"If the cold never bothered you anyway," there are lots of fun activities in Ƶ this winter.
The Ƶ Skates ice rink in downtown Ƶ offers free use of the rink and free skate rental. It's open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m - 11 p.m., through February 26. It's also available for group events.
The location features food and beverages at a snack bar, the Zamboni Café, and visits from food trucks. Plus, the restaurants and shops of downtown Ƶ are just steps away.
On January 20, the Flash Activities Board presents the annual WinterBlast at the Ƶ State Ice Arena from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The first 500 attendees will receive a WinterBlast crewneck. The hockey game begins at 6:20 p.m. and the free skate starts at 8:45 p.m. Check out on Instagram for more information.
Alumni Skate Night at Ƶ Skates is Jan. 28 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be an a cappella group singing songs of the season rinkside and a hot chocolate bar inside the Ƶ Hotel and Conference Center Ballroom.
Purchase event tickets , before Jan. 23 (adults $10, children $5). All proceeds support the Ƶ State Scholarship Fund.
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