Salt Lake City, Utah, offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor ice skating, especially at Millcreek Common. Whether you're a seasoned skater or a beginner, Millcreek Common provides a delightful winter experience for all ages. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your visit.
General Information and Schedule
Millcreek Common offers daily ice skating sessions with varying hours to accommodate different schedules. It's best to book tickets in advance to ensure your spot, especially during peak times. Here’s a general schedule:
- Sunday - Thursday: 11 AM - 9 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 10:30 AM - 10 PM
Holiday Hours
Be aware of special holiday hours that may differ from the regular schedule:
- November 26: 11 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thanksgiving Day (November 27): Closed
Note that sessions and closures may change due to weather or maintenance.
Special Events at Millcreek Common
Millcreek Common hosts a variety of events throughout the winter season, making it a vibrant and exciting destination. Here are some highlights:
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- November 28-30: Millcreek Magic Ice Show (skating session unavailable from 4 PM - 8 PM)
- December 1-24: Utah’s Own Holiday Shoppes (Open Daily from 11 AM - 9 PM at the Public Market)
- December 29: Electric Alley Arcade Opens + Pinball Wizards Tournament (1 PM - 4 PM)
- December 31: BIG BOOM BASH: EARLY EVE (4 PM - 8 PM) & OUT LATE (9 PM - 12:30 AM)
- January 1-10: Electric Alley Arcade (11 AM - 9 PM Daily)
- January 3: Shoes vs. Skates (6 PM - 10 PM)
- January 12 & 21 & 26: National Figure Skating Month Exhibitions (6:45 PM - 7 PM)
- January 18 & 25: Winter Bazaar (11 AM - 4 PM Sundays)
- January 19 - February 15: Art Market (11 AM - 9 PM Daily)
- January 19: Ice Skate on MLK Holiday (11 AM - 9 PM, $2 off admission with code MLK26)
- January 21: Prize Bingo Night…It’s Snowtime! (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
- January 23: Art Market Artist Reception (6 PM - 8 PM)
These events provide additional entertainment and activities to complement your ice skating experience.
Holiday Market at Millcreek Common
Millcreek’s holiday market returns from November 1 to December 24 in the Public Market. Shop local this season with Utah’s Own products from farmers and food artisans. Shoppers can buy items to enjoy or build a customized gift box, perfect for memorable gifting for neighbors and friends this season.
Pinball Wizards Tournament
The Pinball Wizards Tournament will kick off with kid and adult tournaments. Sign up before the start time to play! Participants must purchase a $5 wristband. The top four winners of each tournament will be walking away with some amazing prizes and all participants will also be entered into a drawing for even more prizes.
Electric Alley Arcade
Level up your New Year's fun! The Electric Alley Arcade at Millcreek Common is back! With a $5 entry fee, you can play classic and modern arcade games from skee ball to pinball, Pac-Man to Bubble Hockey, and more!
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Ring in the New Year at The Grandview at Millcreek Common! Enjoy live music, fortune tellers, lip readers, arcade games, food, and poets writing on the spot. End the night with dazzling fireworks! All ages are welcome.
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Ice skating is open but is not included in Out Late Admission.
Learn to Skate Program
Millcreek Common offers a "Learn to Skate" program designed to teach the basics of ice skating. This includes six, 30-minute classes, skate rental, a Learn to Skate USA Membership (expires June 30) and one free skating pass to come work on your new skills! Classes occur on Mondays OR Wednesdays for six weeks. Class times are 4:45pm-5:15pm or 5:30pm-6:00pm. Monday class dates are January 5, 12, 26, February 2, 9, 23. This program instills a lifelong love for all ice sports, no matter your age.
Additional Activities and Commemorations
Millcreek is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special commemorative items:
- Millcreek Dowdle Folk Art Puzzle: A limited-edition puzzle painted by artist Eric Dowdle, available on February 14, 2026.
- Millcreek Common Plaza Paver: Buy a custom-engraved plaza paver to leave your mark on Millcreek.
Renting the Space
From team building to corporate holiday parties and receptions to pop-up markets, our team is ready to turn uncommon experiences into memorable events. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art sound system and customizable interactive lighting.
Important Information
Here are some key points to remember when planning your visit:
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- The Ice Ribbon has very little to no reservation slots left around the Christmas holiday.
- If a session isn't showing on the reservation system, it has sold out and is unavailable.
- Reservations are non-refundable.
- Group reservations are available online.
- Exact sizing for skate rentals is not guaranteed.
- Additional participants not included in the reservation will not be permitted to skate.
By engaging in skating, skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of, and assume, the inherent risks of skating. Skaters may not hold young children while on the ice.
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- Compliance with domestic and international copyright and trademark laws.
- Restrictions on modifying, distributing, or reverse engineering any software.
- Agreement to electronic communications.
- Acknowledgement that the Foundation is not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of external sites linked to from their Site.
Ensure you review these terms to understand your rights and responsibilities when using the Site and Services.