Cambridge Celebrates ‘Winterfest’ New Year’s Eve Party

December 31, 2025

December 31, 2025

Free

Preston Memorial Auditorium, 1458 Hamilton St, Cambridge

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Events Description

 
Come ring in the New Year with the City of Cambridge with an evening packed with free activities for all ages on and off the ice.
Festivities will include:
  • free public ice skating on 2 ice pads,
  • one with fantastic light up DJ rink, one family rink, and skate and helmet rentals,
  • a Turbo Max inflatable obstacle course,
The arena concession stand will be open with snacks and drinks for purchase.

Ice skating

  • Upon arrival, each family will be offered 1 hour of skating at a time of their choice. Ice times are limited for the safety of everyone. Skate times: 3 to 3:50 pm, 4 to 4:50 pm, 5 to 5:50 pm and 6 to 6:50 pm.
  • To obtain your free skate wristband for the 3p.m. and 4p.m. ice times you can arrive at opening. To obtain your wristband for the 5p.m. and 6p.m. ice times you must wait until 4:30p.m. in an effort to ease congestion at the entrance and enable skaters to get on the ice in a more timely fashion.
  • Skating will be available on the DJ rink with dimmed lighting and the Family rink will play family friendly music.
  • Skate aids are permitted on the Family rink only and are not available to rent. Please bring your own if necessary.
  • Helmets are recommended while skating.
  • We are pleased to offer free skate and helmet rentals available with identification. Quantities and sizes are limited and will be rented on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended to bring your own skates/helmets if you can to avoid disappointment. Skate rentals must be returned as quickly as possible after use to ensure they can be available for the next skate time.
  • The helmet and skate rentals are available on the lower level of Rink 1 near dressing room 6. Please take note of signage and ask a volunteer for assistance if needed.
  • Skate sharpening is not available at the arena.
  • Strollers are not permitted on the ice rinks. Stroller parking will be available on the main floor where you can leave your stroller with staff/volunteers while you enjoy the event.

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

doors will open at 2:30 pm

Venue:

Preston Memorial Auditorium, 1458 Hamilton St, Cambridge

Parking

Parking available within the Preston Memorial Auditorium property, and small lot across the street located at the Karl Homuth Arena.

Traveling by bus

Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.

Accessibility

If you require assistance while at the event, please find a staff or volunteer. All staff and volunteers will be identified.

For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.

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