Last Updated on January 11, 2024 by marian@celebrate-family.com
A holiday tradition, the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square will be open from November 1, 2023 – January 15, 2024. One of the highlights of skating at Union Square is the Christmas Tree and also Macy’s holiday decorations.
Quick Links
Ice Skating at Union Square website [LINK]
Tickets [LINK]
Special Events [LINK]
Locker Rental, Skate Helper etc. [LINK]
Hours and Session Times [LINK]
General Admission
Admission at the Union Square Ice Rink includes 60 minute sessions of ice time and rental skates. Sessions start every 90 minutes. Admission prices vary for special events. [LINK]
Admission: Adults $20 | Kids 8 and under $15
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Other Items for Rent or Purchase
Dress warmly and bring socks. If you forget them, you can purchase them at the rink. There are no restrooms at the rink either.
Locker Rental: $5
Skate Helper: $6
Gloves: $5
Socks: $5
Discounts at Union Square Ice Rink
We’ve scoured our sources and so far, there are no discounts for Union Square Ice Rink.
Special Events at Union Square Ice Rink
Simba Saturdays
“Simba Saturdays” roar to life with guests will gliding across a golden-hued wonderland transporting every skater to the heart of the Pride Lands. A roaring good time awaits with special giveaways for the first 100 guests at each session.
Whether skaters are mastering their roar or their rink moves, families of all ages will find magic on the ice.
Disney’s The Lion King at Orpheum Theater | Tickets at VividSeats.com and GoldStar.com.
Simba Saturdays: November 4, 11, 18, 25. December 2,9,16, 23, 30.
Session Times: 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Admission: Adults $20 | Kids 8 and under $15
Silent Skate Party
It’s a silent disco on ice that transports skaters to an on-ice dance party like no other!
Silent Skate Party: December 14, 2023
Session Times: 7 p.m. and 8:30 pm
Admission: $30 per person
Polar Bear Skate
As a nod to the popular Canadian tradition, this version of “taking the plunge” invites skaters to wear their wildest and most inventive beach attire, in hopes of walking away with cool prizes, awarded on theme, originality, and overall appearance.
Silent Skate Party: January 1, 2024
Session Times: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Admission: $25 per person
Flashback Fridays
Let’s throw it back to the musical hits of everyone’s favorite decade—the ‘80s—at “Flashback Fridays. These special sessions feature 80s+@103.7 personalities on-hand spinning hits by Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Madonna, Lionel Richie, and more! Skaters are encouraged to don their favorite legwarmers and unitard, and come party at this totally tubular event!
Flashback Friday Dates: November 10, December 8 & January 12
Session Times: 7 pm and 8:30 pm sessions
Admission: Adults $20 | Kids 8 and under $15
A portion of ticket proceeds generously benefits the community through the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square