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. The newest ice skating rink is at The Bowl at Ballantyne. The Union County Skating Rink is not operating this year.
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The ice skating rinks all open in November, 2025, and will stay open until January or February. Here’s what you need to know.
Ice Skating at The Bowl at Ballantyne
Ice Skating at The Bowl at Ballantyne
Where: The Amp Ballantyne, 11115 Upper Avenue, Charlotte, NC
When: November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Cost: $20 ($12 for kids ages 5 and under.) Includes skate rental. If you bring your own skates, general admission pricing is $18.
What else: Skate helpers are available for no additional fees while supplies last. Show your Ice Skating at the Bowl ticket at Postino and get free Donut Dots.
Ice Skating at Camp North End
Ice Skating at Camp North End
Where: Camp North End, 400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
When: November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Cost: $18 ($15 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.
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 opened in mid-November, 2025, and will be open through mid-February, 2026. 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 over 24,000 square feet, including two ice trails and two free skate zones.
Light the Knights Festival
Light the Knights
Where: Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
When: November 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026 (follow above link for the exact schedule.)
Cost: Check back soon for ticket information. $40 for admission, tubing and skating. If you want to just go and not skate or tube, the cost is $12. There’s no pricing option to just tube, or just skate.
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 22, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Follow above link for hours.
Cost: The price is $18 for adults and $14 for kids 16 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: November 18, 2025, to January 19, 2026. Closed some days. Hours vary. Check the rink’s website for details.
Cost: $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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