The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink at City Center Bishop Ranch returns Fri Nov 7 — now 8% larger — with daily public skating through Jan 4, 2026. Expect a classic ribbon cutting with Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, performances, and carolers from 6–7 pm on opening night.
I love this ice rink, and make a point of visiting multiple times each year.
What’s new this season
- Bigger ice, same plaza magic. The open-air rink grows by 8% and keeps its 90-minute sessions with skate rentals included. General admission is $22 for ages 3+. A $90 season pass offers unlimited skating all season. New $10 Tuesdays run on select dates.
- Warm-up options. Private rink-side fire pits for up to 4 guests are available — $60 weekdays and $115 weekends — with an optional $15 s’mores bucket.
Daily schedule at a glance
Sessions are offered daily at 1, 3, 5, and 7 pm. On Fri–Sun, the rink also opens at 11 am; Fri–Sat add a 9 pm late session.
Special nights and events
Here are the family-friendly themed nights the rink has slated this season:
- Nov 7 — Opening Ceremony (6–7 pm)
- Nov 12 — Pajama Party (5 & 7 pm)
- Nov 18 — $10 Tuesday (all sessions)
- Nov 19 — The Grinch Night (5:30–7:30 pm)
- Dec 2 — $10 Tuesday (all sessions)
- Dec 3 — Elsa Night (5:30–7:30 pm)
- Dec 6 — Kristi Yamaguchi Skating Clinic (9–10 am) — $60, ages 5+; skate rental included
- Dec 9 — $10 Tuesday (all sessions)
- Dec 10 — Elf Night (5:30–7:30 pm)
- Dec 16 — $10 Tuesday (all sessions)
- Dec 17 — Ugly Sweater Night (5 & 7 pm)
- Dec 31 — New Year’s Eve Glow Night (5, 7 & 9 pm)
- Jan 1 — K-Pop Night (7 pm)
- Jan 2 — Sabrina Carpenter Night (9 pm)
- Jan 4 — Taylor Swift Night (7 pm)
Ticketing, parties, and buyouts
Tickets are sold online and show real-time availability by date and session. The rink can host birthday parties and corporate buyouts on select dates.
Do some good while you skate
A portion of proceeds benefits Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream, which supports early childhood literacy for low-income families. This year’s rink sponsors include Southwest Airlines, NBC Bay Area, John Muir Health, PG&E, ABM, East Bay Times, Diablo Magazine, and Discover San Ramon.
More holiday happenings at City Center Bishop Ranch
- Holiday Tree Lighting — Fri Nov 21, 6–7 pm, with Monte Vista musicians and local singers, plus Santa’s arrival.
- Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot — Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 27, 8–10 am; chip-timed 5k and family festival next to City Center.
Where and how to go
The rink is in the plaza at City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. On-site garage parking is complimentary; valet typically operates during peak hours. For tickets and the latest schedule, head to the official TicketSpice page.
More info on the rink is also available here: https://citycenterbishopranch.ticketspice.com/city-center-ice-rink-2025
Have photos from opening weekend or tips for first-time skaters? Send them our way at tom@bayareatelegraph.com and we’ll feature a few in our weekend guide.
