Seacoast Skating with the Stars

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Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2-3 PM
Weather date: Sunday, February 2, 2025, 11 AM-12 PM

Strawbery Banke Museum, in partnership with Ice Dance International, presents Seacoast Skating with the Stars (SSWTS) professional skating show. Watch skating routines by local "stars" paired with professional skaters from Ice Dance International.

Choreographed by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International & Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, local "stars" are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes. As in “Dancing with the Stars,” esteemed judges give their marks on skill and expression. Seacoast Skating with the Stars also includes performances by the IDI company.

VIP
Enjoy exclusive rinkside access on the Kennebunk Savings Terrace with VIP tickets, plus a meet-and-greet with the skaters and post-show skating until 4 PM (first come, first served).

  • Adults: $22

  • Children (ages 5-17): $18

  • Children (under 5): free, ticket required

General Admission
Enjoy access to the main viewing area around the rink. If you prefer to sit, please bring your own lawn chair.

  • Adult: $15

  • Children (ages 5-17): $10

  • Children (under 5): free, ticket required

*The VIP viewing area is the only accessible viewing area for this event. For accessible tickets, accommodations, and questions, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator via [email protected] or 603.241.1644.

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars is a special skating show put on in partnership with Ice Dance International featuring performances on Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars is held at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is located just outside the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center at 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH.

    This event is dependent on favorable ice conditions.

    Seacoast Skating with the Stars is scheduled to occur on Saturday, February 1, 2024 from 2 to 3 PM, with a rain/weather date of Sunday, Februray 2, 2024 from 11 AM to 12 PM.

  • This event lasts approximately 60 minutes. VIP ticket holders are invited to skate after the show until 4 PM (or 1 PM if moved to the weather date).

  • Yes, absolutely!

TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS:

  • To purchase tickets for Seacoast Skating with the Stars, purchase online via the Museum website or call 603.433.1100. Online ticketing is available for convenience. Tickets may also be available for purchase on-site the day-of the event, depending on availability

  • No. Library passes are valid to use on general museum admission and to Strawbery Banke’s signature events (Signature Spring Event, Ghosts on the Banke, and Candlelight Stroll) only.

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable. Simply, give the paper ticket or forward the e-ticket to whomever will be attending the event.

  • Strawbery Banke Museum uses Altru as a ticketing platform. The fastest way to find your tickets is to search your inbox for an email from “Strawbery Banke Museum.” Your tickets are available as a link in the email.

    If for some reason you did not receive your tickets via email, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator, via [email protected] or 603.241.1644

  • You’re welcome to print your tickets or show e-tickets on your phone.

  • If you are experiencing problems ordering tickets, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator, at [email protected] or 603.241.1644.

LOGISTICS AND PARKING:

  • Please note that Strawbery Banke’s main parking lot at 14 Hancock Street is very limited. If the lot is full, visitors are encouraged to try nearby off-site parking options including Portsmouth's two parking garages:

  • The Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center is ADA-compliant throughout, including the restrooms and the Kennebunk Savings Terrace.

    Note that the VIP viewing area is the only accessible viewing area for this event. For accessible tickets, accommodations, and questions, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator via [email protected] or 603.241.1644.

  • If the ice conditions are expected to be unfavorable for Seacoast Skating with the Stars, the event will move to it’s weather date of Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2 PM. If the date is moved, ticket holders will be notified with as much advanced notice as possible to the email address provided.

  • Yes!

FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND PHOTOGRAPHY:

  • Yes, but please no alcoholic beverages.

  • Photography and videography for personal use is permitted during Seacoast Skating with the Stars. However, Strawbery Banke reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withhold and withdraw permission to photograph and/or film on its premises or reproduce photographs of objects in the collections.

    Commercial, special photography, and filming arrangements MUST obtain prior approval from the Museum before any photography or filming can occur. Click here to learn more about how to submit a project request.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars takes place outdoors, so please dress warmly and in layers. Sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear is essential for navigating the historic grounds. Be prepared for cold temperatures and the possibility of snow or rain to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable evening.

  • Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the Museum grounds when the Museum is open for special events.

    Service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome.

  • Yes! The support of numerous volunteers is critical to the success of Candlelight Stroll. A variety of opportunities are available for all nights of the event. Costumes encouraged! Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Click here for more information.