{"id":94148,"date":"2026-01-08T21:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/94148\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T21:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:55:28","slug":"skate-at-domino-park-rolls-out-free-winter-2026-programming-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/94148\/","title":{"rendered":"SKATE at Domino Park rolls out free winter 2026 programming \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SKATE-at-Domino-Park_1.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"SKATE at Domino Park\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>SKATE at Domino Park, presented by Aerie, has released its free winter programming for January and February. <\/p>\n<p>Photo by Radhika Chalasani<\/p>\n<p>\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.brooklynpaper.com\/?utm_source=brooklynpaper&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">things to do in Brooklyn<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/events.brooklynpaper.com\/add-your-event\/?utm_source=brooklynpaper&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynpaper.com\/williamsburg-waterfront-ice-rink-opens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SKATE at Domino Park<\/a>, presented by Aerie, is expanding its winter offerings with a series of free public programs throughout January and February, turning the Williamsburg waterfront ice rink into a destination for music, performances and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<p>The seasonal rink, located inside Domino Park along the East River, will host themed nights, DJ sets and creative workshops designed to complement skating sessions while remaining open to the public at no cost. Visitors who want to skate can purchase tickets separately, while all off-ice programming is free to attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-236360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Domino-Square-Ice-Rink_Credit_-Daniel-Levin-for-Two-Trees-Management.webp.jpeg\" alt=\"SKATE at Domino Park\" width=\"660\" height=\"412\"  \/>The 7,000 square-foot rink opened in late 2024 and is the first of its kind in Williamsburg.Photo courtesy of Two Trees Management<\/p>\n<p>Among the recurring events are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dominopark.com\/events\/dj-nights-at-skate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DJ Nights at SKATE<\/a>, held on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Throughout programming, DJ girlcrush will host rotating guest DJs, bringing a variety of music to the rink.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-236358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SKATE-at-Domino-Park_2.jpg\" alt=\"SKATE at Domino Park\" width=\"676\" height=\"450\"  \/>SKATE at Domino Park will feature DJ nights, themed nights and winter workshops.Photo by Radhika Chalasani<\/p>\n<p>On Thursdays, SKATE at Domino Park will embrace theatrical flair with \u201cThemed Thursdays,\u201d hosted by drag performer and figure skater Milk. From 7 to 9 p.m., the weekly event invites attendees to dress according to a curated theme announced on social media and the park\u2019s website. Each week, the best on-theme costume will win a pair of complimentary SKATE admission tickets. Milk will also perform live at 7:30 p.m., combining her skating and drag performance talents.<\/p>\n<p>Daytime programming will focus on creativity and community with Winter Workshops, launching Jan. 19 and running Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Hosted by A Rosie Day and Lina Sings, the workshops will take place inside the SKATE hospitality tent and feature cozy crafts and seasonal activities. The workshops are free and open to all ages, with no skating required.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-236359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SKATE-at-Domino-Park_3.jpg\" alt=\"SKATE at Domino Park\" width=\"674\" height=\"449\"  \/>As the Winter Olympics approach, additional programming celebrating the weeks-long event will be announced.Photo by Radhika Chalasani<\/p>\n<p>Additional special events are planned later in the season, including Winter Olympics-themed programming to be announced and a full week of Valentine\u2019s Day celebrations. Programming will feature couple portrait sessions with photographer Chris Lloyd, along with themed music and other activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A full calendar of events and updates can be found at dominopark.com\/events. Skating tickets are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/dominopark.com\/ice-skating\/buy-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">dominopark.com\/ice-skating\/buy-tickets<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SKATE at Domino Park, presented by Aerie, has released its free winter programming for January and February. 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