Seasonal & Holidays

Pier Village Ice Skating Rink Opens For Season Friday

The ice skating rink at Pier Village opens for the season at 4 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 2. The rink will be open through Feb. 26:

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LONG BRANCH, NJ — Get ready to slice up the ice!

The ice skating rink at Pier Village in Long Branch opens for the season at 4 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 2. The rink will be open through February 26, 2023. (The rink was supposed to open last Friday, but its grand opening was delayed due to inclement weather.)

Children and adults of all ages can expect a winter wonderland with festive music, lighting and décor. They also have free on-site parking and skate rentals. Look for Skate with Santa and other upcoming events at the ice rink.

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The Pier Village ice skating rink is a unique and beloved tradition of wintertime on the Jersey Shore.

Rink hours are: Thursday 4-8 p.m.; Friday - 4 -10 p.m.; Saturday 11 am - 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 am - 6 p.m., with expanded holiday hours and weather permitting.

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Single general admission tickets to skate are $12.00, with $10.00 skate rentals plus taxes & fees from December 16 - January 2 for peak holiday hours, and $10.00 and $8.00 for all other sessions.

Pier Village also has shops, restaurants, an arcade and onsite overnight accommodations.


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