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Skate into Summer

The coolest way to beat the heat this summer! 

Dates

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th December 2025

All Day

Venue

Town Hall

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Ararat Rural City Council is excited to launch an all-new community event, Skate into Summer, bringing an icy-cool escape to Ararat this December. From Friday 12 – Sunday 14 December, the Ararat Town Hall auditorium will be transformed into a festive indoor ice rink, complete with music, lighting, and activities for all ages.
Whether you’re a first-time skater or seasoned on the ice, there’ll be sessions to suit everyone.
Opening night – Friday 12 December – kicks things off with a celebration full of flavour and fun. Outside the Town Hall, you’ll find a line-up of local favourites serving up something for every appetite from 4pm, including Hippy Whippy Ice Cream, Smoke on the Weir smoked meats, Grab a Spoon acai bowls, and Grampians Ezy Eats, famous for their donuts, churros and tacos.
There’ll be something tasty for everyone, so come hungry and explore the treats on offer as you take in the action around the rink. The night will also feature live music, radio crosses with ACE Radio, late-night trading, and Carols by Candlelight in the gardens, setting the perfect festive mood to start the weekend.
Saturday 13 December brings a special 18+ Night of Skating and Live Music at Ararat Town Hall. From 7pm enjoy skating to a live DJ before the foyer comes alive at 8pm with a live band and open-mic karaoke. The bar will be open late, so loosen up those vocals and join in the fun. Tickets are available for the full evening (7pm skating and 8pm live band) or the live band session only.
We have a range of ticket options, from group family passes and quieter sensory sessions, plus spectators are free to watch from the balcony.
Skate into Summer isn’t just for skating pros – all skill levels and ages are welcome, and spectating is free from the balcony.

Tickets are available on the door; however, we recommend buying online, or visiting our box office located at

the Ararat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre or calling 1800 657 158 to avoid disappointment.

 

Schedule

School Sessions, book via townhall@ararat.vic.gov.au

Friday 12 December 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

 

General Public Sessions (45min)

Adult (17yrs+) $20 | Child (4-16yrs) $15 | Toddler (under 4yrs) $7

Family Pass (2 adult, 2 children) $60 | Penguin Hire (skating aids) $5

Friday 12 December 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm.

Saturday 13 December 10am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

Sunday 14 December 10am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

 

Family Group Sessions 

Adult (17yrs+) $20 | Child (4-16yrs) $15 | Toddler (under 4yrs) $7

Family Pass (2 adult, 2 children) $60 | Penguin Hire (skating aids) $5

Family Pass (8 tickets, no age restriction) $120

Saturday 13 December 9am

Sunday 14 December 9am

 

Sensory Friendly Session (45min)

This session is designed for people who may prefer a gentler environment. Sound and lighting levels will be adjusted, and the atmosphere will be more relaxed.

Adult (17yrs+) $20 | Child (4-16yrs) $15 | Toddler (under 4yrs) $7

Family Pass (2 adult, 2 children) $60 | Penguin Hire (skating aids) $5

Saturday 13 December 1pm

Sunday 14 December 1pm

 

Over 18’s Party Session $45/pp

(45min skating and live DJ, followed by live band karaoke in foyer)

Saturday 13 December 7pm – 11pm.

 

Over 18’s live band and karaoke only $20/pp

Saturday 13 December 8pm – 11pm.

 

Penguin Hire

Learn to skate penguin hire is available in all sessions, these can be purchased in addition to standard tickets.

 

Spectators Free

Spectators are welcome to watch on from the balcony. Seating is limited and sightlines may be restricted. Tickets are available for each session in allocated seating.

 

Please be aware that the Skate into Summer event ice rink is a synthetic surface, not real ice. Although the surface is treated to feel like real ice, skaters may need to exert more effort to glide due to a 15% difference in glide compared to traditional ice.

The skating surface will include a barrier. There will also be a rubber matting area where the skaters will walk within the skate fitting area, adjoining the ice rink. Helmets, skates and penguin learn to skate aids are all available.

 

A waiver is required to gain entry. There will be copies of the waiver at the venue on the day. Click here to read the waiver.

 

 

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