Feel like working off some of those holiday calories? Here are some options.

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Here, Shannon Watson, originally from Kentucky, and Michael Devone, originally from Connecticut, enjoyed getting a work-out during the ice skating rink at Centennial Park in Atlanta.

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ICE SKATING

Holiday Ice Skating. A temporary outdoor rink is constructed on the north lawn. Through Jan. 4. Hours vary; check Web site. $7 ($2 skate rental). Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-222-7275, www.centennialpark.com.

Holiday Ice Skating in Conyers. Ice skating rink at the pavilion. Hours vary daily; call for schedule. Through Feb. 8. Closed Jan. 6, 12-13, 20, 26-27 and Feb. 2-3. $6; $2 skate rental (call to find out free rental days). Olde Town Conyers, Main and Commercial streets, Conyers. 770-922-3143, www.conyersga.com.

Magical Ice Skating at Ashley Park. Ice skating in Newnan in the big white tent across from Georgian Cinemas. 6-10 p.m. Mondays-Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturdays; noon- 8 p.m. Sundays. Jan 2-4. $7 for each 60 minutes; $3 skate rental. Ashley Park, 216 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan. 770-252-9893, www.ashleyparkshopping.com.

Ice Skating. Call or check Web site for times. Daily. $7; $3 ages 5 and younger; $3 skate rental. Atlanta IceForum, 2300 Satellite Blvd., Duluth. 770-813-1010, www.iceforum.com.

Ice Skating. Call or check Web site for times. Daily. $7 daily and Saturday afternoon; $8 Friday-Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons; $4 ages 5 and younger; $3 skate rental. The Cooler, 10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta. 770-649-6600, www.cooler.com.

Ice Skating. Check Web site or call for times. Daily. $7; $3 ages 5 and younger; $3 skate rental. IceForum at Town Center, 3061 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw. 770-218-1010, www.iceforum.com.

Ice Skating. Call or check Web site for times and dates. $7; $5 ages 5 and younger; $3 skate rental. Marietta Ice Center, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-509-5067, www.themicice.com.

DANCING

Ballroom Dance. All ages. 7:30-10:30 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Fridays of every month. On the first and fourth Fridays, Johnny Knapp’s band furnishes the music. On second Fridays, dance lessons and dancing. $10 (includes refreshments). Gwinnett Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville. 770-995-9163, www.co.gwinnett.ga.us.

Friday Contra Dance. With live music. Casual atmosphere; all ages welcome. Dance partner not necessary. In the Recreation Center. 7:30 warm-up lesson; 8 p.m. dance, Fridays. Oct. 31-Nov. 7; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-Dec. 26. $8. Morningside Baptist Church, 1700 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-351-6364, www.contradance.org .

Irish Set and Ceili Dancing. A session to learn the dance or to review. 3-5 p.m. Jan. 4; 3-5 p.m. Feb. 1; 3-5 p.m. Jan. 18; 3-5 p.m. Feb. 15. Free. Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd., Suite 1330, Roswell. 770-645-0118, irishmusictraditions.infosaic12.com.

Swing Dancing. Playing a mixture of ’40s, ’50s, ’70s and rock and roll. 7:30 p.m. swing lesson; 8:30-midnight dance. Jan. 6-13. $10 (food additional). Mumbai Lounge and Cafe, 1210 Rockbridge Road, Norcross. 770-733-1193, www.dancing4fun.com/danceworkshop.html.

Latin Dancing. Playing a mixture of salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha, rumba and raeggaton. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Jan. 8-15. $10 . Mumbai Lounge and Cafe, 1210 Rockbridge Road, Norcross. 770-733-1193, www.meetup.com/dancing4fun.

HIKES/RUNS

Nature Hikes. Guided by a docent. 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Jan. 31. $5; $4 senior citizens; $2 ages 3-12; ages 2 and younger free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.com.

Wonderful Days of Winter 5K. All participants receive a high- quality, long-sleeved race shirt. Post-race activities include homemade goodies, chili, sausage biscuits, music and a goody bag. Benefits Wonderful Days Preschool. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. 5K Jan. 3. $20; $15 advance. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 678-795-0115, www.stjamesmarietta.com.

Winter Woods Hike. Moderate hike on roadways and through woodlands, stopping along the way at points of interest. Hikers must register. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 5. $3 parking. Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Silver Comet Trail Community Bicycle Program. By registering at the library, riders can get an access card for daily use of a bicycle on the trail. The bikes are available at Seaborn Jones Memorial Park, by the trailhead. 8 a.m.-dusk daily. One-time $10 fee for card. Rockmart Public Library, 134 W. Elm St., Rockmart. 770-684-3022.

Fly Tying, Basic and Advanced. A learning experience with expert guides. Fly vise, tools and materials provided for the basic class. The advanced fly tying class is for more experienced tiers wanting to learn new fly patterns and tying techniques. The classes can be taken consecutively. Each student will receive free hatch charts with respective fly patterns. Advance registration required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 3. $55. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, Ext. 224 , www.chattnaturecenter.com.

Treetop Excursions. An adventure exploring the canopy above. Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing. Climbing near Lake Alexander. 1-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month. . $10 and $3 parking. Preregistration required. Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. 155 S.W., Stockbridge. 770-389-7801, www.gastateparks.org/info/panolamt.