Scroll to the bottom of the guide for a list of places to ice skate (inside and outside).
ALBANY BRACES
Albany Braces is the premiere orthodontic practice in the Capital Region, providing orthodontic care for generations of families since 1961. Our orthodontic offices in Albany, Latham, Delmar, Clifton Park, and East Greenbush provide children and adults with a wide variety of treatment options, including braces and Invisalign® aligners. Click here to schedule your FREE consultation with the expert Albany Braces team today!
ALBANY
1004 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
518-489-8377
DELMAR
279 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
518-439-8891
LATHAM
15 Century Hill Dr, Latham, NY 12110
518-786-1318
EAST GREENBUSH
73 Troy Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061
518-477-5360
CLIFTON PARK
1799 U.S. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-383-5457
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CROSSGATES
One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203
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Phone #: 518-869-3522
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DOANE STUART SCHOOL
Join Us for Our Open House – Saturday, January 31 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Discover what makes The Doane Stuart School a joyful place to learn and grow! Families with children entering PreK – Grade 12 are invited to tour our campus, meet our educators, and explore our engaging academic and enrichment programs as we begin enrollment for the 2026–27 school year.
Plus, learn about our Tiny Thunderchickens program!
Tiny Thunderchickens is a warm and playful “caregiver and me” experience for children ages 18 months–3 years and their grown-ups. Through hands-on play, music, movement, and creative exploration, our smallest Thunderchickens build early social, emotional, and cognitive skills while families connect with our community. New sessions begin on January 6th!
Click here to reserve your Open House spot.
Click here to learn more about Tiny Thunderchickens and enrollment.
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199 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Phone #: 518-465-5222
Email: admissions@doanestuart.
DRYER VENT WIZARD OF SE SARATOGA AND NE SCHENECTADY
Dryer Vent Wizard of SE Saratoga & NE Schenectady provides professional dryer vent cleaning for residential and business properties in the Capital Region. When your dryer is functioning poorly, it is likely due to a clogged or debris-filled dryer vent line. Lint, debris, and other common sources of dryer vent clogs can not only affect the efficiency of your dryer, but they can also be a serious fire hazard.
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-344-0664
Email: [email protected]
GO KIDS
Go Kids is a sports and physical activity program for ages 18 months-9 years old. Go Kids offers children the ability to develop a love for an active lifestyle through an introduction into a variety of sports such as; soccer, football, basketball, tennis, baseball, hockey, and track and field. Additionally, Go Kids offers school break camps and additional classes for school aged children including; LEGO Club, Strong Kids, and Just for Kicks. Go Kids works to meet each child where they are at to instill a love for being active.
Locations in Saratoga and Clifton Park Follow Go Kids on Facebook and Instagram.
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Phone #: 518-878-6502
Email: [email protected]
HOFFMAN CAR WASH
Busy moms juggle a thousand things, and keeping the car clean shouldn’t be one more chore on your list. Hoffman Car Wash makes it fast and easy to get a spotless car that feels good for your whole family. With trusted services and free vacuums at most locations, you’ll leave with a clean, dry, and shiny car that helps you feel a little more in control of all the chaos. Swing through any Hoffman Car Wash location and brighten your day in just a few minutes.
28 Conveniently located Locations
Open 7 Days a Week Shop in-store or at HoffmanCarWash.com
Follow Hoffman Car Wash on Facebook and Instagram.
Phone #: 877-446-3362
Email: info@hoffman-
OUR SAVIOR’S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Preschool Open House at OSCS!
Families with 3 & 4-year-olds—come see what makes our preschool program so special!
Wednesday, January 28 5:30–6:30 PM
63 Mountain View Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Enjoy an evening of:
– Exploring our preschool classrooms
– Meeting our Preschool teachers & team
– Refreshments provided
– 2 door prizes given away during the event!
Pre-registration is encouraged:
https://forms.gle/
For more information, contact:
Veronica Alaimo Director of Enrollment & Marketing
518-459-2273
[email protected]
63 Mountain View Ave, Colonie, NY 12205
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Phone #: 518-459-2273
Email: [email protected]
ROBERT C. PARKER SCHOOL
Celebrating 30+ years of progressive education!
Parker’s philosophy puts students at the center of their own learning. Parker teachers focus on constructing authentic experiences that respond to students’ interests and needs while building on academic and social skills. The result is that students get to spend their day engaged in projects and learning that is individualized, meaningful, and connected to the real-world, and all done on an expansive 77 acre campus.
