Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink

COVID-19 modifications may be added or changed during the event. Please visit this page to prepare and plan your visit before arriving.

Dates: November 26 – December 19, 2021 (weather permitting)
Session Times: 45-minute sessions begin on the hour (see Operational Hours)
Ages: 3 & up (figure skate sizes: 9T – 10, hockey skate sizes: 9T – 13)
Cost: no cost for skating or skate rentals (*cost for Monday’s “Reserve a Session” & Thursday’s “Skate with a Character”) 
Location: Downtown at Alamance Arts • 213 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253

Join Graham Recreation & Parks at Downtown Graham’s Ice Skating Rink for this 3-week event held annually in November and December! This event features an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink and multiple special events. Real ice skates are used on synthetic ice. Skate rentals are free. Wearing thick socks is recommended. Maximum of 40 participants on the ice (capacity may change pending COVID-19 and Executive Order Phase Guidelines). 

Operational Hours – 45 minute sessions begin on the hour* 
*to allow time for ice rink preparations before each session

Inclement Weather Updates

Any changes in the schedule and/or cancellations will be posted on the Graham Recreation & Parks Facebook page.

Stay Up To Date

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on the special events and any inclement weather updates. Questions about the Ice Rink? Please call Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor, at (336) 513-5510

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Special Ice Rink Events

Reserve a Session 
Every Monday
Cost: TBD, skate rentals are included (no refunds)
Session 1: 5:00 – 5:45pm
Session 2: 6pm – 6:45pm
Session 3: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Reserve a session at the rink exclusive to your group or family. The ice rink will be closed to the public during reserved sessions. No minimum of participants, however, there will be a maximum of 40 participants on the ice. If the rink is not reserved, the session will be open to the public. Reservations will be taken online beginning (Date: TBD). Space is limited.   

Skate with the Characters
Cost: $5 per skater, skate rentals are included (no refunds) – tickets can be purchased at the ice rink during operational hours
Thursday, December 2 – Characters: TBD
Thursday, December 9 – Characters: TBD
Thursday, December 16 – Characters: TBD

Campfire Nights
Every Friday & Saturday
Beginning at 5:00pm
S’mores: $1.00
The City of Graham Fire Department may even stop by for a special lesson in fire safety!

Friday Theme Nights
Friday, December 3 – Flannel & Frost Night
Friday, December 10 – Festive Headwear Night 
Friday, December 17 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Night (It’s National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!)

Downtown Graham Christmas Parade 
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Begins at 10:00am