Utah City Ice Rink and Christmas Village Open Dec. 4

News November 12, 2026 7 min read ✓ Updated November 12, 2026

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Utah County is getting a new outdoor ice rink this winter. Utah City, the mixed-use downtown under construction in Vineyard, says its rink on The Greenline Promenade opens Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, with timed skating sessions and ice bumper cars, and runs through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening night doubles as Utah City's tree lighting, with Santa, live reindeer and the first night of a weekend Christmas Village that continues on Friday and Saturday nights through December.


What	Outdoor ice rink with skating and ice bumper cars
Opens	Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 (tree lighting 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Season	Through Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027
Where	The Greenline Promenade, 118 Bend St., Vineyard
Parking	UC Racquet Club lot, 100 W. Bend St.
Hours	Mon. to Fri. 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. private rentals
Tickets	Timed 75-minute sessions, reserved online
Christmas Village	Friday and Saturday nights in December, final market Dec. 23

What Utah City announced

The details come from Utah City's own pages. Its rink page calls it "open-air skating on The Greenline Promenade" and lists the season as Dec. 4, 2026, to Feb. 27, 2027. Its event page for the opening night, titled "Utah City Tree Lighting & Ice Rink Season Opening," lists Friday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. ABC4 reported the plans on Nov. 11 under the headline "Utah City introducing Christmas Village, ice-skating rink to Vineyard."

Utah City describes itself as a 700-acre downtown on the east shore of Utah Lake. The Greenline, where the rink sits, is a 12-acre promenade the developer bills as "a path from train to lake," running from the Vineyard FrontRunner station toward the water. Our explainer on Utah City covers how the project came together on the old Geneva Steel site.

Opening night

The Dec. 4 event page lists:

The lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree, along with more than 100 festive trees around the development
Visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Live reindeer and sleigh rides
Live holiday performances
The grand opening of the ice rink
The first night of the Christmas Market, with local vendors, a S'mores Shack and reservable fire pits

The event page does not list an admission charge for the tree lighting. Skating is ticketed separately, by timed session.

Rink hours and sessions

Skate sessions run 75 minutes, with a 15-minute ice reset between them, according to Utah City. The rink asks skaters to arrive 15 minutes early to pick up skates. Bumper car rides are 15 minutes and start every 20 minutes.

The regular-season schedule on the rink page:

Monday and Wednesday: 5:30 to 10 p.m., skate sessions at 5:30, 7 and 8:30. The 5:30 session is "Early Ice," $8 all-in, which the rink describes as its quiet, beginner-friendly hour.
Tuesday and Thursday, "Cars & Skate Night": 5:30 to 10 p.m., bumper cars at 5:30, 5:50, 6:10 and 6:30, skating at 7:15 and 8:45.
Friday: 5:30 to 10 p.m., skating at 5:30, 7 and 8:30.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., bumper cars from 11 a.m. to noon, skating at 12:45, 2:15, 3:45, 5:15, 6:45 and 8:15. The first session is a family skate with skate aids set aside for kids.
Sunday: private rentals only, by reservation, noon to 8 p.m.

Holiday break

From Dec. 21 to Jan. 2, Utah City says the rink opens early Monday through Saturday, with bumper cars at 11 a.m., skating from 12:45 p.m. and a 60-minute "Late Skate" at 9:45 p.m. that runs to 10:45 p.m. That is the only stretch when the rink stays open past 10.

The rink page lists these exceptions:

Thursday, Dec. 24: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 25: closed
Sunday, Dec. 27: private rentals only
Thursday, Dec. 31: 11 a.m. to midnight, with a late skate into the new year
Friday, Jan. 1: noon to 5 p.m.

What it costs

Utah City's page says the price shown at checkout already includes tax and ticketing fees, and that a skate ticket covers the 75-minute session and rental skates. It lists these prices and discounts:

Early Ice (Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.): $8
Bump & Skate (one bumper car ride plus one skate session the same evening): $20
Bring your own skates: $3 off
Kids under 3: skate free with a paying adult
Spectators: free, rinkside
Private Sunday rentals: $450 for an hour for up to 50 skaters, $750 for up to 100, with skates and staff included; all eight bumper cars for 30 minutes add $300

The page does not print the standard adult or youth session price; it appears in the online booking. Tickets are non-refundable but can be moved to another session up to an hour before start time, and Utah City says it refunds automatically if it closes for weather or ice conditions.

Bumper car rules

Drivers must be at least 6 years old and 42 inches tall, with a 300-pound limit per car, according to the rink page. Children 3 to 5 who are under 42 inches can ride on a parent's lap at no extra charge. Everyone signs a waiver, with a parent or guardian signing for anyone under 18. Riders check in at the bumper car gate 10 minutes early for a safety briefing.

