Open Friday for Ice Skating: Washington Harbour, NGA Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

November to March is ice skating season, and the cold of Polar Vortex is showing up right on time. Here are two of the best ice skating venues in D.C.

Both the Washington Harbour Ice Rink and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will open tomorrow, Nov. 14, and weather permitting, continue through mid-March.

The Washington Harbour ice rink on Georgetown’s waterfront is D.C.’s largest outdoor skating rink. Admission is $10 for adults and $9 for children, seniors and military. Skate rentals are $5. Washington Harbour also offers six week long sessions to learn to skate.

Washington Harbour ice rink hours:

Monday and Tuesday: noon to 7 p.m.

Wednesday to Thursday: noon to 9 p.m.

Friday: noon to 10 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. 7 p.m.

Located on the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden ice rink is one of the best locations for ice skating. Daily admission is $8 for adults and $7 for seniors, students, and children. Season tickets are available for $195. Skate rentals are $3.

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden ice rink hours:

Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.