Here’s a list of all the holiday ice skating rinks in the Bay Area open this season and when they'll be closing.
Many of these ice rinks have the skating buddies to help new skaters and young kids have more support. They usually cost extra. You're probably wondering if little kids can enjoy ice skating. My answer to that is.. it depends on the kid. Three years old seems like a good age to try out ice skating, but I have definitely seen younger kids out on the ice.
If you're worried your child might be too young for ice skating, there is iceless skating at the Bay Area Discovery Museum that's perfect for toddlers. It's a temporary exhibit and I'm not sure how long it will be there, so I suggest checking with the museum before going.
Union Square Ice Rink
When: Open Nov. 1, 2023 – Jan. 15, 2024
Where: Union Square, 333 Post Street, San Francisco
How much: Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for children 8 and under, including skate rental
Apres Village in East Palo Alto
When: Open til January 28th
Where: $30 per person - reserve online in advance
How much: 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Winter Lodge in Palo Alto
When: Open Oct 9 to April 7th
Where: 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
How much: $17 Per person + $5 skate rental
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink
When: Nov 10 to Jan 7
Where: 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon
How much: $23 / $17 for ages 3 to 10 yo
Walnut Creek on Ice
When: Dec 15 to Jan 15
Where: 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
How much: $20 per person
They have a Littles Skate session on Monday and Wednesdays at 10am for kids 5yo and under ( and their caregiver).
San Mateo Ice Rink
When: closing Jan 7th
Where: 50 E 5th Ave San mateo, CA 94401
How much: $21 per person
Downtown Ice San Jose
When: Open daily until January 15th
Where: 120 S. Market Street in the Circle of Palms Plaza, nestled between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Signia by Hilton Hotel
How much: $21 per person
Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink and Winter Village, Napa
When: Open until January 7th
Where: 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
How much: $25, on Mon - Weds it is $17 per kids
3 Crosses Christmas Village, Castro Valley -
When: Open until January 7th
Where: 20600 John Drive in Castro Valley
How much: $15 per person
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
They have an iceless skating experience available right now. It is a temporary exhibit and I'm not sure when it will be going away.
Where: 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA
How much: Included with museum's cost of admission
The ice skating rinks at Great America’s Winterfest, in Santa Clara, and Enchant, in San Jose, have already closed for the 2023- 2024 season.
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