Tucson’s pop-up ice skating rink is back for another holiday season.
The temporary outdoor rink, dubbed Tucson Holiday Ice, returns to downtown Tucson on Sunday, Nov. 23. The rink will be up until Jan. 4 outside of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., thanks to the city of Tucson and Rio Nuevo.
Tucsonans of all ages enjoy the real ice rink outside of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., in this photo from 2024. The rink opens Sunday, Nov. 23, for this 2025 holiday season.
Skate sessions, which run for 90 minutes, are priced at $22 for adults and $15 for kids under 12 years old. If you visit for the first session of the day, you’ll be able to pay a discounted price of $12 for adults and $8 for kids. Times vary based on day. The rink will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
The Tucson Holiday ice rink.
Tickets can be purchased at: universe.com/events/tucson-holiday-ice-rink-tickets-47GJMK
Skates, which begin at size 8 for kids and go up to size 15 for men, are included in the admission price. Socks are required, and gloves are recommended. Skate assists can be rented onsite for an additional $7.
Tucson Holiday Ice made its debut in 2019, then near Hotel Congress.
