Wear A Halloween Costume, Ice Skate For Free At American Dream

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - It's shaping up to be a dark and gloomy Halloween, weatherize, but American Dream is offering a way to avoid letting the rain dampen your spirits.

On Thursday, the newly-opened mall's ice rink will host special Spooky Skate to celebrate all things Halloween, according to American Dream.

During the event, which is set to run from 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., guests can ice skate for free if they are wearing a "festive costume," the mall said.

For those not in costume, tickets can be purchased at the 19,000-square-foot rink.

Rates are:

• 1-day – $12
• Ages 3-10 – $8
• Ages 2 and under – free
• Skate rentals – $6
• Helmets – free
• Skate sharpening –$6

A Halloween-themed figure skating show will be performed at the rink hourly between 4 and 7 p.m.

There will also be trick-or-treating from 3 to 7 p.m. in the mall, with treats available throughout the common areas. Live DJs will also perform all day.

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American Dream partially opened Friday, unveiling Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and the ice rink. Other attractions, shopping and dining will follow over the next several months at the $5 billion mall.

DreamWorks Water Park is scheduled to open Nov. 27, followed by Big SNOW on Dec. 5.

Click here to see a full list of what is opening and when

"Spooky Skate" Costume Rules & Regulations, according to the mall:

• Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
• Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
• Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, American Dream unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.

For Guests 13 & Under:

• Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long as the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.

For Guests 14 & Older

• Masks of any kind may not be worn.
• Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening.
• Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g., full-length Princess dresses)
• Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
• Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts and hats are acceptable.
• Acceptable accessories include; transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
• All rules and regulations are subject to change without notice

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