WHEATON, Md. – Lace up your skates and join Montgomery Parks this January for a series of promotions marking National Skating Month. Throughout the month, our two premier ice rinks—Wheaton Ice Arena and Cabin John Ice Rink are offering exciting events for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Highlights will include:
- Themed public skating sessions
- Skating facility open houses
- Special discounts
“We encourage people to stay active in the winter and discover the joy of ice skating,” said Jenni Cashen, Montgomery Parks’ ice skating program manager. “Montgomery Parks is proud to support this effort by providing safe, fun, and inclusive opportunities for the community.”
National Skating Month schedule:
Thursday, January 1, 2026
12:00-6:00 p.m.
Start the new year off right with a public skate session at Wheaton Ice Arena or Cabin John Ice Rink. Multiple sessions are available throughout the day. See websites for more information.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Super Saturday Expo at Cabin John Ice Rink. Learn about ice skating camps and programs planned for the year ahead.
Sunday, January 11, 2026
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Super Sunday Expo at Wheaton Ice Arena. Learn about ice skating camps and programs planned for the year ahead.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Gr8 to Sk8 Day
Eight-dollar admission for public skating. Skate rentals are $4.
Cabin John Ice Rink: 4:30-6:15 p.m. Wheaton Ice Arena: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
January 19, 2026
Schools out Skate Day
Public skate sessions at Wheaton Ice Arena or Cabin John Ice Rink. Multiple sessions throughout the day. See websites for more information. Registration required.
Monday, January 22, 2026
Gr8 to Sk8 Day
Eight-dollar admission for public skating. Skate rentals are $4
Cabin John Ice Rink 4:30-6:15 p.m. Wheaton Ice Arena: 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Skate and Story Day
Join us for the parent and tot skating session and visit party rooms for story time and ice skating themed crafts. Cabin John: 11 a.m. Wheaton: 10:45 a.m. $5 admission.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Olympic Saturday. Get in the Olympic spirit by posing for a selfie on our podiums during a public skating session. Be sure to top by and write a good luck message to our local Team USA Olympians. Multiple sessions throughout the day. See websites for more information.
Monday, January 26, 2026
School’s Out Skate Day
Public skate sessions at Wheaton Ice Arena or Cabin John Ice Rink. Multiple sessions throughout the day. See websites for more information. Registration required.
Montgomery Parks is also offering discounts on concessions, skating gear and other services throughout January. A complete listing of the Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena promotions are available on their special events web pages.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 415 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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