Holidays 2021: 10 Bay Area holiday ice skating rinks
Holiday ice rinks will be opening at venues across the Bay Area soon. Here’s just a sampling of merry places to skate.
Brentwood
Brentwood On Ice: Nov. 19 through Jan. 9, 739 Second St. Featuring holiday season ice skating with a snack bar offering food and beverages. Brentwoodonice.com
Concord
Ice at the Veranda: Nov. 5 through Feb. 14, 2001-2003 Diamond Blvd. Hockey and figure skates available. All dates and times are weather permitting. $16. shoptheveranda.com/ice/
Napa
Ice Skating at Vista Collina: Open daily from Nov. 11 through Jan. 2, Vista Collina Resort, 850 Bordeaux Way. Skate with family and friends, purchase beer and wine and get warm by the fire pit at this holiday rink that features theme nights and special events. $25. Meritage: bit.ly/3niKKij
San Francisco
Holiday Ice Rink: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 3 through Jan. 17 (closes at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31), Union Square, 333 Post St. Special events include the Macy’s tree lighting, Drag Queens on Ice, Silent Skate Party, Flashback Fridays and a Polar Bear Skate. $19. unionsquareicerink.com/
San Jose
Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice: Nov. 19 through Jan. 9, 120 S. Market St. Skate in and around the iconic circle of 32 palm trees downtown. Special events include Silent Skate and Musical Mondays. $19. downtownicesj.com.
San Mateo
San Mateo on Ice: Nov. 13 through Jan. 9, Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave. This holiday spot offers an 11,000-square-foot ice rink, with free community skate days on Nov. 16, Dec. 1, 7 and 15. $17-$20. onicerinks.com/san-mateo-home/
San Ramon
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Noon to 9:30 p.m. daily Nov. 17 through Jan. 2, City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road. The grand opening ceremony, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, will feature an appearance by Kristi Yamaguchi, special performances and festive activities for the whole family. $15-$19. citycenterbishopranch.com/ice_rink_open/
Santa Clara
WinterFest: Nov. 26 through Jan. 2, Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway. Skate in front of the Carousel Columbia and enjoy holiday activities such as letters to the North Pole, Santa’s workshop and cookie baking in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen. $30 and up. Find details at cagreatamerica.com/events/winterfest.
Sunnyvale
Winter Ice Rink: Nov. 19-Jan. 2, Redwood Square, 230 S. Murphy Ave. Enjoy outdoor skating and holiday festivities in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale. Throughout the season there will be learn-to-curl sessions, iHeart DJ nights and more. $5-$20. citylinesunnyvale.com/icerink/
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek On Ice: Dec. 10 through Jan. 9, Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive. Enjoy ice skating, a family skate night and some hockey events, too. $16-$18. walnutcreekonice.com/