Bay Area pop-up skating rinks provide fun ways to put your holidays on ice

Bay Area residents may not get to enjoy winter activities like snowball fights or sledding, but at least there’s chilly fun to be had at local pop-up ice rinks.

Holiday ice skating rinks, many of which were closed because of COVID, are now open or opening soon. Visit the websites to reserve tickets in advance, as most don’t allow walk-ups. Here’s a roundup of places to go. Be sure to check for schedule updates and special holiday hours. (Prices include skates unless otherwise noted.)