Programs for PreK 3 and 4 year olds through 8th Grade & Forest Toddlers (18 months- 3 years).
Upcoming Open Houses: January 22, 2026 and February 12, 2026
Click here to RSVP to an Open House
4254 Route 43, North Greenbush, NY 12198
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Phone #: 518-286-3449
Email: [email protected]
THE MUSIC STUDIO
Join us this winter and spring for Music for the Young classes — four weeks of fun and skills-filled music instruction for children ages 2–7. Enroll now for the best class selection (our January classes are filling fast). These short-term classes are terrific parent-child outings and a wonderful way to introduce your child to the world of music and music making. Or try one as a way to test out the teaching methods of The Music Studio before enrolling in our award-winning school-year Foundation Program for children ages 4 to 7. With an exceptional faculty and bright, well-equipped classrooms, we invite students to tap into their natural love of music, challenge them to excel as musicians, and support every step of their musical journey. Find out what makes our program different at themusicstudio.com or call 518-459-7799 for more information.
1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
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Phone #: 518-459-7799
Email: [email protected]
VIA AQUARIUM
Take your family on an unforgettable journey as you explore vivid underwater worlds across 50 exhibits. Feel the soft, smooth skin of a stingray as they swim right up to your hand in Stingray Bay. Watch sharks swim overhead while schools of fish surround you in our immersive tunnel tanks. From local favorites to the depths of the ocean, explore our planet’s oceans and rivers all in your own backyard on this self-guided exploration.
93 West Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
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Phone #: 518-280-5100
Email: [email protected]
ICE SKATING ROUNDUP
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
Buckingham Pond – Albany, NY
Bring your own ice skates (no rentals)
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The Town of Bethlehem (Elm Avenue Park)
Bring your own ice skates (no rentals)
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Saratoga Spa State Park
Bring your own ice skates (no rentals)
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Click here to visit Saratoga Spa State Parks’ Facebook page.
Gavin Park – Wilton, NY
Bring your own ice skates (no rentals)
There are “skate helpers” you can use.
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Indian Meadows Ice Rink – Glenville, NY
Bring your own ice skates (no rentals)
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Empire State Plaza Ice Rink
You can rent ice skates.
There are “skate helpers” you can use.
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Grafton Lakes State Park
Click here to visit Grafton Lakes State Park’s Facebook page.
Town of Moreau (Harry Betar Park)
Follow the Town of Moreau Recreation Department on Facebook for more information.
Moreau Lake State Park – Gansevoort, NY
Click here to follow Moreau Lake State Park on Facebook.
Camp Saratoga Ice Rink at Scout Road
Click here to follow the Town of Wilton NY on Facebook
Locust Park Playground Skating Rink – Village of Colonie
Follow the Village of Colonie on Facebook for more information.
West Albany Pocket Park Ice Rink
Follow Peter Crummey Colonie Town Supervisor on Facebook for more information.
Alpin Haus Ice Rink located at Veteran’s Park – Amsterdam, NY
Follow the City of Amsterdam Tourism Marketing & Recreation on Facebook for more information.
Free Ice Skating Rink on Beach Road in Lake George
Bring your skates or rent a pair ($5/pp)
Follow Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for more information (see post on 1/3/25).
INDOOR ICE SKATING
Capital Arena – Clifton Park, NY
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Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks
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Dynamite Hill Recreation Area – Chestertown, NY
Click here to visit the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area’s Facebook page for more information.
Albany County Hockey Facility – near the Albany Airport
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Bethlehem YMCA – Delmar, NY
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Glens Falls Recreation Center, Fire Road, Glens Falls, NY
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Hockey Hut Training Center – Clifton Park, NY
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M & T Bank Center – Schenectady, NY
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Schenectady County Recreation Facility Ice Rink
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Swinburne Park Ice Skating Rink – Albany, NY
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The Albany Academies
They have family skate occasionally.
Follow The Albany Academies on Facebook for more information.
Knickerbacker Ice Arena in Lansingburgh, NY
Follow Rensselaer County on Facebook for more information.
Kiwanis Ice Arena – Saugerties, NY
Cosmic Skate
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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort – Highland, NY
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Below is a list of places that have offered ice skating in past years but may not be this year.
Cool Insuring Arena
Schuylerville – In 2021 “Villagers have built an outdoor ice rink at Fort Hardy Park.”
Washington Park – Albany, NY
The Conway Ice Rink at Hudson Valley Community College
Messa Rink at Union College
