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Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! Photo courtesy of Slater Hospitality PCM
Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! Photo courtesy of Slater Hospitality PCM
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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Lace up for ice skating in Atlanta at Avalon! Photo by Claire Robinson
Lace up for ice skating in Atlanta at Avalon! Photo by Claire Robinson

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November 8, 2024 - February 16, 2025
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November 15, 2024 - January 20, 2025
Atlantic Station welcomes families to skate under the stars at Skate the Station. Open everyday, even on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  READ MORE

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November 16, 2024 - February 23, 2025
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Skate City Springs

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November 20, 2024 - January 20, 2025
The heart of Sandy Springs turns into a winter wonderland once again as Skate City Springs returns to City Green. They even offer free "Skater Helpers," the walker-style props for kids learning to ice skate.  READ MORE

Ice Days in Covington

Covington
November 21, 2024 - February 17, 2025
The Covington ice skating rink at Legion Field offers real ice and is covered by a pavilion so it never closes due to rain. They also offer a concession stand with yummy snacks like hot dogs, nachos and hot chocolate. Kids don't even have to remove their skates!  READ MORE

Ice Days in Olde Town Conyers

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November 22, 2024 - February 17, 2025
Parents and kids love to skate at the Conyers rink because it boasts real ice and is mostly covered by a pavilion so it never closes due to rain. Families have been coming to Ice Days in Conyers for over 20 years, making it the longest running real ice skating rink in Georgia.  READ MORE

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November 23, 2024 - January 12, 2025
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Avalon on Ice

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November 24, 2024 - January 20, 2025
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Skate the Sky on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Atlanta
November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! "Skate the Sky" features a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink overlooking the City of Atlanta atop PCM's rooftop terrace.  READ MORE

Rink on the River at The Mill on Etowah

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November 29, 2024 - January 20, 2025
Rink on the River is back at The Mill on Etowah in Canton. Visitors to this rink love that it is covered and that it is near all the great shopping and dining at Etowah Mill.  READ MORE

The Rink at Park Tavern

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December 1 , 2024 - February 17, 2025
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Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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