Person figure skating on outdoor ice rink with others ice skating behind them.

Skate Night Date Night

Skate under the stars to upbeat music with our on-site DJ and a local food truck every Wednesday at the uptown rink.

  • → Wednesdays, January and February
  • → 6 to 8 p.m.
  • → Waterloo Public Square ice rink
  • → Free and family-friendly

Getting here and parking

Best ways to get here:

Get directions to Waterloo Public Square


Check the weather

Skate Night Date Night is weather dependent. If there is a possibility of rain, severe weather or unsafe ice conditions, the event may be cancelled. 

For updates, check this page or follow Create Waterloo on Instagram or Facebook.


What's happening

A group of people wearing winter clothes are ice skating on an outdoor rink.

Ice skating

Bring your friends, family and neighbours to enjoy a fun-filled evening of free outdoor skating at the uptown rink.

Live DJ sets

Join DJ King Kadeem for fun and upbeat tunes, featuring a different playlist theme each week.

Stay tuned for more details.

A person in a purple hoodie serves a dessert to customers from a food truck at night. The background shows a large image of a funnel cake with whipped cream.

Local food truck

Take a break from the cold and warm up with a tasty treat from the Hissing Goose Coffee Roasters.

The first 50 visitors each night will also receive a complimentary hot drink.


What to bring

Pack these items to enjoy the event:

  • hats, gloves, snow pants
  • ice skates

Need ice skates?

McPhail’s Cycle and Sport offers rentals and is located just a short walk away at 95 King St N.


Find a washroom

Find nearby washrooms:

Both washrooms:

  • are open daily until 10 p.m.
  • are gender neutral
  • are wheelchair accessible
  • have an adult change table (no sling provided)
  • have accessible water fountains and bottle filling stations
  • include tactile maps and indicators

Photography notice

Photos and videos may be taken during this event and used by the City of Waterloo in print and digital communications, including the city's website, social media channels and promotional materials.
 
By attending this public event, you consent to the City of Waterloo using your image and voice in print and digital communications. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please speak with city staff at the event or contact festivals@waterloo.ca.

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