Five outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter

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• Places to Ice Skate in Charlotte: 2023
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• Come to Extreme Ice Center for the best public skating around Charlotte .. we have SNOW!
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• Access full listings of where to sign up for skating classes.**
• What to Wear Ice Skating
• U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States.

Other people from the community made their case. And for City Council, it was an easy win. It doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. So eventually they came around, but it's been such a battle this whole time.

Places to Ice Skate in Charlotte: 2023

Winterfest has lots of holiday entertainment, including ice skating. There are also live shows, a holiday parade and more at the winter-themed destination. Guests can also experience rides, a curated holiday menu — with cocktails available — and a giant Christmas tree.

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WUNC spoke with Coulter and several skaters at the recent skate party in Durham to hear what the reopening of the Wheels Roller Skating Rink means to them. Kidding Around® Media is a for-profit website owned by Bethany Winston, LLC that provides free content through paid sponsorships. This website also contains non-paid mentions of our sponsors, partners, and other local businesses when applicable to our readers. While we work hard to provide accurate and comprehensive information, readers are encouraged to check original sources in addition to our site.

Come to Extreme Ice Center for the best public skating around Charlotte .. we have SNOW!

This Pineville-area hangout also has a snack bar that offers beer and wine, hot appetizers and entrees, as well as hot cocoa and coffee. They offer figure skates or hockey skates, if you have a preference. Take a spin around the rink with your family this holiday season. There are two open skating rinks and ice trails to explore at the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual winter attraction.

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There is a good chance your pants will get a little wet while ice skating, and it is nice to have a dry pair to change into. When the weather gets warm, you will get wet if you fall. ❄️ GlovesNo matter how warm the weather is, you’ll want some type of glove when you go ice skating! It isn’t uncommon for your fingers to get pretty cold, especially if you take a few falls. Centered in the converted pond is an on-ice Airstream serving hot and cold beverages when guests need a skate break.

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I’ve never gone skating anywhere that wasn’t an oval skating rink. This was so much more interesting, and even when there were quite a few people on the ice, it didn’t feel crowded. Beginner skating classes for toddlers, children, teens and adults. Classes teach fundamentals required to move on to hockey or figure skating. ❄️ Extra ClothesPack an extra pair of clothing with you to change into afterward.

Black culture has a lot of importance around skating rinks in general. And the fact that this one is coming back … typically when skating rinks close, they don't return. But also making public art that reflects the community and says, this is a space that is the community's — that's what I get to be a part of. Shortly after its closure in 2020, the city of Durham purchased it and announced plans to build a swimming pool.

U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States.

It was the first time I found queer community, and I have not found another group since that has been as compassionate and intentional and affirming than that group. So my connection to skating and Wheels specifically is very personal. We would skate for a couple hours and then go to Motorco and have drinks or dinner. If you are interested in learning how to ice skate or need to warm up before hitting outdoor rinks, this is a great place to come and practice! Figure skating and hockey leagues also take place here at Pineville. So join them anytime for ice skating in Charlotte North Carolina.

More Holiday Happenings

Located in the heart of Rock Hill’s Old Town, this rink will open for the season on November 15. Get ready for special events such as food truck night, a Harry Potter night, as well as a 4-day fest that will bring all things Christmas themed. Everyone Wednesday is buy one get one free, where two people can skate for the price of one. Though life in the South doesn’t provide lots of ice-covered ponds for skating, there are places to lace up skates and cut across the rink.

All patrons will be required to complete a digital waiver prior to purchasing tickets. Guests are welcome to use their skates at no discounted fee. Make the most of your visit to Camp and view our Directory of businesses, our Calendar of special events, and our Map of the 76-acre site. There are lockers available here if you’d like to leave your personal items locked up. But, most people seemed to just leave their shoes tucked under benches. This is what we did, along with a few discarded jackets as the day went on, and we had no problems.

Please check your inbox for an authentication link. School Fundraiser$5 admission cost gets donated back to your school. Ice Skating will be open during the day and evening mid-November through mid-February. Shred some ice this winter in the all new 3 vs 3 Pond Hockey league.

And will open at Noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Light the Knights Festival is a popular winter fest that will be open from November 22, January 1st, 2024, and has some of the best holiday light shows in the area. The Charlotte Knights are hosting a regulation-sized hockey rink in Uptown Charlotte for all to enjoy.