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“The National Building Museum is delighted to welcome back the Winter Skate Spectacular”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the National Building Museum:

“This season, the National Building Museum is delighted to welcome back the Winter Skate Spectacular—returning for its second year in an even bigger, better, and brighter form.

This one of a kind, indoor synthetic ice-skating experience transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into a winter wonderland where visitors of all ages can skate beneath the soaring Corinthian columns. Events will include early hours for younger skaters, themed nights, festive snacks and drinks, and more!

From lively after-hours events for adults to joyful moments for families, there’s plenty to keep the spirit of the holidays alive well into the new year.

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“Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Returns at the National Gallery of Art”, Season Starts Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Pablo Raw

From NGA:

“The National Gallery of Art announces the return of a beloved winter tradition. The 2025–2026 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will open Monday, November 24, and run through Sunday, March 1, 2026 (weather permitting).

A perennial staple of the National Gallery’s wintertime programming, the ice rink invites visitors to skate alongside the National Mall’s iconic monuments and museums. (more…)

“The opening of the new Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been substantially delayed.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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Thanks to Andrew for passing on:

“The opening of the new Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been substantially delayed. This is a huge blow to families in Wards 7 and 8.

Important Announcement Regarding Fort Dupont Ice Arena

The Board of Directors of the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FFD) today released the following statement in announcing the delayed opening of the new rink in southeast Washington, DC. (more…)

“DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular Opens at National Building Museum”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy DowntownDC BID

From a press release:

“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the National Building Museum, and Events DC are thrilled to announce the launch of the DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular—a unique, free indoor skating experience that transforms the National Building Museum’s majestic Great Hall into a winter wonderland.

Running from December 16, 2024, through January 4, 2025, the event offers a holiday activity like no other. Guests can glide across a cutting-edge synthetic ice rink, open Thursday through Monday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. (more…)

Breaking: “a new, indoor ice-skating rink will be installed at the National Building Museum in time for the holidays”, Also “DowntownDC Holiday Market Returns Nov. 22”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by mtrrtm

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) showcased new and exciting activations for the 20th Annual 2024 Downtown Holiday Market. At the event, Mayor Bowser also announced that a new, indoor ice-skating rink will be installed at the National Building Museum in time for the holidays, running from December 16 through January 4. (more…)

Mark it!! The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Kicks Off November 23rd!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From a press release:

“The beloved winter tradition returns to the National Gallery of Art! The 2024–2025 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Saturday, November 23, through Sunday, March 2, 2025 (weather permitting).

Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.

To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 11:00 a.m. on opening day, November 23.

Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)

Mark it!! The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Kicks Off November 20th!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

From the National Gallery of Art:

“The beloved winter tradition returns! The 2023–2024 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Monday, November 20, through March 3, 2024 (weather permitting).

Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.

To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on opening day, November 20.

Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)

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