The City of Westfield has announced the first-ever skating season at the Ice Ribbon in Grand Junction Plaza, alongside a grand opening celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 with a live DJ, face painters, food, and an opening ceremony.
Skating sessions will run Thursday through Saturday; times can be found below. All skate sessions are 90 minutes in length. The ticket price for ages 11 and over is $12 per skate session. For ages 10 and under, the price is $10 per skate session. This cost includes your skate rental fee; processing fees are not included. Skate aids will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for no additional fee.
Skate Sessions
- Thursdays: 4 to 5:30 p.m.; 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 4 to 5:30 p.m.; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; 8 to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: Noon to 1:30 p.m.; 2 to 3:30 p.m.; 4 to 5:30 p.m.; 6 to 7:30 p.m.; 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at TheIceAtGrandJunction.com.
Additional hours will be added during Winter Break. Due to special events, some skate sessions may vary. The city is also working with the Mayor’s Council on Disabilities and the Westfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council on sensory-friendly activities.
The Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza will be installed with Glice Eco-Rinks. Glice employs a sustainable skating technology that requires no water, energy, or carbon emissions. Glice also participates in a program called Plant for the Planet, a global nonprofit organization for reforestation and climate advocacy. Together with Plant for the Planet, one tree is planted for every Glice sheet.
Parking is available west of Park Street and Poplar Boulevard in two parking lots and designated on-street spots on Jersey, Mill, and Park streets.
Westfield Welcome thanks Centier Bank and Estridge Homes for sponsoring the Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza.
The city will hire several seasonal, part-time employees for Ice Ribbon operations. More information can be found at tinyurl.com/westfieldemployment.
About Westfield Welcome
Westfield Welcome focuses on community engagement and hospitality for residents, businesses, and visitors. As a department of the City of Westfield, Westfield Welcome hosts over 50 annual events and provides hundreds of volunteer opportunities yearly.