Ice rink a place for family fun during holiday break

If you are looking for fun activities in the coming holiday week, UNMC’s ice skating rink offers a family-friendly option.

The rink is located on the east side of 42nd Street, between the College of Nursing Building and the Sorrell Center. It features concessions, music and decorations.

This year, UNMC employees and their families can skate for free, as well as the employees and dependents of The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC Physicians, Clarkson College and Ronald McDonald House employees and houseguests. Employees must be present and have valid ID card for dependents to skate. Skate rental is free as well.

Skate-a-Thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 10-11. Register yourself or a team!

For all others, the fee is $7, which includes skates.

Operating hours during the winter season will be:

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
• Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.
• Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

The rink will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.