If your looking for a fun activity to do all winter long, we suggest ice skating! Bundle up and hit the ice at these incredible indoor and outdoor ice rinks throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. 

This article is updated annually.

Fountain Square Ice Rink

Fountain Square Ice Rink, Photo: John Ciotti
Ice skating on Fountain Square

Visiting the ice rink on Fountain Square is an annual tradition for many local and visiting families. Head on down with family and friends to lace up your skates for a memorable experience. No reservations required. Concessions are available including hot and cold drinks and snacks. Open November 2, 2024, through February 17, 2025.

Winter Wonderland Ice Rink in Lawrenceburg

Close-up of ice skates on an ice rink (photo: CincinnatiUSA.com)

Head to Todd Creech Park Pavilion in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to enjoy the outdoor Winter Wonderland Ice Rink throughout the holiday season. The rink is covered and features nearby fire pits to warm up afterward. The city also hosts additional holiday events on its Main Street throughout the season. Open November 23, 2024 - January 19, 2025.   

Ice Rink at Summit Park

People ice skating at the ice rink at Summit Park (photo: CincinnatiUSA.com)
Ice Rink at Summit Park

The Ice Rink at Summit Park in Blue Ash is conveniently located outside under a covered canopy near the park's restaurants. For inexperienced skaters, free skating aids are available for each session while supplies last. After a spin on the ice, grab a hot chocolate, a DORA beverage, or a meal from one of the four on-site restaurants or the nearby Neighborhoods at Summit Park! Open November 16, 2024, through January 5, 2025.

Ice Skating at Fifty West

Ice skating at the Fifty West Brewing Company ice rink (photo: Fifty West Brewing Company)
Ice skating at the Fifty West Brewing Company ice rink (photo: Fifty West Brewing Company)

Get the blood flowing with ice skating on the new outdoor 40-by-80-foot rink at the Fifty West Burger Bar; then refuel with burgers and craft beer. Cozy up before or after your one-hour session with heated tents, hot cocoa, and fire pits. Ice skating available November 23, 2024 - February 17, 2025.

Snow Flake Ice Skating at Winterfest at Kings Island

Winterfest at Kings Island
Winterfest at Kings Island

Winterfest has it all! Skate on the Snowflake Lake Ice Skating Rink, located on the shimmering, majestic Royal Fountain right in front of the Eiffel Tower on International Street. Skating is $20, and advance registration is recommended to ensure you get the time slot you want. Ice skating opens November 29 - December 31, 2024. 

Deck the Y'alls

Deck the Y'allsIce Rink at Deck the Y'alls

Join the fun at Deck the Y'alls Lightfest and experience more than 2 million lights, themed areas, holiday shopping, food, a visit from Santa Claus, ice skating, carnival rides, and much more! This event kicks off on November 22, 2024 - January 1, 2025. Tickets are on sale now! 

Goggin Ice Center

The Goggin Ice Center at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio offers public ice skating for guests of all ages. General sessions are available at select times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Northern Kentucky Ice Center

The only all-year indoor ice rink in Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Ice Center offers general skating lessons as well as figure skating lessons and hockey. During public skating, the ice is open to everyone. The center even has two ice surfaces, including a full-size NHL rink and a smaller studio rink. Public skating is available all week long.

Northland Ice Center

Located north of Cincinnati in Evendale, Northland Ice Center is a year-round indoor rink offering lessons, all-ages hockey, and public skating with DJs and laser effects. The rink is a regulation NHL-size ice surface of 200' by 85'. Public skating is available daily at select times.

Skating is a fun way to chase away your winter blues and get the family out of the house! Need more ideas for winter fun? We've got you covered.