Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
Visitors can ice skate under the city lights in a downtown winter wonderland located right outside Golden 1 Center. Throughout the season, the rink hosts themed activations such as craft days, silent disco nights, and donation drives. Admission includes on-site skate rentals with sizes available down to youth sizes.
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
General admission: $15; kids ages 6 and under: $8. Admission includes skate rental. Special rates are available to groups who book in advance.
Hours
Tuesday–Thursday: 2PM–9PM; Friday–Sunday: 10AM–10PM. Holiday hours: Veterans Day 10AM–9PM; November 20–29 10AM–10PM; Thanksgiving Day 10AM–4PM; Christmas Eve 10AM–9PM; Christmas Day 12PM–9PM; December 18–January 3 10AM–10PM; New Year’s Eve 10AM–9PM; Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10AM–8PM.
Ages
All ages (smallest skate size Youth 8, recommended minimum age 3)
Neighborhood
Downtown Sacramento
Location
Tips & Advice
- Don't worry about bringing skates, because admission includes rental and sizes run as small as youth 8 for little skaters.
- Book ahead if you're coming as a group or planning a party, since advance group bookings get special rates.
- Don't plan a Monday visit, because the rink is closed on Mondays except for holidays.
- Watch for craft days and silent disco nights, which the rink runs with local partners throughout the season.
- Make a day of it, because the rink sits right outside Golden 1 Center near some of downtown's best restaurants.
Special Events & Promotions
- Themed activations throughout the season, including craft days, silent disco nights and donation drives.
- Discounts offered with partner local organizations during the season.
- Special rates for groups that book in advance.
- Extended holiday hours, open every day, November 20–29 and December 18–January 3.
Links & Contact
Run by Downtown Sacramento Partnership
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my own skates?
No. Admission includes skate rental, and sizes go down to youth 8.
Can I buy tickets at the rink?
Yes, tickets are sold right at the rink.
Are there themed nights?
Yes. The rink works with local organizations all season on themed activations like craft days, silent disco nights and donation drives, plus discounts.
Can I book a party or a group visit?
Yes. The rink hosts group reservations and private parties, and groups that book in advance get special rates.
Is there anything else to do nearby?
The rink is in Ali Youssefi Square, right outside Golden 1 Center and close to some of downtown's best restaurants.
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