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Holiday Skating on the Square

Redwood City is delighted to announce to the community that this holiday season there’s going to be a fantastic, festive, fun new activity that will thrill the entire family. It’s Holiday Skating on the Square, right on Courthouse Square in beautiful Downtown Redwood City!

Schedule and Pricing:
Skates included at NO CHARGE!

Days & Times:
Monday-Thursday:  2 - 9pm ($10)
Fridays: 2 - 6pm ($10)
Fridays:  6 - 10pm ($12)
Saturdays:  Noon to 10pm ($12)
Sundays:  Noon to 8pm ($12)

(prices are for approximately 1.5 hours of skating; sessions start on every even hour - 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm, etc...)

Tickets & Admission:
General Admission
$10 weekday / $12 weekend.
All participants must sign a waiver prior to skating, Minors under 18, must have a signed waiver by an adult.

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Tickets can be purchased in person at the rink, or up to 2 weeks in advance ONLINE. December 3 will have special hours, tickets are only available at rink.

Skate Sizes:
Youth Sizes: 9-13
Adult Sizes: 1-14/15

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Holiday Skating on the Square uses a remarkable technology, similar to what is used on cruise ships, at malls, and for some ice skating shows, that does not use actual ice. Instead, the 60’ by 67’ skating rink in the Square will have a special synthetic “ice” which performs like regular ice - and people will be using real ice skates (available at the Square, or people can bring their own). This is sure to be a huge hit with families throughout the community, and will extend the fun of Redwood City’s Downtown event “season.”

The skating rink will open on November 18 and continue through January 16, 2012. It’s just $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends. Up to 100 people can be skating in the rink at one time. How fantastic is it to be “ice” skating during the holidays in the middle of Downtown Redwood City where the climate is best?

Skates are included FREE with the general admission fee. During rainy periods, the rink may be periodically closed. Tickets can be purchased at the kiosk on Courthouse Square right before skating, or purchased online here up to two weeks in advance.

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