3779 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 323-1132
Register for group lessons during the month of November to receive
Group lesson classes are grouped by age group and skating levels. Age groups are ages 4-6, 7-13, and 14-Adults. Learn the fundamentals of ice skating to progress into more specific skating disciplines and a wide variety of skating opportunities.
*Not valid with other offers, coupons, and promotions. Not valid for any group lessons purchased before November 1, 2025.
Call (703) 323-1132 or visit the lesson office to register and learn more about this offer.
Enjoy holiday public skate hours on Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30. Holiday admission rate applies.
There will be no group lesson and hockey clinic classes held on Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30.
(November 1-March 31)
View our holiday hours for time and price changes
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.
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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.
The following are holiday public ice skating sessions. For dates not listed below, view our public skating 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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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. Visit our Pro Shop for skate equipment and services. We look forward to seeing you on the ice and helping you on your skating journey!
Do you know an aspiring young skater? We offer 3 different group lesson formats to learn beginner ice skating for children ages 3-6 years old.
Programs we offer:
Saturday, December 27, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Reservation is required. Call us at (703) 323-1132 for reservations.
Enjoy a special holiday ice skating session just for Girl Scouts, their families and friends. Reservations are required to skate this special session.
In addition, we are offering a one-time free 20-minute beginner lesson for Girl Scouts. To receive the one-time free 20-minute beginner lesson, reservations for both the lesson and Girl Scouts Holiday Skate are required. Space is limited.
Fairfax Ice Arena is a proud program partner of the Girl Scouts Nation's Capital.
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 – 10:30 PM (weekend admission rate begins)
Saturday
12 PM – 3:45 PM
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday
12 PM – 3:45 PM
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.
There will also be one free 20-minute beginner lesson for girl scouts with reservations for the lesson and the Girl Scouts Open House public session. Both reservations must be on the same day. Only a few spots left for the beginner lessons on Nov. 22 and 29.
Reduced admission rate of $5.75 per person with reservation
Skate rental rate $4.00 per person
Fairfax Ice Arena is a proud program partner of the Girl Scouts Nation's Capital.
Learn About Fairfax Ice Arena's Annual Spring ISI Competition: December 1 - 4, and December 6
You're invited to attend one of our competition information sessions held during each group lesson time on:
The session will be 15-20 minutes long. Perfect to attend while you are waiting for your skater to finish their group lesson. During the sessions we will cover who can participate in the competition, how to participate, and how you can begin your journey into performing and competitive figure skating. Competition is held in May, but training to compete begins as early as January/February.