Twilight Skate on the River brings outdoor skating, music, and an evening along the Detroit River to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
Bring your skates, a few chairs, and something to sip. Explore the grounds, spend time near the river, and settle in as the sun goes down.
Children and adults are welcome, whether they skate or simply enjoy the setting. A limited number of children’s rental skates may be available, so guests should bring their own when possible.
There is no cost to attend and no registration required. Every skater must complete the event waiver and media release before entering the skating area. Complete the forms in advance for faster check-in and more time to enjoy the evening.
Rentals are limited. Quads + Blades welcome
Seating will be limited.
Pack what you would like for the evening.
There is no registration required. Every skater must complete the event waiver and media release before entering the skating area.
Complete the forms before the event for faster check-in and more time to enjoy the evening.
Add yourself and any participating children.
Your unique identifier code will be sent by email.
Staff will confirm your forms before you enter the skating area.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
5437 W Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
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Twilight Skate on the River is presented by Sarovyn in partnership with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
The refuge provides the setting. Sarovyn is responsible for the skating experience and event communication.
No.
Children may not be dropped off or left unattended. A parent, guardian, or responsible accompanying adult must remain at the event with them.
Parents, guardians, and accompanying adults are responsible for supervising the children in their care at all times.
Sarovyn staff do not provide childcare or individual child supervision.
The event will take place on an outdoor paved surface.
Outdoor pavement feels different from a traditional indoor skating floor and may include changes in texture, seams, or minor surface irregularities.
Guests should skate carefully and remain alert.
Twilight Skate on the River is a family event.
Adults, children, and families are welcome to attend. A parent, guardian, or responsible adult must remain with children throughout the event.
Conditions will be monitored throughout the event.
Guests should bring water, take breaks, and avoid skating beyond their physical comfort.
Sarovyn may pause or adjust skating activity when weather or surface conditions require it.
Guests may arrive at any time between 5:30 and 8:00 PM.
Arriving earlier provides more time to check in, prepare, and skate before the event ends.
No secured storage should be assumed.
Guests are responsible for their skates, phones, bags, chairs, coolers, and other personal items throughout the event.
Sarovyn and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge are not responsible for lost, stolen, or unattended belongings.
Provide the check-in team with the name and email address used to complete the forms.
Staff will confirm the submission before allowing participants to enter the skating area.
Guests who completed the forms online should present the unique identifier code received by email.
Guests completing the forms on site should be prepared to provide the required participant, emergency contact, waiver, and media release information.
Guests who completed the forms online should present the unique identifier code received by email.
Guests completing the forms on site should be prepared to provide the required participant, emergency contact, waiver, and media release information.
Yes. Photography and video may take place throughout the event.
The media release section must be completed for every participating adult and minor. You may decline permission to be photographed or recorded. Guests who decline will be identified during check-in, and the media team will accommodate that selection throughout the event.
The adult completing the forms for a minor must make a separate media selection for each child in their care.
Small personal coolers are permitted.
Coolers must remain outside the skating area and should not obstruct walkways, parking access, or guest seating.
No.
Twilight Skate on the River is a family event. Alcohol, cannabis, and other intoxicating substances are not permitted.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the event area.