Christmas in the Ville
Visitors take to the outdoor ice rink for open public skating sessions or family skates. The rink offers open-air skating set amidst community holiday festivities at The Center.
What to Expect
Outdoor ice skating rink featuring open public and dedicated family sessions.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Bartlesville
Organizer
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
Food trucks are listed for the December 4 Opening Night Celebration.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and casual skaters
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $12 per skater.
- Hours: Opening night: 5:30–9pm; Fridays: family skate 4–6pm and public skate 6–9pm; Saturdays and Sundays: public skate 2–9pm.
Tips & Advice
- Check the Bartlesville Christmas in the Ville Facebook page before you go, because rink hours can change because of the weather.
- Bring kids 12 and under on Friday for Family Skate, which is reserved for them and an adult before public skating starts.
- On opening night most activities are free, but bring money for food, carriage rides and ice skating, which cost extra.
- Dress warmly in layers and bring gloves, because the ice rink is outdoors and skating runs into the evening.
- Plan around the rink being closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening Night Celebration on Friday, December 4, with the Bartlesville Symphony, tree and park lighting, a merchant crawl, movies in the park and pictures with Santa.
- Friday Family Skate, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, reserved for kids 12 and under with an adult.
- Private ice rink rentals are available.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Skate?
Family Skate is the Friday session reserved for kids 12 and under with an adult. Chick-fil-A sponsors it, and public skating follows it on Friday evenings.
What happens on opening night?
Opening night has the Bartlesville Symphony, the tree and park lighting, the ice rink, food trucks, a downtown merchant crawl, movies in the park, carriage rides and pictures with Santa.
Which opening-night activities are free?
Everything is free except food, carriage rides and ice skating.
Can I rent the rink for a private group?
Yes. The ice rink is available for private rentals.
Does weather affect skating?
Yes. Rink hours can change because of weather. Updates are posted on the Bartlesville Christmas in the Ville Facebook page.
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