# Ice skating with little kids in Akron–Canton, 2026–27

> We checked four places to ice skate with little kids in and around Akron–Canton: two holiday or outdoor rinks and two indoor rinks with public skating. Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman) opens Fri, Nov 27. Three post skate aids for beginners, like Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman). They’re spread over three areas, with the most in Canton.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 2 holiday or outdoor rinks; 2 indoor rinks with public skating
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## Holiday and outdoor rinks

- **Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman)** at Lock 3, Akron, OH · downtown. Season: Opens Fri, Nov 27. Price: $10 with rental skates; $5 with your own; $8 with double-blade buckle skates. Skate rental: Included in the $10 price; sizes child 9 to adult 13. Skate aids: Double-blade buckle skates for beginners. The downtown rink reopens Nov. 27, 2026 and also has ice bumper cars. Everyone signs a waiver before skating. Official page: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/archie_the_snowman.php (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Hall of Fame City Ice Rink**, Canton, OH · downtown. Season: Not listed. Hours: Open December through February, weather permitting; weekdays 5–9 p.m. Price: $4 admission. Skate rental: $2. Skate aids: Not listed. A small open-air city rink downtown with lights and music. Official page: https://www.cantonohio.gov/517/Ice-Skating (checked 2026-10-30)

## Indoor rinks with public skating

- **Kent State University Ice Arena public skating**, Kent, OH · about 12 miles from Akron. Season: Year-round. Price: $14 general admission; ages 5 and under $8; rental skates included. Skate rental: Included. Skate aids: Skate helpers $6 for one, $10 for two. Public sessions are listed on the page, including weekend afternoons. Official page: https://www.kent.edu/recwell/public-skating (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Center Ice Sports Complex open skate**, Canton, OH. Season: Year-round. Price: $13 admission. Skate rental: $4. Skate aids: Skate trainers and a few toddler skates, first come, first served. Register online before every open skate session. Official page: https://www.centericesports.com/open-skate (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can we go ice skating with kids in Akron–Canton?
Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman) (Akron, OH · downtown); Hall of Fame City Ice Rink (Canton, OH · downtown); Kent State University Ice Arena public skating (Kent, OH · about 12 miles from Akron); Center Ice Sports Complex open skate (Canton, OH). Two are holiday or outdoor rinks, listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

### When does the outdoor ice rink open in Akron–Canton?
Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman): Opens Fri, Nov 27. Dates come from each rink’s own page, and warm or wet weather can close outdoor rinks for the day.

### Which ice rinks in Akron–Canton have skate aids for toddlers?
Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman): Double-blade buckle skates for beginners. Kent State University Ice Arena public skating: Skate helpers $6 for one, $10 for two. Center Ice Sports Complex open skate: Skate trainers and a few toddler skates, first come, first served. Rinks that don’t mention aids say Not listed on their card.

### How much is ice skating in Akron–Canton?
Lock 3 ice rink (Archie the Snowman): $10 with rental skates; skate rental Included in the $10 price. Hall of Fame City Ice Rink: $4 admission; skate rental $2. Kent State University Ice Arena public skating: $14 general admission; skate rental Included. Center Ice Sports Complex open skate: $13 admission; skate rental $4. Prices are the rink’s own and can change on holidays.

### How do you check these ice skating listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week from October through February. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).