Kooky Spooky Skate Brings Halloween Fun To Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — Ice skating is a popular activity locally thanks to the ice at the Northbrook Sports Center. Fall and winter programming through the Northbrook Park District is underway, kicking off with Saturday's Kooky Spooky Skate.

Kids and adults can wear their scariest Halloween costumes to glide on the ice. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for skaters wearing costumes, while those not, can skate for $6 (youth) and $7 (adults).

"As the weather changes, we try to provide fun skating opportunities for families," said Joey Sanchez, Northbrook Sports Center manager. "We love seeing our participants get into the spirit of Halloween and enjoy the holidays on the ice."

Other skating events lined up for the following months include:

• Cosmic Skate takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and Feb. 7. Admission is $8 per person.
• Skate with Santa will go from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Admission is $6 for youth and $7 for adults.

The Northbrook Sports Center houses two year-round NHL-sized ice rinks, a concession stand and skate rental for $4.

The Sports Center also welcomes everyone, and especially beginners who want to test their way on the ice, to its Skating for Free event on Saturday, Nov. 23, with time slots from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, visit here or call 847-291-2993.