Ice Skating in Downtown LA - Prices, Hours and FAQ
An enchanting holiday activity, ice skating in downtown LA guarantees to delight everyone, from first-time gliders to experienced skaters. Come visit us for merrymaking, outdoor fun and guaranteed smiles at The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square.
Open daily November 12, 2026 through January 3, 2027, downtown LA’s favorite ice skating destination is must-do entertainment for all.
Skating Sessions and Hours
Skating Sessions and Hours60-minute sessions that start every 1.5 hours.
November 12, 2026 – January 3, 2027
- Monday – Friday: 3pm – 10pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 10pm
Holiday Hours
- November 21–29, 2026 (Thanksgiving week): 12pm – 10pm
- December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (Holiday break): 12pm – 10pm
Check our calendar of events for special events.
Ice Skating Rink Prices
Ice Skating Rink Prices- General admission including skate rental: $22
- Locker Rental: $5
- Skate Helper: $6
- Gloves: $5
- Socks: $5
Rentals
Figure and hockey skate sizes range from toddler’s size 8 to adult’s size 15. If you’d like to bring your own skates, let us know upon arrival and we’ll put $5 back on the credit card used in your original order.
Skate Helpers are available for beginning skaters who are 48 inches tall or shorter. Our Polar Bear Helpers glide along the ice to help skaters with balance and control. Skaters must be able to stand on their own and push the Helper without assistance. Only one skater may use a Skate Helper at a time.
Skate Helpers are available to rent on-site at rinkside or in the Skate Shop. Quantities are limited and rentals are first come, first served.
Lockers and Conveniences
Lockers and ConveniencesLockers may be rented for $5 and typically hold a couple of pairs of shoes, a medium-size handbag and a few small purchases. Lockers are first come, first served.
Restrooms are located in Pershing Square Park. Since skates may not be worn outside the ice rink, we recommend you use the facilities before skating.
Private Parties
Private PartiesAvailable on select Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 7:30pm.
- Guest capacity: 250
- Cost: $10,000
Private parties are not available November 23–25, 2026 or December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027.
Learn more about private parties and corporate events
Rain Policy
Rain PolicyRebook your session
Rebooking can only be done online. Open the confirmation you received via email, and just above the yellow “Your Ticket” section, click “Change booking.” From there, you can choose another available session.
Cancellations
If your ice skating session ends early or is canceled due to inclement weather or the threat thereof, your tickets are valid for any available date and time on or before January 3, 2027.
What to Wear
What to WearWhile the weather for ice skating in downtown LA is rarely frightful, the temperature on the ice may range from balmy to chilly. We recommend layers and, if prone to frigid fingers, gloves. We do sell both gloves and socks if you forget them.
Getting Here
Getting HereLocated in the heart of downtown LA, our ice skating rink can be found in Pershing Square at:
532 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
We are easily accessible by car or Metro.
Car: Underground parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the Pershing Square Parking Garage.
Metrolink trains can bring you into downtown LA to visit the Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square! Metrolink offers reliable, safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation throughout an interconnected six-county network. Take the train to LA Union Station and then transfer for free onto the Metro B or D Line to get to Pershing Square.
Take advantage of the SoCal Day Pass and Student Discount. Plan your trip today at metrolinktrains.com.
Metro: Skip the hassle of driving and parking and Go Metro. Take the Metro B Line or D Line to Pershing Square Station. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner below.
Pick up a Metro Bike and go for a ride in downtown Los Angeles. There’s a Metro Bike Share station at Pershing Square, on Olive & 5th. Find a station near you at metro.net/bikeshare.
Things to Do
Elf The Musical
Elf The Musical brings the beloved holiday classic to life in a joyful, laugh-filled musical adventure the whole family will love. Follow Buddy as he embarks on a journey to New York City and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with heart, humor, music, and plenty of holiday sparkle, this all-new tour is the perfect festive outing for audiences of all ages. Experience Elf The Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, December 1 through 13!
Visit BROADWAYINHOLLYWOOD.COM for more information.
The Lion King
More than 130 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Los Angeles’ best-loved musical returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together an extraordinary creative team. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings the story to life with stunning visuals, unforgettable characters, hope, and adventure. Featuring some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, including songs by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice, there is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
Visit BROADWAYINHOLLYWOOD.COM for more information.
Meet Me in DTLA
You've got your skates booked. Now, what else is on the agenda? Maybe it's a cocktail at a festive holiday bar, dinner somewhere special, or a stroll beneath the twinkling Downtown lights. Whatever your perfect holiday outing looks like, there's plenty to discover just beyond the ice rink. This season, we're inviting you to make Downtown your meeting place. Bring your favorite people and see where the night takes you. This holiday season, Meet Me in DTLA!
Plan your holiday meet up at downtown la.com/holidays.
Skate in the Heart of Downtown San Francisco
A holiday tradition, ice skating in Union Square promises to bring a smile to everyone’s face and delight you and your skating partners – big and small, young and old. Join us for festive, fun ice skating in Union Square from November 4, 2026 through January 18, 2027. Plan your visit to The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente – the other cool place to be this winter!
Visit our website at unionsquareicerink.com
