Cable Dahmer Arena Community Ice Skating & Youth Hockey Sessions

About this adventure

Home to the Kansas City Mavericks professional hockey team, Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence also houses the Cable Dahmer Community Ice Rink, providing a premier ice skating experience for eastern metro families. The facility hosts regular public skating sessions, youth learn-to-skate academies, and family open hockey sessions throughout the winter season. Beginners can take advantage of lightweight skate-training walkers that glide across the ice, allowing young children to practice their balance safely alongside their parents. The arena provides high-quality rental hockey and figure skates starting in toddler sizes. Spectators can relax in heated bleacher seating while enjoying hot cocoa, coffee, and concessions from the arena snack counter. • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA-accessible sports facility with wide concrete concourses, elevator access, and flat entryways ideal for strollers and gear bags. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated concourses feature bench seating and spacious family restrooms equipped with baby changing counters. • Age Suitability: Ages 3 and up for on-ice skating; toddler skate aids support beginners, while spectators of all ages can watch for free. • Sensory Tips: Professional ice arena ambiance with energetic music, brisk 50-degree ice temps, and cool arena breezes; warm jackets, knit gloves, and helmets are advised.