Ice skating in Key West? That’s madness.
Not any more.
Starting Friday, Dec. 15, the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront will become a Waterfront Winter Wonderland, featuring a synthetic ice skating rink, real-deal carnival rides, giant slides, visits with Santa, light displays, games, food, holiday shopping and more.
The first-ever Waterfront Winter Wonderland, offered by Rams Head Presents and We’ve Got the Keys, will be open daily through Dec. 30, except for Christmas Day.
The custom, 40- by 60-foot ice skating rink is a synthetic, frictionless surface that mimics the feel of real ice — without all the instant melting that would occur in the Keys’ tropical climate.
Seasoned skaters and brand-new beginners can create lasting memories on the “ice.” Did you trade your skates for snorkel gear when you moved south? Not to worry. There will be plenty of skates available at the rink.
Themed skate nights invite costumes and creativity in true Key West style. There will be a Tutu Tuesday skate night, a country Christmas skate night, an ugly sweater skate night, a hip hop holiday skate night, a disco skate night and more. Check the daily schedule at waterfrontwinterwonderland.com for dates, times and events, including visits and photos with Santa. The winter wonderland also will feature carousels, swings and slides.
“The Wonderland Ice Rink is a dream I’ve had for years,” said co-creator Nadene Grossman-Orr of We’ve Got the Keys. “I’m delighted that our partnership with Rams Head enabled us to bring the idea to life this year. Snow days in the Florida Keys? We are overdue for some of those. And we can ice skate in tropical attire — and costumes, of course.”
To become a sponsor or a vendor, email keywest@ramsheadgroup.com.
Wonderland admission: $12 per person | children 5 & under free
Ice skating: Adults $20 / children 12 & under $15
Unlimited rides: $10
