Despite the frigid temperatures, wintertime in Chicago can be magical (really!) and there’s no better way to ring in the coming season than ice skating at Millennium Park’s iconic McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Kicking off its 11^th season tomorrow, the rink welcomes more than 100,000 skaters annually. Take your family, your date or hit the ice solo this year. Why not? It’s free!

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Skate rentals available for $10

November 18 through March 11, 2012

Millenium Park, 312.742.1168  

Monday – Thursday noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday (through Dec. 17) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday (beginning Jan. 7) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.