- Outdoor ice skating in California Winter Lodge is a popular Palo Alto tradition established in 1956! Winter Lodge and its renowned skating school are open October through mid-April. Parties big and small are also available. Come enjoy skating under the stars, then warm your toes by our fireplace in the clubhouse! Upcoming events: LAST DAY OF SKATING...Sunday, April 14th! Look for 2002-03 Season ...winterlodge.com