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HOLIDAY SEASON 2010

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.
2010 SCHEDULE HERE - OPEN November 20-January 30th!

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

For Private Parties or other rink questions call EPIC at 970-221-6337

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Horse & Carriage Rides

njoy 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

(Rides on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day also!)

2009 Sponsored by: Enzio's Italian Kitchen & Austin's American Grill

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 Garages

Holiday Season 2010 (Details to come in October)

Thank you to the Downtown Development Authority and The City of Fort Collins

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Santa Claus & His Workshop

(Visit Santa this holiday! He arrives Saturday, November 20, 2010 at noon in Old Town Square)

Santa's Visiting Hours:

Wednesday- Sunday 12-6:00pm

November 21 - December 24

Special Holiday Hours:

Monday, Dec 21 12-6:00pm

Tuesday, Dec 22 12-6:00pm

Wednesday, Dec 23 12-6pm

Thursday, Dec 24 12-4pm

Santa speaks English, Spanish and Sign Language.

(Heaters are located on porch for anyone waiting to

see Santa, please 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., Colorado Carriage & Wagon 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 - call 970-484-6500

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