Homestead Is Bringing Real Ice Skating to South Florida This Holiday Season

PHOTOS: Families enjoy opening of ice rink at PPG Place The ice skating rink in PPG Place and the Holiday Market in Market Square are officially open for the season ahead of Light Up Night. (WPXI/WPXI) (WPXI/WPXI)

While the rest of the country bundles up for snowy winter fun, South Florida usually trades scarves for flip-flops. But this year, things are cooling down — literally.

That’s right — you can ice skate outdoors in South Florida!

The City of Homestead is turning the impossible into reality with a real-ice rink as part of its “Discover Homestead: Winter Wonderland” celebration at Losner Park. Using technology from Ice-America, the rink’s aluminum floor system keeps the surface frozen — even when temps hit 90 degrees.

❄️ A Winter Wonderland in the Tropics

Starting November 22, families can lace up their skates and glide across a rink surrounded by twinkling lights, live entertainment, and holiday cheer. The event kicks off with Homestead’s annual tree lighting, transforming downtown into a glittering holiday village.

The Winter Wonderland celebration runs through January 18, 2026, and includes:✨ Food vendors & seasonal treats🎶 Musical performances at the historic theater🎁 A holiday bazaar🎄 A Whoville Experience for the kids…and of course, that stunning real-ice rink.

⏰ When & Where

📅 November 22, 2025 – January 18, 2026📍 Losner Park, 104 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

The experience is free to visit, but skating requires a ticket. Each session on the ice runs 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the rink open Tuesdays through Sundays.

For full hours and ticket info, visit DiscoverHomestead.com.

So even if you’re not dreaming of a white Christmas — this year, you can still skate like it’s snowing in South Florida. ⛸️✨

Jade Alexander

Jade Alexander

If you’re a native of South Florida, you know Jade from her many years on local radio as a Jock and on television as both an Entertainment Reporter and News Anchor. This Miami girl has hosted some pretty memorable shows, events, and parties in this town. She’s a hugger, the ultimate animal lover, and has never met a stranger.

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