Ice skating 2026–27New Orleans · The Big Easy

Ice skating with little kids in New Orleans, 2026–27 season.

We checked one place to ice skate with little kids in and around New Orleans: one holiday or outdoor rink. NOLA ChristmasFest opens Wed, Dec 23 and runs to Jan 2. Each card has season dates, prices, skate rental and aids from the rink’s own page.

The quick answersChecked
When does the holiday rink open?NOLA ChristmasFest: Dec 23 – Jan 2.1 date postedSkate aids for little ones?None of these rinks posts skate aids yet. Each card says Not listed or None.Not listedWhat does it cost?NOLA ChristmasFest: $25 weekdays, $30 Saturday–Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Each card has the rink’s full prices.From $25

Last checked · 1 rink · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Holiday season

Holiday and outdoor ice rinks in NOLA, 2026–27

Seasonal and pop-up rinks, soonest first. Outdoor rinks can close for warm or wet weather, so check the rink’s page the morning you go.

NOLA ChristmasFest

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Halls G–I · Use 400 Calliope Street for drop-off

Holiday rink
Opens Dec 23
SeasonDec 23 – Jan 2
Price$25 weekdays, $30 Saturday–Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Everyone 2 and up needs a ticket
Skate rentalIce skating and skate rental are included
Skate aidsNot listed

Hours: Most days 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 4:30–9 p.m.; Christmas Day 1–5 p.m.; Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

With little kids: Indoor rink. Skating with Santa on Christmas Eve morning (limited tickets).

Each ticket is a 4.5-hour time slot that includes the rides; popular slots sell out. Card only. Parking $23 in Lot F.

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Any season

Indoor rinks with public skating in NOLA

Public skate sessions open to families. Session times change week to week, so the card links to the rink’s current schedule.

No indoor public skating confirmed here yet.

We add indoor rinks once their own page posts public skate times and prices.

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Before you go

Three things that make the first skate easier

SafetyBring a helmetFalls are part of learning. A bike or hockey helmet protects little heads, and some rinks ask for one.
Skate aidsAsk about skate aidsA walker-style aid lets new skaters push and glide on their own. Each card says whether the rink posts them.
FitThin socks, warm mittensOne pair of thin socks fits rental skates best. Waterproof mittens keep hands dry after a tumble.

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Good questions

Ice skating with kids in New Orleans: the FAQ

NOLA ChristmasFest (Warehouse District). The holiday or outdoor rink is listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

NOLA ChristmasFest: Dec 23 – Jan 2. Dates come from each rink’s own page, and warm or wet weather can close outdoor rinks for the day.

NOLA ChristmasFest: $25 weekdays, $30 Saturday–Sunday (plus ticketing fees); skate rental Ice skating and skate rental are included. Prices are the rink’s own and can change on holidays.

NOLA ChristmasFest: Indoor rink. Skating with Santa on Christmas Eve morning (limited tickets).

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 20, 2026, and we recheck them every week from November through February. How we choose and check.

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