'Tis the season for butts meeting cold, hard ice.
Whether you're looking for a romantic but potentially embarrassing date, an afternoon activity for the family or a big rink to get in some laps, you've got plenty of options in Denver and the surrounding 'burbs.
Happy skating!
Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park
Where: 1601 Arapahoe St., outdoors
When: Nov. 22 through Dec. 24
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 through Jan. 7
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and Christmas Day
10 a.m.-11 p.m. New Year’s Eve
Jan. 8 through Feb. 14
Noon-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Valentine's Day
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 4)
How much: Skate rentals are $8 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and younger. Rentals are free for kids on Sundays.
More: Live music and DJs on Friday nights. Skating lessons from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. downtowndenver.com
Magness Arena and Joy Burns Arena at University of Denver
Where: 2240 Buchtel Blvd. South, indoors
When: Public skate hours vary. Check ritchiecenter.du.edu.
How much: Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and younger, $4 for seniors 65 and older and $25 for families. Skate rentals are $3.
Rink at Belmar
Where: 439 S. Teller St., Lakewood, outdoors
When: Nov. 16-Jan. 7
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and New Year's Eve
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day
Jan. 11-28
4 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday
4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
How much: Admission with skate rentals is $9.50 for adults, $7.50 for kids 12 and younger, $5 for military service members and free for kids 2 and younger and seniors 65 and older. Admission without rentals is $5.
More: Special events include Skate With Santa Saturdays, Ugly Sweater Night, Denver Figure Skating Team performances and New Year's Eve at the rink. belmarcolorado.com
Ice rink at DEN Plaza
Where: Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Blvd., outdoors
When: Nov. 24-Jan. 7
9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
How much: Free.
More: Live music indoors Dec. 18-24. denevents.flydenver.com
Winter Skate Historic Downtown Louisville
Where: Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front St., outdoors
When: November through February
2-7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
2-10 p.m. Thursday
Noon-10 p.m. Friday
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day
Noon-7 p.m. New Year's Day
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Eve
Noon-5 p.m. Christmas Day
How much: Admission with skate rentals is $10 for adults, $9 for kids 12 and younger, $8 for seniors 65 and older, military and college students, $4 kids 3 and younger. A family four-pack is $32. $5 off if you bring your own skates.
More: Horse-drawn carriage rides Fridays through Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 30. Special events include a Denver Figure Skating Club performance, a There With Care benefit and Chanukah on Ice. bceproductions.com
Winter Skate Downtown Boulder
Where: Teahouse Plaza, 1780 13th St., outdoors
When: December through February
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and New Year's Eve
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday and New Year's Day
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve
Noon-6 p.m. Christmas Day
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day
How much: Admission with skate rentals is $10 for adults, $9 for kids 12 and younger, $8 for seniors 65 and older, military and college students, $4 kids 3 and younger. A family four-pack is $32. $5 off if you bring your own skates.
More: The Denver Figure Skating Club performs Dec. 16. bceproductions.com
Evergreen Lake
Where: 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, outdoors
When: Jan. 8 through March 4
3-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
3-8 p.m. Friday
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and winter break (Dec. 21-Jan. 7)
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
9 a.m.-2 p.m. New Year's Eve
How much: Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for kids ages 4-17, $5 for seniors 60 and older and military and free for kids 3 and younger. Skate rentals are $7.
More: evergreenrecreation.com
Big Bear Ice Arena
Where: 8580 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, indoors
When: Public skate hours vary. Check bigbearice.com.
How much: Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and younger. Skate rentals are $3.
Ice Centre at the Promenade
Where: 10710 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, indoors
When: Public skate hours vary. Check icecentre.com.
How much: General admission is $6. Admission for kids 4 and younger accompanied by a paying adult is $1. Cheap Skate nights cost $3. Skate rentals are $3.50. Lockers are 50 cents.
