Looking for some old-fashioned family winter fun? Here is a short list of great rinks where kids on (and their parents) can enjoy some Holiday Ice Skating.

East Bay
Oakland Ice Center is the East Bay’s premier ice rink with professionally-maintained ice. Their special holiday hours can be found on their website. Open year round.

Walnut Creek on Ice where you can glide across 8,000 square feet of ice in a charming winter wonderland scene. Check the calendar for times. Open now through January 21st.

San Francisco
Embarcadero Holiday Ice Rink lets you skate under the sun and stars along the beautiful waterfront. Sunday through Thursday, 10 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday & Saturday, 10 AM to 11:30 PM. Open now through January 6th.

Union Square Ice Rink is in the heart of Union Square, one of San Francisco’s most magical destinations. 10 AM to 1:30 PM. Open now through January 21st.

California Academy of Sciences has a rink so you can combine ice skating with a visit to the museum, planetarium, and aquarium. Indoor snow flurries, a hands-on polar-themed exhibit, and the ice rink make for a great trip to Golden Gate Park. Open now through January 6th.

Marin
Marin on Ice is located in the Oaktree Plaza at North Gate Mall in San Rafael. Featuring 6,400 square feet of real ice with both daytime and nighttime skating. Open now through January 7th.

Santa Cruz
Boardwalk Holiday Ice Make a day of it and head to the boardwalk at Santa Cruz for some ice skating on the beach. Open now through January 6th.