Downtown Ice Rink Offers Lineup of Family-Friendly Activities

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health at 7th and K streets is now open daily through January 20, 2020 and it’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in downtown Sacramento.

Teaching a child to ice skate can be fun for both parent and child! Although most children do not express an interest in ice skating until they are at least three years old, any child who can walk can technically learn to skate and there’s no better opportunity to get started then in the heart of Sacramento’s vibrant urban core. With an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities planned for this year, there’s no excuse to miss the opportunity to get into the holly-est, jolliest of moods this holiday season at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink!

Crafting Kindness, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays December 8 and January 12
Skaters of all ages can learn to “Craft Kindness” with hands on craft workshops. Join local artist Nicole Alvarez for a hands on workshop presented by Dignity Health to create handmade holiday ornaments to share with friends and family as you skate into the week.

Xfinity Skate Free Grinch Day, 12-3 p.m. Saturday, December 14
Join Xfinity for free skating in a "Who-liday" Wonderland! Be one of the first 300 skaters and you'll not only skate for free, but also pick up exclusive grinch green earmuffs and a hot beverage courtesy of Xfinity. Don't forget to capture your "Who-liday" moment at the Xfinity photo booth and enter to win giveaways!

Kids Day with Sacramento Kings, 12-2 p.m. Sunday, December 15
Kick off the holiday season with the Sacramento Kings and kid-favorite, Slamson! Bring out the family and join us for a day of fun and ice skating. For just $25, All-Star members of the Sacramento Kings Kids Club will skate for free today - and all season - in addition to receiving a kit with exclusive Kings gear and a free ticket to a Kings game! (Do not need to be an All-Star member to participate in Kids Day with the Sacramento Kings.)

Sports Day with Western Health Advantage, 12-2 p.m. Sunday, January 5
Enjoy the last days of the holiday break bragging for your favorite team! Wear a jersey, other clothing, and/or some accessories of your favorite sports team and take a spin with Western Health Advantage, another great way to be active, happy and healthy! Save $5 off skating admission with your Western Health Advantage ID card.

And don’t forget, Storytime with the Sacramento Public Library!
Toddlers and preschoolers (3+) that participate in Storytime at the Downtown Sacramento Public Library on December 19 and January 16 are invited to head to the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink for private skating session before the rink opens to the public at 2 p.m.

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Before you head down to start making your holiday memories, a few pro tips to ensure your ice-skating experience is a highlight of your season:

1. Dress for success: Make sure kids are wearing tall, lightweight socks, and layers of lightweight clothes (choose sweats or leggings over jeans). But don’t layer the socks!

2. Choose the right fit: Skates need to fit snug like a ski boot and not loose like a tennis shoe. Sizes run as small as 8 youth.

3. Learn to fall: Before they’re on the ice, kids can learn how to fall down and get up. Urge them to try and fall slowly and collapse down without trying to flail. Once on the ice, skate aids can provide additional balance.

PLAN AHEAD:
Open every day, including Christmas, find information about extended holiday hours at www.GoDowntownSac.com/icerink and follow the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for discounts and daily updates.

General admission is $13 or $15 during holiday skate (Dec. 24-Jan. 5) and always just $6 for children 6 and under. Skating admission includes skate rental, sizes run as small as 8 youth. To help with balance, ice scooters are a great add on for only $5.

HOURS:

Open daily November 1, 2019 – January 20, 2020
Monday – Thursday: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Extended Holiday Hours

• Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Christmas Day: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Dec. 26 – Jan. 5: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Produced by Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink has been a holiday tradition since 1991.