SF Bay Area Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Lace up your ice skates, and glide through the holidays! Outdoor, skating rinks are popping up throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — a sure sign winter has arrived in the Golden State.

Whether you opt for fun in the sun, a skate under the stars, a beach or mountain venue ... peruse our annual guide to standout rinks regionwide.

Note: Double-check with organizers that rink events and times are proceeding as planned when posted.

Happy Holidays, and enjoy the season, from Patch!

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CASTRO VALLEY:

THROUGH JAN. 7: Christmas Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. Festivities include Santa, live music, bounce house & crafts.
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CONCORD:

THROUGH FEB. 14: 'Ice At The Veranda' Outdoor, Winter Skating Rink. With more than 20 nearby restaurants, too, for your dining pleasure.

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EAST PALO ALTO:

THROUGH JAN. 28: Après Village & Skate Rink: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Cozy, holiday pop-up with s'mores, food truck, chalets & outdoor skating rink.
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GILROY:

THROUGH DEC. 31: Gilroy Gardens 'North Pole Nights' & Holiday Ice Rink. "Skate with some of Santa elves under beautiful winter stars!"
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MONTEREY:

THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Ice Skating By The Bay' Outdoor, Holiday Rink. "A winter wonderland right by the Bay."

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NAPA:

THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Merry Meritage' Holiday Ice Skating Rink & Winter Village. Enjoy igloo experience & fire pits!

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PALO ALTO:

THROUGH APRIL 7: 'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink. A community tradition since 1956.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

DEC. 7: 'Drag Queens On Ice': Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square. Twirl alongside the Queens or watch ringside!

DEC. 9-26: Chase Center 'Winter Wonderland' Ice Skating Rink. Free at Thrive City.

THROUGH JAN. 15: Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square. Special events include Simba Saturdays, Flashback Fridays & Polar Bear Skate.

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SAN JOSE:

THROUGH JAN. 15: 'Downtown Ice' Outdoor, Winter Skating Rink. The San Jose tradition is back at Circle of Palms Plaza!

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SAN MATEO:

THROUGH JAN. 7: 'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink. Free community skate days planned.
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SAN RAMON:

THROUGH JAN. 7: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch. Options for private cabanas & fire pits, too.
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SANTA CLARA:

THROUGH DEC. 31: WinterFest & Holiday Ice Rink: California’s Great America. With ice skating in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia.
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SANTA ROSA:

THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: Downtown. Themed-day fun planned, too.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE:

THROUGH APRIL: Heavenly Village Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. This rink is decked out with strings of overhead lights that make for nighttime ambiance.

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WALNUT CREEK:

DEC. 15-JAN. 15: 'Walnut Creek On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink. Advance booking recommended.

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FOR STATEWIDE GUIDE: Holiday, Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks In California: 2023-24 Guide

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