Best Holiday Ice Skating Rinks in Miami (2026)
Real ice under the palms at Fairchild, a holiday village in Homestead, and the indoor rinks worth knowing across Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
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Miami does the winter rink its own way. You can skate beneath glowing palms at Fairchild, make a whole evening of a holiday village in Homestead, or pull on a sweater for an indoor session after an afternoon at the beach. The trick is picking the kind of outing you actually want.
For lights and skating in one night, start with NightGarden. For a classic outdoor rink with a village around it, go to Homestead. When you just want ice time, Miami Ice Arena in the Hammocks is the practical pick. This guide also reaches into Fort Lauderdale and Broward for the indoor rinks locals use, plus a West Palm Beach day trip that's easy by train.
Miami Holiday Skating at a Glance
| Rink | Area | Season | Price with skates |
|---|---|---|---|
| NightGarden at Fairchild | Coral Gables | Select nights through Jan 3 | Garden admission + skating add-on |
| Homestead Winter Wonderland | Downtown Homestead | Nov 21–Jan 10 | $22 ages 14+, $10 ages 4–13 |
| Winter Wonderland at The Ben | West Palm Beach | Through Jan 3 | $30 ages 12+, $15 ages 4–11, plus tax |
| Miami Ice Arena | The Hammocks | Year-round | $20 |
| Basement Skate | Miami Beach | Year-round, evenings | Call for rates |
| Pines Ice Arena | Pembroke Pines | Year-round | About $20 |
| Baptist Health IcePlex | Fort Lauderdale | Year-round | $23 |
| Panthers IceDen | Coral Springs | Year-round | $22–$23 online |
| The Rink on the Beach | Pompano Beach | Year-round | $22 |
| Christmas on Las Olas | Fort Lauderdale | Dec 1 only | Free rink access |
| Oakland Park Holiday Village | Oakland Park | Dec 4–5 | Free (synthetic rink) |
Holiday Ice Rinks and Festivals in Miami
Three seasonal rinks bring real outdoor ice to South Florida this year, with The Ben in West Palm Beach worth a day trip. Two neighborhood festivals add a short, free skate in early December.
NightGarden at Fairchild
Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
NightGarden is the pick when skating is only part of the night. New for 2026, a real-ice rink joins Fairchild's illuminated paths, Archimedes the talking tree and the light installations, with food trucks and hot chocolate to finish. Non-skaters still have plenty to do. Tip: skating is a separate add-on to NightGarden admission, so buy both.
Discover Homestead Winter Wonderland
104 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Homestead puts a real outdoor rink at the center of a free-to-enter holiday village, with lights, food vendors and a market. It's the easiest family outing here when only some of the group wants to skate, and a $55 package covers two adults and two kids. Tip: sessions include skate fitting, so arrive 15 minutes early with socks.
Winter Wonderland at The Ben
251 N Narcissus Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The Ben's outdoor real-ice rink sits on the Intracoastal in downtown West Palm Beach, with seasonal drinks and treats once the skates come off. Make a day of it: Brightline runs from Miami to downtown West Palm, a short walk from the hotel. Tip: open Wednesday to Sunday until December 21, then daily.
Christmas on Las Olas
800 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
For one night, Las Olas turns into a holiday street festival with vendors, live performances, Santa and a pop-up rink, so some of the group can shop and stroll while others skate. Tip: rink access is free on Tuesday, December 1, from 5 to 10 p.m., with rentals on site.
Oakland Park Holiday Village
Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334
A free two-night village with Santa, a craft market and a synthetic rink, which feels slower and grippier than real ice and makes a gentler first try for young kids. Tip: open December 4 and 5, 5:30 to 10 p.m., at Jaco Pastorius Park.
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Indoor Ice Rinks in Miami and Fort Lauderdale
These rinks run public skating all year, which makes them the easy answer for a school-break afternoon or a rainy day. Pick the one closest to where you're staying and book a session labeled Public Skate, since hockey and lessons fill a lot of ice time.
Miami Ice Arena
10355 Hammocks Blvd, Miami, FL 33196
The rink many locals still call Kendall Ice Arena now goes by Miami Ice Arena, at the same Hammocks address. Its broad public-skating schedule makes it the simplest way onto the ice in Miami-Dade, and Friday and Saturday DJ sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Tip: beginners can rent a Bobby the Seal skating aid for $10.
Basement Skate at The Miami Beach EDITION
2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
A 2,000-square-foot indoor ice rink beneath the EDITION, next to a neon bowling alley, built for a playful stop in a Miami Beach night out rather than serious laps. Tip: call Bowl & Skate at 786-257-4600 first to confirm sessions, pricing and non-guest access.
Pines Ice Arena
12425 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
The handy pick for families staying in Pembroke Pines, Miramar or the western suburbs, with public sessions on weekdays, weekend afternoons and late Friday and Saturday nights. Tip: call 954-704-8700 for holiday-week times.
Baptist Health IcePlex
800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
The Florida Panthers' practice facility and our first choice for turning a Fort Lauderdale skate into an afternoon, with Federal upstairs for an easy meal. A Thanksgiving morning public skate runs 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tip: registration is required, and helmets aren't provided.
Panthers IceDen
3299 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
The Panthers' longtime practice rink and a full arena outing for Coral Springs and northwest Broward. Booking online saves $3 a session. Tip: there are no skating aids on Friday nights, so beginners do better on a weekend daytime session.
The Rink on the Beach
4601 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Despite the name, an indoor rink on Federal Highway, and the practical choice if you're staying in Pompano, Lighthouse Point or Deerfield. Tip: book Public Skate on the main rink, not the smaller studio rink.
Plan Your Holiday Skate
| Holiday | What to know |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (Thu, Nov 26) | IcePlex has a 9:45–11:45 a.m. public skate. Homestead is closed. |
| Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24–25) | Homestead is closed both days. Indoor rinks post separate holiday times, so book from the dated calendar. |
| New Year (Dec 31–Jan 1) | Homestead runs special evening sessions both days. Book early. |
| Early January | NightGarden and The Ben close Jan 3; Homestead runs through Jan 10. |
Dress for the ice, not the weather. Bring socks that rise above the boot, a light layer, gloves and long pants. Pack your own helmet for kids rather than counting on a rental.
Book a public session, not just a rink. A rink can be open while the ice is booked for hockey or lessons. For the holiday rinks, buy the skating ticket, not only event entry.
Watch the forecast for outdoor rinks. Storms can pause NightGarden, Homestead and The Ben, so check the venue's updates before driving. For step-free or adaptive skating, call the rink ahead.
Making a night of it? NightGarden and Homestead are both in our Christmas lights guide, Homestead and Las Olas have Christmas markets, and Santa's dates are in where to see Santa in Miami.
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