Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- Every dayFrom 8:00 AMOct 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Ends in February 2027; exact closing day not announced
Season runs October 28, 2026–February 28, 2027. Daily 8:00–22:00; November 19–January 3, 8:00–midnight; January 31, 8:00–20:00. November 5, 2026 event listing gives 8:00–22:00. Ticket availability for that date was not confirmed.
Bank of America Winter Village Ice Skating at Bryant Park: Nov. 5, 2026
Visitors seeking the rink’s quieter option need to choose Sunday, not Thursday: sensory hours run from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sundays through Nov. 22, with music off but amplified announcements continuing. Nov. 5 is a regular Thursday skating day, so the useful planning detail is the reserved session—not just the rink’s opening hours.
The quieter window falls on Sunday
During the listed sensory hours, the rink turns off its music, though amplified announcements remain. The hours are Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 1–22, 2026; they do not apply to the Thursday, Nov. 5 visit.
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Lessons have their own schedule and booking
Group Learn to Skate classes are offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. The rink groups participants by age and skill level, and describes the classes as open to all ages and levels. The calendar separately lists a group skate lesson at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Private and semi-private lessons are another option, with coaches available seven days a week for one-time lessons or a series. Lesson prices are not stated in the published information, so check the lesson booking details before choosing a class.
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What the Nov. 5 calendar lists
Thursday’s calendar entry is skating at The Rink from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Ice Theatre of New York City Skate Concert appears as a separate entry on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 12:35 p.m.; it is not listed for Nov. 5.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · The Rink
- Ice Theatre of New York City Skate Concert
The details that change your reservation
Nov. 5 falls within regular rink hours
The Nov. 5 listing gives hours of 8 a.m.–10 p.m. The 2026–27 rink season runs Oct. 28, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027, with regular hours of 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Published exceptions are 8 a.m.–midnight from Nov. 19 through Jan. 3, and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Jan. 31.
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A free own-skate ticket is still required
Every skater needs a ticket for a session. Skating with your own skates has no admission charge, but you must reserve an entry time in advance and show your skates to enter on an own-skate ticket. A Winter Village skater wristband is also required to enter the ice rink, and skates must be worn on the ice.
Own-skate tickets are released daily for dates one week ahead. Each skater is limited to one time slot per day, and a booking can include up to five tickets. Enter each visitor’s name accurately; fake or repeated names may lead to cancellation and a fee. Check the reservation calendar for a Nov. 5 session before setting out; the event listing gives hours but does not confirm slot availability.
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The ticket time is not the start of skating
Arrive within the booked window to get ready: ice time begins 20 minutes after the ticket time. Most sessions allow 50 minutes on the ice; the first session of the day is longer. The reservation takes about 70 minutes from arrival to departure, including changing skates and storing belongings, and scheduled ice cuts are already accounted for in ticket times. Express Lane sessions offer 75 minutes on select dates.
Find The Rink at Bryant Park
Subway and park location
The Rink is in Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, behind the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The official directions list the B, D, F or M train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park, or the 7 train to Fifth Avenue.
Map, drop-off and parking
The Winter Village map includes drop-off locations. The park directions identify the grounds but not a particular rink entrance or step-free route, so check the current map for the approach that fits your needs. The official directions also link to nearby parking options but do not state rates or availability. Map links can provide directions from your own starting point.
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Before you make a plan
Can I skate for free if I bring my own skates?
Yes. Admission is free with your own skates, but you still need an advance session ticket. Show your skates for entry, wear them on the ice and have the required Winter Village skater wristband.
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How long is a skate session?
Most sessions provide 50 minutes on the ice, starting 20 minutes after the ticket time. Allow about 70 minutes for the reservation overall; the first session is longer, and Express Lane offers 75 minutes on select dates.
Are sensory hours available on Thursday, Nov. 5?
No. The listed music-off hours are Sundays, 9–11 a.m., through Nov. 22. Amplified announcements continue during those sessions.
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What does skate rental cost?
The general published rental range is $18.72–$64.48 before taxes, including the listed administrative fee. Those rates are not confirmed specifically for Nov. 5; check the reservation page for current pricing and session availability.
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Location & Google Maps
The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village, Bryant Park
Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, NY 10018
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