Hangar Skate: A Very 80s New Year (Dec 31)

Hangar Skate is ringing in 2026 a little early with an afternoon celebration that fuses art, rhythm, and play. Glide into our retro 80s skate party featuring the iconic DJ Me Time, rink-wide freeze-dance moments, and glowsticks that light up the ice—perfect for families and anyone who won’t make it to midnight.

Countdown celebrations will happen at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM, giving everyone two chances to kick off 2026 in style. Lace up for a mid-day skate party filled with throwback hits, neon flair, and family-friendly countdown fun.

Enjoy free skating, affordable rentals, and drop-in arts programming led by North York Arts inside the YZD Experience Centre. Sip hot cocoa, grab a local bite, and ring in the new year with music, laughter, and winter magic for all ages.

Special Dates:

• Dec 31 – A Very 80s New Year (12 PM – 5 PM): Mid-day music, retro vibes, and countdown fun for the whole family.
• Jan 25 – Enchanted Forest (12 PM – 5 PM): Where light, nature, and imagination come to life at the YZD Plaza.

• Feb 14 – Fire & Ice (12 PM – 5 PM): A day where sparks meet frost at the YZD Plaza.

• Feb 16 – Family Day (12 PM – 5 PM): DJ set and arts activities to close the season.

All season long: Free admission, $5 skate rentals and sharpening (free rentals for kids under 12), and the city’s coziest winter vibe.

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Waiver of Claims, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity: 

You, the Participant, understand that as a condition of use of this Hangar Skate ice skating rink located at YZD (the “Facility”), and in consideration of permitting you to use this Facility, you hereby agree as follows: 

• To waive any right to sue Downsview Metro Devco Inc. d.b.a Northcrest Developments or any of its affiliated entities and their respective partners, directors, officers, agents, representatives, employees, independent contractors, sponsors, subcontractors, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”) in respect of all causes of action (including for injuries or illness caused by their own negligence), claims, damages or losses of any kind that may arise as a result of the Risks or in connection with attendance at or participation in ice skating and related activities (the “Activities”) of the Facility, including without limitation the right to make a third party claim or claim over against the Releasees arising from the same; 

• To release, discharge and forever hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability for damages or loss arising as a result of the risks arising from attendance at or participation in Activities, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage; and, due to any cause whatsoever, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees, breach of any statutory or other duty, breach of contract, mistake or error of judgment of the Releasees, or otherwise; and 

• To indemnify and hold harmless the releasees from any and all damages, loss or expense (including legal costs) of any kind resulting from any and all claims, demands, causes of action of any kind whatsoever including those involving negligence on the part of the releasees resulting from the risks arising from the attendee’s attendance at and/or participation in Activities of the Facility. 

You are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with activities as set out above and you freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury and property damage or loss resulting therefrom on behalf of yourself and any minors accompanying you. 

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Land Acknowledgement:
Northcrest Developments acknowledges that the Downsview Lands are situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Traditional Territory of many nations, including the Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. We also recognize the enduring presence of many diverse First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.