Thursday, November 19, 2026
Kick off the holiday season with the opening celebration of the ice rink and the lighting of the holiday tree in the square.
Watch on-ice entertainment featuring a show-stopping hula hoop skater and choreography from LA Ice Theater. Listen to holiday jazz carolers from the Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Meet Buddy the Elf from Elf the Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, who makes a special visit.
Catch lively off-ice performances and grab complimentary sweet bites and warm holiday beverages. The celebration ends with the tree lighting, and then it’s time to lace up skates for the first skate of the season.
Event highlights:
- Hula hoop skater
- LA Ice Theater choreography
- Holiday jazz carolers
- Buddy the Elf visit
- Holiday tree lighting
- Complimentary treats and warm beverages
Age and reservation details are not mentioned—contact the venue directly.
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Before You Go: Visit The Holiday Ice Rink Downtown LA‘s website for updates and details. This event is organized by The Holiday Ice Rink Downtown LA. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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