A Hometown Holiday!
Santa’s Village at Partners Park
Visit with Santa Claus!
December 2 - 21, 2019
Thursdays: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
This year, Partners Park will once again be transformed into Santa’s Village! The Village is set amidst festive lights and decorations with holiday music merrily filling the air. Children can visit Santa FREE Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings 10:00 to 12:00 PM beginning December 2. Coloring and other activities during operating hours. Bring your camera to capture those special holiday memories that you will cherish forever!
Santa's Village is sponsored by the City of Marysville, Union County CVB, Marysville Public Library, and the Marysville Art League.
Merry on Main – Ice Skating at Partners Park!
December 14 – January 5, 2020
Various Hours
Partners Park
126 East Sixth Street
Let the holiday spirit surround you this December with
Merry on Main in historic Uptown Marysville! During the
holiday season, Partners Park and its pavilion are
transformed into Santa’s Village, which features a giant 30-foot
Christmas Tree, Santa’s House and Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, festive
music, and dazzling Christmas lights. And returning this year is
the “iceless” ice rink! The simulated ice rink is open December
14 through January 5, 2020 and has a capacity of 80 skaters.
Ice skates are required and are available to rent FREE of charge.
Ice Rink Operating Hours:
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December 16 - 20: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
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Saturdays & Sundays: 2:00 - 8:00 PM
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Adult Skates: December 14 & 21: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
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Holiday Hours December 21 - January 5: 2:00 - 8:00 PM
Rink is Closed Christmas Day
What is “Iceless” Ice Skating?
Instead of using real ice, the rink is constructed using panels of synthetic (fake) ice. Synthetic ice consists of connected polymer plastic sheets that are treated with a special additive to reduce surface friction. Since its creation in the 1960s, synthetic ice has become a popular training tool for hockey players and figure skaters alike.
Are Ice Skates Required?
Yes, ice skates are required. A variety of youth and adult sizes are available at the rink. The use shoes, roller blades, and other footware on the rink is prohibited.
What if the Weather is Warm or Yucky?
Because the rink does not use real ice, it will not be impacted by temperatures that are above freezing. And because the rink is underneath the Memorial Health Pavilion at Partners Park, it will not be impacted by rain or snow!
How Big is the Rink?
The rink is 72’ x 40‘ - or 2,880 SF. The rink also has secure perimeter fencing and outdoor heaters.
Is the Rink Staffed?
Yes, the rink is staffed with CPR/First Aid trained and background checked employees during operating hours.
For more information, please contact the City of Marysville Recreation & Parks Department by calling 937-645-7363.
Community Events!
Thanksgiving Day
November 28, 2019
Pumpkin Dash 5K
November 28, 2019
Registration 8:00 AM
Uptown Marysville
The 9th Annual Honda Federal Credit Union Pumpkin Dash 5K takes place on Thanksgiving morning in beautiful Uptown Marysville. Bring your family and friends for a Thanksgiving Day tradition of family fun and community pride. Participants will enjoy starting and finishing in the historic Uptown District while running and walking in the adjacent neighborhoods. For more information, please click here.
Small Business Saturday
November 30, 2019
Small Business Saturday was established to help businesses with their most pressing need: getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Be sure to check out your favorite local merchants during the holiday season!
Marysville Christmas Parade
December 1, 2019
2:00 PM
Uptown Marysville
The streets of Uptown Marysville come alive with holiday magic during the annual Marysville Elks Christmas Parade. The Uptown Square offers a great viewing point for this favorite tradition! For more information, please call: 937-642-4631.
Uptown Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting
December 2, 2019
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Uptown Marysville
An annual tradition, Marysville’s Uptown Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting offers residents a fun-filled evening of holiday joy and magic. Held annually on the first Monday following Thanksgiving, the Uptown Christmas Walk has brought families together for generations. Visitors enjoy live reindeer, children's activities, dance troupes and musical performers, characters from Frozen, horse-drawn carriage rides, door prizes, and even photos with Saint Nick himself at Santa's Village!
As dusk settles, the countdown begins as the switch is flipped on the giant Marysville Community Christmas Tree at Partners Park. And for those looking for holiday gift ideas, many Uptown merchants remain open throughout the evening, offering coffee, cookies, and special discounts.
Pictures With Santa
December 7, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Marysville Art League
264 West Fifth Street
Website
Christmas at Vets 2019
December 7, 2019 - 7:00 PM
December 8, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Union County Veterans Memorial Auditorium
233 West Sixth Street
Join us for this annual community concert event! The Singsations will get you in the holiday spirit with a wonderful concert filled with sacred Christmas songs and music from some of the most beloved Christmas TV specials ever! The concert is free but donations are accepted and appreciated to help offset costs.
MERRYsville Library
December 14, 2019
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Marysville Public Library
231 South Plum Street
Visit the MERRYsville Library from 10:00 to 12:00 PM for a whole lot of holiday fun! Stop by for crafts, games, cookie decorating, and a chance to win prizes! For more information, please call: 937-642-1876.
Santa's Workshop
December 14, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marysville Art League
264 West Fifth Street
Merry on Main: Ice Rink Opens
December 14, 2019
Partners Park
2:00 – 8:00 PM - General Skating
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Adult Skate Only
Christmas Day
December 25
Noon Year’s Eve
December 31, 2019
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Marysville Public Library
231 South Plum Street
Join us your friends at the Marysville Public Library for a unique New Year’s celebration! There will be crafts for kids to enjoy while counting down until noon and bringing in the New Year! For more information, please call: 937-642-1876.
More Festivities!
Be sure to visit our Neighborhood Calendar for more holiday events and activities that may not be listed here.
All events are subject to change without notice. Event listings are accurate as of November 1, 2019.
Santa's Mailbox
Children can leave their letters for Santa Claus by using the special mailbox attached to Santa's House at Partners Park!
