Rockefeller Center 2010-2011 Season

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The world-famous Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center sent me an email last weekend saying that they were open for the season.

If you've always wanted to skate there, do it before Thanksgiving when the holiday season kicks into gear.  This is a very small rink.  During the Thanksgiving-to-New Year time frame, you can't fall down because the public sessions are so crowded, it's like riding the subway at rush hour.

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Hours and schedule may vary daily due to inclement weather or private functions.
Call 212 332 7654 for daily updates on Ice Rink hours and availability.

Skating Lessons | 212 332 7655

COOL WORKOUTS
Start your day with U.S. olympian and figure skating hall of famer JoJo Starbuck. You'll be greeted with breakfast from Cucina & Co. and then skate from 7:30 to 8:30AM. Each month a new series of classes begin on Tuesdays and Thursday's for adult beginner and intermediate skaters.
Call 973-377-7011 or e-mail jojostarbuck777@gmail.com

Special Events:
Oct 31, 2010 - Halloween At the Rink Costume Party
http://www.patinagroup.com/east/iceRink/halloween/
(Best costume prize: dinner for two at the Rock Center Cafe')


Nov 27 - Dec 25, 2010 - Breakfast with Santa  (Sat/Sun only through 12/12, daily from 12/18-24/2010)
http://www.patinagroup.com/east/breakfastwithsanta/
(Includes skating passes, per the FAQ: http://www.patinagroup.com/east/breakfastwithsanta/faq.html )

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When is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lit?

Each year the world's most famous tree is lit the week following Thanksgiving.The 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 with live and taped performances from 7-9pm. The tree will be illuminated through January 2, 2011. Visit New York City for the 2010 Tree Lighting! Plan your trip here.


Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Hours and Information:

The tree will be illuminated from from 5:30am to 11:30pm daily, all day (24 hours) on Christmas Day, and from 5:30am to 9pm on New Year's Eve. The tree may be viewed 24 hours a day, but is the most glorious when lit.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is located within the Rockefeller Center Plaza at 50th Street and 5th Avenue.


From: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1035


Looks like NBC cut the skating again this year - what a waste to use the ice rink as a staging area and not show any skating.

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Schedule Change

Monday, November 29 - The Rink will close at 2 pm

Schedule is: 8:30 am - 10 am, 10:30 - Noon, 12:30 - 2 pm

Tuesday, November 30 - The Rink is closed

Tree Lighting Ceremony is from 7 - 9 pm

The Rink is open daily. Please call or go to the website for daily schedule information.(212)332-7654.

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Fridays in March, they have a DJ working the session - nice!

ROCKIN' ON ICE!
Visit the world-famous Ice Rink every Friday night in March to rock & roll to your favorite music.  Request your favorite song from the DJ from 7:00pm - 11:00pm and skate the night away!

*Offer valid March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th