The day has come.

Jacksonville’s first-ever outdoor ice skating rink opened Friday morning in downtown Jacksonville, near the Riverside Arts Market.

The holiday attraction, named JAX Artist Walk on Ice, made its debut at 10 a.m. at the Artist Walk Skatepark.

The ice skating rink will be open from Friday, Nov. 28, to Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

Read the season & holiday hours below:

Regular Hours • Monday to Thursday: 4 to 9 p.m. • Friday: 4 to 10 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Holiday Hours • Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 28–29): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Christmas Break (Dec. 22–Jan. 6): • Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Day: 1 to 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. New Year’s Day: 1 to 7 p.m. • Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • C

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