# BankNewport City Center Ice Rink & Outdoor Ice Bumper Cars > Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - Where: The BankNewport City Center, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 - Ages: All ages welcome (Ice bumper cars minimum age 3 or 36 inches with adult) - Price: $12 adult admission, $6 children (12 and under), $7 skate rental; Ice bumper cars $14 for 15-minute ride - Organizer: The Providence Rink & BankNewport City Center - Official page: https://theprovidencerink.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/banknewport-city-center-ice-rink-and-outdoor-ice-bumper-cars--listing-3fe3e407c60b0558bb44167b ## About Located in the bustling heart of Downtown Providence at Kennedy Plaza, the BankNewport City Center transforms into Rhode Island's favorite open-air winter playground. Spanning twice the size of Rockefeller Center's rink, this historic outdoor facility offers public ice skating under strings of twinkling festive lights and city skyline views. For little ones and non-skaters, the rink famously offers electric Ice Bumper Cars, allowing kids and parents to glide, bump, and spin safely across dedicated sections of the ice. Skating aids (sturdy support seals) are available for rent to help toddlers and beginner skaters build confidence. Heated spectator pavilions and hot beverage concessions serve artisan hot cocoa and warm snacks right beside the ice. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Surrounding plaza and spectator deck are flat, paved, and fully stroller-accessible; stroller parking available adjacent to rental desk. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated indoor skate pavilion provides benches, coin-operated lockers, and accessible family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Ice skating open to all ages with skate sizes starting at toddler 8; bumper cars require riders to be at least 3 years old. • Sensory Tips: Daytime weekday sessions and early weekend morning hours provide quiet ice time with minimal crowds and gentle background music. ## Similar picks in Providence - [Ice Skating at Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza Rink — Warwick](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/ice-skating-at-greenwood-credit-union-city-hall-plaza-rink-warwick--listing-9c9189f43c7625cf151c64aa) — Winter public skating Wednesday–Sunday in 1.5-hour sessions; 2026–27 session times 'will… · Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza & Ice Rink, Warwick · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 28. 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