Ice skate your way into Christmas

Skaters slide across the ice, some fast and others a bit slower, on the new outdoor ice skating rink Friday night during the Grand Illumination in downtown Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

Skaters slide across the ice, some fast and others a bit slower, on the new outdoor ice skating rink Friday night during the Grand Illumination in downtown Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Holiday in the City can help get the Christmas weekend off to a skating start at the 40-by-80-foot rink on the downtown esplanade by City Hall Plaza.

There will be a special Christmas Eve skate, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. The rink will close on Saturday, but reopen 4-8 p.m. on Sunday.

The rink will operate on a weather-permitting basis. Rain is a factor that could deter it.

Skate rental is $5 for adults and free for ages 5-under. Everyone who wants to skate is required to sign a waiver and those under 18 must have an adult do so.

The rink will operate through Jan. 2.

Saturday

A rare Christmas night event will occur with a concert by Larry Humphrey & Friends at 8 p.m. at Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is scheduled for two-and-a-half-hours.

Tuesday

Willow Wind horse and carriage rides will continue, 6-9 Tuesday. Rides will begin outside the Courtyard by Marriott and the cost is $5 a person or free for ages 10-under.

For more information on Holiday in the City activities and updates, go to www.facebook.com/holidayinthecityspfld.

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