Winter at Whitewater is officially open. From now through mid February you can expect an outdoor ice rink, illuminated trails and zip lines, a winter pop-up market, Christmas tree lot coming soon and more. Photo: Courtesy of Whitewater Center
Lace up your skates to glide along the ice at any one of the five outdoor rinks in and around the Charlotte area.
Whitewater Center's outdoor rink is open through mid-February. It costs $25.
Camp North Pole will return to the Ford Factory in Camp North End Nov. 20 – Jan. 4. Tickets range from $15-$18 and include skate rentals.
The Bowl at Ballantyne's The AMP will turn into an outdoor rink from Nov. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
Light the Knights' rink in Uptown will run Nov. 26 through Jan. 4. Tickets are $44.40 for admission, ice skating and snow tubing.
Birkdale on Ice will return to The Plaza of Birkdale Village from Nov. 22 to Jan. 11. Tickets range from $14-$18.
