Skate For Free At Royal Oak Winter Blast: Here's What You Need To Know

ROYAL OAK, MI — Ice skating will be free at the Royal Oak ice rink during Winter Blast.

Royal Oak Winter Blast will take place in Downtown Royal Oak from Feb. 3 through Feb. 5, 2023. It normally costs $10 to skate at the rink, but it will be free during the event. Ice skaters can bring their own skates or rent a pair for $5.

The event will also include a snow slide, zip line, ice garden, ice carving demonstrations, food trucks, a family zone with kids stage as well as a live music showcasing some of Metro Detroit’s longtime favorite and up-and-coming musical acts.

All Winter Blast events will happen around the ice rink at Centennial Commons located between Main and Troy streets and 11 Mile Road and 3rd Street.

More than 80,000 people came to Downtown Royal Oak during last year's Winter Blast, which was the first time the city hosted the event.

"After a successful event earlier this year, we are thrilled to bring back Winter Blast, which is known for seasonal offerings that bring so much joy to city residents and families from all over Metro Detroit," Executive Director of Marketing, Entertainment and Sales at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Raul Venegas said. "The addition of the premier ice rink in 2023 offers visitors another reason to come to the festival and then stay to enjoy Royal Oak’s mix of diverse dining and retail shops that are all within walking distance."