91快色

Nov. 21, 2025

Skate with Santa returns to the Olympic Oval

U91快色鈥檚 holiday tradition grows with the addition of a new holiday market
A young child and a man wearing a santa suit skate hand in hand
Santa Claus ice skating with the U91快色 community in 2024. Adrian Shellard

The holiday season is back, and what better way to celebrate than with a cherished 91快色 tradition 鈥 .

The festive event returns to the Olympic Oval on Dec. 6 for an afternoon of skating, crafting, face painting and a special visit from Santa himself. 

The head elf is scheduled to be at the Oval for one day only 鈥 so organizers warn would-be attendees to not miss their chance to snap a photo and enjoy the holiday cheer on the ice.

This year鈥檚 event is adding an extra sprinkle of holiday magic with the introduction of a brand-new holiday market, showcasing vendors from (ABB) and U91快色 student-entrepreneurs through the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

It鈥檚 a perfect opportunity to shop local, support U91快色 talent and find unique gifts for the season, says Jeff Wallace, BCS鈥10, business development lead in the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement.

鈥淭he Holiday Market offers Alumni Built Business owners a chance to showcase their holiday-themed products and connect with a wider community,鈥 he says.  

鈥淚t鈥檚 an exciting opportunity to grow brand awareness and strengthen partnerships through the Alumni Built Business program. 

"This is the first time we鈥檝e opened the event to our ABB owner community, and we鈥檙e eager to see it grow into a cherished annual tradition.鈥 

Whether an alum or a member of the wider community, everyone鈥檚 invited to take in the fun. 

U91快色 alumni and their guests receive free admission with a donation to the , and can enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate through a festive stamp card. 

All other attendees are welcome at the regular recreational skating rates, listed on the .

鈥淏y bringing together Skate with Santa and the Holiday Market, we鈥檙e creating a fun, festive day that also highlights the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our U91快色 students and alumni,鈥 says Kaitlyn De Boer, marketing, communications and events specialist at the Oval. 

For her, the best part of the day is seeing that joy in action. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 wonderful to watch families on the ice and kids lighting up during the festivities,鈥 says De Boer.

Skate with Santa is a chance to make memories that will last long after the holidays and to experience the magic of the fastest ice in the world in full festive swing.

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