WHEN: Tuesday through Friday – 10:00am – 1:30pm and 2:30pm – 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
WHERE: Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza, Albany
COST: Free to enter, $5 to rent skates if you do not have your own. !!FREE ON SATURDAYS!! A photo ID is required to rent skates.
BUS: #114, 10, 12
Lace Up for Opening Day
December 6
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Rink closed for maintenance between 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Rock-N-Skate with DJ MR CEO
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Empire State Plaza Ice Rink officially opens on Friday, December 6! Get ready for another winter of outdoor fun set against the backdrop of the majestic New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza. Stay tuned for updates on free events and activities we’re planning for the season, starting with OPENING DAY!
Reminder! Ice rink hours and events are always subject to weather conditions.
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2024-2025 Season Daily Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Reminder! Ice rink hours and events are always subject to weather conditions.
Before you head out, bookmark this page or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest rink notifications.
Must-Know Information
- Cost to Skate: Free
- Skate Rentals: $5:00. Skate sizes range from child size 8 to adult size 15, subject to availability. A photo ID is required to rent skates.
- Every Saturday is Hannaford Free Skate Rental Saturday
- Amenities: 25¢ locker rentals, skate rentals, and refreshments are available in the glass pavilion adjacent to the rink.
- Contact: (518) 473-6299
- Closed Mondays
2024-2025 Learn to Skate Clinics Presented by Highmark Blue Shield
Clinics at 8:00, 8:45, and 9:30 a.m. | Registration Opens November 25, 2024
Clinics at 8:00, 8:45, and 9:30 a.m. | Registration Opens December 23, 2024
Clinics at 8:00, 8:45, and 9:30 a.m. | Registration Opens January 20, 2025
Clinics at 8:00, 8:45, and 9:30 a.m. | Registration Opens February 17, 2025
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