Skate City Springs 2026: tickets on sale, opens Nov. 13

Last checked Nov. 2, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Every fact comes from the City of Sandy Springs Skate City Springs page and its events calendar, unless we say otherwise.

Skate City Springs, the city’s outdoor ice rink, returns to City Green on Friday, Nov. 13, and runs through Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. It is a real-ice rink at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, with one-hour skating sessions. Skate rental is included in the price. Tickets are on sale now at CitySprings.com/skate, the city said Nov. 2.

Updated Nov. 1: the city has set opening night for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, with an exhibition by the Atlanta Figure Skating Club, and dated the Saturday theme nights through Jan. 2. On Sparkle day, Dec. 6, the rink is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with first-come time slots.

Updated Nov. 2: tickets are on sale. Disco Slide Fridays start Nov. 20, group party packages start at $30 a person, and the Sandy Springs Foundation presents the season, with Georgia Power as Spotlight Sponsor, according to the city’s Nov. 2 announcement.

Skate City Springs at a glance

• Season: Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 18, 2027
• Where: City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way
• Monday to Thursday: $15 adults, $12 kids ages 2 to 9
• Friday to Sunday: $18 adults, $15 kids
• Sessions: one hour, skates included
• Check availability: 404-890-6690

Confirmed and still to come

We will add daily hours and holiday closures when the city posts them.

Prices: new tiered pricing

The rink’s price now depends on the day, the city says:

Admission includes skate rental. Last season every session cost $18 for adults and $15 for kids, according to the city’s 2025-26 announcement, so weekday skating is now $3 cheaper.

How it works

• Book a timed session online. Capacity is limited, so the city recommends reserving. Tickets are sold through FareHarbor, the city’s ticketing partner.
• Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to pick up your skates, then skate for an hour.
• Walk-ups are welcome, but call 404-890-6690 first to check for space.
• Free Skate Helpers are available for anyone who needs help balancing.
• Hot cocoa is on offer; last season the concession stand also sold snacks.

Theme nights

• Glow Night: every night at 6 p.m.
• Disco Slide Nights: Fridays from 6 p.m., starting Nov. 20, with a DJ, couples’ skates, fast laps and retro music. The city suggests neon, sequins, metallics and fun socks.
• Themed nights: 8 to 10 p.m., mostly Saturdays. Dress for the theme and get a free hot cocoa. The city’s events calendar lists:

Groups and parties

New this season, the rink sells group packages that pair skating with food and a gathering space. Packages start at $30 a person, with food such as pizza, barbecue, chicken tenders or an all-American grill and unlimited hot cocoa, the city’s Nov. 2 announcement says. Groups of 10 or more get discounted skating rates. Birthday parties and group outings book at CitySprings.com/skate; corporate outings book through venuerentals@sandyspringsga.gov.

The Sandy Springs Foundation, a nonprofit that supports city events, presents this season. Georgia Power is the Spotlight Sponsor.

Skating on Sparkle day, Dec. 6

The city’s Sparkle Sandy Springs parade and tree and menorah lighting is Sunday, Dec. 6. That day the rink is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with first-come, first-served time slots, and from 4:30 p.m. skaters skate to live music from the Ansley Stewart Band, the city’s Sparkle page says. Roads around City Springs start closing at 3 p.m. that day. Our Christmas parade and tree lighting page has the closures and parking.

Parking and getting there

City Springs parking includes the underground garage, the South Lot, street parking and valet, according to the City Springs parking page, which lists the rates. Directions and transit are on the getting to City Springs page. For MARTA, buses and road changes, see our getting around guide and road construction and closures.

A short history

The rink opened for its first season over the 2023 holidays. The city said it welcomed 6,000 skaters in that first season on a 5,000-square-foot rink, open from Thanksgiving weekend to mid-January, in its first-season update. The 2025-26 season ran Nov. 14 to Jan. 19 and was its third.

Frequently asked questions

When does Skate City Springs open in 2026? The city lists Skate City Springs from Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, through Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, on City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way.

How much is Skate City Springs? New this season, prices depend on the day. Monday through Thursday it is $15 for adults and $12 for kids ages 2 to 9. Friday through Sunday it is $18 for adults and $15 for kids. Skate rental is included.

Do I need to book Skate City Springs? The city recommends booking a timed session online because capacity is limited. Walk-ups are welcome, but the city suggests calling 404-890-6690 first to check availability. Tickets went on sale Nov. 2.

When is opening night at Skate City Springs? Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m., with an exhibition by the Atlanta Figure Skating Club. It is also Fright Night, so the city invites skaters to wear Halloween costumes.

How long is a session at Skate City Springs? One hour on the ice. The city asks skaters to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to pick up skates.

What are the theme nights at Skate City Springs? Disco Slide Nights on Fridays from 6 p.m., themed nights on Saturdays from 8 to 10 p.m., such as K-Pop Vibe, Fright Night, Pajama Party and Intergalactic Skate Party, and Glow Night every night at 6 p.m.

What this means for you

• Skate on a weekday to save $3 a ticket.
• Book online now; weekends and Sparkle day fill first.
• More holiday plans: holiday lights and Christmas events, The Nutcracker and Thanksgiving.