Winter time brings cold weather (most days at least) to the foothills of North Carolina. With teens it’s hard to find something the ENTIRE family will enjoy, but ice skating is one we all love. Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas wont let you down when it comes to choices on outdoor skating rinks.
- Whitewater Center
- Knights Stadium
- Winterfest @ Carowinds
- Birkdale on Ice
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Founders Holiday Ice Rink
- Skate on Main
Whitewater Center
The Whitewater Center converts part of their rafting area into multiple outdoor rinks.
- Where: 5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PARKWAY CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
- When: Mid November-Mid February
- Cost: $25
- Website: https://center.whitewater.org/activity/ice-skating
Light the Knights Festival
New to the 2022 festival at Knights Stadium is ice skating and hockey in addition to already established light show and Christmas Village Shopping.
- Where: Truist Field is 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
- When: Now thru Jan 6th
- Cost: $35 for All Events
- Website: https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/ballpark/christmas
Winterfest @ Carowinds
If you’re up for a whole winter experience then Winterfest is the place for you.
- Where: 14523 Carowinds Blvd Charlotte NC
- When: Nov 1st – Jan 21st
- Cost: $17 plus event admission ($32.99)
- Website: https://www.carowinds.com/events/winterfest/attractions/snow-flake-lake
Birkdale on Ice
New to 2022 Birkdale village has added an outdoor ice rink. This is the perfect place to enjoy upscale shopping and a little family fun.
- Where: 8712 Lindholm Drive Huntersville NC 28078
- When: Nov 19th – Jan 16th
- Costs: $18/$14 adults/kids 90 minute sessions
- Website: https://birkdalevillage.com/events/birkdale-on-ice
Sugar Mountain Resort
If your family is into all things winter sports head up the mountain to Sugar Mountain Resort.
- Where: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk, NC 28604
- When: Now thru Jan 1st
- Cost: $22+ depending on the day and length of session
- Website: http://ww.skisugar.com/skating
Founders Holiday Ice Rink
Founders pop up rink in Rock Hill is a great choice if you want to pinch your pennies a little tighter this season.
- Where: 300 E Main Street Rock Hill SC 29730
- When: Now thru Jan 16th
- Cost: $15 for 90 minutes
- Website: https://www.onlyinoldtown.com/icerink
Skate on Main
For several years now Greenville SC has been the place to be, that continues even in the winter months.
- Where: 206 S Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
- When: Now thru Jan 16th
- Cost: $10/$8 Adults/Kids for one hour
- Website: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1776/Purchase-Tickets
