THE RINK

  • Dates: 11/23/2024, 11/24/2024, 11/29/2024, 11/30/2024, 12/1/2024, 12/5/2024, 12/6/2024, 12/7/2024, 12/8/2024, 12/12/2024, 12/13/2024, 12/14/2024, 12/15/2024, 12/19/2024, 12/20/2024, 12/21/2024, 12/22/2024, 12/23/2024, 12/24/2024, 12/26/2024, 12/27/2024, 12/28/2024, 12/29/2024, 12/30/2024, 12/31/2024, 1/1/2025, 1/2/2025, 1/3/2025, 1/4/2025, 1/5/2025, 1/9/2025, 1/10/2025, 1/11/2025, 1/12/2025, 1/16/2025, 1/17/2025, 1/18/2025, 1/19/2025, 1/20/2025
  • Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh
  • Address: 500 S. McDowell St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Times: See website for hours
  • Admission: Skater admission, $15 (includes skates); Non-skater admission, $6; Ages 2+ require a ticket to enter

About

Enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the downtown Raleigh skyline. There will also be wintry snacks and fun for non-skaters too!

New this year, visitors will now have the additional opportunity to reserve an Igloo Lounge! This exciting new addition provides a cozy and private retreat for groups of six. The Igloos offer food and beverage packages featuring seasonal treats and special merchandise. Advance purchasing is highly recommended due to limited availability.

Skaters and spectators alike can also enjoy:

  • Winter wonderland-themed ice rink
  • Cozy stations featuring outdoor lounging furniture and heat warmers
  • Fire pits that are perfect for warming up
  • Twenty-foot decorated holiday tree
  • Decoration stations for a holiday photo op, including a six-foot lighted bulb display
  • Snack bar with hot cocoa, beer, wine, sweet treats and more
  • Giant Jenga and cornhole game boards
  • Special community partner nights with local organizations on select days: Helping Hand Mission, Triangle Spokes group, Wake Up and Read and Food Bank of Eastern NC
  • Themed nights on select days: Throwback Thursday, Flannel Friday, Holiday Market etc.

Pricing for THE RINK presented by UNC Health is $15 for skater admission, including skate rental, and $6 for spectator admission, taxes and fees may apply. Advance purchasing is strongly encouraged as there are a limited number of time slots available for each day. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com and at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts’ box office.