NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — NOTE: The video above is from 2019.
Noblesville announced new attractions at Federal Hill Commons for its annual “Holidays at the Hill” event.
A walking light tour is among the new family-friendly events to go along with the ice rink that is back for a fourth year.
The event begins Nov. 21 and runs through Jan. 3, 2021.
Families can reserve a private 20-minute carriage ride through Noblesville for $50. Rides can seat up to six adults and three to five children on adults’ laps.
Children can visit Santa Claus in the Christmas Cottage Starting on Thursday, Dec. 3.
The temporary ice rink opens at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
Ice Plaza hours are:
- 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays
- Extended hours begin Dec. 21: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday
- Specials hours: Nov. 27 - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 24 and 31 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Admission includes skate rental and costs $13 for ages 13 and older and $11 for ages 12 and under. A 10-skate pass is available for $110 and a 5-skate pass is $60. Guests may bring their own skates if they prefer. Skating aids will be available for $3.
New Attractions
"Holidays at the Hill" will install new lighting in the event lawn, a warming shelter, and a Celtic Pretzel food truck.
Other new activities include:
- Free walking light tour with ten displays and photo opportunities
- Live music, dance and choir performances Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 4-6
- Winter Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 featuring more than 25 Noblesville restaurants and holiday artisan vendors
- Ice carving demonstration 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28
- Indy Beer Taps will sell alcohol on weekends
COVID-19 restrictions
Noblesville follows CDC guidelines and the governor’s Back on Track plan. The statewide mask mandate, if extended, would require masks for anyone ages 8 and up. Masks are strongly recommended for ages 2-7.