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Seacoast Skating with the Stars

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2-3 PM
Weather date: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 11 AM-12 PM


Strawbery Banke Museum, in partnership with Ice Dance International, presents Seacoast Skating with the Stars (SSWTS) professional skating show. Watch skating routines by local "stars" paired with professional skaters from Ice Dance International.

Choreographed by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International & Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, local "stars" are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes. As in “Dancing with the Stars,” esteemed judges give their marks on skill and expression. Seacoast Skating with the Stars also includes performances by the IDI company.

VIP
Enjoy exclusive rinkside access on the Kennebunk Savings Terrace with VIP tickets, plus a meet-and-greet with the skaters, and post-show complimentary skating admission and rentals until 4 PM (first come, first served).

  • Adults: $24

  • Children (ages 5-17): $20

  • Children (under 5): free, ticket required

General Admission
Enjoy access to the main viewing area around the rink. If you prefer to sit, please bring your own lawn chair.

  • Adult: $18

  • Children (ages 5-17): $12

  • Children (under 5): free, ticket required

*The VIP viewing area is the only accessible viewing area for this event. For accessible tickets, accommodations, and questions, please contact Krysten Schmelzer, Communications and Ticketing Coordinator, via kschmelzer@sbmuseum.org or 603.473.4814.
Note, there are still accessible accommodations even if VIP is marked as sold out.

Meet the Seacoast Stars

Contestants will be announced at 6 PM on the following dates:
Sat, Dec 27 • Tue, Dec 30 • Fri, Jan 2
Mon, Jan 5 • Thu, Jan 8 • Sun, Jan 11

Announcements will be posted on the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Facebook page, the Strawbery Banke Museum Facebook Page and Instagram Account, and below.

  • Jason Goodrich

    Jason Goodrich is a Seacoast real estate professional and long-time nonprofit board member. A sixth-generation Portsmouth resident, he spent nearly 20 years in New York City as an advertising and marketing professional before returning home to become a top-producing realtor. He serves as a Commissioner on Portsmouth's Arts & Culture Commission, and as Chair of the Development Committee for Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). 

    Passionate about community and family, Jason cares deeply about how Portsmouth residents support one another, and he strives to model involvement and service for his two young sons, believing that even one person can make a difference. Together, they enjoy all the Seacoast has to offer, from beach days to mountain biking at Stratham Hill, and are always in motion and loving the adventure. 

    Jason is excited to take on the challenge of Seacoast Skating with the Stars and return to the place where he fondly remembers visiting as a child—Strawbery Banke Museum. He hopes those cold winter days playing pond hockey with his friends have helped him prepare for the skating with the stars event, and looks forward to sharing the experience with his family cheering him on, and to making plenty of smiles along the way.

  • Beth Falconer

    Beth Falconer is the Executive Director of 3S Artspace, where she has had the privilege of serving for nine of the organization’s ten years. Although she does not live in Portsmouth, Beth has loved and visited this community for many years, and it has long felt like home thanks to the incredible people she’s met along the way.

    A lover of the arts, nature, travel, and good food, they cherish friendships old and new, and above all else, she’s a proud mom who believes curiosity is life’s greatest compass. The “dance” side of ice dancing is firmly in her wheelhouse, having grown up dancing and performing—though she also fondly remembers skating on a local lake after her dad shoveled off the snow.

    When Seacoast Skating with the Stars first reached out, Beth’s instinct was to say no–”I’m out of shape, I barely skate and I’m trying to reduce my stress level!” But after calling her son, Elijah, who said, “That’s awesome! You love to skate—you’d regret not doing it,” everything clicked. Sometimes anxiety is just excitement in disguise, and she’s ready to rip off the mask, embrace this incredible opportunity, learn, have fun, and leave it all on the ice! 

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars is a special skating show put on in partnership with Ice Dance International featuring performances on Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars is held at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is located just outside the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center at 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH.

    This event is dependent on favorable ice conditions.

    Seacoast Skating with the Stars is scheduled to occur on Saturday, February 1, 2024 from 2 to 3 PM, with a rain/weather date of Sunday, Februray 2, 2024 from 11 AM to 12 PM.

  • This event lasts approximately 60 minutes. VIP ticket holders are invited to skate after the show until 4 PM (or 1 PM if moved to the weather date).

  • Yes, absolutely!

TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS:

  • To purchase tickets for Seacoast Skating with the Stars, purchase online via the Museum website or call 603.433.1100. Online ticketing is available for convenience. Tickets may also be available for purchase on-site the day-of the event, depending on availability

  • No. Library passes are valid to use on general museum admission and to Strawbery Banke’s signature events (Signature Spring Event, Ghosts on the Banke, and Candlelight Stroll) only.

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable. Simply, give the paper ticket or forward the e-ticket to whomever will be attending the event.

  • Strawbery Banke Museum uses Altru as a ticketing platform. The fastest way to find your tickets is to search your inbox for an email from “Strawbery Banke Museum.” Your tickets are available as a link in the email.

    If for some reason you did not receive your tickets via email, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator, via sregan@sbmuseum.org or 603.241.1644

  • You’re welcome to print your tickets or show e-tickets on your phone.

  • If you are experiencing problems ordering tickets, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator, at sregan@sbmuseum.org or 603.241.1644.

LOGISTICS AND PARKING:

  • Please note that Strawbery Banke’s main parking lot at 14 Hancock Street is very limited. If the lot is full, visitors are encouraged to try nearby off-site parking options including Portsmouth's two parking garages:

  • The Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center is ADA-compliant throughout, including the restrooms and the Kennebunk Savings Terrace.

    Note that the VIP viewing area is the only accessible viewing area for this event. For accessible tickets, accommodations, and questions, please contact Sarah Regan, Visitor Services Coordinator via sregan@sbmuseum.org or 603.241.1644.

  • If the ice conditions are expected to be unfavorable for Seacoast Skating with the Stars, the event will move to it’s weather date of Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2 PM. If the date is moved, ticket holders will be notified with as much advanced notice as possible to the email address provided.

  • Yes!

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars takes place outdoors, so please dress warmly and in layers. Sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear is essential for navigating the historic grounds. Be prepared for cold temperatures and the possibility of snow or rain to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable time.

  • Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the Museum grounds when the Museum is open for special events.

    Service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome.

Seacoast Skating with the Stars is presented in part by: