by Noella Noelophile®
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Would you like to go ice skating?
If you’re in the heart of downtown Sacramento this Wednesday afternoon, November 9th, you’ll get that opportunity.
At 2 pm that day, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink opens for the Christmas season!
If you’re on hand at 7th and K Street, you’ll get to see a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring elected officials, partners and community leaders, as the rink marks its 30th season.
Following the short ceremony, the time will come to hit the (freshly-made) ice.
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And here’s an early Christmas gift: visitors get to skate at a special Opening Day discount admission rate of $2!
Opening Day hours are 2 pm to 9 pm at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink.
Meanwhile, there are some special dates and discounted rates coming up.
The dates
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Friday, November 11th – Veterans Day.
Downtown Sacramento says “thank you” as veterans and active members of the military skate FREE all day, with valid military ID. Hours: 10 am to 9 pm.
Saturday, November 12th – Princesses and Superheroes Day.
This popular annual special event returns, from noon to 2 pm, where visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favorite princess or superhero. Special guests will be on hand, and face painting and other activities will be part of the festivities.
And according to the Visit Downtown Sacramento website, the calendar is full.
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Friday-evening “K Street Date Nights”, a Makers Market on December 3rd and an “Ugly Sweater Party” on December 17th are just three of the special events which the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink will be hosting this Christmas season. Here’s the link to their schedule.
The rates
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Now–discounts. Daily, the rink offers seasonal discounts.
- Got a same-day ticket from riding a Sac RT bus or light rail? $2 off.
- Have a receipt for a same-day purchase from a DOCO (Downtown Commons) business in Sacramento? $5 off.
- Have a Western Health Advantage ID card? $5 off.
- And, you skate free if you’re a veteran or active military member (military ID required).
- Plus: members of the Sacramento Kings Kids Club All-Stars skate free, as well.
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Regular general-admission rates are $15 for adults, and $8 for children ages 6 and under. Pricing includes skate rentals, and skate sizes run as small as 8 youth.
Going shopping or out to eat after skating? You may just get another discount. Here’s a link to the local businesses partnering with the rink, to offer specials when you show your Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink wristband.
The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, at Ali Youssefi Square, 7th and K Streets, is open from Wednesday, November 9th through Monday, January 16th, 2023. Rink hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 2 pm to 9 pm, and Friday through Sunday, 10 am to 10 pm.