational Hours
45-minute sessions begin on the hour (allows time for ice rink preparations between each session) • Hours & special rink activities/events are tentative based on inclement weather and/or staffing shortages.
Days | Times |
Sundays – public sessions | 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
Mondays Reservations Required & Cost | 5:00pm – 8:00pm • Reserve a Session (Cost: $30 per session, minimum of 15 skaters in a group) |
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 |
Saturdays – public sessions | 1:00pm – 9:00pm |
Special Ice Rink Events (see “Special Ice Rink Events” tab on this page for details)
- Reserve a Session for Your Group – Monday Nights (cost & reservations required)
- Skate with the Characters Nights – Thursday Nights (cost & reservations required)
- Friday Theme Nights with a Food Truck
- Campfire & S’mores Night – Saturday Nights beginning at 5:00pm (weather/wind & staffing 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
Parking
Available at Alamance Arts & City Hall
Where to Park Downtown
Link Transit Public Transportation
Monday – Friday • 5:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday • 9:30am – 6:30pm
*No service on Sundays or holidays
Inclement Weather Updates
Any changes in the schedule and/or cancellations will be posted on the Graham Recreation & Parks Facebook page.
Stay Up To Date
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on special events and any inclement weather updates, as well as closings due to staffing shortages. Questions about the Ice Rink? Please call Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor, at (336) 513-5510.
Special Ice Rink Events
Reserve a Session for Your Group (Reservations Required, Rink Closed to the Public)
Every Monday
Cost: $30 per session, skate rentals are included (no refunds, unless the session is canceled due to inclement weather)
Session 1: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Session 2: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Session 3: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Reserve a session at the rink exclusive to your group or family. The ice rink will be closed to the public during reserved sessions. Minimum of 15 skaters in the group and a maximum of 40 skaters on the ice. If the rink is not reserved, the session will be open to the public. 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. Reservations will be taken online beginning Monday, November 13. Space is limited. (weather & staff permitting)
Skate with the Characters (Reservations Required, Space Is Limited)
Every Thursday
Cost: $5 per skater, skate rentals are included (no refunds, unless the session is canceled due to inclement weather)
Date: Thursday, November 30 – Characters: Skate with Princesses Tiana & Belle (by Princess Parties of NC)
Date: Thursday, December 7 – Characters: Skate with Superheroes She-Hulk & Spiderman (by Studio 1)
Date: Thursday, December 14 – Characters: Skate with The Grinch (by Alamance Children’s Theatre) – FULL
Session 1: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Session 2: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Session 3: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
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 (included with online registration). Reservations for sessions will be taken online beginning Monday, November 20. Online reservations close at 12:00noon the day of the event. Space is limited to 30 skaters per session. (weather & staff permitting)
Reserve Your Skate with the Characters Session
Friday Theme Nights with a Food Truck
Friday, November 24 – Glow Night (Food Truck: Don taco y su pandilla)
Friday, December 1 – Flannel & Frost Night (Food Truck: Tacos Neza)
Friday, December 8 – Festive Headwear Night (Food Truck: Doherty’s Paddy Wagon)
Friday, December 15 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Night (It’s National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!) (Food Truck: Cash’s Smokin BBQ)
Beginning at 5:00pm (weather & staff permitting)
Campfire & S’mores Nights
Every Saturday
Beginning at 5:00pm
S’mores: $1.00, while supplies last
The City of Graham Fire Department may even stop by for a special lesson in fire safety! (weather/wind & staff permitting)
Downtown Graham Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Begins at 10:00am
City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Visit the webpage for details!
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Holiday Shopping Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fridays 9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED (open special hours 12/03 from 5:00pm -7:00pm)
A shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists. Calendar of Holiday Happenings Additional Information
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Holiday Shopping Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fridays 9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED (open special hours 12/03 from 5:00pm -7:00pm)
A shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists.
Employment
Hiring for the Ice Rink Attendant position has now closed for the season.
Ice Rink Attendant
Job Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Dates: November 24 – December 17, 2023
Ages: 16 & up