Learn To Skate - Saturday November 21st, 2026

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Learn To Skate

• Free ice-skating lessons are available for skaters of any age at three levels:
  beginner, intermediate, and hockey skills. Please note that the hockey skills level
  is not a Learn-to-Skate Class; it is intended for participants who already know
  how to skate in hockey skates and want to develop basic hockey skills.

• Lessons take place from 9–10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays (weather
  permitting).

• Skate Rental is free for the lessons.

• Parents/guardians must register for a lesson in order to accompany children on
  the ice rink.

• Registrations are limited to 20 participants per class level.

• Registration will open the Monday prior to each weekend for registration.

• Online registration includes a waiver for participants.

• Helmets are Strongly Encouraged for Beginner Skaters.

• Ice Skating Safety Tip of the Month.

• Participants are recommended to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. to prepare to take
  the ice surface.

• Walkups will be allowed if there are no-shows. If by 9 a.m., registrations have not
  shown up they will be considered forfeited, and walk-ups will be accepted. Pre-
  Registration Strongly Encouraged.

• In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified via email by 7 a.m. the
  morning of the lesson.

• Free ice-skating lessons are provided by the Chicago Youth Foundation and are
  made possible by the McDonald's Active Lifestyles Endowment managed by the
  Millennium Park Foundation.