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March 13, 2026

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3 Places to Ice Skate in Rutherford County

Lace up for a yuletide glide with the family around an outdoor ice rink this holiday season!

Enjoy a perfect day or evening under the stars by going on a yuletide glide at one of Rutherford County’s temporary ice rinks. Below is four of our favorite spots with all the information you need to lace up and get skating!

3 Places to Ice Skate in Rutherford County:

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1. WINTERFEST at THE FOUNTAINS AT GATEWAY

1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro

Daily thru Jan. 6, 2026
Thursdays  – Sundays Jan. 8 – Feb. 1, 2026
Hours: Vary
Cost: $12 – $17 (Includes tax, skate rentals and 90 minutes on the ice! Kids 3 and younger are free)

They have skate sizes down to a junior size 8! Kiddos that need a smaller size may also use our strap-on skates that fasten to their street shoes. They also have trainer frames for kiddos to hold on to for support!Lace up for a yuletide glide around our 9,000 square foot outdoor ice rink


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2. WORLD OUTREACH CHURCH

1921 New Salem Hwy, Murfreesboro

Dates/Times:

  • Friday, Jan 2: 1-8pm
  • Saturday, Jan 3: 1-8pm
  • Sunday, Jan 4: 1-6pm
  • Monday, Jan 5: 4-8pm

Cost: FREE

Guests can enjoy hot chocolate by the fire and even watch a movie while they skate. Skates are provided, and sessions are first-come, first-served. All ages are welcome. 


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3. SMYRNA OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER (SOAC) ICE RINK

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. East, Smyrna
615-459-9710

Closing Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
Hours:
Friday from 4 – 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 – 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 6 p.m.
Admission: $5 ages 3 – seniors; $7 adults; free 2 and younger

This will be the second year for this seasonal 82’ x 46’ synthetic rink.

 

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.