Independent Health presents Winter Recess at Buffalo RiverWorks!

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

359 Ganson Street, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14203 | Buffalo

Buffalo RiverWorks
Publisher/HostBuffalo RiverWorks
Independent Health presents Winter Recess at Buffalo RiverWorks!
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Looking for fun, active, and affordable ways to spend Winter Recess with the whole family? Join us at Buffalo RiverWorks for Winter Recess presented by Independent Health, featuring FREE ice skating and indoor roller skating all week long!
Thanks to our friends at Independent Health, ice skating and roller skating will be free of charge! Ice skate and roller skate rentals will be available at a discounted rate of $4.
RiverWorks opens every day at 11:00 during Winter Recess. Food & beverages will be available for purchase!
❄️ Winter Recess Schedule
Monday, February 16th
🛼⛸️ Roller Skating & Ice Skating | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17th
⛸️ Ice Skating | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🛼 Roller Skating | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, February 18th
⛸️ Ice Skating | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Thursday, February 19th
🛼⛸️ Roller Skating & Ice Skating | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🍎 On Thursday, the Independent Health RedShirts will be on site with the Independent Health Foundation GObike, and Reddy Bikeshare from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Expect giveaways (while supplies last), trivia, Spin Art Bike, free bike lights (while supplies last), an obstacle course, temporary tattoos, a coloring station, special character appearances, and free hot chocolate in the prop shop!
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Friday, February 20th
🛼 Roller Skating | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🧗 Bonus Winter Fun
The Outdoor Ropes Course will be open during Winter Recess for $20 per person! Reservations are required. Please email [email protected] to book. Gloves and warm winter clothing is required for the ropes course. Height and weight limits apply.
Important Details
✅ Skating is FREE, courtesy of Independent Health
✅ Discounted skate rentals available for $4 (ice skates & roller skates)
✅ All ages welcome
✅ No rollerblades permitted for roller skating
Independent Health: The official health and wellness partner of RiverWorks!
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