Play Free skating
Free family skating this weekend in Ottawa
Official Play Free family and public skating sessions this Saturday and Sunday.
Free for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Only sessions explicitly included in Play Free appear; other public skating can be paid. Check helmet rules and cancellations before leaving.
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27 activities · 50 sessions
Official Play Free family and public skating sessions this weekend. Check cancellations; other sessions may charge admission.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — Ray Friel Recreation Complex
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex1585 Tenth Line RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Saturday, November 1412:15 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.
Play Free skating — Walter Baker Sports Centre
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Walter Baker Sports Centre100 Malvern DriveGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 141:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — J.A. Dulude Arena
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
J.A. Dulude Arena941 Clyde AvenueGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 141:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — Richmond Memorial Community Centre
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Richmond Memorial Community Centre6095 Perth StreetGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 142:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — Bernard Grandmaître Arena
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Bernard Grandmaître Arena309 McArthur RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Saturday, November 142:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — Tom Brown Arena
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Tom Brown Arena141 Bayview Station RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 142:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Play Free skating — CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn1500 Shea RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
3:15 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 143:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — Howard Darwin Centennial Arena
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Howard Darwin Centennial Arena1765 Merivale RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 143:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — R.J. Kennedy Community Centre and Arena
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
R.J. Kennedy Community Centre and Arena1115 Dunning RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 144:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Play Free skating — Canterbury Recreation Complex
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Canterbury Recreation Complex2185 Arch StreetGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 144:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — Manotick Community Centre / Mike O'Neil Arena
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
Manotick Community Centre / Mike O'Neil Arena5572 Doctor Leach DriveGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
Saturday, November 146:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
Play Free skating — John G. Mlacak Centre
Free public or family skating for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Skaters aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Schedules can change; confirm with the arena before leaving.
John G. Mlacak Centre2500 Campeau DriveGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
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Saturday, November 14
7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7
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