# Riverside Mission Inn Festival of Lights: Downtown Outdoor Family Ice Rink

> Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Nov 22 – Dec 31 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Downtown Riverside Ice Rink (Mission Inn Ave & Orange St), Corner of Mission Inn Ave & Orange St, Riverside, CA 92501
- Ages: All ages; skate assister helpers available for young children and beginners
- Price: $20 per skater (includes 1-hour session and skate rental); skate assist helpers $10
- Organizer: City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services
- Official page: https://riversideca.gov/fol
- Last checked: Sat, Nov 7

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## About

Set in the heart of Downtown Riverside along the historic Main Street pedestrian mall, the Festival of Lights ice rink lets families skate under the glow of millions of holiday lights framing the world-famous Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. The refrigerated open-air ice rink offers 60-minute skating sessions set to classic festive music with real ice maintained by regular resurfacing.

Skate rentals in all youth and adult sizes are included with admission, and double-runner toddler skates alongside supportive skate aids are available for little ones building confidence. The surrounding pedestrian mall is completely vehicle-free and stroller-accessible, filled with holiday food kiosks, artisan vendors, and festive photo backdrops.

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