Downtown Sacramento ice rink opening for the season on Wednesday
SACRAMENTO – A sign of the holiday season in Sacramento is now open.
The Downtown Sacramento ice rink held its official opening Wednesday morning for its 31st seaso
As in years past, the ice rink will be located at 7th and K Streets (right across the street from the Golden 1 Center).
Following a fresh cleaning from the Zamboni, skaters glided onto the ice marking another year of this cherished holiday tradition.
"We have about 70,000 skaters throughout the season and it tends to grow every year, which is great," said Madelyn Smith, a communications manager for the Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
Wednesday's opening day festivities include reduced admission ($2 instead of the usual $15). Admission includes a skate rental, with the ribbon cutting happening at 10:30 a.m. and open skating starting at 2 p.m.
Other special events scheduled for the season include Princess & Superhero Day on Nov. 18 and the River City Food Bank Donation Drive on Nov. 19.
"We'll have Crafting With Kindness throughout the season and also coat drives and food drives and make sure people can have a good holiday season," Smith said.
Active members of the military and veterans with valid military ID can skate for free all season long. Children 6 and under can skate for just $8.
The ice rink will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays 2-9 p.m. and Fridays through Sundays 10 a.m.-10 p.m., always depending on weather.
"It's really great for people to be able to see the new things that downtown has to offer in addition to the traditional favorites," Smith said.