Ice Skating

Ice Skating Have Fun At These Chicago Rinks

By Mariah Sturdivant

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Located in the heart of downtown, this rink is a must in wintertime. While skating you will have a good view of both the iconic Chicago skyline and The Bean. Admission is free and the rink is open daily starting in November.

Navy Pier

Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier is a winter wonderland and the indoor rink is a highlight. The event runs November through January. Tickets start at $13.50.

Maggie Daley Park

Right next to Millennium Park, the curving quarter-mile skating ribbon is what makes the Maggie Daley rink so unique. It opens in November for the winter season. Winterland at Gallagher Way

Wrigleyville transforms into a festive Winterland! The ice rink at Gallagher Way opens in November and is designed for all skating skill sets. Ice skating lessons—as well as curling lessons—will be offered.

Sky Rink

The only hotel skating rink in the city, the Peninsula Hotel’s terrace rink is four stories above Michigan Avenue. Festive music and snowflake lighting surrounds the rink and seasonal treats are served to warm you up. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children, which includes skates. The proceeds go towards children's charities.

Midway Plaisance

Site of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair’s “Midway,” the historic one-mile long Midway Plaisance Park features a skating rink that is free and fun for all. The rink is fully accessible and opens in November.

Franklin Park Ice Arena

This public ice skating rink is accessible and affordable: with a season pass, you can skate all season long. Skate rentals are only $3, which makes this a perfect rink for group outings. All skating skills are encouraged to join the fun!

Get the Party Started!

Get ready to sing and dance the night away. Howl At the Moon in the Near North is the best place for anything from memorable celebrations, such as holiday parties and bachelor/bachelorette parties, to just a fun night out with friends.

Their energetic live music show features the best songs from the 80s, 90s, and today. Thirsty? Howl At The Moon offers a wide variety of specialty drinks and cocktails. Hungry? Chow down on some delicious burgers, pizza, tacos, and more. At Howl At The Moon the party never stops.