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Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink
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Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink on Synthetic Ice
Dates: November 25 – December 18, 2022 (weather & staffing 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
2022 Special Events Survey
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.
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.
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
2022 Special Events Survey
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.
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.
| Opening Day (11/25/2022) – public sessions | 12:00pm – 9:00pm |
| 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 • Campfire Night & Theme Night |
| Saturdays – public sessions | 12:00pm – 10:00pm • Campfire Night |
Parking
Available at Alamance Arts & City Hall
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
- Campfire Nights – Fridays & Saturdays (weather/wind permitting)
- Downtown Graham Christmas Parade – 1st Saturday in December
- City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
- Christmas at Alamance Arts: an Artful Gathering of Gifts – a shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local, regional, and international artists
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.
Link Transit Public Transportation
Consider using Link Transit Public Transportation this holiday season to the Ice Rink and to downtown shopping opportunities through the Orange Route! Enjoy the trip, and connect with your destination!
Link Transit Hours of Operation*: (every 90 minutes)Monday – Friday • 5:30am – 8:00pmSaturday • 9:30am – 6:30pm
*No service on Sundays or holidays
*No service on Sundays or holidays
Learn more about Link Transit, the routes, and schedules at https://linktransit.org/. Download the TransLoc app to stay up to date with both scheduled and estimated Link Transit arrival times.
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Special Ice Rink Events
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 Tuesday, November 1. Space is limited.
Skate with the Characters (Reservations Required, Space Is Limited)
Cost: $5 per skater, skate rentals are included (no refunds, unless the session is canceled due to inclement weather)
Thursday, December 1 – Characters: Skate with Princesses Tiana and Rapunzel (by Princess Parties of NC)
Thursday, December 8 – Characters: Skate with Superheroes Spiderman and SheHulk (by Studio 1)
Thursday, December 15 – Characters: Skate with The Grinch, Mr. Mayor, Mrs. Mayor, and Cindy Lou Who (by Alamance Children’s Theatre)
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 7. Online reservations close at 12:00noon the day of the event. Space is limited to 30 skaters per session.
Reserve Your Skate with the Characters Session
Friday Theme Nights
Friday, November 25 – Glow Night
Friday, December 2 – Flannel & Frost Night
Friday, December 9 – Festive Headwear Night
Friday, December 16 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Night (It’s National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!)
Beginning at 5:00pm
Campfire Nights
Every Friday & Saturday (weather/wind & staffing permitting)
Beginning at 5:00pm
S’mores: $1.00
The City of Graham Fire Department may even stop by for a special lesson in fire safety!
Downtown Graham Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Begins at 10:00am
City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Visit the webpage for details!
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Dates: November 19 – December 24
A shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists. While visiting also enjoy a vast array of musicians, dancers, storytellers, & performers scheduled throughout the holiday season! Additional Information
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Dates: November 19 – December 24
While at the ice rink, be sure to take a peek inside Alamance Arts (the big yellow house) and “Experience Christmas”! A shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists. While visiting also enjoy a vast array of musicians, dancers, storytellers, & performers scheduled throughout the holiday season!
Employment
Employment
Ice Rink Attendant
Job Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Dates: November 23 – December 18, 2022
Ages: 16 & up
The City of Graham Recreation & Parks Department is currently hiring part-time/seasonal Ice Rink Attendants for Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink.
Come join our team and experience the benefits of:
• spreading holiday cheer
• gaining leadership & customer service skills
• having fun in the outdoors
• extra money for holiday shopping
• AND spend the season in the field of recreation & parks (the best job ever!)
If you want to create awesome memories for our community…this is the position for you! (No ice skating experience is necessary!)
Each individual who works with us is important to our recreation & parks team and matters in the success of the department. Learn more about this position (& other job openings), its responsibilities, the required qualifications, and how to apply online at the “Employment Application” link below.
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