Spend Your Holiday Break in Downtown Dublin

(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin extends a warm welcome to visit its very own winter wonderland in Downtown Dublin. Residents and guests can enjoy a spin around the ice rink located at the East Plaza, follow the new Augmented Reality (AR) Tour across the Dublin Link and enjoy the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

Riverside Crossing Ice Rink

Dublin’s quaint ice rink was recently named USA Today’s Reader’s Choice 10 Best Ice Rinks in the Nation! The rink is open now through mid-March, giving visitors ample time to enjoy the attraction during and after the holidays. Admission is $12 per person and includes skate rentals. Guests are welcome to bring their own skates however, admission rates stay the same. The rink has no time limit; sessions end when guests leave the skate-changing area.

Regular operating hours for the ice rink are as follows:

Fridays: 5–10 p.m.
Saturdays: noon–10 p.m.
Sundays: noon–8 p.m.

Extended Winter Break Hours:

Dec. 23, 26-30: noon–10 p.m.
Jan. 2-4: noon–10 p.m.
Jan. 5: noon–8 p.m.

2025 Holiday Operating Hours:

Christmas Eve: noon–6 p.m.
Christmas Day: 3-10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: noon–6 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 3-10 p.m.

For more information about the Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink guidelines or operating hours, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov/recreation-services/parks/sledding-and-ice-skating/.

A High-Tech Twist on Holiday Fun

The AR Holiday Tour features 12 augmented reality scenes located on both sides of The Dublin Link bridge in Downtown Dublin. Visitors can use their smartphones or tablets to scan QR codes at designated locations, revealing interactive, holiday-themed elements. This self-guided tour offers a unique way to experience the season while exploring Riverside Crossing Park, Historic Dublin and Bridge Park.

How it works:

Explore Downtown Dublin and look for 12 specially marked locations featuring “Stand Here & Scan” signs.
Use a smartphone or tablet to scan the QR code at each location.
Magical holiday elements will appear before your eyes!

Capture the moment with photos or videos and share with friends and family! Participants can share their experience using #DublinARHolidayTour and tagging the City on social media. For more details, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov/ar-holiday-tour/.

DORA

Dublin’s Downtown DORA is a fantastic way to support the East and West businesses with a holiday or classic beverage. The DORA operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and has specific boundaries (use the map for reference). Participants must use the designated containers from participating businesses and are encouraged to recycle the cups after use. For a list of participating businesses, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov/dora.

About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Dublin is a city of around 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.

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Media Contact:
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614.410.4509 – Desk
mkregel@dublin.oh.us
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