Holiday Events: Downtown Business Association

Old Town Ice Skating Rink

Come enjoy a true Old Town experience...outdoor skating right in Old Town Square. A perfect addition to a romantic evening out on the town or a great family winter experience. Skating Rink is located on the north end of Old Town Square.

The rink was purchased by the Downtown Development Authority and is being operated by staff from the City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Department. It is a wonderful addition to our historic downtown area, so see you out skating!

Cost: Skating $2 / skate rental $1

OLD TOWN ICE RINK 2007 - 2008

November 17 – December 20

Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8: 00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Noon – 6:00 PM

Special Hours:
Wednesday November 21: Noon – 8:00 PM;
Closed on November 22 for Thanksgiving
Friday November 23: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday November 26: Noon – 8:00 PM

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December 21 – January 6

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Noon – 6:00 PM

Special Hours:
December 24: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed on December 25
December 31: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed on January 1

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January 7 – January 31

Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Special Hours:
January 21: Noon - 6:00 PM

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Horse & Carriage Rides

Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides in historic Downtown Fort Collins this holiday season. A romantic ride after dinner or take visiting relatives on a memorable tour of downtown.

(All rides and times on schedule are weather permitting, it could be too windy or cold...)

2007 Carrige Rides November 30-December 31

W, TH & F - 4:00pm-9:00pm

Saturdays - 12:00pm-9:00pm

Sundays 12:00pm-6:00pm

(New Years Eve - 12:00pm-12:00am)

For prices, information, or hiring the carriage(s) for special dates/occasions

Call 970-490-1958

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Free Weekend Parking in the Parking Garages

Holiday Season 2007

Free Parking in the garages only Saturdays & Sundays Only Novemeber 17 - Dec 30

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Santa Claus & His Workshop 2007

Santa Workshop hours are as follows: 12p.m. – 6p.m. Wednesday through Sunday hours from November 17 to December 24. Santa also speaks Spanish and Sign Language.

Santa's Visiting Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday 12-6:00pm

The Downtown Business Association will be offering holiday activities for kids to do with Santa this year, including “Story time with Santa” where Santa reads stories each Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at Downtown’s Clothes Pony Store (111 N. College). “Skating with Santa” will also be offered every Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Old Town Ice Skating Rink.

Each day Old Town Square will be filled with the music of Santa’s concertina and harmonica, and in the quieter moments, kids of all ages can share their secret wishes with him in his cozy holiday workshop in the Old Town Square. A professional photographer will be on hand during regular hours to capture those unforgettable moments with Santa.

Special thanks to Mountain Woods Furniture, City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Dept., Mountain Woods Furniture, Colorado Carriage & Wagon, The Downtown Business Association and all of downtown for helping prepare for Santa’s arrival. Santa and his holiday activities are brought to you by the Downtown Business Association.