Seasonal & Holidays
Kristi Yamaguchi To Open City Center Rink
The Olympic gold medalist will open the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Friday, ushering in a season of fun events.
SAN RAMON, CA — It’s almost that time of year: City Center’s Kristi Yamaguchi Ice Rink is reopening for the season, and its namesake, figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi, is going to cut the ribbon.
On Friday, the Gold Medal and two-time World Champion figure skater will inaugurate the season, which will last until Jan. 5. From 6-7:30, enjoy a grand opening ceremony, which will feature a ribbon cutting and an evening of skating performances and caroling from San Ramon Valley High School students.
On Nov. 22 at 6 p.m., the rink will host a tree lighting ceremony with performances from the Monte Vista High School band, singers, dancers, and an appearance from Santa Claus.
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Yamaguchi will return to her rink on Saturday, Dec. 7 for the Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie event, where visitors will be able to meet her and receive a signed Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll.
On Dec. 23, Yamaguchi is hosting a special skating clinic teaching foundational techniques. These are just a few of the many family-friendly themed nights this season, which include Family Photo Nights, Elf Night, Taylor Swift Night, three different visits with Santa, and many more.
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The rink has recently tripled in size, and offers private cabanas, rink-side fire pits, and two pop-up stores: Urthwear, which offers streetwear from organic, recycled materials, and Five Little Monkeys, which features sustainably produced educational toys.
Visit CityCenterHolidayIceRink.com for more information, and to purchase tickets.
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