Is there any winter activity more festive than ice skating? As the holiday season swiftly approaches, you may find yourself wondering if there’s any place to go ice skating in Seattle. As luck would have it, there’s actually more than one option if you’re looking for ice skating rinks in Seattle.
We rounded up the top picks below for the ice rinks in and near Seattle that are offering holiday ice skating sessions. You’ll find several of these ice rinks in Seattle proper, and none of them are further than an hour’s drive away.
Here’s where you can enjoy some festive ice skating in Seattle and the surrounding area this holiday season:
1. Free ice skating in Occidental Square
A temporary ice skating rink for the holiday season appears in the Pioneer Square neighborhood for just three days every December. From December 13 to 15, this pop-up ice skating rink will be free for all ages to enjoy! They will have skates available to borrow for free as well. You can also shop at a free holiday market there on Friday and Saturday. See more info here about the free ice skating rink.
đź“…When: December 13-15
đź“ŤWhere: Occidental Square
2. Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink
Featuring almost 10,000 square feet of real ice, the Downtown Bellevue Ice Rink offers the largest seasonal ice skating experience in the region. It’s only a 20-minute drive from Seattle and offers fun events such as Ugly Sweater Skate Saturdays in December. Tickets are on sale now.
đź“…When: November 15 through January 12
đź“ŤWhere: Downtown Bellevue (100 100th Ave NE)
3. Holiday public skates at Kraken Community Iceplex
The Kraken Community Iceplex serves as a place for the Seattle Kraken to practice, as well as for people of all ages to learn how to skate and enjoy public skating. This month they have several holiday public skates with themes such as ugly holiday sweater, as well as a Holiday Ice Show and Skate with Santa. When you’re done with your skate session, you can visit the on-site Starbucks or the 32 Bar & Grill for a refreshment. You can see the December calendar with public skate time slots here.
đź“…When: select dates in November and December
đź“ŤWhere: 10601 5th Ave NE
4. Holiday Magic at the Fair Ice Rink
Located at the Washington State Fair grounds in Puyallup, the annual Holiday Magic experience will have an ice skating rink. You can buy tickets on-site or online (ahead of time is recommended) and you must also purchase separate admission to Holiday Magic. Skate rentals are included. See more ice skating info on the fair website.
đź“…When: select days between December 6 & 23
đź“ŤWhere: 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA
5. Sno-King Ice Arenas
There are three Sno-King Ice Arena locations (Renton, Kirkland, and Snoqualmie) and each location offers a holiday skating experience dubbed the Sno-Skate Lane. In addition to daily ice skating for all ages, you’ll be able to enjoy games, giveaways, and a visit with Santa.
đź“…When: December 1 through January 1
đź“ŤWhere: Renton, Kirkland, and Snoqualmie
6. Lynnwood Ice Center
Lynnwood Ice Center offers daily holiday public skate sessions throughout December. (Note that they are closed on Christmas Day.) See the December public skate schedule here.
đź“…When: select dates in December
đź“ŤWhere: 9803 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
7. Snohomish Valley Ice Rink
About an hour’s drive from Seattle, the Snohomish Valley Ice Rink at the Snohomish Valley Golf Center is open Friday through Sunday, including on Christmas Day. This covered outdoor rink will have food and beverages available to purchase. Get tickets here.
đź“…When: Now though February 2
đź“ŤWhere: 8511 Marsh Rd, Snohomish, WA
8. Oly on Ice
Slightly further away from downtown Seattle is Oly on Ice, a popular seasonal ice rink in downtown Olympia. They have free parking and sensory-friendly skate slots available. See the event schedule and get tickets here.
đź“…When: November 22 – January 20
đź“ŤWhere: 529 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA