The Rink At Wade Oval: Cheap Date

Check back every Friday for Cheap Date: one weekend event or activity that won't break the bank.

Catching up with out-of-town family and friends. Shopping for presents. Buying groceries to cook elaborate meals. The fact that people spend a lot of dough during the holidays is nothing new.

Tame your winter spending spree with an event that won't drain your account — ice skating at Wade Oval, which opens this Sunday, Nov. 25.

Where: The Rink at Wade Oval, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland

When: Open weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Nov. 25 through Feb. 17; weekdays Dec. 17 through Dec. 31 (Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day, open MLK and President's Day.) Open later on Wednesdays (9 p.m.) Nov. 28 through Dec. 26. Visit University Circle's website for more information and hours and call 216-707-5033 for daily information as they are subject to change.

Price: Free admission, skate rental $3

Website: http://www.universitycircle.org/events/2011/12/the-rink-at-wade-oval