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11/3/24 - By Melanie Preis

Ice skating near Atlanta is the quintessential winter activity, whether you're ready for the Olympic trials or can barely stand upright. Though it may take a few turns around the ice skating rink to get your "ice legs," families enjoy spending time together spinning, skating, and realistically, falling down, together. These seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks pop up from November through early 2025. Families can find lots of ice skating in Atlanta, most of which include music and hot chocolate. We've rounded up the best ones and even included one that requires no skates at all (sock skating at Fernbank)!

Take a look at our favorite ice skating spots to nail that triple toe loop or cling to rink walls! Want more ideas this holiday season? Check out the Atlanta Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for great winter events. If you need more ideas of things to do in Atlanta, visit our Atlanta events calendar.

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The Rink at Sugar Hill

5039 W Broad St NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Atlantic Station

404.410.4010

241 20th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, GA 30518

City Springs

1 Galambos Way , Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Legion Field Fairgrounds

3173 Mill St NE, Covington, GA 30014

Olde Town Conyers

949 South Main St NE, Conyers, GA 30012

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307

Avalon

400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, GA 30009

Ponce City Mar

675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

The Mill on Etowah

225 Reformation Pkwy , Canton, GA 30114

Park Tavern

500 10th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

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