Nov 7, 2025 - News
Holiday skating has arrived at Union Square
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👋 Claire here, letting you know that it's not just the Christmas ads on TV that have marked the arrival of the holiday season — the Union Square Holiday Ice Rink is open and ready for skating!
I laced up my skates for opening night on Wednesday and didn't do too badly.
- It was great to see the talented kids from the Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center put on a performance and I was impressed by some of SFPD's cops braving the ice for a wobbly lap.
If you go: The rink is open daily through Jan. 19. Pre-purchased tickets are required. Also check out the lottery to win free skating lessons, plus a silent disco and other family-friendly events.