Whether you're looking for a romantic activity for two or a way for the kids to get outside and stay active, ice skating offers the perfect blend of affordable yet memorable fun.

Northern Virginia

Ice and Lights : Winter Village at Cameron Run [Photo Credit: NOVA Parks]

Alexandria - Ice & Lights, The Winter Village at Cameron Run
The waterpark will be transformed mid-November through February into a winter wonderland with an ice rink, beautifully lit photo ops, music and more!

Arlington - Pentagon Row Ice Rink
This outdoor rink is open daily during the winter season with special holiday and "no school today" hours!

Ashburn - Ashburn Ice House
Two indoor National Hockey League-sized rinks are open for specific hours for public skating. Inquire about skating lessons, too. Skate rentals available.

Reston Town Center Ice Rink [Photo Credit: Charlotte Geary Photography]

Reston - Pavilion at Reston Town Center
This open-air pavilion plays host to summer concerts when the weather is warm, but as soon as there's a chill in the air, the ice goes down. The pavilion is beautifully lit and is a perfect addition to the great shopping and dining of Reston Town Center.

Fairfax - Fairfax Ice Arena
Public skating and reserved group skating events are available. Inquire about skating lessons for beginners. Skate rentals available.

Haymarket - Haymarket Iceplex
Offers youth in-house and travel hockey leagues, adult hockey leagues, skating lessons, learn to play hockey classes, public skating, try hockey for FREE, figure skating lessons, parties, etc.

Harris Pavilion Ice Rink

Manassas - The Harris Pavilion Ice Rink
This popular attraction that typically hosts outdoor concerts and other entertainment goes icy as soon as the weather turns cold. Skate rentals are available on-site.

Woodbridge - Prince William Ice Center
Public skating is open for daily for 1.5 hours in this indoor arena. Skate rentals are available on-site.

Central Virginia

Richmond - Richmond Ice Zone
An indoor facility open year 'round, Richmond Ice Zone offers public skating, parties, lessons, and more. Skate rentals available.

Richmond - Stony Point Fashion Park
Slide and glide with rental skates at Stony Point's seasonal skating rink.

Winterfest at Kings Dominion

Doswell - Kings Dominion
During WinterFest, the magical International Street Fountains are transformed for the holiday season into one of the most charming and largest ice skating venues around.

Lynchburg - LaHaye Ice Center
This indoor facility offers skate rental and is open both days and evenings year 'round.

Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads

Chesapeake - Chilled Ponds Ice and Turf Sports Complex
A 90,000-square-foot indoor rink, Chilled Ponds offers daily public skating, parties, and more. Learn to skate, play hockey, and become a pro on the ice.

Liberty Ice Pavilion at Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg - Liberty Ice Pavilion
Williamsburg's Duke of Gloucester Street has a fun new twist for the holidays and winter! Bring your skates and just pay admission or rent a pair just as easily. Warm up with hot cider or coffee and then enjoy shopping, dining or Colonial Williamsburg.

Virginia Mountains

Roanoke - Elmwood on Ice
This new outdoor skating rink at Elmwood Park means there's a 100% chance of fun this winter season! Season passes available.

Hot Springs - Allegheny Springs Ice Rink
Hit the ice at The Omni Homestead Resort and then try the adjacent spring-fed heated outdoor pool!

Shenandoah Valley

Massanutten - Ice Skating at Massanutten
Lace up your skates and join us on our outdoor ice skating rink located at Le Club Recreation Center. The rink is a 4,250 square-foot facility accommodating up to 132 skaters at a time.