# Ugly Sweater Public Ice Skate at the Skatium — Skokie

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

- When: Fri, Dec 18 · 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL 60077
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Admission: $7.00; Skate Rental: $4.00; season passes do not apply
- Organizer: Skokie Park District — Skatium Ice Arena
- Official page: https://www.skokieparks.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A themed evening public skate at the Skatium Ice Arena: wear your most outrageous ugly holiday sweater (light-up and pompoms welcome) and skate with the crowd for 75 minutes. Admission and skate rental are paid at the rink; season passes do not apply to themed skates. A festive, low-key outing for families with children who can already skate or are happy holding the wall.

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