# Ice skating with little kids in Washington, DC, 2026–27

> We checked four places to ice skate with little kids in and around Washington, DC: one holiday or outdoor rink and three indoor rinks with public skating. Washington Harbour Ice Rink opens Thu, Nov 19 and runs to Feb 28. One posts skate aids for beginners, like Washington Harbour Ice Rink. They’re spread over three areas, with the most in Montgomery Parks.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 1 holiday or outdoor rinks; 3 indoor rinks with public skating
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## Holiday and outdoor rinks

- **Washington Harbour Ice Rink** at The Washington Harbour, 3000–3050 K St. NW, Georgetown. Season: Nov 19 – Feb 28. Price: $12 adults; $10 kids 12 and under. Skate rental: $8. Skate aids: Skate aids $10. Public skating runs in 90-minute sessions starting at 11am, weather permitting. Weather closures go up on the rink’s Instagram and Facebook. Official page: https://thewashingtonharbour.com/ice-skating/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Indoor rinks with public skating

- **Fort Dupont Ice Arena**, DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Southeast DC. Season: Year-round. Price: DC residents $8 child, $14 adult; nonresidents $11 child, $24 adult. Skate rental: Included. Skate aids: Not listed. Reservations are required for public skating. Official page: https://beta.dc.gov/events/dpr-fort-dupont-ice-arena (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Wheaton Ice Arena**, Montgomery Parks · Wheaton, MD. Season: Year-round. Price: $9; Cheapskate sessions $9 with rental. Skate rental: $4. Skate aids: Not listed. County-run indoor rink with public sessions most days. Official page: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-ice-arena/schedules-fees/wheaton-ice-arena-public-skating-sessions/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Cabin John Ice Rink**, Montgomery Parks · Rockville, MD. Season: Year-round. Price: $9; Cheapskate sessions $9 with rental. Skate rental: $4. Skate aids: Not listed. Inside Cabin John Regional Park, which also has a playground and a miniature train. Official page: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/cabin-john-regional-park/cabin-john-ice-rink/schedules-info/public-sessions/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Where can we go ice skating with kids in Washington, DC?
Washington Harbour Ice Rink (Georgetown); Fort Dupont Ice Arena (DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Southeast DC); Wheaton Ice Arena (Montgomery Parks · Wheaton, MD); Cabin John Ice Rink (Montgomery Parks · Rockville, MD). The holiday or outdoor rink is listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

### When does the outdoor ice rink open in Washington, DC?
Washington Harbour Ice Rink: Nov 19 – Feb 28. Dates come from each rink’s own page, and warm or wet weather can close outdoor rinks for the day.

### Which ice rinks in Washington, DC have skate aids for toddlers?
Washington Harbour Ice Rink: Skate aids $10. Rinks that don’t mention aids say Not listed on their card.

### How much is ice skating in Washington, DC?
Washington Harbour Ice Rink: $12 adults; skate rental $8. Fort Dupont Ice Arena: DC residents $8 child, $14 adult; skate rental Included. Wheaton Ice Arena: $9; skate rental $4. Cabin John Ice Rink: $9; skate rental $4. 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/).