Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2026. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC.
Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18, plus tax and fees, per person. That includes 75 minutes of ice time, plus skate rental. You can bring your own skates, but you don’t get a discount on tickets. Purchase a ticket for your time slot in advance. You can also purchase a season pass for $90.
Days and Hours
Skate the Square will be open every day from November 6, 2026, to February 7, 2027, including all holidays. Please check here for the hours each day.
Discounts
Cheapskate Day: Every Monday, is Cheap Skate Monday! Get $3 off.
Student Discount: Sunday to Thursday, students get $3 off.
Blades & Badges: Every Tuesday, first responders and military get $3 off. That includes veterans, military, police, firefighters, EMS, doctors and nurses. These tickets must be purchased in person with a valid ID.
Special Events
Skate the Square DJ Night: Après Ski
Date: December 3, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main St., Cary, NC 27511
Trade your snow boots for skates for an après-ski-themed evening featuring a live DJ, winter-chalet-inspired beats and festive skating under the lights.
Skate the Square DJ Night: Y2K on Ice
Date: December 10, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main St., Cary, NC 27511
Break out your baggy jeans, tracksuits and favorite Y2K looks for a 2000s-themed throwback night on the ice.
Skate the Square DJ Night: Holiday Hits
Date: December 17, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main St., Cary, NC 27511
Celebrate the season with festive favorites and upbeat holiday remixes from a live DJ while skating under sparkling lights with friends and family.
Skate the Square Outdoor Movie: Elf
Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main St., Cary, NC 27511
Enjoy Elf on the outdoor movie screen throughout the day, with ice skating and plenty of holiday atmosphere. This event takes place outdoors, so guests should dress for the weather. Skating requires a ticket.
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