Join us for the DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular in partnership with the National Building Museum presented by Events DC! From December 16, 2024 – January 4, 2025, experience a FREE in indoor synthetic ice rink set in the National Building Museum’s Great Hall, from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Skating is free for everyone so bring your skates! Don’t have any skates? No problem. There is $5 rental fee. Skate sizes and availability vary. Please note that a waiver at check-in is required to participate.
Embrace the festive spirit with themed skating days, including Disco Nights that will have you gliding on ice and Glow Nights that illuminate your winter fun! There will be special skating sessions for young children to ensure that skaters of all ages can join in the excitement. Be there for special guest appearances, food, and family fun activities!
Skate Schedule
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Toddler Skate
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Family Skate
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Family Skate
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.: Theme Skate (see Theme schedule below)
Theme Skate Schedule
- December 16: Taylor Swift & Holiday Songs
- December 19: Boy Bands, Girl Pop & Holiday Songs
- December 20: 90’s Hip Hop
- December 21: Madonna & Lady Gaga
- December 22: Prince and Holiday Songs
- December 23: Mariah Carey
- December 26: Taylor Swift & Holiday Songs
- December 27: Beyonce
- December 28: Rock the Rink with the Washington Capitals (5:00pm – 7:00pm)*
- December 29: 80’s Blockbuster Video
- December 30: Retro New Years Party: Party Like It’s 1999
- January 2: Taylor Swift
- January 3: 90’s Hip Hop
- January 4: Dancing Queen: Abba & Disco
Event Details
- Cost: FREE Admission. $5 skate rental fee.
- Location: The National Building Museum
- Nearest Metro Station: Judiciary Station (Red line) via the F street Exit.