Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK presented by UNC Health features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.
NEW THIS YEAR! Private Igloo Lounge - enhance your experience with our new private igloo lounges. With space for 6 people, these lounges feature exclusive food and beverage options, plus swag and skating tickets! See listing below for full package details.
Skaters and spectators alike can also enjoy:
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Winter Wonderland themed Ice Rink
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Cozy Stations featuring outdoor lounging furniture and heat warmers
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Fire pits that are perfect for warming up
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20ft Decorated Holiday Tree
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Decoration stations for a holiday photo opt, including a 6ft lighted bulb display
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Snack Bar with hot cocoa, beer, wine, sweet treats, and more
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Giant jenga and cornhole game boards
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Special community partner nights with local organizations- Helping Hand Mission, Triangle Spokes group, Wake Up and Read, Food Bank of Eastern NC on select days.
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Themed nights- Throwback Thursday, Flannel Friday, Holiday Market, etc on select days.
Buy Tickets
Tickets are for 2-hour skating sessions and are available online or in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).
The Red Hat Amphitheater box office will open 30 minutes prior to THE RINK hours of operation listed below. On site ticket availability may vary based on demand.
We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets in advance, as there are only a limited number of timeslots available for each day.
Skater Admission: $15* includes skate rental
Non-Skater Admission: $6*
*taxes and fees may apply
Ages 2+ require a ticket to enter.
We're working with community partners to bring special programming to THE RINK.
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Sunday, November 19th - Food Bank Donations - in partnership with The Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina. Give Thanks Drive. National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month – requesting peanut butter donations but will accept all nonperishable food donations.
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Friday, November 24th – Football Friday – activation includes photo op, local brewery on site, lawn games and kid’s activities
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Saturday, November 25th – Coat Drive – in partnership with Helping Hand Mission. Coats donation location outside Gate 1.
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Sunday, November 26th – Triangle Spokes Groups & Crank Arm - in partnership with Triangle Spokes Group who will be taking on site donations and educating attendees on their organization. Crank Arm Brewing will be on site sampling.
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Friday, December 1st – Clouds Brewing – Clouds Brewery will be on site sampling.
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Friday, December 8th – Crank Arm Brewing will be on site sampling.
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Saturday, December 12th – Wake Up And Read – in partnership with Wake Up And Read who will be taking on site book donations and educating attendees on their organization. Staff will host a story time on site.
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Friday, December 15th – Holiday Market – activation includes photo op, holiday vendors, Santa and carolers
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Thursday, December 21st – Food Bank Donations - in partnership with The Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina. Frozen Foods & Winter Warm-Up – requesting soups, stews, hot cocoa, etc.
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Friday, December 22nd – Trophy Brewing will be on site selling.
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Saturday, December 23rd – Coat Drive - in partnership with Helping Hand Mission. Coats donation location outside Gate 1.
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Friday, December 29 – NODA Brewing will be on site sampling.
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Friday, January 5th – Flannel Friday & NODA Brewing – wear your favorite flannel! NODA brewing will be on site sampling.
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Sunday, January 7th - Coat Drive - in partnership with Helping Hand Mission. Coats donation location outside Gate 1.
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Thursday, January 11th – Throwback Thursday – activation includes photo op, 90s video and board games, local DJ playing 90s hits, specialty cocktail and 2-3 vinyl vendors selling records.
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Saturday, January 13th - Food Bank Donations - in partnership with The Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina. National Soup Month – requesting donations of soups and stews.
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Sunday, January 14th - Wake Up And Read – in partnership with Wake Up And Read who will be taking on site book donations and educating attendees on their organization. Staff will also host a story time on site.
Q: How to purchase tickets?
A: Tickets go on sale Friday, July 28th at 10am. Tickets are for 2-hour skating session. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, as there are only a limited number of timeslots available for each day. Below are the options to purchase:
- Online via Ticketmaster
- Martin Marietta Center Box Office
- Onsite at Red Hat Amphitheater during THE RINK hours of operation *availability may vary based on demand.
Q: What size skates do you offer?
A: Children's size 9 and up, Men's up to size 13, Women's up to size 11
Q: Do you offer skate mates to assist small children with skating?
A: Yes, we have a limited number of skate mates available.
Q: Is skate rental included?
A: Yes, a skater admission ticket includes skate rental.
Q: Can I bring my own skates, and if so is there a discount?
A: You are welcome to bring your own skates. Skater admission is still $15 and those who bring their own skates must still sign a waiver.
Q: Do you have food and drinks?
A: Yes, there will be food and drink options available
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