Events and Activities
Rocket Ice April Events & Activities
Recurring Events
- Rockin’ Skate Nights
- Fridays: 7:10–8:40pm (New time)
- Saturdays: 7:00–8:30pm or 7:00–8:40pm (varies by date)
- Theme Music Skates
- 90’s Music: March 29 & 30
- Hits Music: April 5 & 6
- In the Mix / Rock 'n Roll: April 12 & 13
- Chitown Mix: April 26
- Classic Music: April 27
- Throwback Music: April 19
Special Day-Off School Skates
Extended Rockin’ Skate sessions available on school days off:
- Spring Break Week (April 1–5)
- April 1: 11:50–2:20pm
- April 2: 12:50–2:20pm
- April 3: 12:40–2:10pm
- April 4: 11:40–1:10pm
- April 7: 11:40–1:10pm
- April 18: 11:40–1:10pm and 7:10–8:40pm (New)
- April 21: 11:40–1:10pm
- April 28: 11:40–1:10pm
Districts off include: 129, 202, 203, 204, 365U
Learn to Skate Programs
- SnowPlow Sam 1 (Ages 4–5): $134 for 6 weeks – 30-minute class once per week
- Basic 1 (Ages 6 & up): $157 for 6 weeks – 40-minute class once per week
Beginner Classes Start April 12th. Register now.
Birthday Parties
Parents’ Choice Top Pick: Host your birthday party at Rocket Ice for a fun and memorable experience.
No Rockin’ Skate
- April 20 – Closed for Easter
- April 27 – Open Skate Only
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Rockin' Public Skate at Rocket Ice Skating Rink
Public ice skating at Rocket Ice Skating Rink provides a great opportunity for the whole family to get out on the ice together. It is a fun setting for beginners to give skating a try in a relaxed environment. The music rocks and the mood is friendly, so come out and join the fun! See calendar below for dates and times. Purchase and reserve your spot online now!
Rockin' Open Skate
| Admission | $13.00 |
| Skate Rental | $4.00 |
Online Rockin' Open Skate Purchase
Purchase and reserve your spot now!
Join us for any one of these 90 minute Rockin' Open Skate sessions!
- Sign up online, anytime up to 15 minutes before session.
- Online registration recommended, not required
- Skate Rental can be purchased online or day of at the rink, please arrive about 30 minutes early if you are renting skates, as supplies are limited.
- Concessions are not offered at this time.
- Tip! During the holidays, morning skates are normally less crowded and best for the young and inexperienced skaters.
See the Monthly Calendar Below!
- Days Off School
- Mondays
- Friday afternoon & evening
- Saturday afternoon & evening
- Sunday early & late afternoon
Join the fun!
Monthly Rockin' Open Skate Calendar
Days off School? Come to Rockin’ Public Skating!
- See calendar above for date and times
- Extended public skating on days off school
- We monitor school district calendars
- Rocket Ice is open when school is closed . . . see calendar above
- Great time skating to the music with your friends enjoying your day off
- Public ice skating is the coolest way to spend your day!
Why Rockin’ Public Ice Skating Rocks
- See calendar above for dates and times
- Public skating sessions have a music or character theme
- Skate with Tommy Hawk, the Blackhawk’s mascot! Tommy Hawk ice skates each year at our Rockin’ Public Skating
- Character skates include Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Paddy the Leprechaun, Sponge Bob, Woody and more!
- Music themes include Top 100 Hits, Rock ‘n Roll, Country, Disco and much more!
- We offer reliable, convenient ice skating times and great prices
- See our Rockin' open skating calendar for more details
- Public skating is less expensive than a movie and lots more fun!
What To Expect
- Our Ice Skating Monitors are on the ice to lend a helping hand
- Ice skating “gliders” assist young ice skaters
- Great Music
- Lots of laughs and smiles
What To Bring
- Socks for ice skates
- Comfortable clothes for 55 degrees
- Gloves or mittens and a hat
- Your phone to capture photos and videos of the fun!
Rocket Ice is your Chicago area rink serving Bolingbrook, Naperville, Lemont, Chicago and the western suburbs for family friendly Rockin' Open Skate times. Rockin' Open Skate is offered during the week, on the weekends, and added ice skating times on Days Off School! Come and join the fun at Rockin' Open Skating at Rocket Ice!
Don't Skate?
At Rocket Ice Skating Rink, those who don’t ice skate can come and relax at our Lake Placid or Lake Tahoe Lodge. With plenty of seats and tables available you can also grab a coffee or a hot chocolate from our Yukon Café. Moms, Dads or Grandparents who may not ice skate can see their child during public skating from one of our coffee tables. Rocket Ice Skating Rink has free Wi-Fi so you can surf the web, check your email, Snapchat, or browse through Facebook. Remember, you don’t have to ice skate to have a great time at Rocket Ice! If you are interested in learning to ice skate, sign up for our youth ice skating lessons, youth learn to play hockey lessons, or adult hockey lessons depending on your age and interests!
