Indian Creek Plaza Ice Skating Ribbon
Visitors glide along an outdoor ice skating ribbon and rink decorated with sparkling white holiday lights. Skaters can practice their balance with on-ice skate trainers or receive guidance from rink guards stationed along the route. Spectators and resting skaters can warm up beside outdoor fire pits or take in the view from the lounge overlooking the ribbon.
What to Expect
Glide along Idaho’s only ice ribbon beneath sparkling white lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Caldwell
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Destination Caldwell
Food & Drink
The overlooking bar and lounge serves adult beverages during set hours; no food options for the skating event are specified.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and casual skaters
Vibe
Festive and wintry
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: All prices include taxes and fees. Ages 5 and under: $8, including skate rental. General admission with skate rental: $17. General admission without skate rental: $9. Helmet rental: free. Skate sharpening: $9. Pass and skate-rental 10-pack: $145, not valid for Holiday Skate Sessions. Ice Ribbon & Rink Gift Card: any amount available. Season Skate Pass, general admission without skates: $113; with skates: $227. Season passes are not valid during private plaza rentals; one session is guaranteed for holiday sessions, with additional sessions based upon availability. – Get tickets
- Parking: A parking map is linked; the page gives no parking details.
- Pets: Pets are permitted on the Plaza only when kept on a leash.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve your holiday skate sessions as early as you can, because tickets fill up quickly during the winter holiday season.
- Ask a skate attendant for a free helmet when you check in or buy your ticket; they come in three sizes for skaters of all ages.
- Dress in warm layers, because the daytime fire pits give limited heat and the propane heaters near the rink only come on in the evening.
- Leave phones, snacks and drinks with someone off the ice, because none are allowed on the ribbon and breaking the rules means leaving without a refund.
- Beginners should head for the skate trainers in the center of the rink, and Rink Guards in neon vests are on the ice to help.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday Skate Sessions can be booked now; the Pass & Skate Rental 10-Pack is not valid for them.
- Winter Wonderland Festival fills the plaza on the evenings of Nov 20–22, with more than a million lights, a market of over 60 local artisans, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Reindeer Games on Saturday, Dec 19 is a new Signature Event: a family day of ice skating, playful challenges and holiday activities for all ages.
- Season Skate Passes, with or without skates, give one skate session per day; they guarantee one holiday session, with more based on availability.
- The Light the World Giving Machine is on the plaza Dec 1–14, and all donations go to charities.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve a skate session?
Yes, reserving is the way to go. Tickets fill up quickly during the winter holiday season, so book your holiday skate sessions and preferred times early.
Is there help for first-time skaters?
Skate trainers (buckets, walkers and penguin skate aides) are in the center of the ice rink. You need skates on to reach them, and they must stay in the rink area. Rink Guards in neon vests are also on the ice to help.
Where do I rent skates and helmets?
Skate rentals and passes are at the Plaza Skate Shoppe at the back of the plaza. Free red helmets come in three sizes for all ages; just ask a skate attendant when you check in or buy your ticket.
How do I stay warm?
Fire pits run during the day, but their heat is limited, so come prepared. In the evenings, propane heaters come on near the rink and in the Idaho Central Credit Union Stage Lounge.
Can I bring my phone or a drink onto the ice?
No. Cell phones, food, drinks, gum and personal items are not allowed on the ice, and you can't carry children. Only people wearing skates may be on the ice.
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