3779 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22031
​(703) 323-1132

Fairfax Ice Arena

Register now for the winter group ice skating lessons. 

Classes are grouped by age and skating levels: ages 4-6, 7-13, and 14-Adults, for beginner to advanced skating levels. Learn the fundamentals of ice skating to progress into more specific skating disciplines and a wide variety of skating opportunities.

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Location
3779 Pickett Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22031

Fairfax Ice Arena presents Themed Public Skate held on the first Wednesday of the month, at 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM, from September 2025 - May 2026. There will be a DJ and refreshments, and the event may include raffle prizes, photo areas, games and more.

Schedule​:

  • November 5: The Life of A Skater (reserve your spot now)
  • December 3: Ugly Holiday Sweater

Upcoming Events & Programs

Public Skating Regular Hours
(August 23 – October 31)

Contact Us
(703) 323-1132
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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. 

Girl Scouts Open House

Welcome Skaters

Public Skating Holiday Hours

​​​​​​​​​​The following are holiday public ice skating sessions. ​For dates not listed below, view our public ice skating session regular hours. Holiday admission rate applies. 

Wednesday, November 26
11:15 AM – 5:45 PM
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Thursday, November 27
11:15 AM – 5:45 PM
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Friday, November 28
11:15 AM – 5:45 PM
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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Themed Public Skate

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​​​​​​Fairfax Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink located in Fairfax, Virginia, and is open all year round. Ice skate during one of our daily Public Skate sessions and Holiday Public Skate sessions. Learn to ice skate in our Fairfax Ice Arena Skating School group lesson program for beginners to advanced levels for kids, teens and adults. High-level recreational and competitive skaters can train for their testing and competitions during our many daily, level-specific Freestyle sessions. Play hockey in our Fairfax Hockey League, our adult hockey league. We look forward to seeing you on the ice and helping you on your skating journey!

Public Skate Hours

NEW Mommy or Daddy & Me - beginner level for ages 3-6, and a parent: $180​​

Classes begin in November

This four weekly, 30 minute beginner level program is for skaters ages 3-6 years old and a parent.

What's included:

  • Four 30-minute lessons
  • Four practice sessions 
  • ​Free skate and helmet rental​​

No make-up. No refunds or credits issued for missed classes. There is a $25 cancellation fee. 

Visit or call the lesson office at (703) 323-1132 to register and for more information.

Every Saturday in November, 12-3:45 PM
Reservation is required. Call us at (703) 323-1132 for reservations. 

The Girl Scouts Open House is held every Saturday in November, during our 12-3:45 PM public skate session. Girl Scouts with reservations will receive a reduced public session admission rate. The free one 20-minute beginner lesson is available for girl scouts with reservations for the lesson and the Girl Scouts Open House public session admission rate for the day of the lesson. Space is limited. 

  • Reduced admission rate of $5.75 per person with reservation
  • Skate rental rate $4.00 per person

Monday
11:15 AM – 1:15 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, and 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 (weekend admission rate begins)

Saturday
​12 PM – 3:00 PM
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday
​12 PM – 3:00 PM
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Skate All Year Round