Ice Rockford

09/17/2026

Due to equipment issues, the ice rink at Carlson Ice Arena is CLOSED until further notice.

As a result, Frosty Fridays have been postponed until later in the season.

Skating lessons, figure skating programs, and hockey programs will be moved to Riverview Ice House during this time. If you are signed up for these programs, you will be contacted with any time/schedule adjustments.

In addition, we are also offering as many public sessions as we can for public skate, freestyle, and hockey at Riverview Ice House. Please view the calendars below for the most up to date schedules.

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Carlson Ice Arena customer experience and Sapora Playworld will remain open with revised hours.

We appreciate your patience during this time and will provide further updates once available. If you have any questions, please call/text our Customer Experience team at 815-987-8800.

09/15/2026

🏒 ICE UPDATE – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 🏒
Ice is still out at Carlson Ice Arena, so the following programs will be held at Riverview Ice House on Wednesday, September 16:
Freestyles 6-9:50am
Stick&Puck 10-10:50am
Public Skate 11-12:50pm
Freestyles 1-3:20pm
Please continue to check www.icerockford.com for updated schedules

Explore ice skating and hockey programs at Carlson Ice Arena and Riverview Ice House. Join lessons, camps, or public skating for all skill levels.

09/15/2026

Due to ice maintenance there is no Public skate or Freestyles today at Carlson. Please watch www.icerockford.com for updated schedules

09/14/2026

Fall Learn to Skate classes begin as early as next week! Classes are available for all ages and abilities, so there’s an opportunity for everyone to get out on the ice!

⛸️ icerockford.com/learntoskate

09/14/2026

Due to Ice Maintenance at Carlson there will be no Public Skate, Freestyles or Monday night Skating Stars today Monday 9/14/26

09/10/2026

Frosty Fridays return for the season tomorrow! 🥶⛸️

📆 Every Friday, Sept. 11 through May 2027
📍 Carlson Ice Arena
⏰ 7–9 PM
🎟️ $10 admission, including skate rental!

09/04/2026

Frosty Fridays return to Carlson Ice Arena for the 2026-27 season on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

09/04/2026

🏒 TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE! 🏒

The Rockford Park District, Rockford Hockey Club, AHAI, the Chicago Blackhawks, and USA Hockey are partnering to grow the game of hockey with Try Hockey for Free at BMO Center on Saturday, October 3!
Open to kids ages 4–10
Session: 11:30 AM–12:30pm
For more information or to register:
https://blackhawksthff.leagueapps.com/events/5127409-bmo-center-session-1
Registration Deadline 9/20/26

Kids will receive a hockey stick, street hockey ball, exclusive Blackhawks ticket offer for the 2026–27 season, and more!

⛸️ Skates will be available on site if needed. Participants must provide their own helmet.

Come give hockey a try—we’d love to see you on the ice! 🏒🥅

08/13/2026

Reminder all Thursday classes are back at Carlson tonight 8/13

08/12/2026

What a fantastic first night of practice for Arctic Edge synchro! We are excited for a new season! Follow this page for information- Arctic Edge Synchronized Figure Skating