Ice Skate Outdoors In Stamford's Mill River Park

STAMFORD, CT — When the temperatures drop in New England thoughts often turn to outdoor skating. And in Stamford, a new, temporary outdoor skating rink has opened downtown so you don't have to wait for the ponds to freeze to lace up the skates.

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center, which officially debuted this week in Mill River Park, will be open seven days a week through March 15, according to organizers. The ribbon cutting with organizers, Mayor David Martin and sponsors, including First County Bank, was held on Dec. 3.

The rink features an ice surface of more than 9,000 square feet dedicated to recreational skating, which reportedly is larger than the ice surface at Rockefeller Center in New York.

Costs are $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12, active duty members of the military and seniors, with skate rentals costing $4. See the hours below.

The site serves two purposes, an ice rink in the winter and a splash-pad type public fountain in the summer months.

Hours for the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center in Mill River Park:

Monday - Thursday 4pm- 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Ice Skating Admission At the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center in Mill River Park:

Adults: $10
Children: $8
Skate Rental: $4

Upcoming Things To Do In Stamford:

Below are a few of the fun things to do in and around Stamford this weekend and beyond, but be sure to check out the Stamford Patch Events Calendar for more. Enjoy!

Shoplift Saturday at Choice Pet
Saturday, Dec. 8

Shoplifting Saturday's are coming to CHOICE PET in Stamford, CT!

Your pup is approved to sniff, seek and swipe ONE Earth Animal No-Hide Chew for their chomping pleasure! And they will receive a free bandana to celebrate their take! (While supplies last).

Also, look for the Earth Animal Pop-Up Jam Band at the Stamford Dog Park/Courtland and Cove Island Beach on Dec. 8th. Offering special coupons and again, an invitation to bring your pup to CHOICE PET in Stamford for one FREE No-Hide Chew! For further information, click here.

Rupert Wates ~ Haunting Songs That Ring True
Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. Since coming to the US in 2006 he has won more than 40 songwriting and performing awards.

Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him "a prime figure in American music'' and goes on: "This is one gifted sonofabitch... If you're not hip to this guy yet you're missing out."

Audiences everywhere respond to Wates' brand of melodic art/folk—haunting songs that ring true. For further information, click here.

The Loft Artists "The People I Knew, and the People I Know"
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.

The Loft Artists Association Presents

“The People I Knew, and the People I Know”

A Retrospective Paintings by Barbara Mathis

November 10 - December 10, 2018

Opening Reception: Sunday, November 11, from 2 –5 pm

Gallery Open Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

845 Pacific Street Stamford CT

For further information, click here.

Christ Episcopal Church Bell Choir Concert and Living Nativity
Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.

Please join us on December 9th at 4pm for our first Bell Choir Concert followed by our Traditional Living Nativity! For further information, click here.

Beer, Basements & Cars: What Parents & Teens Need to Know
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Free Seminar Open to the Public: Beer, Basements & Cars: What Parents and Teens Need to Know about the Law

Laws and law enforcement strategies change, but often, teenage behavior does not. Attorney Maddox will help students and parents understand their responsibilities related to possession of alcohol, house parties, social hosting, automobile stops, and how to avoid trouble while being safe and still pursuing a healthy social life.

RSVP: (203) 972-5861 or maddoxteam@mmaddoxlaw.com

For further information, click here.

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