Winter Festivals & Events | City of Hillsboro, OR

Celebrate the best of winter in Hillsboro with community events and family activities. Enjoy seasonal opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors.

Winter Village @ Orenco Station

November 30, 2025 – January 11, 2026*
Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station

Find seasonal cheer at this outdoor ice-skating rink. Winter Village is a beloved Hillsboro event. Bring your friends and family to a skate session, take an ice skating lesson, or rent the rink for your private party. Don't miss exciting special events and skate days!

The rink will be closed on the following days:

Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Thursday, January 1

Jerry Willey Plaza is located at 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro, OR.

Public Skate Times & Prices

Public Skate Sessions

Thursday to 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

Also open for public skate:

Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3: 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, December 23: All day (see skate sessions above)

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.

Prices (includes skate rental)

$19 — General admission
$16 — 13 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.

Payment Types

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

Private Group Rentals

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.

Parking, Accessibility & Safety

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.

Thank you, Winter Village Sponsors!

Special Events & Skate Days

Youth Holiday Market

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 - The Music Box Creative Arts 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 Center Nutcracker Performance

Food Vendors

Hillsboro Cub Scouts Pack 195 - Hotdogs
Nothing Bundt Cakes

Frosty Fun

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

International Day

Skate Days

Lightopia: An Illuminated Journey

December 9 – December 28*
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 to 8 pm
Friday - Sunday: 5:30 to 9 pm
Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Drive through a glimmering landscape with colorful characters and holiday icons in bold, beautiful lights. Plan your own seasonal playlist for more fun. Check back for updates on special events at Lightopia.

New this year: no tickets or reservations required!

Lightopia is a free event.
All visits are first come, first served 7 days a week.
*Lightopia will be closed: December 15, 24 & 25

Gordon Faber Recreation Complex is located at 4450 NE Century Boulevard, Hillsboro, OR.

2025 Lightopia Route

Route Info for 2025

Enter at Gate A (see map). Right-hand turns only.

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!

Bike through Lightopia

Final Year @ GFRC

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!

Thanks for Attending the Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration!

About Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration

We hope you enjoyed this year's event!

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Downtown Hillsboro
2 – 7 pm | Tree Lighting at 6 pm

Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Hillsboro with a tree lighting, family activities and youth village, artisan market, live music on the Cultural Arts District Stage, and Santa! Holly Days is a great time to connect with friends and neighbors, support local makers and businesses, find that perfect gift, and celebrate the warmth of the season (even if the weather is cold).

Holly Days is hosted by Hillsboro Downtown Partnership with Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market, Evergreen Christian Church, HART Theatre, and the City of Hillsboro along with community businesses and organizations.