The Marietta Square ice skating rink is open! Check out our skate cam video!

The Marietta Square ice skating rink is now open. It remains up through Jan. 4. Entrance is $12 and covers skate rental.

Details on hours of operation are here.

And here's where to park for free.

Workers were finishing some final touches just before opening day:

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Holiday events surrounding the rink will include toy workshops and New Year’s Eve celebrations including a children’s ball drop at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 for those who might not make it to midnight.

Santa Claus is coming to town, too. Here are all the details about the big man's arrival.

Here's a sneak peek before you hit the ice:

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