The Rink at Royal Oak review, pics, hours, 2025 / 2026 events, and admission info for the ice skating rink located at Centennial Commons on E 3rd St just East of S Troy St in Downtown Royal Oak. The rink across the street from Lockhart’s BBQ and the entrance to the Royal Oak Public Library.
The Rink at Royal Oak
The Rink at Royal Oak RETURNS for the 2025 / 2026 season beginning with a 2025 season ribbon cutting event on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4p-9p. The official “Lighting of the Park” holiday event takes place November 21, 2025 from 4p-10p. Enjoy carnival rides, visits with Santa, the Rink Opening, Great Royal Oak Elf Hunt, and Marshmallow Roasting Stations at Lighting of the Park.
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RO ICE RINK HOURS (NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025)
- Sundays – 11a-9p
- Mondays – noon-9p
- Tuesdays – noon-9p
- Wednesdays – noon-9p
- Thursdays – noon-9p
- Fridays – noon-11p
- Saturdays – 11a-11p
RO ICE RINK HOURS (JANUARY 1 – CLOSE OF SEASON)
- Sundays – TBA
- Mondays – TBA
- Tuesdays – TBA
- Wednesdays – TBA
- Thursdays – TBA
- Fridays – TBA
- Saturdays – TBA
The Rink at Royal Oak Admission Costs
Admission – Skating rink entry is $10 Mondays through Fridays from open-6p. Weekend and after 6p ice skating is $12 Skate rentals are available for $5. Skate rental is for adults up to size 14 and kids sizes 9 and up. Payment can be made via cash, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. A rink-issued writstband is required to enter the ice rink. Pop, chips, hot chocolate, s’mores kits and other snacks and beverage are available for purchase.
2025 / 2026 RINK AT ROYAL OAK / ROYAL OAK ICE RINK CONCESSION STAND HOURS
- Sundays – 11:30a-8:15p
- Mondays – 1p-8:15p
- Tuesdays – 1p-8:15p
- Wednesdays – 1p-8:15p
- Thursdays – 1p-8:15p
- Fridays – 1p-10:15p
- Saturdays – 11:30a-8:15p
2025 / 2026 Rink at Royal Oak Ice Rink Discounts
TBD / TBA for 2025 / 2026
2024 / 2025 Rink at Royal Oak Ice Rink Discounts
- $2 Ice Skating on Tuesdays for Royal Oak Residents through 12/17/24 – Present ID for discount
- $5 off Ice Skating for Military personnel for active or retired military members – Present ID for discount
- FREE Ice Skating for Baker College Students on Mondays or 50% Off Ice Skating Any Other Day – Present ID for discount
- Show your drink and save! When you rent skates at the Rink, show your cocktail or beverage purchased from participating restaurants at the Royal Oak Social District and save $2 on your skate rental fee. Restaurants participating in this promotion include – Condado Tacos, Gusoline Alley, Lily’s Seafood, Mesa Tacos, Lockhart’s BBQ, Motor City Gas, O’Tooles, Oak City Grille, Roya Oak Tap House, Pronto, Smoky’s Cigar Bar, The Rock on 3rd, The Royal Oak Brewery, The Side Bar, Tom’s Oyster Bar, and Pronto.
Royal Oak Ice Rink Rules
* for complete rules visit therinkatroyaloak.com/rink-rules
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by on adult
- No one is permitted on ice without skates or during ice resurfacing
- No food or drinks
- No sitting on or climbing on boards or railing
- No hockey sticks, pucks, or balls
The Rink at Royal Oak
221 E 3rd St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-541-7550
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The Rink at Royal Oak / Royal Oak Ice Rink Events 2025
November 21, 22, & 23, 2025
Royal Oak Christmas Events – RO Holidays 2025 – Grand Opening Weekend
Downtown Royal Oak
Starts Friday at 4p. Lighting of the Park to kick off the season on Friday. Enjoy carnival rides, visits with Santa, the Rink Opening, Great Royal Oak Elf Hunt, and Marshmallow Roasting Stations. Hosted by royaloakholidays.com. MORE INFO…
November 14, 2025 through February ?? 2026
Royal Oak Weekend Events – The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating
The Rink at RO (221 E 3rd St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-541-7550)
Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the winter season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours – Sun-Tue 11-9p, Wed & Th 11a-10p, Fr & Sat 11a-11p. Hosted by the therinkatroyaloak.com. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS…
November 28, 29, & 30, 2025
Royal Oak Christmas Events – RO Holidays 2025 – Thrill Weekend
Downtown Royal Oak
Seasonal Christmas and Holiday Fun each weekend in Downtown Royal Oak. Enjoy zipline rides, life size Hungry Hippos game, horse & wagon rides, Santa visits, and Marshmallow Roasting Stations . Hosted by royaloakholidays.com. MORE INFO…
December 5, 6, & 7, 2025
Royal Oak Christmas Events – RO Holidays 2025 – Shops & Sweets Weekend
Downtown Royal Oak
Seasonal Christmas and Holiday Fun each weekend in Downtown Royal Oak. Enjoy holiday markets, the holiday cabin, Royal Oak Cookie Crawl, horse & wagon rides, Santa visits, and Marshmallow Roasting Stations. Hosted by royaloakholidays.com. MORE INFO…
December 12, 13, & 14, 2025
Royal Oak Christmas Events – RO Holidays 2025 – Giving & Gliding Weekend
Downtown Royal Oak
Seasonal Christmas and Holiday Fun each weekend in Downtown Royal Oak. Enjoy FREE skating weekend, holiday markets, Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive, ROPD vs ROFD Broomball, horse & wagon rides, Santa visits, and Marshmallow Roasting Stations. Hosted by royaloakholidays.com. MORE INFO…
December 19, 20, & 21, 2025
Rink at Royal Oak Events – RO Holidays 2025 – Grinch + Games Weekend
Downtown Royal Oak
Seasonal Christmas and Holiday Fun each weekend in Downtown Royal Oak. Enjoy Grinch visits, Grinch activities, ice sculptures, the Winter Classic Cornhole Tournament, horse & wagon rides, Santa visits, and Marshmallow Roasting Stations. Hosted by royaloakholidays.com. MORE INFO…
Events TBA / TBD
Daily through February 17, 2025
Royal Oak Weekend Events – Royal Oak Ice Rink Skating
The Rink at RO (221 E 3rd St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-541-7550)
Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the winter season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours – TU-TH 3p-9p, Fr 1p-10p, SA 11a-11p, SU 11a-9p. Hosted by the therinkatroyaloak.com. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS…
For more info on the Rink at Royal Oak, please visit www.therinkatroyaloak.com.
