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Celebrate Your Birthday at the First Arena!
Host a unique party for your child.
We can take care of the food and activity.
 
Birthday party packages available during public skating
or private ice rentals available. 
 
Skating Party Pack = $75
10 Guests
Party Room
Admission to Public Skate
with Skate Rental (if needed)
- each additional guest only $5
 
Stressed about what to do if your guests can't skate?
Let one of our professional instructors help!
Guests will learn how to skate safely and have fun!
Introductory Group Lesson = $15
- additional instructor for more than 10 guests,
add just $15 more.
 
JACKALS Game Pack = $125
10 Guests
Party Room for 1 hr. before Jackals Home Game
Admission to Elmira Jackals Home Game
- each additional guest only $10
 
For more information please call 607-734-7825 ext. 2213
Patries & Lessons must be scheduled in advance -
Dates fill up soon, so please call today!
 
Add Food to Your Party
Call 607-734-3590 to order
 
Due to the exclusivity contract with our catering vendor, Sodexho, no outside food may be brought in, with the exception of a birthday cake.
Please contact Sodexho directly at the number listed above to arrange for food.
Thank-you.
 
 
Private Rentals or Special Arrangements:
Please contact Amber Bailey
at 607-734-7825 xt. 3209 or amber@firstarena.com or Robyn Bentley, Skating Director at 607-271-2212 or robyn.bentley@firstarena.com  for more information.
RECREATION RINK CLOSED DUE TO MAINTAINANCE
The First Arena would like to announce that the Recreation Rink will be shut down from July 1st until July 23rd for general maintainance. Regular activities will resume on Thursday, July 24th.
SUPER PET EXPO APPEARS AT FIRST ARENA
The First Arena is pleased to announce that the 2008 Super Pet Expo will be held at First Arena on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.
2ND ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS ON ICE SET FOR OCTOBER 18TH & 19TH, 2008
The First Arena in Elmira, NY has set the date for their 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts On Ice event which will be held in October, 2008.
JUELZ SANTANA HEADLINES JULY 25th
First Arena proudly announces that Juelz Santana, one of the founding members of The Diplomats (aka Dipset), will be the headline performer in a hip hop concert event on Friday, July 25th, beginning at 8 p.m. at First Arena in downtown Elmira. Also appearing will be Taj Mahal & The Senate along with Elmira’s own Capion. The event will be hosted by Jo Jo Torres, the founder of the original Rock Steady Crew.
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THE BACKYARDIGANS LIVE! COMES TO ELMIRA
ELMIRA, NY – First Arena, in conjunction with Nickelodeon and AWA Touring Services, proudly announces that The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights! will be appearing at First Arena for two shows only Thursday, June 19th, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.