The festivities continue in the Capitol Riverfront throughout the fall and winter months! Mark your calendar for special events this winter, including Parcel Market December 12th through 14th, Noon Years Eve on December 31st, and the NHL Winter Classic on January 1st.
Parcel Market will transform Canal Park in the Capitol Riverfront into a festive winter wonderland with the best independent retailers, craftsmen, and cuisine in DC. This exciting winter market curated by the celebrated husband-and-wife team behind DC Meet Market, DC-based street artist Kelly Towles and DeNada founder & lead designer Virginia Arrisueño, will feature ice skating at the Canal Park Ice Rink and creative retail that showcases local small businesses, artists, and designers.
Canal Park Ice Rink is now open with the following hours throughout the winter: Monday and Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday and Friday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm; and Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Admission is $9 for adults and $8 for children, seniors, and military. Skate Rental is $4.
The ice rink also features daily programming and events:
Monday: DC After School Youth Skate Workshop │3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 2 for Tuesdays: get 2 admissions for the price of 1│12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: DC After School Youth Skate workshop │ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: College Night │ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday: Rock & Skate featuring live DJ │7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: Learn to Skate │9:45 am - 10:45 am; Cartoon Skate │ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Capitol Riverfront BID has partnered with local retailers to offer seasonal promotions in the neighborhood. Pick up a winter flyer at a Capitol Riverfront store or restaurant to take advantage of these seasonal promotions!