Carolina Beach ice rink: Boardwalk on Ice skating (2026-27)
The Carolina Beach ice rink, Boardwalk on Ice, brings an 88-foot real-ice skating rink and seasonal vendors to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for the 2026 holiday season, the first ice skating of its kind on Pleasure Island. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce runs the rink, and this is its first year.
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Key details
- Dates: Friday, November 27, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Public skating hours: Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday noon to 11 PM; Sunday 1 to 9 PM (Eastern Time). Mondays and Tuesdays are set aside for lessons, exhibitions and private events.
- Holiday hours: December 24, 2 to 7 PM; December 25, 3 to 8 PM; December 31, 2 to 9 PM; January 1, 2 to 8 PM
- Location: Carolina Beach Boardwalk, between Silver Dollar (north) and Hurricane Alley's (south)
- Cost: Skate admission and rental prices are to be announced. Check the Chamber page before going.
- Organizer: Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
What to expect
Expect a real-ice rink (not synthetic) with seasonal vendors next to it, right in the middle of the Boardwalk's bars, arcades and restaurants. Holiday events on the island, such as Lighting at the Lake on November 27, the Christmas parade and the flotilla, fall during the rink's season.
Parking and getting there
The rink is in the Boardwalk district. Parking rules and fees are set by the Town of Carolina Beach; check the town's parking information before you go.
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- Boardwalk on Ice · Fri, Nov 27 · Carolina Beach Boardwalk (south of Silver Dollar, north of Hurricane Alley's)
Video from past years
This is the rink's first season, so no video from a prior year exists. Clips will be added once the 2026 season opens.
Questions and answers
Is there an ice rink in Carolina Beach?
Yes. Boardwalk on Ice is a seasonal real-ice skating rink on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, open November 27, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Where is the ice skating rink on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk?
Between Silver Dollar (north) and Hurricane Alley's (south), in the middle of the Boardwalk district.
When does the Carolina Beach ice rink open?
Boardwalk on Ice opens Friday, November 27, 2026 and runs through Sunday, January 3, 2027.
What days is public skating open?
Public skating is Wednesday through Sunday. Mondays and Tuesdays are for lessons, exhibitions and private events.
Is the rink real ice?
Yes. Local reporting and the town council presentation describe an 88-foot real-ice rink.
How much does it cost to skate?
Prices are to be announced. Check the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce page for current pricing.
Official information
Details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.