FAQs

Guests may leave and return during the scheduled event hours.

Check with the event team before leaving to confirm whether another check-in step will be required when returning.

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.

The event ends at 8:00 PM.

Guests should begin gathering their belongings before the scheduled end time and follow staff directions as the skating area closes.

Yes. Participants must be 21 years or older.

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.

Training sessions are closed to spectators. We keep the room focused so participants can move, learn, and build confidence without distraction. If you’d like to bring friends or guests, our public skate sessions are open to adults 21 and over.

Not necessarily. The boot and plate can be the same.

What changes are the wheels and bearings.

Indoor wheels are harder and designed for smooth rink surfaces. Outdoor wheels are softer and better suited for pavement or textured ground. We recommend having two sets of wheels, one for indoor use and one for outdoor use, and switching them as needed.

If budget allows, some skaters choose to keep two separate pairs of skates so they do not have to change wheels.