Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink
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About
Special Ice Rink Events
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Employment
About
Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink on Synthetic Ice
Hours & special rink activities/events are tentative based on inclement weather and/or staffing shortages.
Dates: November 22 – December 15, 2024 (3 weeks – closed for Thanksgiving 11/28) (weather & staff permitting)
Session Times: 45-minute sessions begin on the hour (see Operational Hours)
Ages: 3 & up (figure skate sizes: 9T – 10, hockey skate sizes: 9T – 13)
Public Session Cost*: no cost for skating or skate rentals
*Thursdays are “Skate with the Characters” nights – these evenings require reservations & there is a cost.
Location: Downtown at Alamance Arts • 213 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253
Join Graham Recreation & Parks at Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink for this 3-week event held annually in November and December! This event features an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink and multiple special events. Real ice skates are used on synthetic ice. Skate rentals are free. Wearing thick socks is recommended. A maximum of 40 participants are on the ice during regular sessions.
All parents/guardians and/or participants will be required to sign the “City of Graham Waiver, Release of Liability, Permission & Authorization Form” upon arrival before skating.
Operational Hours
45-minute sessions begin on the hour (allows time for ice rink preparations between each session) • Hours & special rink activities/events are tentative based on inclement weather and/or staffing shortages.
| Days | Times |
| Sundays – public sessions | 2:00pm – 7:45pm |
| Mondays | CLOSED |
| Tuesdays | CLOSED |
| Wednesdays – public sessions | 5:00pm – 7:45pm |
| Thursdays Reservations Required & Cost | 5:00pm – 7:45pm • Skate with the Characters (Cost: $5 per skater) |
| Fridays – public sessions | 5:00pm – 7:45pm |
| Saturdays – public sessions | 2:00pm – 7:45pm |
Special Ice Rink Events (see “Special Ice Rink Events” tab on this page for details)
- Skate with the Characters Nights – Thursday Nights (cost & reservations required)
- Friday Theme Nights
- NEW! Jolly Jams Karaoke Night (Saturdays beginning at 5:00pm)
- Campfire & S’mores Night (tentative activity)
- Downtown Graham Christmas Parade – 1st Saturday in December
- City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
- Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas – a shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local, regional, and international artists
Parking
Available at Alamance Arts & City Hall
Where to Park Downtown
Link Transit Public Transportation
Consider using Link Transit Public Transportation this holiday season to the Ice Rink and downtown shopping opportunities through the Orange Route! Enjoy the trip, and connect with your destination! Learn more about Link Transit, the routes, and schedules at https://linktransit.org/. View Live Bus Map
Link Transit Hours of Operation*: (every 90 minutes)Monday – Friday • 5:30am – 8:00pmSaturday • 9:30am – 6:30pm
*No service on Sundays or holidays
*No service on Sundays or holidays
Inclement Weather Updates
Any changes in the schedule and/or cancellations will be posted on the Graham Recreation & Parks Facebook page.
Stay Up To Date
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on special events and any inclement weather updates, as well as closings due to staffing shortages. Questions about the Ice Rink? Please call Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor, at (336) 513-5510.
#GrahamIceRink
Special Ice Rink Events
Special Ice Rink Events
Skate with the Characters (Reservations Required, Space Is Limited)
Every Thursday
Cost: $5 per skater, skate rentals are included (no refunds, unless the session is canceled due to inclement weather)
Date: Thursday, December 5 – Skate with the Princesses: Jasmine & Elsa (by Princess Parties of North Carolina)
Date: Thursday, December 12 – Skate with the Grinch (by Graham Recreation & Parks)
Session 1: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Session 2: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Session 3: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
All parents/guardians and/or participants will be required to sign the “City of Graham Waiver, Release of Liability, Permission & Authorization Form” upon arrival before skating (included with online registration). Reservations for sessions will be taken online beginning 11/22/2024. Online reservations close at 12:00noon the day of the event. Space is limited to 30 skaters per session. (weather & staff permitting)
Reserve Your Skate with the Characters Session
Friday Theme Nights
Friday, November 22 – Theme: Glow Night
Friday, November 29 – Theme: Flannel & Frost
Friday, December 6 – Theme: Festive Headwear
Friday, December 13 – Theme: Ugly Christmas Sweater
Beginning at 5:00pm (weather & staff permitting)
Jolly Jams Karaoke Night
Every Saturday (beginning December 7)
Beginning at 5:00pm (weather & staff permitting)
Grab your skates and warm up those vocal cords for the coolest karaoke of the season! We invite you to a magical night of holiday karaoke under the stars at the ice skating rink, where singing in the cold never sounded so bold!
Campfire & S’mores Nights with the City of Graham Fire Department’s Explorers
Days: TBD
Time: TBD
S’mores Cost: TBD
The City of Graham Fire Department’s Explorers will stop by for a special lesson in fire safety…and selling s’mores to create by the campfire! (volunteers/weather/wind permitting)
Graham High School National Honor Society (NHS) Toy Drive
Dates: November 25 – December 10
Drop-Off Locations: Graham High School Front Office & the Ice Rink (during operational hours)!
Drop off your new and unwrapped presents at the ice rink during your visit for Graham High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) Toy Drive. Give to kids in need this holiday season!
Downtown Graham Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Begins at 10:00am
City of Graham Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Visit the webpage for details!
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
A shopping experience with a unique selection of original and handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists. Additional Information
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Alamance Arts: Experience Christmas
Alamance Arts Holiday Shopping & Exhibit Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibit
Dates: November 2 – January 17, 2024
For more information about the exhibit and to purchase tickets for this exhibit, please visit Alamance Arts at https://www.alamancearts.org/the-life-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibit-and-events.
Special Holiday Activities at Alamance Arts
Alamance Jazz Band performing at the Ice Skating Rink
Date: Saturday, December 7 • Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Employment
Employment
Ice Rink Attendant
Job Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Dates: November 22 – December 15, 2024 (3 weeks – closed for Thanksgiving 11/28)
Ages: 16 & up
The City of Graham Recreation & Parks Department is currently hiring part-time/seasonal Ice Rink Attendants for Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink.
Come join our team and experience the benefits of:
• spreading holiday cheer
• gaining leadership & customer service skills
• having fun in the outdoors
• extra money for holiday shopping
• AND spend the season in the field of recreation & parks (the best job ever!)
If you want to create awesome memories for our community…this is the position for you! (No ice skating experience is necessary!)
Each individual who works with us is important to our recreation & parks team and matters in the success of the department. Learn more about this position (& other job openings), its responsibilities, the required qualifications, and how to apply online at the “Employment Application” link below.
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