# Christmas at Cantigny Outdoor Ice Rink

> Place to go for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Beginning November 20: Wed-Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 10 am-9 pm
- Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 20
- Where: Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Rink access and skate rentals on site; Cocoa Cabanas from $150 plus food and beverage minimum
- Schedule: Beginning November 20: Wed-Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 10 am-9 pm
- Organizer: Cantigny Park
- Official page: https://cantigny.org/christmas-at-cantigny/ice-rink-cocoa-cabanas/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

An outdoor holiday ice rink beside Le Jardin at Cantigny Park, with skate rentals on site, a fire for s'mores and bookable rink-side Cocoa Cabanas. Every skater completes a waiver on the day of the visit; parking is extra for skaters not attending the light show.

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