Fairfax Ice Arena
On Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28, Fairfax Ice Arena and its Pro Shop are CLOSED for maintenance.
We will RE-OPEN on Saturday, August 29, at 11:00 AM, with public skate beginning at 12:00 PM
Public Skate Hours
Public skate hours are the designated times open to general public. Purchase your public skate admission and skate rental in-person at the box office. View our holiday hours for time and price changes.
Fall Public Skate Hours
August 29–October 31
| Monday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM |
| Friday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM * |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
* Weekend rate applies beginning Friday 8:30 PM through Sunday
Group Skating Lessons
Enroll today at the Fairfax Ice Arena Skating School and learn to ice skate in our group ice skating lesson program. You will learn the fundamentals of ice skating to progress into more specific skating disciplines and a wide variety of skating opportunities.
Fairfax Ice Arena offers group ice skating lessons all year for:
- Special group lesson programs for kids ages 3–5
- Children, teens and adults: ages 4 years old & up
- Beginners to advanced level skaters
- Classes are grouped by ages (4–6, 7–13; 14 and up) and by level
Figure Skating
Freestyle sessions are the designated times for figure skaters to train and practice. We offer level-specific freestyle sessions Monday-Friday, and specialty sessions focusing on edge work. Visit the lesson office to see if freestyle sessions are right for your training.
LEARN MOREEvents
Halloween On Ice
Saturday, October 31, 12-3 PM
Join us for a family-fun skate and games at Halloween On Ice public skate. There will be random raffle prize drawings at 1:45 PM. Costumed skaters receive $1 off regular admission price. Skate rental is $4 per person. Purchase your admission and skate rental ticket at the box office on the day of event.
Girl Scouts Open House
Every Saturday in November, 12:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Girl Scouts are invited to skate at a reduced rate. Reservation is required. Call (703) 323-1132 to reserve your spot.
Call for ReservationHoliday Public Skate
November 25 - 29
Join us for Thanksgiving holiday public skate sessions. Holiday admission rates apply.
Learn MoreSharpen Your Skates
Make sure your skates are ready to go for the season. Visit our Pro Shop for skate sharpening.
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