One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square.

First (100) guests skate for free during the 5:30pm and 7pm sessions for opening night – November 6, 2024!

Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the sights and sounds of the season. From November 6, 2024, through January 20, 2025, locals and visitors alike can enjoy this cherished holiday tradition as it returns for its 17th season. The grand Opening Celebration on November 6 at 5 p.m., will provide a magical start to the city’s most anticipated winter attraction.

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
November 6, 2024–January 20, 2025
333 Post Street, San Francisco, Union Square

Tickets and Hours
The rink will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a special early closure at 9:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, including skate rental. All tickets must be purchased in advance. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS (2024-25)

The ice rink will be open to the public daily from November 6, 2024, through January 20, 2025.

1-hour skating sessions start at 10 am, every 90 minutes until 11 pm daily.

ADMISSION/TICKETS

Tickets for The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, with skate rental included in the cost of admission. All tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting unionsquareicerink.com. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

• General Admission including skate rental: $20 
• Children 8 and under including skate rental: $15
• Locker Rental: $5
• Skate Helper: $6
• Gloves: $5
• Socks: $5

Figure and hockey skate sizes range from toddler’s size 8 to adult’s size 15