# Holiday Ice Show at Mount Vernon Rec Center > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Where: Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Entry is free and registration is not required. - Organizer: Fairfax County Park Authority - Official page: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/reccenter/mount-vernon - 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 32 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/washington-dc/activities/holiday-ice-show-at-mount-vernon-rec-center--listing-6fe1156dacdbd4f61033e3ab ## About Ice skating students from the Mount Vernon Rec Center's lesson program perform choreographed, holiday-themed routines in the center's red rink in this free seasonal recital. It is an easy, warm(ish) afternoon outing for families, and young skating fans can see what kids their own age learn in classes; information on signing up for skating lessons is available from the rink. Entry is free and no registration is needed; bring a jacket for the rink-side seating. ## Similar picks in Washington, DC - [Bluemont Holiday Juried Craft Show 2026](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/bluemont-holiday-juried-craft-show-2026--listing-6c2d796082c43c771c585466) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Bluemont Community Center · Free · checked Oct 11. 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