Ice Skating Rink Presented by Pepsi
The Wharf*Be sure to note the holiday schedule for this event!* Let us bring winter to you! Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice from November 15 - January 20. Skate on Tuesdays through December 10 for Skate 5, Give 5 and a $5 donation will be made in your honor for Toys for Tots. Bring an empty 20oz Pepsi product + receive $1 off at the Ice Rink! Event Schedule November 15-24: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm November 25-27 + 29-30 (Thanksgiving Break): 10 am – 10 pm November 28 (Thanksgiving Day): CLOSED December 1-December 22: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 23: 10 am - 10 pm December 24 (Christmas Eve): 12-4 pm December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED December 26-28: 10 am – 10 pm December 29: Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 30: 10 am - 10 pm December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 am – Midnight January 1-4: 10 am – 10 pm January 5-19: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm January 20: 10 am - 10 pm Concessions by Kilwins: Click here to view the full menu Other All skaters are required to complete a waiver before coasting on blades along the Gulf Coast with us. Sign the e-waiver before you arrive to save time in line. Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the ice rink. Presenting Sponsor: Pepsi Gold Sponsors: City of Orange Beach Sawgrass Bronze Sponsors: Baldwin EMC Wharf Rental Management GS&OB Tourism Speed Skater: Beebe’s Pest Control Hub International Support Skater: Hancock Whitney The Island Church LOOK Dental & Vision Spectrum Resorts Springhill Suites YoHo Rum & Tacos B&T Marine
The Great Dinosaur Race
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science CenterJoin us on January 18th from 2pm to 4pm for the special closing celebration of The Amazing Castle and Framed: Step into Art. During this limited time, families/teams can participate in the Great Dinosaur Race around the Exploreum to try and win a 3D printed dinosaur egg containing a secret surprise ranging from Gift Shop gift certificates to admission passes. The first family/team to complete the race will win a Mini Plus Family Membership. All participating families/teams will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win other great prizes. Starting at 2pm, participating teams will receive a list of different exciting STEM activities they must race to complete all around the Exploreum. From STEM challenges in the AM/NS STEM lab to chemistry fun in the Science Squad Headquarters, guests will explore the wonders of science learning as they rush to the finish line. There will also be special magical challenges in the Amazing Castle and Framed: Step Into Art. The Education team will be stationed around the building leading the different experiments and activities. The first five families/teams that complete the entire list of STEM activities win a dino egg! Admission for the event (2pm-4pm) is $12 for non-members and free for members. * At the conclusion of the race at 4pm, there will be a special showing of Jurassic Park in the PCI Digital Dome Theater. Seating in the film is first come, first served. Do you think you can win the Great Dino Race?