A free pop-up in the city? I’m there. Union Winter is one of Toronto’s most highly anticipated seasonal pop-ups, transforming a portion of Union Station into a seasonal oasis. This year, the festivities will run from Nov. 26, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026, featuring an indoor roller skating rink with free admission and rentals.

“Union Winter is one of the most joyful transformations of the year,” says Lawrence Zucker, CEO of Osmington Inc. “Union Station is more than a place to pass through; it’s where Torontonians come to gather, celebrate, and connect. The Roller Express captures that spirit perfectly, turning a historic landmark into a vibrant, inclusive community space right in the heart of downtown.”

The rink is a great spot to bring the family for a day out of the house, and there’s even free skating lessons offered for those who need them.

There’s also themed DJ skate nights and 19+ evening events!

As for the rink’s hours, here’s the breakdown:

Regular hours:

Mondays: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m
Tuesdays to Fridays: 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (all ages) or 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (19+)
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m

Holiday hours (Dec. 22-Jan. 4):

Mondays to Fridays: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m
Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (all ages) or 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (19+)
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m
Closed on Dec. 24, 25, and 26, 2025.

All visitors must pre-register to roller skate, which is available for two-hour time slots within the daily hours of operation.

Get your skate on, Toronto.

Union Winter

When: Nov. 26, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026
Where: Union Station, TD West Carriageway – 65 Front St. W.
Cost: Free

Taylor Lucas

Associate Editor – Taylor is a Toronto-based journalist with a passion for storytelling. Whether chasing a story, writing, or editing, she brings a creative spin to the media world and has a blast doing it. Taylor brings years of journalism experience in sports, local/national news, and entertainment. In her spare time, you can typically find Taylor trying out a new restaurant or cocktail bar, cooking, golfing or binge-watching true crime documentaries.

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