Silverton Christmas Market adds ice rink, July ticket deals

Silverton Christmas Market will debut the Mid-Willamette Valley’s only full-size ice skating rink when the event returns Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2026 in Silverton, Oregon. The market is also offering Christmas in July discounts through July 31 on hotel-ticket packages and adult admission.

Why it matters: - The new rink gives the Silverton Christmas Market a marquee attraction that is unique in the Mid-Willamette Valley. - The addition strengthens the event’s draw for families, couples and groups during its 2026 run. - The market is also using a limited-time discount window to push early bookings before the holiday season.

What happened: - The Silverton Christmas Market announced a full-size ice skating rink as part of its 2026 event lineup in Silverton, Oregon. - The market returns Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2026. - The Christmas in July promotion runs through July 31. - Guests can get 10% off Silverton Christmas Market Hotel + Ticket Packages at the Oregon Garden Resort with promo code MERRY. - Guests can also take $5 off Sunday-Friday adult tickets when purchased online with promo code MERRY.

The details: - The market says the rink is the only one of its kind in the region. - The event will also feature more than 2 million lights, snowless tubing, festive food and drinks, live music, Santa and an authentic German vendor market. - Hotel + Ticket Packages are available Nov. 20-22, 25, 27-29 and Dec. 2-6, 9-23, 26-31, 2026. - Each hotel + ticket package includes admission tickets for each person, a hotel room, parking for one vehicle at the resort, breakfast the next morning and admission to The Oregon Garden. - The Oregon Garden Resort also offers a Lights Only Hotel Package for Nov. 23-24, 26, 30 and Dec. 1, 7-8 and 24-25, 2026. - The Lights Only package does not include vendors, Santa, ice skating, snowless tubing or live music. - The Lights Only package includes entry to the lights, a hotel room, parking, breakfast and admission to The Oregon Garden. - Rooms include a fireplace and private patio or deck, and some rooms are pet-friendly. - Guests can also book services at Moonstone Spa or visit the Fireside Lounge for live music nightly. - Ticket prices start at $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12. - Children 5 and under are free. - Add-ons include VIP parking, general parking, ice skating and snowless tubing tickets. - The market directs guests to SilvertonChristmasMarket.com for booking. - Sponsors include Power Kia and Power Buick GMC of Salem, Dallwig Brothers Building Supply, NW Natural, Republic Services, Peak Implant and Oral Surgery, Willamette Valley Bank, Wood Pellet Products and Moonstone Hotel Properties.

Between the lines: - The rink and the ticket promotion point to a push for both headline-grabbing novelty and advance sales. - The Lights Only package gives the market a lower-crowd, lower-cost option that could appeal to sensory-sensitive visitors and holiday light fans. - The event continues to lean on German-market branding, which has become central to its identity over the past decade.

What's next: - Buyers have until July 31 to lock in the promo-code discounts. - The Silverton Christmas Market opens for its 2026 season on Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 31. - The market says it will continue supporting Silverton-area schools and local nonprofits through donations and discounted admission for residents. - Organizations interested in partnering or sponsoring can contact Heather Collora at heatherc@moonstonehotels.com. - More updates are available on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.