# Ice skating with little kids in Chicago, 2026–27

> We checked four places to ice skate with little kids in and around Chicago: four holiday or outdoor rinks. Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon opens Fri, Nov 13 and runs to Mar 7. Three post skate aids for beginners, like Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon. They’re spread over three areas, with the most in Loop.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 4 holiday or outdoor rinks; 0 indoor rinks with public skating
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## Holiday and outdoor rinks

- **Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon** at Maggie Daley Park, Loop. Season: Nov 13 – Mar 7. Price: See the rink page. Skate rental: $17–23. Skate aids: Skate aids $11. Bringing your own skates is free in some sessions and $5 otherwise. Official page: https://www.maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/ice-skating-ribbon (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Midway Plaisance Ice Rink** at Chicago Park District, 1130 Midway Plaisance North, Chicago, IL 60637. Season: Nov 27 – Feb 15. Price: Free admission; reserve open skate online (released Mondays at noon, two weeks ahead). Skate rental: $7 (child size 8 to men’s 12). Skate aids: Free skate trainers/walkers, first come, first served. With little kids: Skaters can’t carry children on the ice. Open-skate hours are posted closer to opening. Sled-assisted skating is free by reservation. Official page: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/facilities/ice-rinks (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Warren Park Ice Rink** at Chicago Park District, 6601 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. Season: Nov 27 – Feb 15. Price: Free admission; reserve open skate online (released Mondays at noon, two weeks ahead). Skate rental: $7 (child size 8 to men’s 12). Skate aids: Free skate trainers/walkers, first come, first served. With little kids: Skaters can’t carry children on the ice. Open-skate hours are posted closer to opening. Sled-assisted skating is free by reservation. Official page: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/facilities/ice-rinks (checked 2026-10-29)
- **McCormick Tribune Ice Rink** at Millennium Park, Loop. Season: Nov. 20, 2026 through February 2027, weather permitting. Hours: Daily 11am–10:30pm. Price: Free admission. Skate rental: Not listed. Skate aids: Not listed. The city hasn’t posted a closing date. Skating reservations are posted closer to opening. Official page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_ice_rink.html (checked 2026-10-26)

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## FAQ

### Where can we go ice skating with kids in Chicago?
Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon (Loop); Midway Plaisance Ice Rink (Hyde Park); Warren Park Ice Rink (West Ridge); McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (Loop). Four are holiday or outdoor rinks, listed first; indoor rinks with public skating follow.

### When does the outdoor ice rink open in Chicago?
Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon: Nov 13 – Mar 7. Midway Plaisance Ice Rink: Nov 27 – Feb 15. Warren Park Ice Rink: Nov 27 – Feb 15. Dates come from each rink’s own page, and warm or wet weather can close outdoor rinks for the day.

### Which ice rinks in Chicago have skate aids for toddlers?
Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon: Skate aids $11. Midway Plaisance Ice Rink: Free skate trainers/walkers, first come, first served. Warren Park Ice Rink: Free skate trainers/walkers, first come, first served. Rinks that don’t mention aids say Not listed on their card.

### How much is ice skating in Chicago?
Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon: See the rink page; skate rental $17–23. Midway Plaisance Ice Rink: Free admission; skate rental $7 (child size 8 to men’s 12). Warren Park Ice Rink: Free admission; skate rental $7 (child size 8 to men’s 12). McCormick Tribune Ice Rink: Free admission. Prices are the rink’s own and can change on holidays.

### What should we know before skating with a toddler in Chicago?
Midway Plaisance Ice Rink: Skaters can’t carry children on the ice. Warren Park Ice Rink: Skaters can’t carry children on the ice.

### How do you check these ice skating listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week from October through February. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).