Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square
Through Jan 18Nov 4 – Jan 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Daily 10:00 AM–11:00 PM; 60-minute timed skating sessions daily every 90 minutes; closes 9:30 PM on New Year's Eve
Union Square Plaza333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108 · 1.1 mi approx. from San FranciscoDirections
All ages; children 8 and under must skate with an adult; penguin skate aids available for rental
From $22$22 general admission (includes skate rental); $17 for kids 8 and under; penguin skate aids $6; lockers $3–$5
About this adventure
Glide across real ice in the vibrant heart of Downtown San Francisco, surrounded by festive department store window displays and the towering Union Square holiday tree. Operating daily through mid-January, this signature open-air rink offers 60-minute timed skating sessions under the city lights. Families with small children can rent yellow penguin skate helpers ($6) to build confidence on the ice. The surrounding plaza is completely stroller-friendly with flat paved walkways, heated viewing perches, and convenient public transit access directly via the Union Square/Market Street Powell BART/Muni station. Advance online booking is required as sessions frequently sell out during holiday weekends.
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