# Cable Dahmer Arena Community Ice Skating & Youth Hockey Sessions > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Cable Dahmer Arena Community Ice Rink, 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055 - Ages: Ages 3 and up for skating; spectators of all ages welcome - Price: $8 admission; $4 skate rental; Free for spectators - Organizer: City of Independence & Oak View Group - Official page: https://www.cabledahmerarena.com/community-ice-rink - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/cable-dahmer-arena-community-ice-skating-and-youth-hockey-sessions--listing-4e5e22f3c7ad515674d5847e ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Line Creek Community Center Ice Arena Public Skating & Youth Lessons](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/line-creek-community-center-ice-arena-public-skating-and-youth-lessons--listing-164b28abc87505d8d7aee422) — Open on its own schedule · Line Creek Community Center Ice Arena · All ages · From $7 · checked Nov 5. 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