"Whether you're riding the Wonder Wheel for the first time or the hundredth time, whether you're here for the excitement, the nostalgia, or simply a beautiful day by our wonderful Atlantic Ocean, you're part of our story," Dennis said. "Thank you for your support, your loyalty, and the love you show this park."
The Ballfields Cafe will be open seven days a week with extended hours starting in June. The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, nachos, wraps, salad, ice cream, and snacks.
It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at Coney Beach will be our last. It's the end of an era. For over 100 years we and other showmen and their families have lived and worked in Porthcawl helping to make it a busy seaside destination bringing fun, laughter, and fond memories to so many.
On this guided visit to the Red Hook Pinball Museum, guests will learn about the game's evolution from lawn bowling in Europe in the 1500's, through its journey across the Atlantic. See an original 1800's bagatelle machine, the first to feature a spring-loaded plunger, and then move forward to 1931 with Whiffle, the first coin-operated pinball machine ever made.
Brooklyn's waterfront is set to roll back into motion this spring as the Pier 2 roller skating rink reopens for its 12th season on March 27, ushering in a lively mix of music, movement and community along the East River. Located within Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 has long been a hub for recreation, but the return of its open-air roller rink signals the start of the season and an influx of outdoor activities for families.
Nathan's Famous is known for making some of the best hot dogs, but the chain, which opened its first location on Coney Island in 1916, is famous for starting a tradition that has become quite the phenomenon. The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is a tradition that occurs every year on the Fourth of July, paying homage to the patriotism that helped it get started in the first place.
In Coney Island, the Coney Island Museum will partner with HDC to promote the museum's goals for the neighborhood, including visioning a future that honors the neighborhood's legendary character in the wake of the divisive casino proposal. Plans also include walking tours and a survey of historic buildings in the neighborhood.
The Museum of Ice Cream reopens February 4 with expanded interactive exhibits, hands-on play areas, and new spaces designed for kids, parents, and winter break fun. At a Glance: Reopens: February 4, 2026 Where: SoHo, Manhattan What Changed: The Museum of Ice Cream NYC renovation expands the experience across three floors with new interactive worlds New Highlights: Hall of Freezers with secret rooms, a larger carnival-style playground, and Sundae House creativity space
