With winter’s chill finally creeping back, one of Boston’s most popular winter traditions returns: ice-skating on the Boston Common Frog Pond. But when? The website says “late November” and advises checking the Facebook page for updates. And then, the magic. Nestled inside the nation’s oldest public park, the Frog Pond is surrounded by trees strung with lights for the holidays. Admission is $5 for people 58 or more inches tall, and free for people under 58 inches. Skaters can bring their own skates or rent them for $10 ($5 for kids). You can also rent a locker for $2 and get your skates sharpened ($8 a pair).
Ice Skating on the Boston Common Frog Pond is Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Take an MBTA Green Line trolley to Park Street.