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Lace up those skates and celebrate the season with these fantastic holiday-themed skating events in and around the city. We have found both indoor and outdoor skating options, including several with none other than SANTA!<\/p>\n

Holiday Skating Events<\/h2>\n

Santa Skate at Clare Drake Arena<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 December 5 |<\/strong> Join University of Alberta Campus & Community Recreation for a fun midday Santa Skate! This festive celebration on ice at Clare Drake Arena includes enjoy free hot chocolate, candy canes, Christmas music, and SANTA!<\/p>\n

Free Santa Skate at Glen Allen Recreation Complex<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 December 7 |<\/strong> Take to the ice and enjoy a Santa Skate at the Glen Allen Recreation Complex in Sherwood Park. Skaters can look forward to a festive Christmas atmosphere with lights, decorations, and, of course, SANTA! Event is free of charge and there will be free skate rentals, photo opportunities, cookie decorating, and hot chocolate to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Bright Light Skate Night<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 December 13 |<\/strong> Bright Light Skate Night is coming to Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza. Be there to enjoy free skating on the City Hall Plaza Rink, roving performers, live ice carving, arts and crafts, free maple taffy, and the official lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree at 5:00 pm. Free skate rentals will be available.<\/p>\n

Skate with Santa and the Beaumont Chiefs<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 December 14 |<\/strong> Skate with Santa and the Beaumont Chiefs at the Ken Nichol Recreation Centre! Bring your own camera for photos with Santa while you enjoy skating, hot chocolate, and other festive fun at this free event.<\/p>\n

Holiday Pajama Party Friday Fun Skate at Leduc Rec Centre<\/a><\/strong>
\nDecember 19 |<\/strong> Join the Leduc Recreation Centre each month for a themed Friday Fun Skate the whole family can enjoy! Enjoy music, activities, prizes, games, and fun.\u00a0 It\u2019s all included with a daily admission pass, or FREE if you\u2019re an LRC member. Don\u2019t forget your helmets!<\/p>\n

Skate with Santa & The Grinch in St. Albert<\/a><\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udd93 December 21 |<\/strong> Bring the family to St. Albert\u2019s Kinex Arena on Sunday, December 21, 2025 to Skate with Santa & the Grinch! Its\u2019s all free to enjoy, including candy canes, a candy-guessing jar, and classic Christmas music.<\/p>\n

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For more great skating options this winter, be sure to check out our<\/strong>
\nUltimate Guide to Outdoor Skating in the Edmonton Area<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lace up those skates and celebrate the season with these fantastic holiday-themed skating events in and around the city. We have found both indoor and outdoor skating options, including several with none other than SANTA! Holiday Skating Events Santa Skate at Clare Drake Arena \ud83c\udd93 December 5 | Join University
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