Event · Sports & play

Season Opening Event & Ribbon Cutting at The Ice Rink — The Woodlands

When

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM–9:00 PMFriday, November 20, 2026, 6–9 p.m. (3-hour grand opening session).

Where

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX (adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages!

Cost

Booked as a skating ticket; the rink's admission page lists Ages 6+ $16 and Ages 5 and Under $8 with skate rental included (the booking widget text still shows $15/$7). Helmet and walker rental $10 each.

Organizer

The Woodlands Township

Opening night of the 2026–27 season at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center is a three-hour skating party rather than a regular session. The rink promises festive entertainment, special appearances, balloon artists and face painters alongside open skating, so younger children who tire of the ice have something to do at the rail. Partway through the evening skating pauses for a short intermission with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and a brief choreographed ice dance recital, a good chance for kids to watch trained skaters up close before trying it themselves. Admission includes skate rental; toddler skates, walkers and helmets can be rented, and non-skating family members watch for free. The ticket is booked through the rink's online calendar like any session, and evenings at this rink can sell out, so reserving ahead is wise. Arrive early to sign the waiver and collect skates.