Kristi Yamaguchi Skating Rink Reopening For Winter Season

SAN RAMON, CA — ‘Tis almost the season in San Ramon, where the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink will return to City Center Bishop Ranch Nov. 6.

The rink will begin its skating season with a Grand Opening Ceremony from 6 to 7 p.m. that will feature carolers, skating performances, and an official ribbon-cutting with Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, who lives in Alamo.

Public skating will begin on Saturday, Nov. 7 and continue through Jan. 3. On Nov. 7, Yamaguchi will join skaters for the Kristi Yamaguchi Skating Clinic, which will offer an introductory lesson with instructors, and personal tips from Yamaguchi herself. The clinic is open to ages 5 and up.

The rink is also hosting a five-week Learn to Skate program for new skaters ages 5 to 14.

The rink is open daily at 1, 3, 5, and 7 p.m., with an early 11 a.m. start Friday through Sunday and a late-night 9 p.m. skate on Fridays and Saturdays. General admission includes skate rentals for the 90-minute sessions, and costs $23 for ages 3 and older. See here for more information.

Guests can reserve private fire pits for up to four people. Each reservation includes a complimentary s’mores kit, and extra kits are available for purchase.

The rink is hosting a number of special and themed events this season:

• Family Photo Nights on Nov. 12 and 19 during the 5 and 7 p.m. skating sessions.
• Dec. 3: K-Pop Music Night (5 and 7 p.m.)
• Dec. 10: Stars & Stripes on Ice Music Night (7 p.m.)
• Dec. 17: Olivia Rodrigo Music Night (7 p.m.)

See here for all information and tickets.