Place · Sports & play

Ice Skating at Winter at Whitewater

When

Visit on your scheduleMid-November 2026 through mid-February 2027; hours vary daily (see Daily Activity Schedule).

Where

U.S. National Whitewater Center5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages (guest must be able to walk)

Cost

Ice Skating $25 (single activity pass, skates included); parking $13 per vehicle

Organizer

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Each November the upper pond of the Whitewater River becomes a 24,000 sq ft outdoor ice skating center with two ice trails, two free-skate zones and an on-ice Airstream serving drinks. Skate rentals are included in passes; socks required. Guests of all ages can skate as long as they can walk. Open day and evening; open Thanksgiving and Christmas 4:00–10:00 PM. Winter at Whitewater also has an illuminated Winter Trail (no pass required), a Christmas tree lot and winter pop-up market.