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 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting) from November 16 to February 1
Skate Rental is free for the lessons.
- A $5 refundable deposit will be chanrged when booking a ticket for a Learn To Skate session. The $5 fee will be refunded upon arrival for your session.
Parents/guardians must register for a lesson in order to accompany children on the ice rink
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
Registrations are limited to 20 participants per class level.
Registration will open the Monday prior to each weekend for registration.
Helmets are Strongly Encouraged for Beginner Skaters.
Participants are recommended to arrive no later than 8:45am to prepare to take the ice surface.
Walkups will be allowed if there are no-shows. If by 9am, 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 7:00am the morning of the lesson.