# Pettit National Ice Center - Thanksgiving Weekend Family Open Public Skating > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM - Where: Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St, West Allis, WI 53214 - Ages: Ages 3+ (Skate walkers available for beginner toddlers; all skating skill levels welcome) - Price: $10 (Public skate admission) / $4 skate rental; Free skate aids available for young beginners - Organizer: Pettit National Ice Center (Official US Olympic Training Site) - Official page: https://thepettit.com/ - 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/milwaukee/activities/pettit-national-ice-center-thanksgiving-weekend-family-open-public-ska--listing-efdc8730346e87ad187c5f95 ## About Gliding across the ice where Olympic champions train is a quintessential Wisconsin holiday tradition at the Pettit National Ice Center in West Allis. During Thanksgiving weekend, the center opens its world-class 400-meter indoor speed skating oval and two international ice rinks for public family skating sessions. Novice skaters and toddlers can utilize sturdy, bucket-style skating aids to build balance and confidence on the ice, while upbeat family holiday tunes play over the arena sound system. Rental skates from toddler sizes through adult figures and hockey skates are available on-site, accompanied by a warming cafe serving hot cocoa and warm pretzels. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Spacious ground-floor concourses accommodate strollers, with bleacher seating and rinkside rubber flooring for easy parent maneuvering. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated lobby restrooms with baby changing stations; warm lounge seating overlooking the ice track for nursing or resting parents. • Age Suitability: All ages; stable metal skating walkers allow children as young as age three to glide safely alongside parents. • Sensory Tips: Arena is chilled (around 50 degrees Fahrenheit), so dress in cozy hats and gloves; cheerful family music plays at moderate volume during public sessions. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Candy Cane Lane Holiday Lights for the MACC Fund](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/candy-cane-lane-holiday-lights-for-the-macc-fund--listing-9f337470ad99b5de0b61b337) — Nov 27 – Dec 25 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Candy Cane Lane (92nd to 96th Streets), West Allis · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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