Ice skating is a fall and winter favorite and is also a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Seattleites have a few options to choose from when it comes to the pastime depending on if you’re looking for lessons, hockey or public skate. Here are four of the best spots to go ice skating in and around Seattle.

Kraken Community Iceplex

Perhaps the most buzz-worthy spot to ice skate, the Kraken Community Iceplex is the city’s newest spot to hit the ice. It’s conveniently located at Northgate Mall and you can enjoy both public skating and hockey lessons if you feel so inclined. They even have different hockey leagues if you get really into it.

Where: 10601 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Hours: Public skate hours daily, vary by day
Cost: $16.50

Lynwood Ice Center

Lynwood Ice Arena has been providing “ice skating lessons, public sessions and hockey leagues for over three decades.” They’re a highly experienced arena with everything from beginner to advanced lessons available. They also offer public skating hours Tuesday-Sunday.

Where: 19803 68TH Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
Hours: Public skate offered Tuesday-Sunday, hours vary by day
Cost: $10-$14

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Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink

According to the ice rink, The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink “is the region’s largest seasonal ice skating experience, with more than 9,000 square feet of real ice.” So if you’re looking to enjoy public skate with your friends or SO, this is a great option.

Where: NE 1st Street and 100th Avenue NE
Hours: Friday, November 17th-Monday, January 15th
Cost: $15-$20

Sno-King Ice Arenas

For those of you on the Eastside, Snoqualmie-King is your go-to! This ice arena actually has three locations in Renton, Kirkland, and Snoqualmie. They offer public skating as well as hockey lessons if you’re looking to try something new. The Snoqualmie and Kirkland locations both have NHL ice sheets so you’ll have plenty of space to zip around on the ice.
Where: 3 locations around Washington
Hours: Vary by location
Cost: $12
Happy ice skating, Seattle!

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