Skate with Santa

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 12 – 5 p.m.
Location: Olympic Oval
Cost: Free for UCalgary alumni, with a non-perishable food item for the SU Campus Food Bank

Skate with Santa is back! Round up your whole family (holiday visitors included!) and Skate with Santa on The Fastest Ice in the World ™.

Alongside skating with Santa, you’ll have the chance to dive into a variety of exciting family-friendly activities, including crafting and facepainting.

You’ll also get to enjoy a bustling holiday market and free treats that even Rudolph would be jealous of.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Santa Meet and Greet

Say hello and take a photo with the big man himself as he rests his feet in between circles around the Oval.

Frozen Friends

Santa isn’t the only one getting into the holiday spirit! Keep your eyes peeled for various holiday characters enjoying the event — but don’t blink, or you might miss them as they skate by.

Elves' Workshop

Become an elf yourself and create a holiday craft to give away (or keep)!

Reindeer Refuel

Stop by to grab a cookie and hot chocolate before getting back out onto the ice.

Frosty's Face Painting

Get into the holiday spirit with fun and festive designs for kids (and the young at heart)!

Holiday Photo Fun

Commemorate the day by posing with your family and friends in our Alumni photo booth.

Caroler’s Choir

Enjoy your skate, treats, crafts, shopping and more to the festive sound of a holiday choir, all throughout the day.

Holiday Market

Check off another item on your festive to-do list and get some holiday shopping done! New this year is a bustling market filled with treats and potential gifts from Alumni Built Businesses and beyond.

As a UCalgary grad, you and your family can attend for free.

Note: We highly encourage everyone to bring their own skates and helmets; however, a limited number of rentals will be free for UCalgary grads and their family members. Helmets are mandatory for all skaters.

Non-perishable food items for the Students’ Union Food Bank will be accepted in lieu of a charge for admission for alumni and their families. The SU Campus Food Bank provides a seven-day emergency food-relief service for those in the UCalgary community experiencing food insecurity including students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Not a UCalgary alum? No problem!

You're still welcome to attend Skate with Santa and the Holiday Market. Check out the Olympic Oval's recreational skating guide for pricing information and more.

Non-alumni Info

An image of Rex waving and skating on the skating rink

Race Rex

Can you out-skate a dinosaur? Now’s your chance to find out! Join Rex on the ice and be sure to snap a picture with him for proof!

Meet Rex

A photo of Kumi being celebrated at the Oval with his hands held up.

Coast with Kumi

Rex’s new best friend, Kumi, would never miss his favourite holiday event! He also never misses a chance to skate around The Fastest Ice in the World™.

Learn about Kumi

Recreational public skating is part of Skate with Santa! You can seek out photos with your favourite characters or simply enjoy an afternoon of skating without Jack Frost nipping at your nose.