The Park at UBS Arena Brings Ice Skating Rinks, Winter Fun to Belmont Park

The Park at the UBS Arena features two new ice skating rinks. Rendering courtesy of Populous

Winter sports fans take note: A brand-new ice skating rink complex debuted outside UBS Arena in late December 2023. The Park at UBS Arena is a new wintertime destination for hockey enthusiasts, show-goers, and local families alike.

The Park at UBS Arena, a partnership between the arena, the New York Islanders, and Northwell Health, is located adjacent to the historic and entertaining Belmont Park and aims to take advantage of this unique setting to create something special for visitors of all ages.

Visiting American Dream Mall in New Jersey: 20 Fun Things To Do and Tips For Your Visit

Nickelodeon Universe is one of the can't-miss destinations at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the venue

American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is not just the tri-state area's largest mall, but it's the second-largest mall in the United States. It has top-notch attractions, including the Nickelodeon Universe theme park, the DreamWorks Water Park, and even an indoor ski resort at Big Snow, as well as plenty of options for shopping, dining, and enough attractions to entertain you for days. Here is our list of the top 20 things to do with kids at the American Dream Mall.

For more fun local escapes, check out our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles

Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!

Give everyone a little comedic relief with these Christmas jokes for kids. Shopping deadlines, cookie baking, and lights untangling can make the final weeks of anyone's holiday season stressful. Lighten the mood by telling a few holiday jokes for kids while frosting gingerbread men or just enjoying a family meal.

We rounded up our favorite reindeer jokes, snowmen jokes, Hanukkah jokes, holiday riddles, and plenty of Santa and Christmas jokes for kids. All of these two dozen jokes are rated G and most are simple enough for kids to memorize and retell to their friends.

Once you're done giggling at these Christmas jokes, check out these cool (under $10) stocking stuffers, the best Christmas cookie recipes, the funniest Elf on the Shelf antics, and more Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids.

Glide Brings Scenic Ice Skating Rink to Brooklyn Bridge Park

Enjoy a scenic skate underneath the Brooklyn Bridge while enjoying a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline. Photo courtesy of Glide

New York City has a brand-new ice skating rink, located right under the majestic Brooklyn Bridge in the amenity-filled Brooklyn Bridge Park. Glide is now open for ice skating in NYC and locals and tourists can enjoy ice time alongside stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.

Read on for everything you need to know about Glide, New York's newest ice skating rink, and find more great ice skating rinks in NYC for families here.

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Connecticut

Dine among a beautiful display of holiday lights on Christmas in Southington, one of the restaurants open on Christmas in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Cava Restaurant

It's great to know there are restaurants open on Christmas in Connecticut to serve customers a delicious holiday meal. These restaurants are really pulling out the stops in 2023 with menus that will make your tastebuds happy. Choose from many different picks from the sea, delicious entrees, sides, drinks and of course...desserts, the best part. Happily, many have kids menus, too.

If you'd rather eat in the comfort of your own home, there's several wonderful locations preparing Christmas takeout, too. Many of them will deliver holiday meals to your door. You never know, ordering Christmas dinner in might become one of your family's newest memory-making traditions!

And with all that spare time not preparing Christmas dinner, you can try some of these 101 Christmas Activities for Kids. If you're looking for fun seasonal experiences, explore the Must do Holiday Events in Connecticut This Season.

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Boston

Photo courtesy of the Colonial Inn in Concord.

Not only are there a bunch of amazing restaurants open on Christmas in Boston, but these spots have all kinds of special holiday plans for guests as well. As cozy as it is at home during the end of December, there's something about the idea of someone else doing the cooking for the family that is just so appealing—no matter what holiday you celebrate. We've complied a list of some of the best, including Boston restaurants open on Christmas Eve and those doing Christmas takeout. So read on for the restaurants open on Christmas in Boston, and make your reservations before they're all booked up.

And with all that spare time not preparing Christmas dinner, you can try some of these 101 Christmas Activities for Kids. If you're looking for more family-friendly holiday fun, explore our list the Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Boston Kids.

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