Metro Phoenix is teeming with ice rinks to skate through this holiday season, so bring the entire family along to these spots.

CitySkate in Phoenix

Nestled between the Squid Ink restaurant and Urban Outfitters in downtown Phoenix, this family-friendly skate rink is the perfect stop. No matter the occasion, this rink is sure to be budget-friendly and a fun sight.

Skate session times:

Nov. 21-Dec. 16

Monday through Thursday: 5-7:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m.

Friday through Sunday: 3-5 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m.

Thanksgiving (Nov. 22): 5-11 p.m.

Black Friday (Nov. 23): Noon-11 p.m.

Dec. 17-Jan. 6

Monday though Sunday: 3-5 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m.

Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 3-7:30 p.m.

Details: Nov. 21 through Jan. 6. 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. $15; $30 express pass (available online only), $10 for ages 4-8, military members and seniors. Free for ages 3 and younger. Fee includes skate rental. 602-772-3900, phxicerink.com.

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Desert Ice Skating Rink in Scottsdale

Among the many activities at the Scottsdale Princess for the holidays, the ice-skating rink is definitely not one to miss. Check it out and then explore the rest of the resort for the night or stay the weekend with exclusive deals just in time for the holiday season.

Details: Nov. 20 through Dec. 31. Times vary; call or check the hotel website. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive. $55 for self-parking; $85 for valet. Each car includes admission for six. Dine at one of the resort’s restaurants and spend $75 or more to receive complimentary admission and valet parking, plus access to rides and attractions. Ice skating is additional, and costs $25 per person with skate rental, $20 without skate rental. 480-585-4848, scottsdaleprincess.com.

Tempe Marketplace

What’s better than ice skating during the holidays? Ice skating for free, of course. Tempe Marketplace offers a weekend of free ice skating with skates included. It sounds like a great plan, and remember to bring socks for everybody!

Details: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 23-25. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway. Free, skates are provided. Children 5 and older. 480-966-9338, tempemarketplace.com.

Skate Westgate in Glendale

Along with the ice skating, there are a ton of festivities at the Westgate Entertainment District for everybody to enjoy, including a nightly snowfall and a tree lighting.

Skate session times:

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

12:30–1:45 p.m.

2–3:15 p.m.

3:30–4:45 p.m.

5–6:15 p.m.

6:30-7:45 p.m.

8-9:15 p.m.

9:30-10:45 p.m.

Details: Nov. 3 through Jan. 13. Closed Nov. 22. Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. $15 for general admission (includes skate rental), $12 general admission (bring your own skates). $12 for toddlers that can fit into size 8T to 12T skates; $12 military with ID; $99 for season pass. westgateaz.com.

Winter Wonderland Ice Rink in Mesa

Ice skate at the winter wonderland in Mesa to ring in the holiday season. And be sure to stop by on opening day, Nov. 23, to see an ice show from AZ ICE before skating with the rest of the family. You can bring your own skates, but there are no discounts if you do.

Details: Nov. 23-Jan. 4.  Mesa City Plaza, 20 E. Main St. Ice rink runs 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Special times are noon-4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31, and noon-10 p.m. Jan. 1. Closed on Dec. 25. $10 for a one-hour session, includes skate rental. merrymainst.com.

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