Green Mountain Energy Ice

THE ICE Skate around The Ice at Discovery Green this winter. The annual Frostival event on Nov. 17 (rescheduled from Nov. 10) kicks off the season. (Photo: Lawrence Elizabeth Knox, courtesy of Discovery Green)

Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green! Throughout the Ice season, there will be special events and happenings at The Ice, including Skate with Santa, Skating Stars, DJs, and more. 

Hours of operations
Monday – Friday: 5-10 pm (Fridays open until 11pm)
Saturday & HISD School Holidays*: 11 am-11 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm
Thanksgiving Day: 11 am – 11 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Eve: 11 am-7 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Day: 1-7 pm
Martin Luther King Day: 11 am – 10 pm
*HISD school holidays include: Nov. 20-24; Dec. 25-29; Jan. 1-5, 8 & 15

On Nov. 19, Dec. 17 and Jan. 21, the rink will close to the public at 5 pm and at 4 pm on Dec. 10 & 12.  

The last ticket sales are at 3:30 pm.

Regular Admissions:
$17 admission (plus tax), skate rental included

Cheap Skate Mondays:
$8 (plus tax), skate rental included. (Select Mondays only. Nov. 13 & 27; Dec. 4, 11 & 18; Jan. 22)