Spending time on ice skates is a great winter activity for all ages to enjoy. Many towns in Central Vermont have indoor rinks that are open for the season. See listings below for individual rinks and their open ice times. Please note, fees for ice use may apply, and generally, rentals are available for a small fee at all locations.
Union Arena
80 Amsden Way, Woodstock
802-457-2500, www.unionarena.org
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Public Skate 10:30-11:50 a.m.
Stick and Puck (age 14 and up) 12-1:30 p.m.
Stick and Puck (under 14 and family) 9-10:20 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 26
Public Skate 11:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
Stick and Puck (age 14 and up) 7:10-8:30 a.m.
Stick and Puck (under 14 and family) 10-11:20 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27
Public Skate 1-2:40 p.m.; 4:30-6:10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Public Skate 2-3:40 p.m.
Curling 6:30-9 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 29
Public Skate 1:20-2:40 p.m.
Stick and Puck (under 14 and family) 11:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Puck Hogs 7:50-8:50 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Public Skate 10:30-11:50 a.m.
Stick and Puck (under 14 and family) 9-10:20 a.m.
Open Freestyle 1:30-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Public Skate 10:30-11:50 a.m.; 1:30-4 p.m.
Stick and Puck (age 14 and up) 12-1:20 p.m.
Stick and Puck (under 14 and family) 9-10:20 a.m.
Spartan Arena
Diamond Run Mall Complex, 100 Diamond Run Mall Place, Rutland 802-775-3100, www.castleton.edu
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Stick and Puck 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Public Skating 12:30-2:45 p.m.
Co-Ed Pickup 4:45-6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25
Public Skating 1-4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 26
Speedskating 10-11 a.m.
Stick and Puck 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Public Skating 6:30-10 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27
Stick and Puck 10-11:30 a.m.
Public Skating 12-2:30 p.m.
Public Skating 7:30-10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Co-Ed Pickup Hockey 8-9:30 a.m.
Public Skating 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Stick and Puck (all ages) 4-5:30 p.m.
Adult Learn-To-Play Hockey 6-7 p.m.
Cutting Edge 7-8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 29
Stick and Puck 7:30-9 p.m.
Public Skating 12:30-3 p.m.
Public Skating 6:30-9 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Public Skating 12:30-3 p.m.
Speedskating 5-6 p.m.
Public Skating 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Public Skating 12:30-3 p.m.
Co-Ed Pickup 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Giorgetti Arena
2 Oak St. Ext., Rutland
802-775-7976, www.rutlandrec.com
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Stick and Puck 9-11:30 a.m.
Public Skate 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 26
Public Skate 9-11 a.m.
Stick and Puck 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Freestyle Skate 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Public Skate 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Public Skate 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27
Stick and Puck 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Public Skate 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Public Skate 3:15-5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Freestyle Skate 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Stick and Puck 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Public Skate 1-3:30 p.m.
Stick & Puck 3:45-5 p.m.
Curling 5:30-9 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 29
Coed Hockey 7:45-9 p.m.
Ice House at Jackson Gore
Okemo Mountain Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Rd., Ludlow. 802-228-1419, www.okemo.com
Holiday schedule daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Weather dependent, call to confirm!
