Ice skating party
Book a session at an ice rink, with helmets, penguin skate aids for beginners and hot chocolate afterwards.
- Guests
- 6-20 guests
- Party length
- 2-3 hours
- Prep time
- 1 hour plus booking
- Ages
- 4+
What it is
A skating session at a permanent rink or a seasonal outdoor Christmas rink. Many rinks have party packages with skate hire, a host and food. Penguin-shaped skate aids help little ones and beginners.
Plan ahead
- Four weeks before: book a slot - seasonal rinks sell out around Christmas.
- Two weeks before: collect shoe sizes for skate hire and remind guests that gloves are often compulsory.
- The day before: pack plasters, spare gloves and socks.
On the ice
- Beginners: hold the side or a skate aid, take small “penguin steps”, bend the knees.
- If you fall: get onto hands and knees, put one foot flat, then the other, and stand up slowly.
- Games: follow the leader, and freeze when the music stops.
Food and drink
- Hot chocolate with marshmallows
- Rink café food or a picnic afterwards
- Cupcakes with snowflake toppers
Tips
- Helmets for children.
- Thick socks but not too thick - skates should fit snugly.
On the day
- Arrival (20 min): skate hire, helmets and gloves on.
- Skate session (60 min): beginners with skate aids, confident skaters free skating.
- Skate games (15 min): follow the leader and 'statues' on ice.
- Hot chocolate and food (30 min) at the rink café.
- Cake (10 min).
Shopping list
kids ice skates
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kids ski gloves
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kids helmet
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thermal socks
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hot chocolate flask
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winter hat and scarf set
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