Discovery Green: Green Mountain Energy Ice & Winter Lights
Through Jan 18Nov 13 – Jan 18 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027. Monday – Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday and HISD holidays 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Thanksgiving Day 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Park lighting displays free nightly until 11:00 PM.
Discovery Green1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 · 0.9 mi approx. from HoustonDirections
All ages (ice skating recommended for ages 4+; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; park grounds stroller friendly)
From $18Park stroll and holiday light viewing is free; ice skating is $18 plus tax (includes skates and 75-minute session); $9 Cheap Skate select Mondays. Online booking mandatory.
About this adventure
Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green transforms the downtown Houston urban park into an open-air ice skating wonderland using 100% renewable energy and chilled water recycled from Kinder Lake. Set against the glittering backdrop of the downtown skyline, the 7,716-square-foot outdoor ice rink provides a classic holiday pastime alongside the park's vibrant, illuminated kinetic winter art installations. Throughout the holiday season, Discovery Green offers special themed skate nights including Cheap Skate Mondays ($9 admission), Skate with Santa on select Saturdays, and high-energy DJ skate nights. Even non-skaters can enjoy strolling through the festively lit pathways, viewing the grand 40-foot illuminated holiday tree, and enjoying warm churros, hot coffee, and food trucks around the park.
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