# Boston Common Frog Pond Ice Skating > Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 16 – Mar 8 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: Boston Common Frog Pond, 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 - Ages: All ages (free admission for children under 58 inches tall; Bobby the Seal balance aids for toddlers) - Price: Free for skaters under 58 inches tall; $10 for skaters 58 inches and over. Skate rentals: $15 adults, $10 children; Bobby the Seal rental $18/hr; lockers $7. - Organizer: The Skating Club of Boston & City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department - Official page: https://bostonfrogpond.com/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/boston-common-frog-pond-ice-skating--listing-104f996963260ec532475022 ## About Located in the heart of America's oldest public park, the Boston Common Frog Pond transforms each winter into Boston's most iconic outdoor ice skating destination. Skaters of all ages glide beneath the historic golden-domed State House and twinkling tree canopies. Beginners and young toddlers can steady themselves with 'Bobby the Skating Seal' rental aids, making it an approachable first skating experience for little ones. The facility offers heated indoor warming areas, coin lockers, and full-service skate rentals ranging from toddler size 8T to adult size 15. Afterward, families can warm up with hot cocoa, warm pretzels, and hearty soups from the on-site Frog Pond Café. Admission is uniquely based on height, allowing younger children under 58 inches to skate completely free. Paved walkways surrounding the pond provide smooth stroller access for non-skating spectators. ## Similar picks in Boston - [Boston Common Frog Pond Ice Skating Seasonal Opening (Thanksgiving Week Kickoff)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/boston-common-frog-pond-ice-skating-seasonal-opening-thanksgiving-week--listing-c6a9fd1ed0a0bdc0bda4a1b1) — Open daily from Thanksgiving week through mid-March; Monday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM… · Boston Common Frog Pond · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 4. Glide into the winter season at Boston's most iconic outdoor ice skating rink! 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