Public Skate Sessions

Thursday – Sunday (closed 12/24; 12/25; 1/1)
10 am • 11:30 am • 1 pm • 2:30 pm • 4 pm • 5:30 pm • 7 pm

Each session is 60 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes before your desired skate time.
Children 13 and under must be accompanied on the ice by a paying adult. 

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Prices (includes skate rental)

$19 — General admission
$16 — 10 and under
Free — 3 and under
$5 — Bobby skate aid rental

Tickets may be purchased up to 15 minutes before each skate session.
No advanced ticket sales.
Skate sessions are first come, first served.
Each session can accommodate approximately 45 people. 

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Payment Types

Credit, debit, and prepaid cards only. A reverse ATM will be available for people who have cash. 

Great for birthday parties, office celebrations, and social groups!

Approximately 30 skaters per private rental session.

Dates:
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 30, 31
January 6, 7

Available Times:
9:30 am | 1:30 pm | 5:30 pm 

• Reservations for private rentals will open at 8 am on Tuesday, September 2 
  • Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Register: Search for Winter Village
  • An account with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation will be required to reserve a time.
  • Use an existing login or call to create an account Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. 503-681-6120.

Orenco Station Know Before You Go

• The event is located on the MAX blue & red line at the “Orenco Station” stop. Use of TriMet is encouraged.
• Street parking is limited.
• Parking is available at the Rowlock or Vector parking garages. The first 2 hours are free, but you must display a ticket in your car window.
• The event plaza is accessible for mobility devices with level, paved surfaces and curb ramps along the sidewalk.
• There are three accessible public restrooms available.

Ice Skating Know Before You Go:

• The rink is located outdoors, but is fully covered.
• Skate rentals are included in the cost of admission.
• You are welcome to bring your own skates, but there is no discount on ticket price.
• There are no advance tickets sales. All tickets must be purchased in person on the day of your skate session.
• Tickets can be purchased up to 15 minutes before your skate session begins.
• Helmets are not required but will be available at no charge. You are also welcome to bring your own.
• "Bobby the Seal" skating aids will be available for a $5 rental.
• Participation waivers are required for all participants. Waivers will be available when purchasing tickets.

Snowflake Sponsor 

The Dentists at Orenco for Kids

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Frosty Sponsors

InRoads Credit Union

PDX Connects

Impact Sign

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Promote your business while supporting community!

Explore sponsorship packages for the Winter Village Ice Rink and reach thousands of local community members and families. 

View our Sponsorship Packet for details.

Saturday, December 13
10 am to 3 pm

Enjoy a holiday pop-up market around the ice rink featuring more than 30 vendors from the Children's Entrepreneur Market. Support local youth with your holiday shopping and enjoy musical performances by young artists. Regular skate times apply. 

• 10 to 10:45 am - Music Box Studio Holiday Performance


• 11 am to 12 pm - Jackson Elementary School Choir and Band Performance


• 12:30 to 1:30 pm - Bach to Rock Youth Performance


• 2 to 3 pm - New Vision Dance Studio Nutcracker Performance

Food Vendors

• Hillsboro Cub Scouts Pack 195 - Hotdogs
• Nothing Bundt Cakes

Tuesday, December 23
10 am to 3 pm

Kick off Winter Break with snow flurries on the plaza at the top of every hour, a visit from Santa, baby reindeer goats, tasty treats, and holiday music all day long.

Regular skate times apply: 10 am • 11:30 am • 1 pm • 2:30 pm • 4 pm • 5:30 pm • 7 pm

• 10 to 11:30am - Photos with Santa


• 10 to 12pm - Visit from reindeer baby goats


• 12 to 1pm - Bach to Rock Performance


• 1:15 to 2 pm - Music Box Studio Holiday Performance


• 2 to 3 pm - Ballad Town Harmony Quartet Holiday Performance

Food Vendors

• JJ's Shave Ice serving Craffles


• Mythical Mini Donuts


• Steve's Boot Scootin' Kettle Corn

Saturday, January 10
10 am to 3 pm

Enjoy performances, vendors, and activities on this multicultural day of fun. Regular skate times apply.

Food Vendors

• Mouthful Momo - Authentic Nepali dumplings


• Ochoa's - Mexican tamales


• Wafeltje - Dutch stroopwafels

Toddler Skate

December 4 & 18
January 8

10 am | 11:30am
The rink will be reserved for families with children ages 2 to 4.

Sensory-Friendly Skate

December 5 & 19
January 9

10 am | 11:30 am
Reduced rink capacity, lower lighting, and softer music. 

Route Info for 2025

The fastest and easiest way to access the event is to travel north on Century Boulevard from Cornell Road.

There will be no access to Gate A from Brookwood Parkway and limited access from Evergreen Parkway.

Please note a portion of the complex is closed due to construction.

While the layout has changed, there are still the same number of lights!

Enjoy the free Lightopia displays in 2025 and look forward to what’s in store for years ahead! This will be the final year of Lightopia at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex, but the lights are not going out!

Lightopia is being reimagined for 2026 with an emphasis on spreading the light across the City of Hillsboro, making it more accessible and enjoyable by all.

Watch for an announcement in fall 2026 about the next evolution.

History of Lightopia

Lightopia was started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, friends and family were discouraged from gathering with people outside their household to prevent the spread of the disease.

The event was initially made possible because of one-time Federal funding that was received in the early years of the pandemic focused to help promote health, stimulate the economy, and benefit "community psyche."

About Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Hillsboro’s Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to creating community and celebrating all that unites us and makes us unique. Join the winter fun in Hillsboro with events ranging from outdoor ice skating to a baby goat petting zoo!