Recreational Public Skating
⛸️ Hit the ice on The Fastest Ice in the World™.
🎟️ Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, we can't wait to welcome you back.
Find out about all our major PUBLIC SKATING EVENTS for the season.
Jayman Built Monday Night Toonie Skate 💰
Join us every Monday starting September 14, 2026, for the Jayman BUILT Monday Night Toonie Skate!
📅 Mondays: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
💰 Admission: $2.00
Enjoy an evening on The Fastest Ice in the World™ for just $2. Bring your friends and family.
Where great Mondays are BUILT—one lap at a time.
🌈 Pride & Glide ⛸️
Join us for our annual Pride & Glide!
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏱️ 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
💰$7.25 Adults | $5.00 Youth/Senior
Celebrate Calgary Pride on The Fastest Ice in the World™. Dress up, show your colours, and skate with friends, family, and allies for an evening of fun, community, and celebration.
Come as you are. Glide with pride.
🎉 Olympic Oval 39th Birthday Skate! 🎂⛸️
Help us celebrate 39 years of The Fastest Ice in the World™
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏱️ 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
💰$7.25 Adults | $5.00 Youth/Senior
Join us for an afternoon of skating, fun, and birthday festivities as we mark another year of incredible memories on the ice. The first 100 guests will receive a complimentary birthday cupcake from Bliss Cupcakes. 🧁
Come celebrate with us, enjoy a few laps, and be part of the birthday party!
Bliss Cupcakes available while supplies last. First 100 guests only.
🎃👻 Frozen Frights — Halloween on Ice ⛸️🦇
Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon on The Spookiest Ice in the World!!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏱️ 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
💰$7.25 Adults | $5.00 Youth/Senior
Pull on your favourite costume, gather your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and witches, and join us for a frightfully fun family skate. Whether you're carving up the ice or just trying not to have a meltdown, there's fun waiting around every corner.
🎃 Costumes encouraged
🍬 Sweet treats and family fun
⛸️ No tricks—just plenty of treats on the ice!
It's going to be fang-tastic from the first lap to the last.
🎅 SKATE WITH SANTA 🎄
Presented by UCalgary Alumni | The Olympic Oval | Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking
Get ready for a holly-jolly afternoon on The Fastest Ice in the World™! ⛸️✨
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏱️ 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
💰 $10.00
🆓 UCalgary Alumni FREE
Santa is coming to the Olympic Oval—and he’s bringing a whole lot of holiday cheer with him!
⛸️ Skate on The Fastest Ice in the World™
🎅 Visit with Santa
🛍️ Explore 80+ Holiday Market vendors
📸 Strike a pose at the photo booths
🎨 Get festive with face painting
🍪 Enjoy holiday treats and refreshments
Whether you're coming to skate, shop, snack, or tell Santa you've been mostly good this year, there’s something for the whole family.
80+ vendors. Treats. Santa. And a whole lot of ice.
Consider this your official invitation to get into the holiday spirit. 🎄❄️
Public Skating FAQ
Public Skating Questions? We’ve Got You.
From admission to rentals, dress code to ice times—our Public Skating FAQ has all the answers to help you glide in with confidence.
Yes! For your safety, helmets are mandatory for all skaters. A bike or ski helmet with a chin strap works perfectly—no need for anything fancy, just secure and snug!
There’s no minimum age—everyone’s welcome! Just remember, all skaters must wear skates on the ice, and little ones should be supervised by an adult at all times.
To keep the ice safe and smooth for everyone, we schedule regular maintenance (a.k.a. floods!). Don’t worry—we’ll post and announce flood times so you know when to take a break.
Yes! Personal skate aids are welcome on the ice. If it helps you (or your little one) stay upright and smiling, bring it along!
Yes! Strollers are welcome, but children must be securely strapped in and wearing a helmet. Our friendly Ice Patrol team will assist with Stroller Crossing to ensure a safe experience. Please note: stroller wheels may need to be cleaned before entering the ice, especially during the winter months.
For everyone’s safety, carrying children on the ice isn’t allowed. We want your little ones to enjoy the ice safely—strollers or skate aids are a great option!
For safety reasons, only those wearing skates are allowed on the ice. If you're not skating, feel free to cheer from the sidelines—we love a good audience! 🎉
To keep things safe and fun for everyone, sticks, pucks, and ringette rings aren’t allowed during Public Skating. It’s all about smooth gliding, not slap shots!
Absolutely! Figure skates are welcome. Just keep in mind that jumps and spins aren’t permitted during Public Skating—our goal is a safe and smooth experience for everyone.
Absolutely! Wheelchairs are welcome and can access the ice via our accessible entrance. All participants must wear a helmet while on the ice. Our staff will assist with cleaning the wheels to ensure they’re ready for a safe glide.
More Information
Public Ice Skating
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Admission |
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Adult (18-54) |
$7.25 |
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Family (2 Adults + Children under 18) |
$19.25 |
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Youth/Senior (6-17 and 55+) |
$5.00 |
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Special Needs (with assistant) |
$5.25 |
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Child/Pre-School (0-5) |
$0.00 |
Equipment Rental
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Equipment Rental |
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Hockey and Speed Skate Rentals (includes free helmet rental) |
$7.75 |
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Helmet Rental Only |
$2.50 |
Public Ice Skating (Group)
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Admission (per person) |
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Group Rate Youth/Senior (15 or more people ages 6-17 and 55+ years) |
$4.00 |
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Group Rate Adult (15 or more people ages 18-54 years) |
$6.25 |
Season Pass Skate & Run with Parking
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Pricing |
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Adult (18-54) |
$217.25 |
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Youth/Senior |
$199.75 |
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Family |
$341.00 |
I love skating at the Oval. It's a great workout and I have lots of fun with my family.
Jenn Bogaart
Skater