# The Ice at Discovery Green (Downtown Houston Thanksgiving Day Skating) > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM - Where: Discovery Green (Kinder Lake Promenade), 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 - Ages: All ages; skate aids available for toddlers and young beginners; stroller parking available adjacent to rink deck - Price: $18 admission (includes skate rental and 75 minutes on ice); online advance reservation required - Organizer: Discovery Green Conservancy - Official page: https://www.discoverygreen.com/ice - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/the-ice-at-discovery-green-downtown-houston-thanksgiving-day-skating--listing-59a4883690e4312b0ba116ab ## About Houston's favorite outdoor ice skating destination, The Ice at Discovery Green, brings a 7,716-square-foot real ice rink to the center of Downtown Houston. Using renewable energy and recycled water from Kinder Lake, the rink operates daily throughout the holiday season and features special extended hours from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day, making it a beloved afternoon destination for families following the morning Thanksgiving Day Parade. Beginner skaters and toddlers can utilize cute penguin and whale skate-training aids to glide with confidence, and double-bladed strap-on skates are available for the smallest feet. The 12-acre park surrounding the rink includes modern ADA-accessible playground equipment, expansive grassy lawns, vibrant art installations, and hot cocoa stands. All skate tickets must be purchased online in advance with designated 75-minute skate windows. ## Similar picks in Houston - [TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo (Thanksgiving Evening)](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-at-the-houston-zoo-thanksgiving-evening--listing-09e31fa9eff36bcd8ef48739) — Thu, Nov 26 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM · The Houston Zoo (Hermann Park) · All ages · From $24 · checked Nov 4. 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