SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink reopens for the season on Wednesday, Nov. 8 with $2 admission.
Regular admission usually costs $15 with the cost dropping to $8 for children six and under.
As the weather cools down, downtown Sacramento is ready to help jumpstart the dive into the winter holidays.
“The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is a long-standing tradition for the Sacramento region, and we’re excited to bring this community space back downtown,” Michael Ault, executive director of Downtown Sacramento Partnership siad in a statement. “As the central social district, the holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends and loved ones, support local, and enjoy the season in our city.”
For anyone whose holidays begin with a trip to the ice rink, here's what to know.
When and Where is it?
The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is located at Ali Youssefi Square at 7th and K streets. Opening day kicks off on Nov. 8, but it's expected to run through Monday, January 15. It'll be closed on Mondays, with the exception of holidays.
Opening day:
- Wednesday, Nov. 8: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Hours:
- Tuesday – Thursday: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday – Sunday: 10 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Holiday hours:
- Veterans Day: 10 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Nov. 20 – Nov. 27: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Christmas Day: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Dec. 26 – Jan. 8: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
How Much is it?
Heading to the ice rink will cost at least $15 for regular admission and $8 for children six and under. The cost includes skate rentals.
There are some days when you can get in cheaper though. Opening day, as mentioned above, will only charge people $2 admission.
Beyond opening day, there are still some discounts available to have fun at the ice rink for a little less money. View the list below for the deals.
- $5 off with Western Health Advantage card
- $5 off with Dignity Health card
- 2$ off with a same-day SacRT ticket or pass
- Free for Sacramento Kings Kids Club Members
- Free for Veterans and Active Duty with Military ID
Tickets are available upon arrival at the entrance to the rink, but some reservations can be made in advance. Find answers to frequently asked questions HERE.
Maps
View the Google Map below for a visual of where to find the ice rink.
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