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Public skate at USA Hockey Arena

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Adult and child enjoy open ice skating at Stine Community Park during a family friendly outdoor skating session in winter

Photo credit: iStock / Platforma

Description

Families can enjoy open ice skating during this public skate session at USA Hockey Arena. Kids and adults can skate together in a supervised rink setting, with helmets recommended for younger skaters. Waivers are required and skate rentals are available in limited sizes.

Event cost: $10 per person. Skate rental is $5.

Event times: 10-11 a.m. Jan. 31

Additional Information

Website: https://www.usahockeyarena.com/publicskate

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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