Put on your sweaters and boots and get ready for a night out ice skating in Tampa Bay! Whether you’re an experienced skater or a novice waiting to learn, ice skating makes for a perfect date. And since we’re nearing the holiday season, you have more options than ever on where to go!
Go Ice Skating with Someone Special this Holiday in Tampa Bay!
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026
Curtis Hixon Park
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>The ice-skating rink at the Curtis Hixon Winter Village allows you to skate with beautiful views of the Tampa Riverwalk and Hillsborough River. If you don’t have your own ice skates, not to worry—skate rental is included in your ticket purchase! Ice skating is $17 (without taxes and fees), including skate rental and 75 minutes on the ice!
After you're done, stroll the holiday market for some unique holiday gifts. You can also play a fun game of curling, sip on a festive cocktail, or hop on the Winter Village Express.
AdventHealth Center Ice
3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel
Skate through the largest ice facility in the Southeast! This 150,000 square foot rink in Wesley Chapel includes 5 rinks. In addition to programs like ice hockey, figure skating, and curling, there are also open times for public skate.
We are still awaiting details for this year's Winter Wonderland skating themes, but you can check back here closer to the holiday season for the full details. Last year, public skating was $11 per session and $7 for skate rental. Friday night sessions were $25 plus skate rental ($22 if purchased online).
TGH Ice Plex
1022 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa
Formerly called Brandon Ice Sports Forum, there are different public skating sessions available for a cool date night. On select nights, you can even skate with a live DJ playing music. Once you’re tired of skating, you can play some laser tag, eat at the café or grill and sports bar, or play some games at the arcade. No matter what you do, your date will be lots of fun!
Admission for ice skating is $10 and $5 for skate rental.
Tampa Bay Skating Academy and Clearwater Ice Arena
255 Forest Lake Blvd. N, Oldsmar
27001 U.S. Highway 19 N, Clearwater
Enjoy skating at the Tampa Bay Skating Academy in Oldsmar or Clearwater, where you and your date can spin around the rink, just like your favorite holiday movie! The Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside location is currently closed.
You and your significant other can skate for 90 minutes and spend the rest of the day together getting a meal at the Bar and Grill or stroll Countryside Mall to do some Christmas shopping. Pricing varies per location.
Feature Image Credit: Winter Village
Ice Skating in A Theme Park!
Seaworld Orlando
Our local theme park, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, has fantastic entertainment including an ice skating show. But what if you want to skate on a rink yourself? Well, you just have to head up to SeaWorld Orlando!!
SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration includes the option to ice skate at Bayside Stadium during the day, starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. You get to skate on the same rink as the incredible ice skating show that takes place that very night!
Bonus Ideas:
Santa Brunch Cruise with Yacht StarShip
December 14 and December 21, 2025, 12 p.m.
601 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Cost: Tickets start at $59.95 for adults and $44.95 for kids 2-12
Santa is soaking up a little sunshine with brunch on Yacht StarShip! On this two-hour cruise, guests get a chance to snap a special photo with Santa at boarding, followed by a tasty brunch, complimentary coffee, tea, and water, and great views from the deck. There will also be a cash bar available to purchase other drinks.
The whole ship will be decked out with holiday cheer while a DJ plays favorite holiday tunes!
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HOLIDAY PUTT THE PIER
2025 TBA
St. Pete Pier
Cost: $13 per person (note: each ball lost in the water will be assessed a $5 fee)
Arrive up to 15 minutes before or 15 minutes after your time slot. Late arrivals may be accommodated for a later time slot, depending on availability, but not guaranteed. Kids 4 and under are FREE with a paying adult.
18-hole Putt Putt Golf over Tampa Bay waters on the St Pete Pier. Enjoy 360 degree water view as you and your family play putt putt with holiday themed obstacles surrounded by holiday decorations while listening to classic holiday tunes.
Golf balls used are made of biodegradable materials in case it gets in the water