Downtown Sacramento ice rink returns with tickets under $20 and special events

Hanh Truong
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The Downtown Commons area is about to get icy, as crews start to set up the classic downtown skating rink in Ali Youssefi Square on Seventh and K streets.

The family-friendly activity will be open to the public starting Nov. 8 and will run until Jan. 15, 2024, according to the Downtown Sacramento website.

Tickets are $15 at the door, and $8 for children 6 years old and under.

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If you’re not familiar with skating, there will be ice scooters available for $5 per 30 minutes.

What times will the rink be open?

On regular days, the rink will be open from 2 to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday to Sunday. It will be closed on Mondays.

During the holidays, the special hours include:

  • Veteran’s Day: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Nov. 19 to Nov. 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Thanksgiving: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Christmas Day: Noon to 9 p.m.

  • Dec. 26 to Jan. 6: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special events

The rink will also host several special events, including an ugly sweater party and a silent disco.

See the full list of events:

  • Nov. 18: Princess & Superhero Day

  • Nov. 19: River City Food Bank Donation

  • Nov. 25: Silent Disco at the Ice Rink

  • Nov. 26: Crafting Kindness

  • Dec. 2: Calling All Dreamers Holiday Market

  • Dec. 3: Calling All Dreamers Holiday Market

  • Dec. 9: Xfinity Free Skate

  • Dec. 10: Crafting Kindness

  • Dec. 16: Silent Disco Ugly Sweater Party

  • Dec. 17: First Step Communities Donation

  • Jan. 7: Crafting Kindness

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