For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does like outdoor ice skating. This year there are six places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside. Three in Charlotte, one in Huntersville, one in Indian Trail, and one in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (We are awaiting details on one or two of these rinks.) The newest rink is Union County Ice Rink in Indian Trail.
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The ice skating rinks all open in November, 2024, and will stay open until January or February. Here’s what you need to know.
Ice Skating at Camp North End
Ice Skating at Camp North End
Where: Camp North End, 400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
When: November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025
Cost: $15 ($10 for kids ages 5 and under.) Includes skate rental.
What else: There’s a lot to do at Camp North End. Attend Mistletoe Market, participate in the Reindog Parade, enjoy free movies and more.
Union County Ice Rink
Union County Ice Rink
Where: 6467 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina
When: November 25, 2024, to January 20, 2025, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 2 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Cost: $12, including skate rental. Children under age 3 are admitted for free.
What else: This is the first year for this rink, which is presented by Union County Parks & Recreation.
Ice Skating at Whitewater Center
Ice Skating at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Where: U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
When: The attraction will open in mid-November, 2024, and will be open through mid-February, 2025. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekends, and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays.
Price: You’ll need to purchase a Single Activity Pass ($25) or an All Access Pass. In addition, parking is $12. With the pass you can skate all day. If you have an annual pass already, you’re set.
What else: It’s now over 24,000 square feet, including two ice trails and two free skate zones. New in 2024 will be cask curling.
Light the Knights Festival
Light the Knights
Where: Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
When: November 27, 2024, to January 3, 2025 (follow above link for the exact schedule.)
Cost: Check back soon for ticket information. In 2023, the cost was $40 for festival admission, the tube run, and skating.
What else: Light the Knights will feature some hockey games and skating shows on the rink. Also, the snow tubing slope has 10 lanes. As in past years, Charlotte Christmas Village will feature festive shopping and food and drink. Santa will be there (no additional cost to get a picture with him) and, of course, there will be a light display with the city skyline as a backdrop.
Birkdale on Ice
Birkdale on Ice
Where: The Plaza at Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC.
When: November 23, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Follow above link for hours.
Cost: Check back soon for 2024. In 2023, the price was $18 for adults and $14 for kids 12 and under. Includes skate rental
Founders Holiday Ice Rink in Rock Hill
Founders Holiday Ice Rink
Where: Across from Fountain Park in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Fountain Park is at 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
When: Check back soon for 2024 updates
Cost: Check back soon. In 2023 the price was $15, including skate rental and 90 minutes on the ice
What else: The rink is covered by a large tent, so is open rain, shine and snow. But look for any changes to the schedule on the Facebook page.
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