Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza

03/24/2026

We’ve officially hung up our skates for the season! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Rotary Rink this winter - from first-time skaters to longtime traditions, it was a joy to welcome you all to the heart of Downtown Buffalo.

A very special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Community Bank, N.A., and our media partner, The Buffalo News, for making the season possible. We’re so grateful for the memories made on the ice - and we’ll see you back at the rink next season!

03/22/2026

Due to today’s rain and changing ice conditions, we will be closed for the day. We appreciate your understanding!

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03/20/2026

Downtown Buffalo is the place to be in between the action! 🏀 If you’re in town for the games, make the most of your time exploring everything happening just steps from the arena - grab a bite at one of our amazing restaurants, enjoy a drink, and take in the energy all across Downtown. www.buffaloplace.com/play/eat-and-drink/

And don’t forget to stop by and say hi at Rotary Rink! We’ve extended our hours and we're open all weekend long:

Friday: 11am-9pm
Saturday: 11am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm

Whether you’re keeping the fun going between matchups or looking for something to do with family and friends, we’ve got you covered! Learn more by visiting our calendar: https://news.buffaloplace.com/events/month/

03/19/2026

Welcome to Downtown Buffalo, Basketball Fans! Looking to burn off some steam before or after the game? Take a timeout at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza - open today with extended hours from 11am-9pm and ready to welcome fans all day long! Thanks to our friends at Visit Buffalo for serving up a slam dunk lineup of Downtown dining highlights to fuel your day of fun!🏀

03/18/2026

It's probably no surprise, considering the local weather forecast, that we've still got ice! Join us today, Thursday, March 18th from 11am-2pm and 5pm-9pm for free ice-skating, Presented by Community Bank, N.A.

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03/17/2026

Celebrate this snowy St. Patrick's Day on the ice - we will be open today from 12-2pm and 5-9pm! 🍀

03/13/2026

We're back again today and this weekend with regular hours:

Friday: 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm,
Saturday: 11am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm

See you in the heart of Downtown Buffalo! ☘️

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03/12/2026

We're back with regular hours today, Thursday, March 12th, from 11am-2pm and 5pm-9pm! See you on the ice!

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03/10/2026

We're continuing to monitor the ice at Rotary Rink and will reopen when it is safe for skaters. Stay tuned for updates!

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03/06/2026

Due to forecasted unsafe weather and warming temperatures, Rotary Rink will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, March 7th and 8th.

Today we’re skating during our regular hours: 11am–2pm and 5pm–9pm - while the ice holds out!

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03/04/2026

It’s the final First Free Wednesday of the season at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza - and we’re going out on a high note! ❄️

Thanks to Community Bank, N.A.., skating is always free - and for this special sendoff, skate rentals are free, too! Join us in the heart of Downtown Buffalo from 11am-2pm and 5pm-9pm for one last spin on the ice this season. Let’s celebrate together!

02/20/2026

It’s the final day of Break Week extended holiday hours at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, Presented by Community Bank, N.A. - and we’re open 11am–9pm!

We’ve got ice (for the time being!), come celebrate Team USA and Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win by bringing your best glides, and victory laps to the rink! School’s out - let’s skate it out 🥇

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