Best Outdoor Holiday Ice Skating Rinks in the DC Area
There’s nothing like ice skating during the holidays to get you in the Christmas mood, and if you live in the DC area, there are so many outdoor skating rinks to choose from.
Since we live in one of the best places for the holidays, I list some of the best outdoor holiday ice skating rinks in the DC area so you can add them to your must-do list this Christmas in Washington DC.
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Washington DC Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART SCULPTURE GARDENS ICE RINK
The Ice Rink at the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden is one of the most popular outdoor holiday skating rinks in the DC area and one of our favorites as well!
You will definitely get into the holiday spirit as you listen to some holiday music while gliding along the ice amongst the giant art sculptures!
It’s definitely a bucket list activity to add to your Washington DC itinerary during the holidays.
- When: November 23, 2024–March 2, 2025
- Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Friday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Fee: Two 45-minute sessions: $12/adults and kids 13 and over
- $10/kids 12 and under, ages 60 and up, military service members, students with valid ID.
- $250 Seasons Pass
- Skate Rentals $6 (lockers free first-come first-served)
- Location: Constitution Ave. NW & 7th St. NW, Washington DC 20408
- Visit website here
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ENCHANT CHRISTMAS (Closed for 2024)
Enchant Christmas is The World’s Most Magical Christmas Light Maze and Village, complete with an immersive ice skating trail with thousands of twinkling lights and magical Christmas decor.
- Enchant Christmas
- When: Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2023
- Tickets: General admission tickets starting at $32 for adults 18-64 / $24 for kids 3-17 (2 and under FREE)
- Ice skating tickets are an extra add-on to general admission tickets!
- Highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance online! Purchase tickets online here
- Location: Nationals Park 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
WASHINGTON HARBOUR ICE RINK
Ice skating at the Washington Harbour Ice Rink along the Georgetown Waterfront. This is the largest ice rink in the city and offers skate rentals, lessons, and open skating in 90-minute increments.
- Washington Harbour Ice Rink
- When: November 17, 2023 to February 25, 2024
- Sun.-Thurs. 11:00 am-8:30 pm
- Fri.-Sat. 11:00 am-10:30 pm (Open on Christmas Day)
- Tickets: $11 Adults – $9 Children (12 & under)/Senior/Military
- Skate Rental: $7.00
- Penguin Rental: $10.00
- Reserve tickets online here
- Location: 3000-3050 K St. NW, Washington
DC WHARF ICE RINK
Another one of our favorite outdoor holiday skating rinks in the DC area is the Wharf Ice Rink. Lace up your skates and glide along the Potomac River and get into the holiday spirit while listening to some holiday tunes.
The Rink also has a snack shop, including some hot chocolate to warm you up. The Wharf Fire pit is also nearby so you can roast smore’s while you take a short break from the ice to warm up. There are also some fun holiday themed insta-worthy igloos nearby to keep warm as well.
Your admissions ticket is valid for the entire day so you can leave and return the same day, but you would be required to re-rent skates for $8 each time you return.
- DC WHARF ICE RINK
- When: Opens on Nov. 27, 2024
- Mon-Tues: Closed / Wed-Fri: 4-10 pm / Sat: 12-10 pm / Sun:12-8 pm
- Special Holiday Hours:
- December 23: 12-10 pm
- December 24: 12-7 pm
- December 25: 12-8 pm
- December 26-30: 12-10 pm
- December 31: 12-8 pm
- Tickets:
- Adult Admission (12+) with Skates – $25
Adult Admission without Skates – $19
Youth Admission (12 and under) with Skates – $20
Youth Admission (12 and under) without Skates – $15
Senior (65+)/Military (Valid ID Required) – $20 - Location: The Transit Pier on the DC Wharf
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- Canal Park Ice Rink: Skating sessions are 90 minutes long, with a break at the half-way point to resurface the ice. Each 90-minute session is separated by a 15-minute intermission to allow time for rental skates to be returned and disinfected before the following session.
- When: late November until early March.
- Hours: Mon-Fri 2-8pm / Saturday 10am-8pm / Sunday 10am-6pm
- Tickets: $13 Per person
- $2 discount for youth, college students w/ID, and seniors (age 60+)
- Skate Rental: $7
- Skate Helper (aka “the Green Thing”) Rental: $10.00
- Location: 200 M St. SE Washington DC
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Northern Virginia
WINTER VILLAGE AT CAMERON RUN ICE RINK
Experience a winter wonderland at Cameron Run with lots of fun photo-ops, a holiday lights display, ice skating, and more! Skate session includes a one-hour skate block and skate rentals.
