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New Year’s Day Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
Downtown Ice (San Jose) | 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA
South Bay

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2024 San Jose’s Holiday Ice Rink “Downtown Ice” (Nov. 21-Jan. 20)

Downtown Ice in San Jose

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025.

Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that offers skating in and around a circle of 32 palm trees. Typically, there’s special events throughout the season as well, but the 2024-25 event schedule has not yet been announced (as of 11/7/24). Get 90 minutes of free parking on weekdays after 6 pm and on weekends in select lots.

2024-25 San Jose: Downtown Ice

– Dates: November 15, 2024 to January 20, 2025
– Where: Circle of Palms Plaza, 120 S. Market St., San Jose
– Cost: $21 for all ages (including skate rental)

Upcoming 2024 San Jose’s Holiday Ice Rink “Downtown Ice” (Nov. 21-Jan. 20) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
Categories: *Top Pick*, Holiday Festivities, In Person, Kids & Families, New Year's Day, Sports & Wellness
Address: 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA

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