The holiday fun has officially rolled into Parramatta, with PHIVE set to come alive as a roller-skating rink for the first time ever this January.
Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned-pro, it’s time to lace up your skates and hit the rink.
From January 3-25, PHIVE’s basement level will be completely transformed to offer a variety of roller-skating sessions to suit all-ages and skill levels.
Roller and inline skates will be provided for visitors to take a lesson, glide with friends or groove to DJ and live music sessions.
Designed to be inclusive for all, there will also adaptive relaxed sessions for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities to skate from 10am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For the older teens, live music sessions will allow teenagers over the age of 17 to skate to music from DJs and western Sydney artists from 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
And it’s not the only activity on the table in Parramatta, with 40 events aimed at keeping the kids entertained these holidays.
From workshops and circus shows to sewing Christmas stockings or making pop art pizza pillows at Parramatta Artists Studios – City of Parramatta said there’s something in store for everyone.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter added that Parramatta is the place to be for families this summer.
“School holidays can be a tricky time for parents, especially with the current cost-of-living pressures, which is why we’re offering memorable experiences for families to enjoy without breaking the bank,” Zaiter said.
“From tots to teens to adults, the City of Parramatta is thrilled to offer a wide range of family-friendly events, making it easy for parents to entertain the kids in our own backyard.”
To find out more about the summer skating sessions go to http://www.atparramatta.com/whats-on/summer-skating.
To see the full list of what’s on in Parramatta these school holidays visit http://www.atparramatta.com.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.