This post was written by Hatchet staff writer Jeanine Marie.

If you haven’t strapped on a pair of ice skates during the holidays since you were unwrapping “Harry Potter” movies on VHS, it’s high time you channel your inner Chazz Michael Michaels.

These outdoor rinks are a great excuse to squeeze your date’s hand a little tighter or see your clumsy friend do a split.

For the rink size: Washington Harbor Ice Rink
With a panoramic view of the Potomac River, the largest ice skating rink in D.C. (at 11,800 square feet, to be exact) is sure to make you forget you’re even in a city. The rink, which is disguised as a water fountain in warmer months, is popular among tourists, so be ready to skate at odd hours for optimal space to glide. Bonus: Students with college IDs save $2 on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
3050 K St. NW. $10 to skate, $5 skate rentals. Hours vary.

For the setting: Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
The National Gallery of Art is home to D.C.’s most festive ice rink, known for its twinkling decor after the sunset and the eye-catching, modern sculptures that surround it. The nearby Pavillion Cafe serves hot chocolate, wine or beer and light sandwiches. Sculpture Garden is open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. If you want to make a day out of it, head to the museum by 5 p.m. to see some art before you skate the night away.
7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. $8 to skate for two hours, $7 with student ID, $3 skate rentals. Hours vary.

For the rink aesthetic: Canal Park Ice Rink
What used to be a bus parking lot is now home to the sustainable Canal Park. In the winter, the park, located in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, features a figure-eight-shaped rink with a sleek aesthetic. This rink also hosts College Thursdays, when students with IDs save $2 skating from 6 to 9 p.m. Pro tip: Check out the Park Tavern, a full-service restaurant, for brunch before hitting the ice.
2nd and M streets SE. $9 to skate, $4 skate rentals. Hours vary.

For the price: Silver Spring Ice Skating at Veterans Plaza
Looking to escape the District for skating? Hop off the Metro at Silver Spring and head to Veterans Plaza. The outdoor rink boasts that it will stay open in all weather – rain or snow – until March 25. It’s surrounded by shops and restaurants, like American eatery Copper Canyon Grill and comfort food stop Jackie’s Restaurant, so you can settle down for some warm grub after a long day of skating.
8523 Fenton St., Silver Spring, Md. $8 to skate for two hours, $3 skate rentals. Open Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.