Outdoor Ice Skating Downtown Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte
Where to go Ice Skating Outdoors in the Raleigh Area
Get into the holiday spirit and experience the excitement of ice skating outdoors, at one of several greater Raleigh area locations.
The tradition continues this year, with two outdoor ice skating rinks available in Raleigh. Raleigh Winterfest is located in downtown Raleigh and Raleigh on Ice is located at the North Hills Shopping Center.
At the Raleigh Winterfest, you will be guaranteed snow on "Sledding Sundays"!
There are two other Raleigh area ice rinks open now, in Greensboro and Uptown Charlotte. Check out these North Carolina outdoor ice rinks, open through Christmas and New Year's.
Raleigh Winterfest
Location: Downtown Raleigh, in City Plaza on Fayetteville Street next to the Bank of America building
Open: Friday December 4th 2010 though Sunday January 30th 2011
Hours: The rink is open seven days a week, including 4pm - 9pm on Christmas day and 11am - 11pm on New Year's Eve. The rink is closed on Mondays for private parties.
Cost: Admission is $8, including skate rental.
Special Events:
- "Sledding Sundays" are December 19, January 9, and January 16, and will feature snow created by SnowMyYard.com
- "Family Tuesdays" cost only $20 for a family of three or more to skate
- "Music Craze Wednesdays" feature live music from 5 pm to 9pm.
- "Stroller Skate Thursday Mornings" from 10 am to 11 am
- "Date and Skate Thursdays" feature free carriage rides from 5 pm to 9 pm for those skating
Location: North Hills Shopping Center, on Six Forks Road just north of I-440
Open: November 20th, 2010 through January 2nd, 2011
Hours:
- Monday - Saturday, 1pm - 8pm
- Sunday, 1pm - 6pm
- Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Cost: Admission is $6, including skate rental
Special Events:
- Free Admission Mondays from November 22nd through December 27th when you bring 3 non-perishable food items to be donated to Raleigh Rescue Mission
- Mommy and Kids Day
- Dinner and Skate Date Nights
- Starbucks Tuesday: free hot chocolate or apple cider
- The Carolina Hurricanes will host events with Stormy and the Storm Squad on Saturday 12/11 and Sunday 12/12, including
- Community hockey clinic
- Free giveaways
The Raleigh on Ice rink is covered. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Raleigh Rescue Mission
Only Cash is accepted. ATM machines are available.
WFMY News 2 Winterfest
Location: Downtown Greensboro, in Festival Park on Davie Street
Open: Wednesday November 17th 2010 through Saturday January 22nd 2011
Hours: The rink is open seven days a week. Hours vary by day and depend on whether public school is in session.
Cost: Admission is $8, including skate rental. If you have a group of 20 or more, the cost is reduced to $6 per person. Admission is for a 90-minute skate time. Season passes are available for $75.
Greensboro's Winterfest Rink is open for public skating, hockey, exhibition figure skating, beginner lessons, movie nights, and can be rented out for private parties. The rink is 40-feet by 85-feet.
WBT Holiday on Ice in Charlotte
Location: The Green in Uptown Charlotte between South Tryon Street and South College Street on the block south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Open: Wednesday November 24th 2010 through Saturday January 8th 2011
Hours: The rink is open seven days a week, including 5pm - 10pm on Christmas day. The rink has extended hours from December 22nd through January 1st.
Cost: Admission is $7, with a $3 skate rental. If you have your own skates, you only pay the $7 admission. Admission is good all day long. Season passes are available.
Accommodations: Lockers, snack bar, skate rental house with socks mittens, and various accessories for sale. There are several restaurants surrounding the rink, including The Sandwich Club, Matt's Chicago Dog, and Fuel Pizza.
Special Events:
- Santa will be on site December 11th, 18th, and 19th.
The rink is almost 5,000 square feet. The rink is open for group outings, birthday parties, or holiday parties.
Only Cash is accepted. ATM machines are available.
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