# Union Square Ice Rink Opens for 19th Season

> San Francisco's Union Square Holiday Ice Rink starts 19th season with free lessons and themed nights.
- Title: Union Square Ice Rink Opens for 19th Season · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: San Francisco's Union Square Holiday Ice Rink starts 19th season with free lessons and themed nights.
- Keywords: san francisco, union square, safeway holiday ice rink, brian boitano, free skating lesson, mid week merriment, NBC Bay Area
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/union-square-ice-rink-opens/4170760
- Published: 2026-11-05T07:33:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco, union square, safeway holiday ice rink, brian boitano, free skating lesson, mid week merriment, news, local
## Union Square Holiday Ice Rink Opens
San Francisco's Union Square Holiday Ice Rink opens for its 19th season.
## Daily Hours and Ticket Options
The rink will be open daily through January 18 with advance online ticket purchases.
## Free Skating Lesson Lottery
Beginner skaters can enter a lottery for a free skating lesson on a weekend.
## Olympic Skater's Praise
Brian Boitano praised the rink's professional-grade ice surface for skaters.

> This is a professional-grade ice surface
## Themed Nights and Community Events
The rink hosts themed nights including Mid-week Merriment with Dolly Parton and KPop themes.
## Key takeaway

San Francisco's Union Square Holiday Ice Rink opens for its 19th season with free lessons and themed nights.