Ice on Main, Greenville's outdoor rink at the Village Green, runs Nov. 17, 2026, to Jan. 18, 2027. One-hour sessions, 60 skaters each; book ahead.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. This page is updated each season at the same address. Facts come from the City of Greenville’s United Community Ice on Main pages (hours, pricing, location) and its event calendar. Rink questions: 864-365-4258.

United Community Ice on Main is Greenville’s only outdoor ice rink, built each winter on the Village Green on South Main Street. The city’s event calendar lists the 2026-27 season from Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, which the rink’s hours page names as closing day. The rink is open seven days a week except Christmas Day.

Know before you go

  • When: Nov. 17, 2026, to Jan. 18, 2027; closed Dec. 25
  • Where: Village Green, in front of the Courtyard Marriott, beside City Hall, 206 S. Main St.
  • Sessions: one hour, 60 skaters each; buy ahead on the city’s ticket page
  • Cost last season: $10 weekdays, $12 weekends, holidays and school break; 2 and younger free; skates included
  • Phone: 864-365-4258
  • Official page: greenvillesc.gov/united-community-ice-on-main

When it is open

The city’s hours page says the rink opens in November 2026 with an opening ceremony; the ceremony’s date and time were not posted when we checked. Last season’s ceremony was Nov. 19, 2025.

Regular hours:

Days Hours
Monday to Thursday 2 to 9 p.m.
Friday 2 to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
School break 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The hours page gives school-break hours from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5; the city’s calendar listing says Dec. 21 to Jan. 4. Check the hours page before a weekday visit in late December.

Holiday hours:

  • Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 25: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-29: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: closed
  • New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • MLK Jr. Day and closing day, Monday, Jan. 18: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets and prices

Each ticket is good for one one-hour skate session, and each session is capped at 60 skaters. The city recommends buying online to guarantee a time; walk-ups get in only if there is room. The rink takes cash and credit cards.

The 2026-27 prices were not posted when we checked. Last season’s pricing page listed:

  • Monday to Friday: $10, adults and children
  • Saturday, Sunday, holidays and school break: $12
  • Children 2 and younger: free

Skate rental is included, in sizes from children’s 8 to men’s 13, with hockey and figure skates. Socks are required to rent skates and are sold at the rink. You can bring your own skates but still need a session ticket. Six blue skate scooters for children 12 and younger rent for $2 at the ticket shed, first come, first served.

Last season’s promotions included $5 skating on Tuesdays after 3 p.m., except Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Groups can book the whole rink through the city’s rent-the-rink program.

Where to park

The city points skaters to two garages, according to its location page:

  • Poinsett Garage, 25 W. McBee Ave., entrances on Court and McBee streets
  • River Street Garage, 414 River St.

Both are free for the first hour, with a $7 daily maximum. Street parking is also available on Main Street. From I-385, follow it into downtown until it becomes East North Street, bear right onto Beattie Place, then turn left onto Main Street; the rink is on the right just before Broad Street.

Setup closures this month

Crews load in the rink on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. Main Street from Court Street to Broad Street closes from 7:30 a.m. to noon both days, with flaggers and detour signs, the city’s calendar says.

What to know

  • Rain: the rink stays open in light to moderate rain and may close in heavy, sustained rain. Refunds are issued only after management officially announces a weather closure, within five to seven business days. Updates go out on the rink’s Facebook page.
  • No pets on the rink.
  • No storage: the rink cannot hold bags or valuables.
  • Not skating? There is room to watch, and hot chocolate is sold on select dates.
  • Leaving: a session ends when you turn in your skates; do not walk off the rink area in them.

What this means for you

  • Opening day is Tuesday, Nov. 17, and closing day is Monday, Jan. 18.
  • Book weekend and school-break sessions early; each hour holds 60 skaters.
  • Main Street from Court to Broad closes the mornings of Oct. 29 and 30 for setup.

More guides: holiday lights and Christmas events, the Christmas parade and tree lighting, New Year’s Eve in Greenville and things to do in Greenville.

Frequently asked questions

When does Ice on Main open in 2026?

The City of Greenville’s event calendar lists the 2026-27 season of United Community Ice on Main from Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, through closing day, Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. The rink is open every day except Christmas Day.

How much does Ice on Main cost?

Last season a one-hour session cost $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends, holidays and school-break days, skate rental included; children 2 and younger skate free. The city had not posted 2026-27 prices when we checked.

Do I need to buy Ice on Main tickets in advance?

It is recommended. Each one-hour session is capped at 60 skaters, and walk-ups are allowed only if space is left, the city says.

Where do I park for Ice on Main?

The closest garages are the Poinsett Garage, 25 W. McBee Ave., and the River Street Garage, 414 River St. Both are free for the first hour, with a $7 daily maximum. There is also street parking on Main Street.

Is Ice on Main open in the rain?

It stays open in light to moderate rain but may close in heavy, sustained rain. Refunds are issued only after rink management officially announces a weather closure.