Mark your calendars, Bay Area residents and holiday enthusiasts! Maple Grove is rolling out the festive red carpet for an unforgettable evening of ice skating and holiday cheer at Central Park. On December 14, from 5 to 8 p.m., you can revel in the joy of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, direct from their North Pole abode. With the glimmer of the Maple Grove Rotary holiday light display as a backdrop, this is the quintessential setting for creating those picture-perfect memories, so be sure to bring your camera. And for those unprepared with their skates, fear not, rentals are at the ready for a mere $7.50 a pair.
Admission is gratis, a small holiday miracle in the hustle and bustle of the season's spendiness. All ages are welcome for this festive fête, and really, is there anything more wholesome than families enjoying the magic of the season together? With the twirling and gliding on the ice, it's as if the holiday spirit is getting a chance to lace up its skates and join in. Just remember, you'll want to dress warmly—Santa may have a thick fur-lined suit, but the rest of us need to bundle up against the seasonal chill.
The specifics for this yuletide gathering: Location is 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369. To ensure you're not stuck navigating the night of the event, click here for more event details and directions. As published on July 29th by the city of Maple Grove's official channel, the community is invited to "enjoy the Maple Grove Rotary holiday light display ceremony," corroborating the free and festive evening on offer to all those who decide to attend.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or your skating style resembles a newborn fawn learning to walk, this event promises fun for the whole family. Ice skating beneath the glow of holiday lights, some sweet holiday tunes serenading you—it almost sounds too good to be true, but Maple Grove is indeed delivering on that holiday dream. Do the kiddos have a wishlist? Well, this is the perfect opportunity to have a word with Santa, just make sure to capture that encounter on camera. You’re probably not going to want to forget it. So let's all don our merriest mittens and make some memories.
