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The Ice Rink Returns to Downtown Bellevue

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November 28, 2019

The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink is back for its 23rd season. This perennial event, presented by Symetra, opens Friday, November 29 and runs through January 20, 2020. A signature element of Bellevue Magic Season, the Downtown Ice Rink features the region’s largest seasonal skating experience - with more than 9,000 square feet of real ice - and attracts more than 90,000 guests each year. 

The ice rink is covered, allowing for all-weather skating, and the rink features a heated viewing area, on-site concessions, and a series of special events throughout the holiday season.

Located at Bellevue Downtown Park (just south of Bellevue Square), the rink is a short walk to Downtown Bellevue’s dining, entertainment and shopping options. The rink is also directly adjacent to other Bellevue Magic Season events, including Snowflake Lane presented by The Bellevue Collection, allowing for attendees to easily enjoy both events.

Event Details:

  • DATES: November 29, 2019 through January 20, 2020 (OPEN ALL HOLIDAYS)
  • LOCATION: Bellevue Downtown Park
  • PARKING: Free 3-hour parking at the Downtown Park
  • ALL-WEATHER: Sheltered for all-weather skating. Open in rain, shine or snow all holiday season.

Special Promotions & Events:

  • Discounted Weekday Admission - Save $3 when skating on Monday-Thursday, not during Holidays.
  • Discount Skate Pass - puchase 10 admissions for $119 (skate rental included). Available at bellevueicerink.com or during public hours at the ice rink. For those
    with skates, discount pass available for $89.
  • Free Skate Lessons - learn to skate from the pros! Professional instructors will be
    giving complimentary skate lessons with paid admission on select Tuesday,
    Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 – 7 pm.
  • Stroller Skating Thursdays - parents and young ones can share the fun on ice.
    Before public hours on select Thursdays, attendees can skate and push a stroller
    around the rink. Admission applies to each skater, free admission for children in
    strollers.
  • Late Skate Fridays & Saturdays - the rink is open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday
    nights for the late-night crowd.
  • Husky Skate Day - receive discounted admission when you wear your University of
    Washington gear on December 15! Free purple and gold cupcakes while supplies
    last.
  • More events to come.