Winter Blast returns to downtown Royal Oak in February 2024! The FREE family event is February 2nd through 4th and offers a ‘cool’ time for all ages.

Find it all at Winter Blast – live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, medieval village, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure zone, ninja ropes course adventure, free family activities and more. Here are highlights your littles will love:

  • The Rink: Courtesy of Oakland County, you can skate for free with rental skates available for $5. Skates will be available in sizes 9 & up for kids and up to size 14 for adults. You may also bring your own skates if you prefer.
  • Cornerstone Family Fun: After the kids take a spin around the rink, they can warm up in a heated tent with plenty of activities, available from 11am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Hands-on activities and live demonstrations will be put on by Michigan Science Center, Kam Komics, Magic with Jason Abbott, Kevin Devine’s Rollicking Music and much more!
  • Ice Garden: The beautifully carved and lighted sculptures will make for festive scenery, perfect for memorable family photos. On-site ice carving demonstrations also will take place during the festival.
  • Kids Adventure Zone: This mini-carnival includes a Swing Ride, Climbing Wall, Wizzer Ride and a Pirate ship! Tickets will be available for $5.00 per ride, or $20.00 for 5 rides.
  • Ninja Ropes Course Adventure: For seasoned adventurers as well as first-time explorers, this new attraction is an opportunity to get everyone outside and experience a variety of ropes courses for fun in a unique setting at the festival.
  • Zip Line Rides: Thrill-seekers will be lining up to experience the ultimate rush of flying 300 feet across the sky — the length of a football field! The Zip Line Adventure will take place on 3rd Street just east of Troy and tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25. Riders must be at least 30 pounds.
  • Medieval Village: Including jugglers & fire dancers, vikings, shoe cobblers, ice garden, ice thrones, axe throwing, archery and more!

The festival will take place east of Main and South of 11 Mile near the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market and Centennial Park.

Event Hours:

  • Friday, February 2 // 4pm to 11pm
  • Saturday, February 3 // 11am to 11pm
  • Sunday, February 4 // 11am to 8pm