By: Shreya Suresh

Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink
Winter in Sacramento will officially kick off with the opening of the Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink. Today is Free Admission Day, so make sure you’re there between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. The ice rink will remain open to the public until January 18, 2016.
701 K St,
Sacramento
(916) 442-8575
http://godowntownsac.com/events/signature-events/ice-rink/
Sacramento River Train – Beer Train
Be sure to catch the last Beer Train of the year this Sunday at 2 p.m., featuring beers from Sudwerk Brewing Co., Calicraft Brewing Company, Alaskan Brewing Co., and Anderson Valley Brewing Company.
Tickets are $45 and you can get them here and include a 3-hour train ride, souvenir tasting glass, eight tasting selections, and live music.
400 N Harbor Blvd
West Sacramento
(800) 866-1690
http://www.sacramentorivertrain.com/experiences/beer-train/
2nd Alarm Chili Cook-Off Benefiting the Firefighters Burn Institute
The Firefighters Burn Institute is hosting its “2nd Alarm Chili Cook-Off” charity fundraiser today at California Auto Museum. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 per child (under 12) – you can get them here.  You can taste and vote for your favorite chili recipe while enjoying beer tasting, a silent auction, raffle and live music with dancing. All proceeds will benefit the Firefighters Burn Institute.
2200 Front St
Sacramento
(916) 442-6802
http://ffburn.org/2015/chili-cook-off-2015