40,000 + people glided across San Jose’s Downtown Ice last year and even thousands more came to watch and feel the spirit of the holiday season that is coming to downtown starting this Friday. This will be the fourth season of ice skating under the stars and palm trees in the heart of downtown San Jose’s holiday activities and 12th season overall. Opens Friday, Nov. 16, 5 pm-midnight. Also open noon-midnight Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday and 5-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Circle of Palms, between Fairmont Hotel and the San Jose Museum of Art. $12-$14, skate rental included. www.sjdowntown.com