Did you know that January is National Ice Skating Month? It’s time to lace up those skates and hit the ice! North Austin’s Chaparral Ice offers a few chances for kids to try ice skating for free.
— Here are the details on when you can skate & how much it costs:
Public skating times are offered at Chaparral Ice every day. Regular admission is $6, and skate rental is $4 for children & adults. Kids 5 years of age and under skate for only $5 on Saturday and Sunday (this includes admission & skate rental fees).
— Here’s how you can skate for free:
- Kids ages 5 & under get a free skate rental on Monday-Friday afternoons with paid admission. (Click here to check the schedule.)
- First-timers (ages 6 & up) can try a free skating lesson every Saturday at noon.
- Kids can try a free hockey lesson (by appointment) on Sundays. (Email [email protected] to set up a time.)
Chaparral Ice also offers several special events each month. Save the date for Jan. 17 & 31 when they will offer two U.S. Figure Skating-inspired events filled with games, prizes, exhibitions, educational workshops, and more. Look for more information to come on their website and on Do512 Family.
— More Ice Skating in Austin:
You can also check out the ice rink on the rooftop of the Whole Foods Market Downtown through Sunday, Jan. 11. You can click here for all the details including pricing and skate times.
Last time we tried ice skating, we admit that it was harder than it looks. But it sure is a fun wintertime experience. Go give it a try!
Have fun!
