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HOLIDAY EVENTS 2008
 
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. See Schedule Here

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
 
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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...)
 
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-9:00pm
(Will be giving rides on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
 
For prices, information, or hiring the carriage(s) for special dates/occasions
Call 970-490-1958 or see www.ColoradoCarriage.com
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Free Weekend Parking in the Parking Garages
Holiday Season 2008
 
Free Parking in the garages only Saturdays & Sundays Only November 22 - Dec 28
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Santa Claus & His Workshop
Santa Workshop hours are as follows:  12p.m. – 6p.m. Thursday through Monday hours  from November 22 to December 24.  Santa also speaks Spanish and Sign Language. 
Santa's Visiting Hours:
Thursday- Monday 12-6:00pm
 
Special Holiday Hours:
Tuesday, Dec 23 12-6pm
Wednesday, Dec 24 12-5pm
(Heaters are located on porch for anyone waiting to see Santa!  Stay Warm!)
 
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.
Would you like to have Santa be a part of your holiday occasion - please just let us know 970-484-6500