Hours of Operation

closed for the season

General Operating Hours

Monday - Thursday: 1 pm - 11 pm
Friday: 1 pm - 12 am
Saturday: 11 am - 1 2 am
Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm

General admission to Winterfest is free; ice skating, games, rides, and food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Winterfest is a dog-friendly site. However, dogs are not permitted in the skate rental area, cabins, the Lodge, or the Rinkside Lounge. Service animals are welcome.

Please note: Skating and all amenities close 30 minutes before the park closes. Park hours are subject to change.

Skate Entry Times

Skate sessions are 90 minutes maximum
Skating admission is staggered, timed entry only. Pick the ice skating time that works for you.
Please note: The ice rink closes 30 minutes before the park closes.

RESERVE YOUR ICE SKATING TICKETS TODAY

Ice skating ticket quantity is very limited and reserving your tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Exchanges: If you need to adjust your purchase, you can adjust your ticket for another date/time of equal value via the self-service ticket exchange option on your Showclix account. Again, tickets can be exchanged but they must be the exact value and quantity of the tickets that were originally purchased.
Buy Now and Save Offer: Purchase your ice skating tickets in advance and save! Enter promo code WFPREBUY2324 to receive free ice skating admission, a $5 savings, through February 19. Valid for up to four (4) tickets. Doesn't include skate rental. Offer excludes Valentine's Day.
Exclusive Discount: All Independence Blue Cross (IBX) cardholders and employees can receive up to four (4) skating admission tickets with proof of card (skate rental not included and can be purchased separately at the box office). To redeem, the cardholder must present an IBX membership card on-site. Photo ID must be presented upon request to match the name on the IBX membership card. The facility reserves the right to deny skating entrance if the above conditions are not satisfied for IBX skating admission tickets.

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve: 1 pm - 9 pm
Christmas Day: 1 pm - 9 pm
New Year's Eve Day: 10 am - 2 pm
New Year’s Eve: Parties on Ice, 5 pm - 1 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am - 11 pm
Valentine’s Day: 1 pm - 11 pm. Featured Sweetheart Skate event. More details to come.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 11 am - 11 pm
President’s Day: 11 am - 10:30 pm

Skelly's Boardwalk Games and Ride Hours

Enjoy a taste of the shore on the Waterfront with boardwalk rides and games ($5 - $10), the Ferris wheel ($5), and the retro arcade (pay-as-you-go).

Concession Hours

Winterfest has a variety of concessionaires serving up seasonal favorites. There is always at least one concession stand open during skating times. Please note that hours are subject to change. Concession hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 10:30 pm

The Lodge Bar

The Lodge is home to a variety of food and beverage options including the Winterfest bar which serves up delicious local brews, seasonal cocktails, and mocktails.

Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 10:30 pm

Delaware River WATERFRONT