Utah City opens holiday village and outdoor ice rink in Vineyard

Utah City will launch its first Christmas Village and outdoor ice rink on Dec. 4 in Vineyard, giving Utah County a new seasonal destination with skating, ice bumper cars, holiday vendors and live entertainment. The attraction runs through the winter and includes the county’s only outdoor ice rink.

Why it matters: - Utah County is getting a new winter destination centered on skating, holiday shopping and family activities. - The opening adds the county’s only outdoor ice rink, plus ice bumper cars, to the seasonal lineup. - The project is designed to draw visitors to Utah City’s 700-acre mixed-use development in Vineyard.

What happened: - Utah City will open its inaugural Christmas Village and outdoor ice rink on Dec. 4 at The Greenline promenade in Vineyard. - The community opening event runs Friday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. - The free event will include a 40-foot Christmas tree lighting, more than 100 festive trees, live reindeer and sleigh rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, live holiday performances and a festive light tunnel. - The Utah City Ice Rink will open the same night with skate rentals available.

The details: - The Christmas Village will feature local vendors, a s’mores station, food trucks, fire pits, a warming tent and hot slices from Fini Pizza rink side. - Visitors can rent ice skates and park for free at Utah City. - The site is also accessible via the FrontRunner’s Vineyard station. - The Christmas Village will be open every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23, ending with a final holiday market. - Vendor applications are open to food trucks, local artisans, makers and retail vendors. - The vendor application is available through vendor applications. - Ice rink sponsorship details and private branded skate parties are available by contacting jacklyn@utahcity.com.

Between the lines: - Utah City is using the holiday event to position The Greenline as a year-round public gathering space. - The event mix suggests the development is aiming for both local traffic and repeat seasonal visits. - Jacklyn Briggs, Utah City’s director of marketing, said the goal is to create a holiday tradition that feels special for the community.

What’s next: - The ice rink will stay open through Feb. 27. - Ice bumper car sessions will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. - Regular rink hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday for private rentals from noon to 8 p.m. - From Dec. 21 through Jan. 2, the rink will open at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday. - Private rink rentals will be available Sundays throughout the season for birthday parties, team outings and company gatherings. - Private bookings can include skate rentals for every guest, ice bumper cars and catering from Fini Pizza & Cafe. - Tickets and rink information are available at Utah City Ice Rink.

The bottom line: - Utah City is turning The Greenline into a holiday attraction with skating, vendors and winter programming built to extend through the season.