Skate sizes are available from Toddler 11- Men 13. Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by a guardian with a paid skate ticket at all times on the ice.
- The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- When: November 15, 2024– January 5, 2025 – 5:00-10 pm
- Tickets: $9.75per person online / $10.50 at the gate (under 2 free)
- $22.01 Village admission and skating (online only)
- $14.23 Ice Skating (includes 1-hour skating and skate rental)
- Ice skating tickets are only available online. Purchase tickets online here.
- Location: 4001 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, VA
PENTAGON ROW ICE RINK
Largest outdoor skating rink in Northern Virginia. The Plaza has an outdoor dual-sided stone fireplace and many shops, restaurants, and a coffee shop.
Reservations are open two weeks in Advance and admission tickets are valid for up To 2 hours of skating
- Pentagon Row Ice Skating
- Ice skating lessons available
- When: Opens Nov. 10, 2023
- Sun & Mon 10 am-10 pm / Tues-Thurs 12-10 pm / Fri 12-11 pm / Sat 10 am-11 pm
- Christmas Eve 10am-11pm/ Christmas Day 10am-11pm/ New Year’s Eve 10am-9pm/ New Year’s Day 10am-11pm
- Tickets: $11 (13 years and older) – $10 (12 years and under / Senior Citizens) / $6 Skate Rentals. Must be reserved online here.
- Location: Pentagon Row 1201 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202
RESTON TOWN CENTER ICE RINK
Fun outdoor ice skating at Reston Town Center. Skates are available and range from size 8 toddler through men’s size 15, in both figure and hockey styles. For beginner skaters, try the double-bladed, flat-edge skates, available in sizes Youth 8-13.
- Reston Town Center Ice Skating
- Private Rentals available
- When: Opens Nov. 11, 2024
- Mon-Thurs 11:30 am-9 pm / Fri & Sat 11:30 am-1 pm / Sun 11:30 am-9 pm (open on Christmas Day
- Tickets: Purchase tickets online here. $11 Adult / $9 Youth (12 and under)/ $9 Senior (55+) & Military
- Skate Rentals: $7
- Skate Aids: $10
- Location: Reston Town Center 1818 Discovery St, Reston, VA 20190
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Outdoor Skating Rinks in Maryland
GAYLORD NATIONAL HARBOR ICE RINK (CLOSED FOR 2024)
Another fun outdoor holiday ice skating experience to add to your Christmas must-do list is the Gaylord National Harbor Ice RInk.
This ice skating experience is just one of the many holiday lineups at the Resort which also includes ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Ice Skating tickets are valid all day and can be redeemed anytime during operating hours for unlimited rides for date on ticket.
Children 11 and under require a paid adult admission to attend with them. Skate sizes range from 9 toddler to 13 adult. You can bring your own skates, but still must pay the full admission.
- Gaylord National Harbor Ice Rink
- When: Nov. 19-Dec. 30, 2023
- Tickets: $22.99 for unlimited same-day skating and skates. Purchase tickets online here.
- Location: Gaylord National Resort 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD
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SILVER SPRING ICE RINK
- Silver Spring Ice Skating
- Tickets are for up to 2 hours of skating
- Over 400 pairs of Ice Hockey and Figure Skates
- Sizes range from toddler 7 (2yr. old) to adult 14
- Double blades are available for toddlers sizes 8 to 13
- When: Opens Nov 10, 2023
- Mon-Thurs 12-10 pm / Fri 12-11 pm / Sat. 10 am-11 pm / Sun 10 am-10 pm (open on Christmas Day)
- Tickets: Adult $11 / Child $10 / Senior $10 / Skate rentals $5
- Tickets must be purchased online here (No tickets onsite)
- Skating Tickets are for 1 hour and 20 minutes of skating and can be purchased up to two weeks in advance.
- Location: 8523 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE ICE RINK
- Rockville Town Square Ice Skating
- Tickets are for up to 2 hours of skating
- When: Opens Nov. 10, 2023
- Mon-Thurs 12-10 pm / Fri 12-11 pm / Sat. 10 am-11 pm / Sun 10 am-10 pm (open on Christmas Day)
- Tickets: Online prices Adult $11 / Child $10 / Senior $10 / Skate Rental $5
- $2 more at the gate for adult and child admission
- Online reservations are recommended as they sell out quickly. Purchase online here Tickets can be purchased up to two weeks in advance.
- Location: Rockville Town Square 131 Gibbs St. Rockville, MD 20850
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