If you’re wondering where to go ice skating in Charlotte, NC we have a list of places to enjoy this Winter season.
Put on a warm jacket, steady your legs, and let’s get skating! Before you go, be sure to check the websites below to find their hours, ticket reservation info, and tips on what to wear!
Camp North End Ice Skating
At Camp North End Ice Skating Rink, you can skate, drink hot chocolate, sit by the fire, shop for Christmas gifts, and enjoy local food. The skating rink is open from Thursday, November 20th, 2025 to Sunday, January 4th, 2026. They are open daily (even on Holidays).
- Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 4 pm-9 pm, Friday 4 pm-10 pm, Saturday 11 pm-10 pm, and Sunday 11 pm- 9 pm.
- Holiday Hours of Operation:
- Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 26 – Sat, Nov 29): 11 pm-10 pm daily
- Winter Break (Sun, Dec 21 – Fri, Jan 2): 11 pm-10 pm daily
- Christmas Eve (Wed, Dec 24): 11 pm-5 pm
- Admission is $20 per person. Children under 10 admission is $17. This includes skate rentals.
- You can bring your own skates.
- Address: Ford Factory at Camp North End 400 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28206
Get your tickets and learn more on the Camp North End website.
Ice Skating At The Whitewater Center
The Whitewater Center offers over 24,000 square feet of ice skating space. They have ice trails, free skate zones, and a concession stand to enjoy. This year they are also offering Cask Curling.
They will open in mid-November through mid-February.
- They will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- You can buy an all-day pass to the Whitewater Center or purchase a single pass for ice skating. The single pass for ice skating is $25 per person. All-day passes for kids under 9 are $69 and passes for ages 10+ are $79.
- Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway Charlotte, NC 28214
Get your tickets and learn more on the Whitewater Center website.
Light The Knights Festival
The 6th Annual Light The Knights Festival at Truist Field starts on November 26th, 2025, and goes until January 4rd, 2026. They are offering ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday lights, treats, and more.
- Hours can be found on the Light The Knights Festival website.
- General admission: keep checking their website.
- Address: 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Grab your tickets and learn more on the Light The Knights Festival website.
Birkdale On Ice
The 3nd annual Birkdale On Ice will start on November 22nd, 2025, and will run until January 18th, 2026.
- Regular hours and Holiday Hours will be posted on the Birkdale website.
- General Admission $18 for ages 7 and up and $14 for ages 6 and under.
- Reservations are recommended to ensure a skate time.
- Tickets are good for 75 minutes of skate time.
- Address: Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Grab your tickets and learn more on the Birkdale website soon.
Founders Holiday Ice Rink
The Founders Holiday Ice Rink in Rock Hill, SC will open on November 18th, 2025
- Hours vary each day so be sure to check the Founders Holiday Ice Rink website.
- Tickets are $15 at the door. This includes skate rentals.
- Address: in the heart of Old Town across from Fountain Park.
Grab your tickets and learn more on the Founders Holiday Ice Rink website.
Closed for 2025-2026
Union County Ice Skating Rink: NOT OPEN 2025-2026
- Address: 6467 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC
Learn more on the Union County Parks and Recreation website.
Looking for more fun things to do in York County, SC? Check out our Kidding Around guide to York County, SC.
Pineville Ice House
At Pineville Ice House you can skate no matter your age or skill level. They also offer hockey, figure skating classes, and special events year-round.
- Hours vary each day so be sure to check the Pineville Ice House website.
- Tickets are $20 per person if bought in person and $15 if bought online. This includes your skates.
- Address: 400 Towne Centre Boulevard Pineville, NC 28134
Grab your tickets and learn more on the Pineville Ice House website.
Extreme Ice Center
The Extreme Ice Center offers public ice skating, figure skating, hockey, and more! They are open year-round.
- Hours vary so be sure to check the Extreme Ice Center website.
- Tickets are $20 without skate rentals and $21 with skate rentals.
- Address: 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Grab your tickets and learn more on the Extreme Ice Center website.
Looking for more fun things to do this Winter? Read our Winter Guide to Charlotte, NC.