Ice skating 2026–27Philadelphia · City of Brotherly Love

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

We checked three places to ice skate with little kids in and around Philadelphia: two holiday or outdoor rinks and one indoor rink with public skating. Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park opens Fri, Nov 13 and runs to Jan 21. They’re spread over three areas, from Center City to University City.

The quick answersChecked
When does the holiday rink open?Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park: Nov 13 – Jan 21. Plus 1 more.Opens Nov 13Skate aids for little ones?None of these rinks posts skate aids yet. Each card says Not listed or None.Not listedWhat does it cost?IBX RiverRink Winterfest: Skating $5. Each card has the rink’s full prices.From $5Can we skate before or after the season?One indoor rink runs public skates year-round.Year-round

Last checked · 3 rinks · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Season at a glance

When each rink is open

Every rink on one timeline, so you can see what’s open the weekend you want to go. Tap a rink for prices and hours.

NovDecJanFebMarRothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth ParkCenter City
Nov 13 – Jan 21
IBX RiverRink WinterfestPenn’s Landing
Nov 27 – Feb 28
Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923University City
Year-round public skates
Holiday & outdoor rinkIndoor rinkOutdoor rinks can close for warm or wet weather.

Holiday season

Holiday and outdoor ice rinks in Philadelphia, 2026–27

Seasonal and pop-up rinks, soonest first. The four boxes are what parents ask first: season, price, skate rental and skate aids.

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park · 1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Holiday rink
OpensNov 13
SeasonNov 13 – Jan 21
PriceKids 10 and under $7; 11 and up $10
Skate rental$10
Skate aidsNot listed
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IBX RiverRink Winterfest

Blue Cross RiverRink · 101 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Holiday rink
OpensNov 27
SeasonNov 27 – Feb 28
PriceSkating $5
Skate rental$12
Skate aidsNot listed
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Outdoor rinks close for warm or wet weather. Check the rink’s page the morning you go.

Any season

Indoor rinks with public skating in Philadelphia

Public skate sessions open to families. Session times change week to week, so each card links to the rink’s own page.

Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923

3130 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Indoor rink
OpenAll year
SeasonYear-round
Price$10
Skate rentalNot listed
Skate aidsNot listed

Hours: Fall/winter public skate Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30–2pm; Sat 6–7pm; Sun 1–2pm

Schedules can change; check the rink calendar before you go.

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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 Philadelphia: the FAQ

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park (Center City); IBX RiverRink Winterfest (Penn’s Landing); Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923 (University City). Two are holiday or outdoor rinks, listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park: Nov 13 – Jan 21. IBX RiverRink Winterfest: Nov 27 – Feb 28. Dates come from each rink’s own page, and warm or wet weather can close outdoor rinks for the day.

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park: Kids 10 and under $7; skate rental $10. IBX RiverRink Winterfest: Skating $5; skate rental $12. Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923: $10. Prices are the rink’s own and can change on holidays.

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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week from October through February. How we choose and check.

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