WinterBlast Kickoff

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Friday, Nov 24, 2023  

Location

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Details

Ice skating opens at 11 am on Friday, Nov. 24th

Winterblast activities are back in downtown Akron beginning on Friday, November 24th, and include Ice Skating on Ohio's largest seasonal outdoor rink, ice bumper cars, ice bikes, igloo and fire pit rental and more. To find out more, or reserve ice bumper cars, ice bikes or igloos, click here.

This year the ice rink and activities have been temporarily moved between the State St bridge and Canal Park Stadium.

• OPENING CELEBRATION: Fri., Nov. 24th | Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. Back this year–The Welcome Santa Parade will start the festivities off with lighted floats, marching bands and of course SANTA! At the conclusion of the parade Santa will light the City of Akron’s official tree and finish with fireworks.
• ARCHIE THE TALKING SNOWMAN! Talk to Archie and visit the animated window displays in Lock 3, next to the ice rink, as well as the displays from the former O’Neils Department Store displayed in the former O’Neils Basement (enter near Archie the Snowman).
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Sat., Dec. 9th and 16th | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AND Sun., Dec. 10th and 17th | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The event includes breakfast from the BREAKFAST BOX, entry to the Akron Children's Museum, ice skating, skate rental, Polar Putt-Putt, and photo opportunities with Santa. Presale tickets are available for $15 and day-of tickets will be $18 (children two and under are free).
• DINNER WITH THE GRINCH: Sat., Dec. 16th | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy the night with the Grinch and a catered dinner by a local restaurant, putt-putt, dessert, and ice skating. Photo opportunities will be available. Presale tickets are available for $15 and day-of tickets will be $18 (children two and under are free).
• Indoor Shuffleboard Courts
  Enjoy our new indoor regulation courts. Court area includes table and chairs, large screen TV, pool table and foosball table. Beer, sodas and food available for purchase.
  $20 for one court for an hour, $30 for 2 courts for an hour, or $50 for whole room- both courts for two hours. Contact Lock 3 for rental. Phone: 330-375-2877 or email at Lock3@akronohio.gov
• Party Rentals BOOK A PARTY WITH US!
  Does your child (or you!) have a winter birthday and want a fun outdoor party? Not a birthday but want a fun night out with a group of friends? Have your party at Lock 3 Park in Akron. We are located right off Main Street in the Heart of Downtown Akron. Your group/party will enjoy two hours complete with skate rental and putt-putt, (shuffleboard included with Private Room party). Please reserve your time slots for bumper cars on the web site at Lock3live.com. Please review the guidelines on the form and reach out with any questions. We hope that you will choose to celebrate with us.
  
  Reservations are first come, first serve—so don’t wait!
  
  Please contact Kim at 330-212-8699 to book your party or for questions on renting the whole rink out for a private party.