Now returning for its second year, the Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza is an outdoor rink in the heart of Downtown Chico. Open daily beginning November 17 through January 9, the Chico Ice Rink features ice skating sessions, skating lessons, theme nights, and private party events. The City of Chico has once again partnered with the Downtown Chico Business Association to host this winter wonderland in the heart of downtown.