UBS Arena To Host New Immersive Christmas Series

UBS Arena, home of the New York Islanders, will be host to a new holiday series this winter, with the Great American Family Christmas Festival At Northwell Park taking place Nov. 20 to Jan. 5.

The event promises movie premieres, Christmas tree lightings, celebrity meet and greets, ice skating and more at Northwell Park at UBS Arena, located in the heart of Belmont Park, New York.

“Over the past decade, my team and I have envisioned a Christmas Festival that will attract people from far and wide and offer fans a chance to meet the stars of our movies and immerse themselves in a one-of-a-kind festive experience,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Between Islanders Ownership, who have an unparalleled commitment to the guest experience at UBS Arena, our Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure and her team at CandyRock Entertainment, and our terrific roster of talent, this partnership is poised to deliver the nation’s premier holiday event, not just this year, but for many seasons to come.”

Great American Media is home to brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and Great American Faith & Living, producing original Christmas movies, rom-coms and other series.

CandyRock Entertainment is a joint venture between actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Candace Cameron Bure, known for her role in ’90s sitcom “Full House” and the execution team behind Redrock Entertainment.

“We are thrilled to partner with Great American Media to bring the Great American Family Christmas Festival to The Northwell Park at UBS Arena,” said New York Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky in the announcement. “This is a fantastic opportunity to create a magical holiday tradition for Islanders fans and all families throughout the New York metropolitan area. The Festival will be a wonderful addition to our existing entertainment offerings and further solidify UBS Arena as a year-round destination for fun and excitement.”