<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Put on your sweaters and boots and take your date 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 into 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 22, 2024-January 5, 2025
600 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa
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 including skate rental and 90 minutes on the ice.
After you’re done, stroll the holiday market for some unique holiday gifts. New this year – you can also play a fun game of curling or sip on a festive cocktail like the Campfire Old Fashioned.
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.
This holiday season, you can even partake in themed skating days such as Ugly Christmas Sweater, Snowman, Holiday Pajama, and Santa Costume. Every Friday night, enjoy a 2-hour public skate with a DJ and colorful lights. Public skating is $11 per session and $7 for skate rental. Friday night sessions are $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 session 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 US Highway 19 N., Clearwater
At any of the three locations of the Tampa Bay Skating Academy (Oldsmar, Clearwater, and Countryside), you and your date can spin around the rink for a thrilling date.
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
SeaWorld Orlando – Ice Skating in the Theme Park!
Select dates, Nov. 16 – January 5, 2025
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 and you got it!
SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration includes the option to ice skate 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 places that night!
Bonus Idea – Putt the Pier
HOLIDAY PUTT THE PIER
Dec 13 to Jan 5
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 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
Another Idea – Brunch with Santa
Santa Brunch Cruise with Yacht StarShip
December 15 and 22, 2024 from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
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. Cruisers get a chance to snap a special photo with Santa at boarding, followed by tasty brunch and great views from the deck. The whole ship will be decked out with holiday cheer while a DJ plays favorite holiday tunes.
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