Timeless New England Tradition Returns to Gillette Stadium

It may not feel like winter in Massachusetts yet, but that isn't stopping Gillette Stadium from bringing back a family favorite activity to Patriots Place.

Strap on your skates this Thursday for the grand opening of Winter Skate at Patriots Place in an all-new location with freshly-designed skating path.

Forget skating around in ovals, Patriots Place has something totally new planned for this winter.

When Will Ice Skating Return to Patriots Place?

Starting Thursday November 14th, skaters off all ages can hit the ice outside Gillette Stadium and take to the new skating path.

The looping track-like shape changes up traditional round and round skating and helps keep the flow of ice skaters from colliding.

The new course also has a new location, this season taking up space outside of Trader Joe's in Lot 12B of South Marketplace. The plan is to stay open 7 days a week throughout the winter months, though inclement weather may changes dates and times.

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It all kicks off this Thursday, November 14th with a grand opening celebration featuring Pat the Patriot and Slyde. There will also be live music, entertainment, hot cocoa and snacks, ticket giveaways and what staff describe as "fun surprises of all ages."

Even if you can't make it on Thursday, events and giveaways continue throughout the opening weekend with skaters even getting the chance to win tickets to the upcoming New England Patriots game on November 17th.

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Whether you're a Patriots fan or not, skating and shopping at Patriots Place can make for some fun holiday memories this season.