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Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
 

Stop by the Art Truck during the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting celebration!

This annual event marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. The event begins at 5 pm with free ice skating. At 6 pm, Buffalo Place and City of Buffalo representatives countdown the lighting of the official tree and fireworks display over Fountain Plaza.

Immediately following the fireworks and tree lighting, the fun will continue with visits with Santa, holiday gifts, and ice skating. Hartland Carriage will offer free horse and carriage rides around Fountain Plaza with their esteemed equine. Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm and their friendly furry alpacas will roam throughout the event site, visiting with guests. 

Fat Bob’s Smokehouse food trucks will offer bites for purchase. Ice skating is free, and ice-skate rental is available: $2 for children and $3 for adults. Santa will visit with children from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing is available upon request. To schedule an ASL interpreter for an Art Truck event, please fill out this request form at least two weeks in advance.