HolidayivyHappy Holidays from the LAArtParty.com team. Remember we are on break until January 5, 2022. I want to encourage everyone to take a break, meet with friends and family to ring in the new year. Get a group together to go ice skating.

Just because you live in Los Angeles does not mean you have to skip the ice skating tradition during the holidays. It always amazes me that event in this warm Los Angeles weather, there are still several ice rinks to go skating. Many of you may not know, I starting ice skating when I was just 6 years old and toyed with the idea of attempting to go professional – my skating partner (my brother) just dropped me too many times which helped me change my mind.

There is nothing better than skating, grabbing a cocoa and some dessert or of course heading out to dinner after. Check our list of staff picks for the best restaurants in LA,

Ice at Santa Monica presented by Plaza at Santa Monica offers an 8,000-square-foot real ice-skating rink. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica (1324 Fifth Street), Ice remains open the entire month of December thru mid January. Info: 310.260.1199; Admission starts at $20 per person; visit the website for more info. https://www.downtownsm.com/ice-at-santa-monica

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 Head downtown to the Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown LA. This is a beautiful rink and a lovely place to skate during the holidays. Surrounded by city lights, it makes a fantastic romantic or family setting. During the day the views are breathtaking as well.

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Photo courtesy of Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square

Open thru: January 20, 2020; Check the website for admission and hours. http://holidayicerinkdowntownla.com/

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The annual LA Kings Holiday Ice presented by Coca-Cola is open for business… November 26, 2022 – January 8, 2023 at L.A. LIVE! Skate your way into the holiday season. Bring your friends, plan your date night, or enjoy the ice rink before and after a game or concert!

General Admission tickets are only available for purchase on-site at the ice rink box office during hours of operation. Prices begin at $25, or $20 for seniors, kids; 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015; https://www.lalive.com/

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