# Ice Skating at The Providence Rink > Place to go for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: 2026–2027 winter season, late November–early March, weather-permitting: public skating… - Where: The Providence Rink, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 - Ages: Children (12 and under) $6 - Price: Adults $9.00; Children (12 and under) $6.00; Seniors (65+) $6.00; skate rental $8.41 plus tax; helmet $2; skate aid $9 - Schedule: 2026–2027 winter season, late November–early March, weather-permitting: public skating daily 10am–10pm (hours may change for holidays and special events). Shared ice bumper cars Saturday–Sunday 10am–2pm. - Organizer: The Providence Rink (City of Providence) - Official page: https://theprovidencerink.com/reservations/reservations-ice-skating/ - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 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 Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), 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/providence/activities/ice-skating-at-the-providence-rink--listing-b4f6befa6ec4a6dabe42467a ## About Downtown Providence's outdoor ice rink at Kennedy Plaza opens for the 2026–2027 winter season from late November to early March, weather permitting. Each admission ticket gives three hours on the ice (no exit and re-entry). Rental skates, helmets for all ages, skate aids for beginners and lockers can be rented at the ticket office. On weekends the rink also runs ice bumper cars: shared bumper cars Saturday and Sunday 10am–2pm, and full-ice bumper cars 9–10am when not booked for private rentals. Group and private Learn to Skate lessons for all ages are run with Fireworks Skating Academy and booked online. 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