{"id":369896,"date":"2026-10-10T18:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/369896\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T18:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:14:08","slug":"the-rink-at-rockefeller-centers-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-90th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/369896\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rink at Rockefeller Centers kicks off holiday season with 90th anniversary celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Big Apple, and Rockefeller Center is wasting no time getting into the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

The world-famous rink at Rockefeller Center officially opened for the season Saturday, Oct. 10, marking 90 years of skating, holiday magic, and unforgettable New York City memories.<\/p>\n

The first skaters hit the ice at 9 a.m., kicking off another season of one of the city’s most beloved winter traditions.<\/p>\n

But the excitement doesn’t stop at the rink. Rockefeller Center is also adding a splash of color to the holiday festivities.<\/p>\n

Renowned artist Kenny Scharf is bringing his colorful imagination to Center Plaza with a larger-than-life public art installation titled “Scary and the Dancers!”<\/p>\n

The eye-popping exhibition features Scharf’s signature cartoon-inspired artwork, including a towering 34-foot inflatable sculpture that’s sure to have visitors looking up.<\/p>\n

Scharf was scheduled to bring his artistic vision to life during a live painting session Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

And for little artists looking to brush up on their creativity, the fun doesn’t end there.<\/p>\n

The installation also features Art Sundae, a free children’s art workshop presented with Art Production Fund. The workshops will take place every Saturday throughout October.<\/p>\n

The colorful exhibition will remain on display through Nov. 1.<\/p>\n

While New Yorkers are just getting into the swing of sweater weather, Rockefeller Center is already preparing to spruce things up for Christmas.<\/p>\n

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is scheduled to arrive Nov. 7, setting the stage for another season of holiday cheer in the heart of Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Want to get your skate on?<\/p>\n

The Rink at Rockefeller Center is open daily, with tickets starting at $22 per person.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a seasoned skater or someone more likely to take a tumble than land a twirl, there’s no better place to glide into the holiday season.<\/p>\n

For tickets and additional information, visit Rockefeller Center’s official website.<\/p>\n

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