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Holiday Ice Skating Rinks: 2021 Guide To The Best SF Bay Area

Sharpen your skates, brush up on your axel & find pop-up, outdoor rinks near you throughout the San Francisco region.

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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Glide through the holidays!

After a flurry of COVID-related cancellations last year, the always popular, pop-up ice rinks are back for the 2021-22 holiday season at numerous city centers, amusement parks, malls and hotels throughout the San Francisco Bay region.

Note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted. The outdoor rinks may be subject to closure, depending on weather conditions.

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Peruse Patch's annual guide, and choose your venue.

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ALAMEDA:

THROUGH JAN. 17: 'The Little Ice Rink' - New location with food trucks, music, entertainment, DJs & more.

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CASTRO VALLEY:

DEC. 3-24: 14 Nights of Christmas. Extravaganza at 3Crosses Church includes ice rink with $10 tickets for sale on line.

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CONCORD:

THROUGH FEB. 14: 'Ice At The Veranda' Holiday Skating. Family-friendly fun - and if you need some ice aid, lessons are available.

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GILROY:

THROUGH DEC. 31: Gilroy Gardens Holidays, Lights, Shows, Ice Rink & Santa. Extravaganza is back for 2021 with skating under the stars.

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MONTEREY:

THROUGH Jan. 2: 'Ice Skating By The Bay' Holiday Rink. Winter wonderland by the bay, near Historic Old Fisherman's Wharf.

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NAPA:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Holiday Ice Rink: Vista Collina Resort. Part of the “Merry Meritage” season.

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PALO ALTO:

THROUGH APRIL 10: 'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice Skating. A Bay Area tradition since 1956.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

DEC.-JAN.: Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Embarcadero. Canceled.

THROUGH JAN. 17: Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square. Fun includes "Learn to Skate," "Flashback Fridays," "Polar Bear Skate" and "Drag Queens on Ice."

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SAN JOSE:

THROUGH JAN. 9: 'Downtown Ice' Holiday Skating Rink. "Skate under the stars and palm trees in Downtown San Jose!"

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SAN MATEO:

THROUGH JAN. 9: 'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday Skating Rink: Central Park. With four dates for free, community skates.

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SAN RAMON:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Daily, rain or shine, at City Center Bishop Ranch.

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SANTA CLARA:

THROUGH JAN. 9: California's Great America WinterFest & Ice Skating. Seasonal extravaganza is back!

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SUNNYVALE:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Winter Ice Skating Rink. With such events as Learn to Curl & Robots on Ice.

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WALNUT CREEK:

THROUGH JAN. 30: 'Walnut Creek On Ice' Holiday Skating: Civic Park. "Bringing the sparkle back to Civic Park this holiday season!"

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