Kids Week
Skate, create, and participate in an array of kid-friendly activities
Kids Week returns this year with some changes to make sure everyone can have fun and be safe during midwinter recess! Parade around the park in a new mask, make your very own dream catcher, dance the day away at our Pajama Party on ice, and so much more at Winter Village from February 16-19. Most programs are designed for kids ages 4-6, but all ages are welcomed.
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Group Skate Lessons
If your child dreams of gliding across the ice, this is their chance! During Kids Week, we are offering free 30-minute group skate lessons each morning. Instructors review the importance of proper safety measures, from learning how to adequately fall and stand, to safely marching across the ice. Participation is limited to children 12 and under. Lessons will be capped at six children, and masks are required. Due to limited capacity, we ask that families sign up for no more than one session for the week. Pre-registration is required:
Tuesday registration
Wednesday registration
Thursday registration
Friday registration
Once at the park, The Rink according to the time on your ticket and meet our instructors near the penguin and snowman shaped skate mates.
*Please note that skate rental is not included. Participants are welcomed to bring their own skates or reserve skate rental online in advanced. All Group Skate Lesson participants must reserve a corresponding skate time at rink.wintervillage.org.
Curling Cafe
The Curling Cafe is open all week long during Kids Week! Get the whole family to try something new and refuel for the day with lunch in a private dining bubble. Learn more about the different packages available for purchase at rink.wintervillage.org.
Cozy Igloos
Warm up and get cozy inside your very own igloo – the ultimate winter experience! Enjoy these cozy domes, surrounded by skyscrapers, and just steps from the iconic ice skating rink. Learn more about Cozy Igloo packages available for purchase at rink.wintervillage.org/cozyigloos
Tuesday, February 16: Parade!
Parade around Bryant Park on Mardi Gras during Kids Week! This marvelous day includes loads of beads, bubble blowing, brassy instruments, a take-away craft, and of course, ice skating!
Schedule
- Kids Skate Sessions: 9:25am-10:40am and 10:50am-12:05pm
- Group Skate Lessons: 9:35am-10:05am, 10:10am-10:40am, 11am-11:30am, and 11:35am-12:05am
- Bubble Man: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Take-away Craft: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Brass Band Parade: 12:00pm-12:45pm
Wednesday, February 17: Lunar New Year
We are welcoming the Year of the Ox during our Lunar New Year Celebration at Bryant Park! Learn about the Chinese art of ribbon dancing, make a wish on our wishing trees, fashion a stylish ox crown, and watch a lion dance performance by New York Chinese Cultural Center after a morning of kids’ skate sessions.
Schedule:
- Kids Skate Sessions: 9:25am-10:40am and 10:50am-12:05pm
- Group Skate Lessons: 9:35am-10:05am, 10:10am-10:40am, 11am-11:30am, and 11:35am-12:05am
- Ribbon Dancing: 10:30am-11:30am
- Take-away Craft: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Wishing Tree: 11am-1pm
- Lion Dance: 12:00pm-12:15
Thursday, February 18: Summer on Ice
Due to weather, some activities may be canceled or modified
Do you miss summer as much as we do? We are bringing the best of summer to Bank of America Winter Village with giant pool toys around the rink and a fishing trip at our very own the fountain! The fun continues with a tropical take-away craft and a special performance by Ice Theater of New York.
Schedule:
- Kids Skate Sessions: 9:20am-10:35am and 10:50am-12:05pm - Canceled
- Group Skate Lessons: 9:30am-10:00am, 10:05am-10:35am, 11am-11:30am, 11:35am-12:05am
- Fountain Fishing: 10:30am-11:30am - Rescheduled to 2/19
- Take-away Craft: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Skate Performance by ITNY: 10:45am - 10:50am - Canceled
Friday February 19: Pajama Party
Due to weather, some activities may be canceled or modified
Dance the day away during our first ever Kids Week Pajama Party! Wear your coziest pjs on ice, make a dream catcher, and watch ice dancers from Ice Theater of New York perform a dream-like routine!
- Kids Skate Sessions: 9:20am-10:35am and 10:50am-12:05pm
- Group Skate Lessons: 9:30am-10:00am, 10:05am-10:35am, 11am-11:30am, 11:35am-12:05am
- Take-away Craft: 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Bubble Man: 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Skate Performance by ITNY: 10:45am - 10:50am - Canceled