The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that “Holidays at the Hill” will return for its third season at Federal Hill Commons from Nov. 19 through Jan. 9, 2023.
Jensen
“Holidays at the Hill adds to the offerings we have in Downtown Noblesville to enjoy time together and create lasting memories,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said. “From ice skating to carriage rides, a walking lights tour to the holiday market, Holidays at the Hill has activities for all ages looking to celebrate with friends and family.”
Families can reserve a unique, private carriage ride through downtown Noblesville. Rides last approximately 15 minutes and can seat up to six adults and three to five children on adults’ laps. Carriage rides will be offered on six days in December.
Leading up to Christmas Eve, private rides with Santa will be available Dec. 19-22. In addition to Santa, rides will seat up to five adults and three to five children on adults’ laps. Each ride includes only one group and must be reserved in advance online at bit.ly/fhccarriagerides. Carriage ride registration will open at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Additionally, the city has created a special mailbox at the Christmas Cottage to accept letters to Santa. Santa will be checking it to read all the letters dropped off by children with their holiday wishes. Santa can be seen as the featured guest as part of the city’s “Home for the Holidays Tour,” which will travel through neighborhoods Dec. 3 and 4, including the traditional downtown parade route at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
The temporary ice rink, with real ice, will open at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and will close for the season on Jan. 9, 2023. The 52-by-96-foot ice rink will be located at the Market Plaza at Federal Hill Commons.
From Nov. 19 through Dec. 22, Ice Plaza hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Starting on Dec. 23, hours will be extended to 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday for enjoyment during Noblesville Schools’ winter break. The rink will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Sunday. The rink will have special holiday hours on Nov. 25 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Dec. 24 and 31 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.); and will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
All ages are welcome to participate, and rental ice skates range from kid to adult sizes. Admission rates are $13 for those ages 13 and older and $11 for those ages 12 and younger. Multiple skate passes are offered online at a discounted price and skating aids will be available for $3. Guests may bring their own skates if they prefer, but skate rental is included in the admission fee.
Bennett
“2022 will be the sixth consecutive year of the city hosting the Ice Plaza,” Noblesville Parks Director Brandon Bennett said. “We look forward to seeing everyone out and skating at the Ice Plaza which has become holiday tradition in Noblesville.”
Federal Hill Commons’ event lawn will again be transformed into a walkable lights display with new displays, picturesque views and a warming shelter and food/drink trucks on select days. The Holiday Market, hosted by Noblesville Main Street, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and will include local restaurants and holiday artisan vendors for shoppers.
Holidays at the Hill would not be possible without the support of the following businesses and organizations: Bailey & Wood Financial Group, Bastian Solutions, Burtner Electric, Cardon & Associates, Church Church Hittle & Antrim, Context Design, CSI Signs, Duke Energy, Emagine Entertainment, Horizon Bank, Indiana American Water, IU Health, McGavic Outdoor Power, Midwest Paving, Mr. Plumber, Myers Construction Management Inc., Noble Mechanic, Old Town Companies, Pediatric Dentistry, Peterson Architecture, Realign-4-Life Chiropractic, Reggie’s Motorworks, SMC Corporation of America, Urban Air and Williams Comfort Air.
For additional information about Holidays at the Hill, visit cityofnoblesville.org/holidays.