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Holiday ice skating in North Carolina

Explore independently checked seasonal ice rinks and published 2026–27 dates. Confirm ticket availability and session hours with each venue.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from the rink’s city center, not driving times. Confirm venue location and skating status before your trip.

4 holiday ice rinks found

Blowing Rock, NC

Appalachian Ski Mountain Ice Skating

An outdoor rink overlooking the ski slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain, with a giant slope-side fire pit.

Cost: Groups $16–$25 incl. skates

Season: Nov 29, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027

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Sugar Mountain, NC

Sugar Mountain Resort Ice Skating

A 10,000-square-foot refrigerated outdoor rink across from the ski lodge at Sugar Mountain Resort.

Cost: Season pass $344; session prices not posted

Season: 2026–27 season (opening TBA)

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Asheville, NC

Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards

A real outdoor ice rink in downtown Asheville with lights, winter market activities and seasonal food.

Cost: Non-skaters enter the event free; check current ice skating prices.

Season: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027

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Charlotte, NC

Whitewater Center Ice Skating

An outdoor ice skating complex featuring trails and free-skate zones across a large winter rink.

Cost: $25 single-activity pass; skate rentals included.

Season: Expected mid-November 2026 – mid-February 2027; exact opening date pending

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Holiday-first directory for the 2026–27 season. Some recurring venues have not yet announced this season’s full schedule. Check official venue links and dated source notes before visiting.