Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square
Through Jan 18Nov 4 – Jan 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Daily Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027; 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (closing 9:30 PM on Dec 31). 60-minute sessions start every 90 minutes. Advance online booking strongly recommended.
Union Square333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108 · 1.1 mi approx. from San FranciscoDirections
All ages (toddler skate sizes from 8T; Bobby the Seal skate aids for beginners)
From $17General admission $22 (incl. skates); Children 8 and under $17; skate helper rental $6; lockers $5
About this adventure
Set in the heart of downtown San Francisco beneath towering city lights, the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink offers open-air ice skating alongside Macy's iconic 83-foot Great Tree. Skaters of all ages glide across the ice while festive holiday music plays throughout the plaza. Toddlers and beginners can use adorable penguin and seal skate helpers to build confidence on the ice. Sessions run for 60 minutes daily and include rental skates ranging from toddler size 8 to adult 15. The plaza is completely accessible for strollers, with viewing railings for cheering family members. After skating, families can view Macy's holiday window displays featuring adoptable SPCA puppies and kittens.
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