Fairfax Ice Arena
On Monday, October 12, there will be no group lessons.
There will be one holiday public skate from 11:15 AM - 5:45 PM. Holiday admission rate applies.
Public Skate Hours
Public skate hours are the designated times open to general public. Purchase your public skate admission and skate rental in-person at the box office. View our holiday hours for time and price changes.
Fall Public Skate Hours
August 29–October 31
| Monday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM |
| Friday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM * |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
* Weekend admission rate applies beginning on Friday at 8:30 PM through Sunday.
Winter Public Skate Hours
November 1 – March 31
| Monday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM |
| Friday | 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM * |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
* Weekend admission rate applies beginning on Friday at 8:30 PM through Sunday.
Group Skating Lessons
Enroll today at the Fairfax Ice Arena Skating School and learn to ice skate in our group ice skating lesson program. You will learn the fundamentals of ice skating to progress into more specific skating disciplines and a wide variety of skating opportunities.
Fairfax Ice Arena offers group ice skating lessons all year for:
- Special group lesson programs for kids ages 3–5
- Children, teens and adults: ages 4 years old & up
- Beginners to advanced level skaters
- Classes are grouped by ages (4–6, 7–13; 14 and up) and by level
Figure Skating
Freestyle sessions are the designated times for high-level and competitive figure skaters to train and practice. We offer level-specific freestyle sessions Monday-Friday, and specialty sessions focusing on edge work. Visit the lesson office to see if freestyle sessions are right for your training.
LEARN MOREEvents
Halloween On Ice
Saturday, October 31, 12-3 PM
Join us for a family-fun skate and games at Halloween On Ice public skate. There will be random raffle prize drawings at 1:45 PM. Costumed skaters receive $1 off regular admission price. Skate rental is $4 per person. Purchase your admission and skate rental ticket at the box office on the day of event.
Holiday Public Skate
see our holiday public skate hours
Join us for holiday public skate sessions. Holiday admission rates apply.
Learn MoreGirl Scouts
Fairfax Ice Arena is a proud partner of Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts Open House
Every Saturday in November,
12:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Girl Scouts are invited to skate at a reduced admission rate of $6.00 per person and skate rental of $4.00 per person. Reservation is required. One-time free 20-minute beginner group lesson is also available to Girl Scouts with reservations and Girl Scouts admission purchase. Space is limited.
Call (703) 323-1132 to make your reservations.
Girl Scouts Holiday Ice Skating
Saturday, December 26, 9 AM – 11 AM
Admission: $6 per person
Skate rental: $4 per person
Join us for a special ice skating session just for Girl Scouts and their families. Reservations are required. Girl Scouts and their family can register individually or together with their troop.
During the special session, we are offering one FREE 20-minute beginner group lesson for Girl Scouts with a reservation and session admission purchase. An additional reservation for the group lesson is required. Space is limited.
Call (703) 323-1132 to make your reservations.
Girl Scouts Beginner Group Lessons
Beginner level group lessons for Girl Scouts ages 7–13. Fairfax Ice Arena is a proud partner of Girl Scouts.
Prerequisite: Girl Scouts member; ages 7–13
Package includes:
- Seven 30-minute lessons which are held once a week for seven weeks.
- Seven practice sessions which is a card for seven public ice skating admissions and skate rentals for the student to practice on their own. You receive the card at check-in on your first day of class.
- Free skate and helmet rental included for use during purchased class time only.
Thinking About Getting Ice Skates?
Visit the Pro Shop to get your new ice skates or get your skates ready for the season. Schedule an appointment for skate sharpening, skate boot fitting, and other skate services.
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