The Wharf Ice Rink

Wed Nov 26, 2025 - Sun Feb 22, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through February 22, 2026.
Also on December 22, 2025, December 23, 2025, January 19, 2026; February 16, 2026.
Various times
Age: 3 and up
Price: Adults $20; Children (12 and under) $15; Skate rental $5
Location:
The Wharf Ice Rink
970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
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Enjoy gorgeous views of the water and the DC monuments while skating at DC's only over-water ice skating rink. Rent skates or bring your own, then grab a bite at one of the Wharf's restaurants.

Hours:

Wednesday - Friday: 4-10pm
Saturday: 12-10pm
Sunday: 11-8pm

Special Events & Holiday Hours:

Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day, 12-8pm

Friday, November 28: DCPS School Holiday, 12-10pm

Monday, December 22: DCPS Holiday Break Begins, 12-10pm

Tuesday, December 23: DCPS Holiday Break, 12-10pm

Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve, 12-6pm

Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day, 12-8pm

Friday, December 26 - Tuesday, December 30: 12-10pm

Wednesday, December 31: New Year's Eve, 12-6pm

Thursday, January 1: New Year's Day, 12-8pm

Friday, January 2: DCPS School Holiday Break, 12-10 pm

Monday, January 19: MLK  Day, 12-5pm

Monday, February 16: Presidents Day, 12-5pm

Sunday, February 22: Last Day of the Season, 12-8pm

No public skating on Wednesdays from 7-10pm in January and February for Community Curling.

Check out our full list of seasonal outdoor ice rinks in DC!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.