Birthday Parties

We offer two Birthday packages with a variety of additional services that you can personalize your party. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the available dates times for a Birthday Party?

Birthday On Ice Parties are held during our Public Skate Sessions. Click here to view the Public Skate schedule.

Click here to view our Booking Calendar.

Hockey 101 Parties are held during our Stick and Puck Sessions. Click here to view the Stick and Puck schedule.

How many participants do the party packages include?

Both of our party packages are based on a total of ten participants.  More guests are welcome; however, there is a separate charge for each additional participant.

What if parents want to skate?

There are two passes included with your birthday package. 

What party spaces are available?

There are four different areas available. The party room can accommodate two parties or your guests may prefer either the North or South rink side locations.  Party spaces are the same price.  Availability is based on a first come first serve basis.  We try and accommodate every request but do not guarantee rooms.

Party Room

Rinkside (North or South)

What restrictions are there for outside food or custom decorating?

Birthday cakes are the only outside food that is allowed into the building. Feather boas, confetti, or items that will leave debris on the floor are prohibited.

Are there other party packages available?

Customized packages are available that include broomball, hockey, private ice rental, and figure skating that are perfect for lock-ins, fundraisers and corporate outings. Please contact Chris Johnston or Michelle Lauerman at the Community Ice rink for pricing.

How do I reserve a date?

Please call our Party Coordinator, at 816-442-6100 ext. 6121 or email her at MRitter@independenceeventscenter.com .

When you call to book your party we will ask that you put a credit card on file.  Your full balance is due after your Birthday Party concludes.  If you need to cancel your party we will reserve the right to enforce our cancellation policy as follows:

Notifications  Cancellation Fee

Cancellations outside 48 hours  $75.00

Cancellations within 48 hours  $195.00

Count Down to your Party!

Now that your party is booked!  Please review the following suggestions to ensure your party runs smoothly!

The Week Before

Remind your guests to wear high socks, warm clothes and gloves.  

To maximize your skating time, we suggest you create a list of shoe sizes for your guests before their arrival.  

Events at the IEC may result in additional vehicle traffic, so encourage guests to arrive early for convenient parking.

The Day Before

Should your guest count exceed the minimum number of 10 guests, please contact your party coordinator so proper accommodations can be made.

The Day of Your Party

Please arrive a few minutes before the party is scheduled to start. This ensures that proper skate sizes will be available

Parents should walk their children into meet the party chaperone or host.  Parking is available in the south lot and the entrance to the rink is on the South side of the Independence Events Center through the Centerpoint Community Ice doors.

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