Free public skating hosted in Cambridge as arenas begin to open
Posted Sep 6, 2026 10:49:01 AM.
After another warm summer filled with soccer and baseball, hockey season is now right around the corner. As a result, hockey rinks around Cambridge and the rest of the Waterloo Region are getting ready for another year of ice skating.
The City of Cambridge has many public skating sessions scheduled throughout its rinks, with different sponsors partnering with the city to create a free event.
The first free skating session offered this year has now arrived, with doors opening at Galt Arena from 10:30 a.m., to 12:00 p.m. The Sept. 6, session has been sponsored by Grandparents’ Day, marking it as the first sponsor of the season.
Other paid public skate sessions will also continue to be available across Cambridge rinks. There is a $3.50 fee per person to skate during the non-sponsored sessions.
Skates can be rented at select arenas for $3.00, while helmets can be rented for $2.
Along with Cambridge’s public skating, they also host different skating programs. If you are interested in going, the City of Cambridge is asking residents to know the rules of the rink:
- Skating programs are often popular and can reach a limited capacity
- Public and Noon skate programs are first come, first serve, and can not be registered for online
- The admissions desk will roughly 15 minutes before the start of the program
- Follow all instructions from staff
- Only those wearing skates are allowed on the ice
- Skaters that are 6 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that is 18 years or older
- All accidents must be reported to staff
- Sticks, pucks, and balls must not be used outside of the ice area
- Food/drinks are not allowed on the ice
For a list of available skating programs, schedules, and additional information, click here.
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