photo by Pablo Raw
One of my favorite cold weather coming heads up:
“The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink opens November 23, 2026, bringing a seasonal favorite back to the National Mall through March 7, 2027, weather permitting. (more…)
From the National Building Museum:
“This season, the National Building Museum is delighted to welcome back the Winter Skate Spectacular—returning for its second year in an even bigger, better, and brighter form.
This one of a kind, indoor synthetic ice-skating experience transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into a winter wonderland where visitors of all ages can skate beneath the soaring Corinthian columns. Events will include early hours for younger skaters, themed nights, festive snacks and drinks, and more!
From lively after-hours events for adults to joyful moments for families, there’s plenty to keep the spirit of the holidays alive well into the new year.
WHEN: (more…)
From DPR:
“Join us to celebrate the NEW Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Features of the NEW Fort Dupont Ice Arena:
NHL-sized ice sheet
Locker rooms
Storage spaces
Spectator seating/viewing
Landscape improvements
Saturday, December 6 | 11:00 AM
Fort Dupont Ice Arena
3779 Ely Place SE (more…)
Photo by Pablo Raw
From NGA:
“The National Gallery of Art announces the return of a beloved winter tradition. The 2025–2026 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will open Monday, November 24, and run through Sunday, March 1, 2026 (weather permitting).
A perennial staple of the National Gallery’s wintertime programming, the ice rink invites visitors to skate alongside the National Mall’s iconic monuments and museums. (more…)
3779 Ely Place, SE
Thanks to Andrew for passing on:
“The opening of the new Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been substantially delayed. This is a huge blow to families in Wards 7 and 8.
Important Announcement Regarding Fort Dupont Ice Arena
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FFD) today released the following statement in announcing the delayed opening of the new rink in southeast Washington, DC. (more…)
Photo by Pablo Raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Season Ends This Sunday (more…)
photo courtesy DowntownDC BID
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the National Building Museum, and Events DC are thrilled to announce the launch of the DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular—a unique, free indoor skating experience that transforms the National Building Museum’s majestic Great Hall into a winter wonderland.
Running from December 16, 2024, through January 4, 2025, the event offers a holiday activity like no other. Guests can glide across a cutting-edge synthetic ice rink, open Thursday through Monday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. (more…)
From a press release:
“The Washington Capitals and The Wharf announced today the Capitals Winter at the Wharf, taking place now through Feb. 22 (more…)
photo by mtrrtm
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) showcased new and exciting activations for the 20th Annual 2024 Downtown Holiday Market. At the event, Mayor Bowser also announced that a new, indoor ice-skating rink will be installed at the National Building Museum in time for the holidays, running from December 16 through January 4. (more…)
photo by Pablo Raw
From a press release:
“The beloved winter tradition returns to the National Gallery of Art! The 2024–2025 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Saturday, November 23, through Sunday, March 2, 2025 (weather permitting).
Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.
To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 11:00 a.m. on opening day, November 23.
Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)