U.S. Bank Ice Rink Opens Friday At Fountain Square

CINCINNATI (Tuesday, November 18, 2014) – Dust off those skates! The U.S. Bank Ice Rink officially opens to the public this Friday, November 21, from 5:00pm to midnight. Make your way down to the Square for an evening of skating fun, featuring live music from DJ Diamond, prize giveaways, and more. See below for ice rink operating hours.

U.S. Bank Ice Rink Hours of Operation (Pre-Holiday Hours) November 21 – December 18: Monday – Thursday: Noon to 10:00pm Friday & Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am to 10:00pm Exceptions: Friday, November 21: 5:00pm to 12:00am Wednesday, November 26: 9:00am to 12:00am Thursday, November 27: 9:00am to 12:00am (Holiday Hours) December 19 – January 4: Monday – Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00am (Post-Holiday Hours) Monday – Thursday: Noon to 5:00pm HGC Construction Broomball: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Friday – Sunday: Noon to 10:00pm

The U.S. Bank Ice Rink is open to skaters of all ages, and admission and skate rentals are $4.00 each. Rental skates are stocked in youth sizes 8-4, women’s sizes 5-13, and men’s sizes 5-13. All skates are rented on a first come, first served basis. In addition to the above, the rink offers adult traction aids for those who do not wish to skate, as well as adjustable, dual blade skates that strap on to the shoes of young skaters. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own ice skates.

Special thanks to our sponsors, U.S. Bank and Kiss 107FM. Visit www.MyFountainSquare.com for a complete list of rink amenities and skating guidelines, or to add this event series to your smartphone.

 

 

Also Happening on Fountain Square:

 

Axis Alley Turkey Bowl

Tuesday, November 25 – 11:30am to 1:00pm

Fountain Square turns into a bowling alley, complete with bowling pins and frozen turkeys-turned-bowling balls! Participants must bring $5 or two canned goods to play. All donations benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Special thanks to our sponsors, Axis Alley, Redondo Taqueria, and the New 94.9. Visit www.MyFountainSquare.com for more information or to add this event to your smartphone calendar.

Macy’s Light Up the Square

Friday, November 28 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with live music, ice skating, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. Special thanks to our sponsors, Macy’s P&G, Toyota, Ikea, Miami University, Q102, and WLWT Channel 5. Visit www.MyFountainSquare.com for more information or to add this event to your smartphone calendar.

Santa Skates

Saturdays & Sundays

November 29 – December 21 – Noon to 1:00pm

Grab your wish lists and make your way down to Fountain Square for your chance to skate with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole. Special thanks to our sponsor, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Visit www.MyFountainSquare.com for more information or to add this event series to your smartphone calendar.

Huntington Bank New Year’s Eve Blast

Wednesday, December 31 – 8:00pm to 1:00am

Ring in the New Year amongst friends and family at our free celebration on Fountain Square! Enjoy live music, food, ice skating and more. Special thanks to our sponsors, Huntington Bank, 1-800-Got Junk?, the New 94.9, and Local 12. Visit www.MyFountainSquare.com for more information or to add this event to your smartphone calendar.