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

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-20
- 1 holiday or outdoor rinks; 0 indoor rinks with public skating
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## Holiday and outdoor rinks

- **NOLA ChristmasFest** at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Halls G–I, Use 400 Calliope Street for drop-off. Season: Dec 23 – Jan 2. 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. Price: $25 weekdays, $30 Saturday–Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Everyone 2 and up needs a ticket. Skate rental: Ice skating and skate rental are included. Skate aids: Not listed. 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. Official page: https://nolachristmasfest.com/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-20)

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## FAQ

### Where can we go ice skating with kids in New Orleans?
NOLA ChristmasFest (Warehouse District). The holiday or outdoor rink is listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

### When does the outdoor ice rink open in New Orleans?
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.

### How much is ice skating in New Orleans?
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.

### What should we know before skating with a toddler in New Orleans?
NOLA ChristmasFest: Indoor rink. Skating with Santa on Christmas Eve morning (limited tickets).

### 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 20, 2026, and we recheck them every week from October through February. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).