Winter is the perfect time for ice skating, and there are plenty of options thanks to seasonal pop-up rinks!
Washington, D.C.
Wharf Ice Rink (Northwest) — Late November
Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden (Northwest) — Late November
Washington Harbour Ice Rink (Northwest) — Mid-November
National Building Museum Synthetic Ice Rink (Northwest) — Mid-December
Canal Park Ice Rink (Southeast) — Late November
Maryland
Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza (Silver Spring) — Mid-October
Rockville Town Square Outdoor Ice Skating (Rockville) — Mid-October
ICE! at Gaylord National (Oxen Hill) — Opening Nov. 14, 2025
Color Burst Ice Rink (Columbia) — Opening Nov. 21, 2025
Virginia
Westpost Outdoor Skating Rink (Arlington) — Late October
Ice & Lights: Winter Village at Cameron Run (Alexandria) Opening Nov. 15, 2025
Reston Town Ice Skating Pavilion Center (Reston) — Mid-November
Stonebridge Outdoor Skating Rink (Woodbridge) — Mid- to late November
