# Downtown Ice at Circle of Palms > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 17 · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM - Where: Circle of Palms Plaza, 120 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 - Ages: Ages 3 and up (Toddler skate aids available) - Price: $21 general admission including skate rental; $16 for children ages 10 and under - Organizer: San Jose Downtown Association - Official page: https://sjdowntown.com/downtown-ice/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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-jose/activities/downtown-ice-at-circle-of-palms--listing-46817553d73d883ad5fb7912 ## About Downtown Ice brings quintessential winter joy to Silicon Valley with its iconic circular outdoor skating rink built directly beneath a ring of towering illuminated palm trees. Positioned between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Signia by Hilton hotel, this seasonal rink offers children and parents an unforgettable open-air skating experience under thousands of sparkling holiday LED lights. Young beginners can use sturdy double-runner rental skates and playful balance aids to glide smoothly across the well-groomed ice surface, while spectator parents can relax on perimeter benches with hot apple cider while cheering on their little skaters. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat paved plaza surrounding the rink provides easy stroller parking and smooth perimeter viewing areas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated skate pavilion offers cushioned bench seating; clean ADA-accessible restrooms with changing stations located inside adjacent museum lobby. • Age Suitability: Fantastic for children ages 3 and up, teens, and skating families of all skill levels. • Sensory Tips: Upbeat holiday pop music plays rinkside; weekday early afternoon skating sessions offer significantly fewer crowds and open ice space. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Downtown Ice at Circle of Palms Family Holiday Skating](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/downtown-ice-at-circle-of-palms-family-holiday-skating--listing-9014cca9ba6339b9b68169b1) — Nov 13 – Jan 18 · 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Circle of Palms Plaza · Ages 3–99 · From $21 · checked Nov 5. 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