# Ice skating with little kids in Hartford and New Haven, 2026–27

> We checked three places to ice skate with little kids in and around Hartford and New Haven: two holiday or outdoor rinks and one indoor rink with public skating. Winterfest Hartford opens Fri, Nov 27. They’re spread over three areas, from Downtown Hartford to Simsbury.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 2 holiday or outdoor rinks; 1 indoor rinks with public skating
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## Holiday and outdoor rinks

- **Winterfest Hartford** at Bushnell Park, next to the Pump House, 60 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Season: Opens Fri, Nov 27. Price: Free. Skate rental: Free skate rentals; free learn-to-skate lessons, with the first posted for Dec 5 at 10am. Skate aids: Not listed. Opening day hours are 11am–8pm. The closing date isn’t posted yet. Free parking on Elm and Jewell Streets during Winterfest. Official page: https://www.winterfesthartford.com/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Ralph Walker Ice Rink**, New Haven. Season: Not listed. Price: $8 New Haven residents, $10 nonresidents; children under 5 free. Skate rental: Available on site, first come first served. Skate aids: Not listed. Kids under 5 skate free but need to be registered in person. Session times shift, so check the posted schedule first. Official page: https://www.ralphwalkericerink.com/public-skate (checked 2026-10-30)

## Indoor rinks with public skating

- **International Skating Center of Connecticut**, Simsbury. Season: Year-round. Price: $10 walk-in; $9 online. Skate rental: $5. Skate aids: Not listed. Official page: https://www.isccskate.com/program/public-skating/19299 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can we go ice skating with kids in Hartford and New Haven?
Winterfest Hartford (Downtown Hartford); Ralph Walker Ice Rink (New Haven); International Skating Center of Connecticut (Simsbury). Two are holiday or outdoor rinks, listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

### When does the outdoor ice rink open in Hartford and New Haven?
Winterfest Hartford: Opens Fri, Nov 27. Dates come from each rink’s own page, and warm or wet weather can close outdoor rinks for the day.

### How much is ice skating in Hartford and New Haven?
Winterfest Hartford: Free; skate rental Free skate rentals. Ralph Walker Ice Rink: $8 New Haven residents, $10 nonresidents; skate rental Available on site, first come first served. International Skating Center of Connecticut: $10 walk-in; skate rental $5. 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/).