# Ice skating with little kids in Philadelphia, 2026–27

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 2 holiday or outdoor rinks; 1 indoor rinks with public skating
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## Holiday and outdoor rinks

- **Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park** at Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Season: Nov 13 – Jan 21. Price: Kids 10 and under $7; 11 and up $10. Skate rental: $10. Skate aids: Not listed. Official page: https://centercityphila.org/explore/dilworth-park-winter/rink/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **IBX RiverRink Winterfest** at Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Season: Nov 27 – Feb 28. Price: Skating $5. Skate rental: $12. Skate aids: Not listed. Official page: https://news.ibx.com/newsroom/press-release/ibx-riverrink-winterfest-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Indoor rinks with public skating

- **Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923**, 3130 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Season: Year-round. Hours: Fall/winter public skate Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30–2pm; Sat 6–7pm; Sun 1–2pm. Price: $10. Skate rental: Not listed. Skate aids: Not listed. Schedules can change; check the rink calendar before you go. Official page: https://icerink.business-services.upenn.edu/public-sessions/public-skating-hours (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### Where can we go ice skating with kids in Philadelphia?
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.

### When does the outdoor ice rink open in Philadelphia?
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.

### How much is ice skating in Philadelphia?
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.

### 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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week from October through February. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).