BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Ice at Canalside delayed its opening weekend to Dec. 1-3, citing ongoing repairs to the rink’s cooling system that have taken longer than anticipated to complete.

The opening weekend festivities, which were originally slated for Nov. 24-26, will feature a live DJ, Christmas carolers, giveaways, fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus himself. This is the 10th season of the rink in downtown Buffalo.

A new, weekly family event on Sundays will feature a kids activity zone, coloring on the ice and visits from ice princesses.

Admission is $8 for ages 13 and up and $5 for children under 13, as well as military members. Children up to age 5 are free. Skates can be rented for $5.

Regular hours can be seen below:

• Monday and Tuesday: closed
• Wednesday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Thursday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Special holiday hours can be seen below:

• Christmas: closed
• Dec. 26-Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Jan. 15: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Feb. 19: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Feb. 23: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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