Ice Skating in Boston

Where to go ice skating in Boston this winter. Outdoor rinks usually open in November, and we update this page as each one announces its dates. Last checked: October 15, 2026.

Boston Common Frog Pond

Boston’s best-known outdoor rink, on the Common. Status: its operator says it isn’t open yet for the 2026–27 season and hasn’t posted an opening date. We’ll add dates, hours and prices here as soon as they’re out. Frog Pond’s site.

Porrazzo Rink, East Boston

An indoor rink at 199 Coleridge Street in East Boston, with public skating sessions on its calendar. Public skating is $10, and skate rental is another $10. There’s a Halloween public skate on October 31. Session calendar.

Other rinks

The state-run rinks in the city, like Steriti Memorial Rink in the North End, haven’t posted 2026–27 public skating dates yet. Neither has Kendall Square’s community rink in Cambridge. We’ll add them as they announce.

Making a night of it? Snowport runs in the Seaport from November 6, the city’s tree lightings start November 23, and there’s more on our holiday events page and date night guide.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Frog Pond open for skating?

The Frog Pond on Boston Common hasn’t posted its 2026–27 opening date yet; outdoor rinks usually open in November, and we’ll add it here as soon as it’s out.

Is there indoor skating in Boston?

Yes. Porrazzo Rink in East Boston has public skating sessions for $10, plus $10 for skate rental.