Winter is the perfect time for ice skating, and there are plenty of options thanks to seasonal pop-up rinks!
Outdoors
Quiet Waters Park
Season begins November (weather permitting)
3-9 p.m. Monday; Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
Every hour on the hour, you can drop by this outdoor skating rink in front of the Visitor Center in Annapolis for an open skate or even take some lessons! Season passes for individuals and families are available, and there are skates and helmets to use on site.
$7; $6 for 12 and younger; $3 skate rental | aacounty.org
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating
Early November through Feb. 28
1-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
Skate two hours every day at this outdoor skating rink with a family season pass or just drop in for a session after enjoying seasonal activities in town! You can schedule up to two weeks in advance for a two-hour time slot and there are group discounts available for Scouts, churches, schools and others. Check back for updates on extended holiday hours.
Indoors
Talbot County Parks and Recreation Ice Skating
1-3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. Saturday evening and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday
This indoor ice skating rink in Easton has public skate with extended hours Saturday evenings beginning in October. Skate rentals are free during daytime hours. Dates and times may change; find the most updated information online or Facebook.
$10; $3 skate rental evenings
talbotparks.com/programs/ice-skating
Piney Orchard Ice Arena
Dates and Times TBD
Lace up for skating lessons, birthday parties or a public skate through Jan. 1 at this Odenton ice arena.
$15; $5 skate rental
pineyicerink.com/public-skating
Chesapeake Family Life staff contributed to this article.
