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2024 Christmas Day Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals

Downtown Ice (San Jose) | 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA

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

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)

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*, Christmas, Holiday Festivities, In Person, Kids & Families, Sports & Wellness
Address: 120 S. Market St., San Jose, CA

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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