# Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 4 – Jan 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM - Where: Union Square, 333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108 - Ages: All ages (toddler skate sizes from 8T; Bobby the Seal skate aids for beginners) - Price: General admission $22 (incl. skates); Children 8 and under $17; skate helper rental $6; lockers $5 - Organizer: Union Square Ice Rink (Safeway Holiday Ice Rink) - Official page: https://unionsquareicerink.com/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/safeway-holiday-ice-rink-in-union-square--listing-0b9e69e0b06ad3220f06040e ## About 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. 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