Ice Arena to host Halloween-themed public skate

News Tribune file photo: Mylee Hawkins skates a solo during the 2018 fall ice skating recital at Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City.
News Tribune file photo: Mylee Hawkins skates a solo during the 2018 fall ice skating recital at Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City.

Bundle up in your Halloween best and hit the ice this weekend during the public skate at the Washington Park Ice Arena.

The ice arena is hosting a Halloween-themed public skate 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Skating director Carly Dotts said the event will include a costume contest about halfway through the skating session, around 2 p.m., with prizes for the top spots.

The ice arena held a similar event a few years ago, Dotts said, and saw the opportunity to bring it back with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year. She said the event is set for the early afternoon to allow families plenty of time for other Halloween activities, such as trick-or-treating, throughout the rest of the day.

With fun lights and music playing, Dotts said the event should feel more like a cosmic skate event. Soda, popcorn and, of course, candy will be available.

Public session rates apply for the event, with admission being $6 for adults and $5 for youths, and skate rental costing $3.

Dotts also noted the fall skating recital will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, with teams and individual skaters showing off their best before area competitions. Admission is $1 for the recital.

The Washington Park Ice Arena is located at 711 Kansas St.

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