The Capitol District Ice Rink
Continue your Winter Tradition with destination ice skating!
Visit The Capitol District Ice Rink to discover your winter tradition on ice. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, which supports Food Bank for the Heartland.
December 6, 2019 – January 21, 2020 | 10th & Capitol Avenue
$10 admission fee includes skate rental and benefits Food Bank for the Heartland.
**Admission is still required for patrons who bring their own skates.
Note: All skaters need to sign a waiver each time you skate. If you are 18 years of age or younger, a signature from a parent or guardian is required. Save some time in line and print your waiver now!
2019 Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 6 – 10pm
- Friday: 6 pm – 11pm
- Saturday: noon – 11pm
- Sunday: noon – 9pm
Holiday Hours:
- Christmas Eve: noon – 4pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: noon – 10pm
DURING THE OPS WINTER BREAK DECEMBER 23 THRUOGH JANUARY 6, AS WELL AS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY ON JANUARY 20, THE RINK WILL BE OPEN FROM NOON TO 11:00pm.
About the Rink
Located in the new Capitol District development, the Ice Rink is an impressive 60×120 ft. and artificially chilled.
Special Events
- Friday, December 6 | 4:30 p.m. >> Grand Opening Ceremony
- Join us at The Capitol District for the GRAND OPENING of the Ice Rink! Doors open EARLY for discounted skating during the friends & family preview event beginning at 4:30pm!
- For HALF PRICE ($5) skating at 4:30pm, you MUST BRING a DONATION of a canned food item. All donations will support the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign led by Conagra Brands Foundation which benefits Food Bank for the Heartland.
- Grand opening activities include: photo shoot at 5:15pm, media conference at 5:45pm (including speakers from Conagra, The Capitol District, Food Bank and Downtown Omaha Inc. Foundation), performance by The Peppermint Elves, free hot chocolate, giveaways, prizes and more!
- Join us at The Capitol District for the GRAND OPENING of the Ice Rink! Doors open EARLY for discounted skating during the friends & family preview event beginning at 4:30pm!
- Saturday, December 7 | 1-3 p.m. >> Skating with Santa
- Sunday, December 8 | 2-4 p.m. >> Holiday Movie Watch N’ Skate-The Grinch
- Friday, December 13 | 6-8p.m >> Holiday Movie Watch N’ Skate-Elf
- Saturday, December 14 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. >> Figure Skating-Moylan Premier Skating Club
- Sunday, December 15 | 1-3 p.m. >> Ice Skating with The Snow Princess & Ice Queen
- Friday, December 20 | 5-6 p.m. >> Figure Skating-Blade & Edge Skating Club
- Sunday, December 22 | 1-3 p.m. >> Skating with Santa
Recommended Parking
- $2 Parking: The Capitol District is partnering with the Holland Performing Arts Center to use their parking lot which is located across from The Capitol District on Capitol Street. Enter at 1114 Capitol. Parking is available Monday – Friday | 6pm – 12am and on weekends for a special ice rink rate of $2 per car.
- The Capitol District Parking Options: Visit our parking page.
Lost and Found/ Questions
Please call 402-650-4813.
Shine the Light on Hunger
A portion of the proceeds from the rink is donated to Food Bank for the Heartland as part of the “Shine the Light on Hunger” campaign, a significant component of the Holiday Lights Festival. Conagra Brands Foundation will match ice rink admission up to $100,000 for the campaign. For every $1 donated, Food Bank for the Heartland can distribute three meals to those in need. Look for Shine the Light collection bins at the ice rink. Your non-perishable food item donations will be distributed to families in need by Food Bank for the Heartland. For information on other ways you can help “Shine the Light on Hunger,” click here.
