RVA On Ice is back Friday

Lace up the skates and hit the ice both figuratively and literally.

November 25, 2014; 10:04 AM • by Richard Hayes

A great way to burn off excess calories from Thanksgiving is back. From November 28th to January 4th you can let loose your inner Hans Brinker or Dorothy Hammil and ice skate in downtown Richmond. The rink located at 6th and 7th Streets on E. Broad Street officially opens up at noon on Friday, November 28th.

This is the 5th year of RVA On Ice and they’re adding local live music on Friday evenings from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Theme nights will be back and include: Pajama Night, College Night, Church Night, Princess Skate and many more including the return of Ugly Sweater Night.

All events and promotions will be posted on the website / Facebook.

Regular hours (as long as the weather allows)

• Monday – Thursday from 4:00 – 9:00 PM
• Friday from 4:00 – 11:00 PM
• Sunday from 12:00 – 9:00 PM

Special or holiday hours:

• Friday, November 28th from 12:00 – 10:00 PM • Opening Day
• Wednesday, December 24th from 12:00 – 8:00 PM • Christmas Eve
• Thursday, December 25th from 4:00 – 10:00 PM • Christmas Day
• Friday, December 26th – January 3rd from 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Admission and skate rental

• Season Pass $20.00
• General Admission $5.00
• Senior (60 & up with ID) $4.00
• Military (with ID) $4.00
• Children five and under FREE (must be accompanied by guardian)

Group rates for skating with general population (not private parties)

• 10 – 30 $7.00 each
• 31 – 50 $6.00 each
• 51 and over $5.00 each
• Includes skates
• For groups call (804) 592-3401

Skate rental

• Adults $5.00
• Children five and under $ 3.00

Image: Sarah Hauser

November 25, 2014 10:04 AM · in Greater Jackson Ward News and Shockoe News 0