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STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—��opens for public ice skating on Friday, November 21, at 4:00 p.m.

Skate under twinkling lights in a festive winter wonderland, toast marshmallows over an open fire, or cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa.

Open skating hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Fridays, 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and Sundays, 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. There are also special hours for holidays; all hours are subject to change.

Regular admission is $8 for those 18 and older, and $7 for those 17 and younger. Children ages 3 and under are free. Skates in all sizes are available to rent for $5.

New offerings this year include����to the rink, free hockey clinics for children sponsored by the , and expanded pond hockey sessions for both adults and teenagers. The free clinics are designed for children who want to learn to skate and the basics of pond hockey. The clinics consist of three sessions, which will be held on November 22, November 29, and December 6. Please call 740-275-8466 to register for the clinics.

Expanded pond hockey sessions will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays for adults and on Sunday nights for teenagers. Follow the����for a full schedule, more details, and cancellations.��

The Rink also offers party packages and private rink rentals.

The rink also features��The Igloo. Sponsored by , it provides a place for friends and family who are not skating to watch the skaters while being protected from the elements.

Patrons can enjoy Franciscan Square eateries—including��,��, and��—during their normal business hours.

Installed as a permanent outdoor ice-skating rink in 2023, The Rink at Franciscan Square is a community outreach of ̽������. The Rink is presented by Trinity Health System and many other local sponsors whose generosity helps bring this valuable outdoor recreation to the community. It is open seasonally from November through February, weather depending.

For more details on ice skating,����or call the Skate Lodge at 740-275-8466.