The Buffalo Waterfront will host several special events and activities as the Ice at Canalside winds down for the final two weekends of the 2023-2024 winter season.
The last day of skating at the ice rink will be Feb. 25.
The annual Ice Fest is scheduled for Saturday and will feature ice sculptures, a live snow sculpture demonstration, an ice bar, DJ, special promotions and, from 7 to 10 p.m., open curling, with instructions from the Buffalo Curling Club.
Sunday will feature a family-fun day with sculptures, a visit from the Snow Sisters, free cotton candy and an ice mimosa bar for the adults.
In honor of Black History Month, pop-up shops featuring Black-owned businesses will be in the igloos at the ice rink throughout the weekend. Colored Girls Bike Too will also set up a table at the rink this weekend.
For the next two Sundays, $1 from each admission fee will benefit an organization dedicated to the advancement of Buffalo’s Black community. In addition, anyone who brings a piece of winter clothing to donate to Ladies Let’s Be Real will receive a free skate rental.
During winter break for students, the ice rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will offer free skating for all guests from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, with free curling available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The final weekend celebration will include Pride Night at the Ice on Friday, and a Silent Disco on Feb. 24. A final family fund day will cap the season on Feb. 25.
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