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Ice Skating at Empire State Plaza
December 9 - December 14
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

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.
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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


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