FAQs

No. Pets must remain outside the active skating area for the safety of guests and animals.

Service animals are permitted.

Twilight Skate on the River takes place Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.

Guests may arrive at any time during the event.

The event will be held at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge:

5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, Michigan 48183

The skating area will be set up outdoors in the parking lot.

No. Twilight Skate on the River is a no-cost community event presented by Sarovyn in partnership with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

There is no admission fee.

No. Registration is not required to attend Twilight Skate on the River.

All participating guests must complete the required waiver and media release before skating.

The forms may be completed online before the event or completed during on-site check-in.

No. Completing the waiver and media release before the event is optional.

Guests who complete the forms online before the event will receive a unique identifier code by email. Presenting that code at check-in will allow staff to confirm the completed forms and expedite the check-in process.

Guests who have not completed the forms in advance may complete them when they arrive.

A unique identifier code will be emailed to you after the forms are completed.

Bring that code with you and present it at check-in so staff can confirm your completed waiver and media release.

Each participating person must be checked in before entering the skating area.

First, check the spam or junk folder connected to the email address used on the form.

If the email cannot be located, provide the check-in team with the name and email address used when completing the forms. Staff will confirm whether the submission was received.

Yes. You may present the code directly from the email or show a screenshot at check-in.

The code should be clear and readable.

Yes. Every person who will skate must be covered by a completed participation waiver.

Adults must complete their own waiver. A parent, guardian, or responsible accompanying adult must complete the required forms for each participating minor in their care.