City Center’s popular Ice Rink with skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi cutting the ribbon and welcoming the community to another holiday season of skating. It will be a fun evening of skating performances and caroling by San Ramon Valley High School students. So mark your calendar and plan some time on the ice with family and friends. And this season, you can rent cabanas on the ice and be right there in the action!
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City Center is also debuting an exciting lineup of family-friendly special events all season long:
Nov. 14 & 21: Family Photo Nights (5 & 7 p.m. sessions)
Have your family’s holiday photo taken under the shimmering lights of City Center’s outdoor ice rink. Skating tickets are required and one digital photo file is included.
Nov. 19: Elf Night (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Hang out with Buddy the Elf and have your photo taken with this iconic character dressed in his green suit and yellow tights.
Nov. 29 & every weekend through Dec. 22: Visits with Santa at the Square (12-4 p.m.)
Visit Santa on Black Friday and every weekend in front of the large, beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Bring your family for a magical holiday experience filled with joy, a photo opp and a free gift from Santa!
Dec. 3: Elsa Night (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Visit with Elsa from Frozen under the glow of twinkling lights on ice. Take your photo with her while moonlight adds to the enchanting nighttime session.
Dec. 4: Ugly Sweater Night (5 & 7 p.m. sessions)
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and be entered to win a $25 gift card to a City Center restaurant. Show off your festive style while enjoying a fun evening on the ice.
Dec. 6, 13 & 20: Visits with Santa at the Ice Rink (5 p.m. session)
Santa will be on-site to greet skaters at the ice rink and spread some holiday cheer. Between trips around the ice, stop by and share your wish list. Skating tickets are required to visit Santa.
Dec. 7: Kristi Yamaguchi Autographed Barbie and Skate Event (9-10:30 a.m.)
Mattel has created a Barbie doll modeled after the Olympic champion, Kristi Yamaguchi. During this special skating session, guests will have the opportunity to meet Kristi and receive an autographed Barbie.
Dec. 10: Grinch Night (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
The mean one, Mr. Grinch, will be skating on the ice rink, playfully causing chaos and snapping selfies as the soundtrack from the show fills the air.
Dec. 11: Pajama Party (5 & 7 p.m. sessions)
Slip into your coziest PJs and skate under the stars for a magical winter evening full of fun. Everyone wearing PJs will be entered to win a $25 gift card from a City Center restaurant.
Dec. 18: Glow Night (5 p.m. session)
Skaters will receive a glowing necklace to light up the ice with vibrant colors. Join in the fun sparkling under the night sky during the 5 p.m. skating session.
Dec. 23: Kristi Yamaguchi Skating Clinic (9-10 a.m.)
Take your skating cues from local Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi as she offers tips at a skating clinic. Limited tickets are available for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Jan. 1, 2025: Barbie Day (5 p.m. session)
Hi Barbie! Ring in the New Year while enjoying tunes from the “Barbie” soundtrack in honor of Kristi Yamaguchi’s recently released Barbie doll.
Jan. 2, 2025: K-Pop Night (5 & 7 p.m. sessions)
Popular K-pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK have taken the world by storm with their catchy music, intricate choreography and global fanbases. Skate to their sounds and celebrate this phenomenon.
Jan. 3, 2025: Sabrina Carpenter Night (9 p.m. session)
Make it a “Short n’ Sweet” Friday night and skate to hits by Sabrina Carpenter.
Jan. 4, 2025: Taylor Swift Day (5 p.m. session)
Skate it off! Hit the rink for a night of non-stop Taylor Swift tunes. Prepare to skate, sing and make the whole place shimmer.