Special nights

The rink page lists one-night events through the season, including an Ugly Sweater Skate on Thursday, Dec. 10 (wear one and get a hot cocoa), a Neighbors Night on Thursday, Dec. 17 with half-price skating for Vineyard and Utah City residents with a code, a Throwback Skate on Thursday, Jan. 21, and a "Galentines" night on Saturday, Feb. 13 with two skate tickets for $20 with a code.

Christmas Village and Santa

The Christmas Village, which Utah City also calls the Christmas Market and Food Truck Rally, is open Friday and Saturday nights in December leading up to Christmas, with a special final market on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Food trucks park outside the village on Fridays and Saturdays, according to the rink page.

Santa's Lodge sits rinkside. Utah City says Santa is there every Friday and Saturday evening from the Dec. 4 tree lighting through Dec. 19, plus one visit on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Fini Pizza serves at the rink through the season, and Bella's Market is a short walk away for hot drinks and snacks.

Before you go

Dress for outdoors. The rink is open-air, and Utah City says gloves are required on the ice. It sells some at the rink.
Arrive early. Skates are first come, first served within each session. Sizes run from US men's 4 to 13 (women's 5 to 14.5), plus adjustable kids' skates from toddler 9J to youth 4.
No sticks or pucks during public sessions. Figure and hockey skates are both fine.
Weather: Light snow and rain don't close the rink, Utah City says. Closures are posted on its page and Instagram.
Directions to parking: From the Vineyard Connector (800 North), turn north on Main Street, take the first left on Avery before Bella's Market, then right on 4th Avenue. The UC Racquet Club lot is on the right.
Accessibility: The entrance, rinkside viewing and restrooms are accessible, according to Utah City, which asks visitors with questions to email ahead.

How it fits the local skating options

Until now, the main options in Utah County have been the indoor Peaks Ice Arena in Provo and the seasonal outdoor rink Lehi has set up at the Lehi Sports Complex in recent winters, according to our earlier reporting. Our ice skating guide for Utah Valley and the Wasatch Front lists those rinks with their hours and prices. For more of the season's events, see Light the World in Utah Valley and our guide to Santa breakfasts, photos, runs and parades. If you're making an evening of it in Vineyard, things to do in Vineyard and the best restaurants in Vineyard cover the rest of town.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Utah City ice rink open?

Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, the same night as Utah City's tree lighting, according to the rink's page on utahcity.com. The season runs through Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027.

Where is the Utah City ice rink?

On The Greenline Promenade at 118 Bend St. in Vineyard, according to Utah City. Rink parking is listed at 100 W. Bend St., in the UC Racquet Club lot a short walk away.

What are the Utah City ice rink hours?

Utah City lists Monday through Friday 5:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday for private rentals only. During the holiday break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 2, it opens earlier and adds a 9:45 p.m. late skate. It is closed on Christmas Day.

How much does it cost to skate at Utah City?

Utah City's page lists the Monday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Early Ice session at $8 and a Bump & Skate combo (one bumper car ride and one skate session the same evening) at $20. It says skate rental is included, $3 comes off if you bring your own skates, kids under 3 skate free with a paying adult, and tax and fees are included in the price shown. Standard session prices appear when you book online.

Do I need tickets in advance?

Utah City recommends it. Sessions are timed, 75 minutes long, with a set number of skaters, and the rink says weekend and holiday sessions fill up. Walk-ups can buy on a phone at the entrance if there's space. Spectators don't need a ticket.

What are ice bumper cars and who can ride?

Each rider gets a car for a 15-minute ride on the rink, with rides starting every 20 minutes, according to Utah City. Drivers must be at least 6 years old and 42 inches tall, kids 3 to 5 under 42 inches can ride on a parent's lap, and every rider signs a waiver. Bumper cars run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings and every morning over the holiday break.

What is happening at the Dec. 4 tree lighting?

Utah City's event page lists Friday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., with the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree and more than 100 smaller trees, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer and sleigh rides, live holiday performances and the rink's grand opening.

When is the Christmas Village open?

Utah City says the Christmas Market, with local vendors, a S'mores Shack and reservable fire pits, is open Friday and Saturday nights in December leading up to Christmas, with a final market on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Food trucks park outside the village on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sources

The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.

Utah City Ice Rink, Utah City. Checked November 12, 2026.
Utah City Tree Lighting & Ice Rink Season Opening, Utah City. Checked November 12, 2026.
The Greenline at Utah City, Utah City. Checked November 12, 2026.

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