photo credit: Troy Burwell The Ice at Discovery Green returns to downtown Houston this holiday season. Lace up your skates and get ready for a memorable winter experience! The 7,200 square-foot ice skating surface is kept at a frosty 22 degrees F just for you! We’re recycling water from Kinder Lake to freeze the ice, all equipment runs on renewable energy, and even the ice rink border is made from recycled plastic material. Thanksgiving Day 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday (School Days) 4 – 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, School Holidays 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Christmas Day 1 – 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. New Year’s Day 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. All public hours are as weather permits. The ice rink may be closed at times due to weather conditions, such as unseasonably warm weather, lightning or rain. On the warmest days, the rink may be covered to protect the ice until 3:30pm, with opening delayed to that time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit www.theiceatdiscoverygreen.com or call 713.434.RINK (7465) for more information or reservations. Plan your group outings EARLY. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Houston Chronicle, HEB, Hot 95.7, Univision, KPRC, Mix 96.5, KUHF, Comcast, and Hot 95.7

Event Venue

Ice Rink

Ticket Information

ICE RINK ADMISSION $10 – all ages - Tax and skate rental included Skating time limited to 1-1/2-hours, all school holidays and weekends. BRINGING A GROUP? Advance reservations REQUIRED. A 50% deposit will hold your reservation. For church groups, daycare and school field trips, scout outings, birthdays, company parties and others. Size of Group Discount 15-20 Skaters $1.00 OFF 20-49 Skaters $1.50 OFF 50+ Skaters $2.00 OFF

More info website

http://www.discoverygreen.com/icerink

Parking info

http://www.discoverygreen.com/directions/

Additional Information

HAVE YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY ON ICE! Planning a holiday party and looking for just the right place? Think Ice! Party space is available for small gatherings at the Stedman West Veranda (Tuesdays through Fridays only, no weekends/holidays). Contact Lori San Miguel at 713.800.4700 or lori@discoverygreen.com for booking information. Corporate or large holiday parties are a perfect fit for the Anheuser-Busch Stage. Holiday catering packages are available. Contact Gary Hernandez to reserve a space at 713.800.4703 or gary@discoverygreen.com. LEARN A LIFETIME SPORT! One-on-one attention, for all ages. Instruction is available on a drop-in basis; first-come, first-served. Advance reservations suggested. Visit www.theiceatdiscoverygreen.com for more information or to make reservations. $20/20-min.—private $35/20-min.—group of 2-3, ages 6 & up Re-scheduling may be necessary pending weather conditions. AMENITIES: THE SKATE SHOP If you can walk, you can skate! Offering 500 pairs of comfortable, clean and sharp ice skates for rent, including double-runner skates for skaters ages 3 and under. With helmets available for rent and socks and mittens for sale, it couldn’t be any easier to take a spin on The Ice. J&E’S SNACK-N-SKATE SHOP Houston’s best organic hot cocoa, apple caramel cider, cappuccino, homemade fruit punch and lemonade, old fashioned root beer floats, fresh-baked cookies, roasted nuts, gourmet popcorn, and more. ICE-ARTS GIFT SHOP A fabulous collection of wonderful gifts, souvenirs, and other surprises to remember your day on the ice. Children's ice skates and double-runners available for purchase. THE SNOW BOX Bring your little snow angels out for a special treat at The Ice. Our separate, pint-sized rink is for skaters ages 4 and under. Don't forget to pick-up a pair of double-runner clamp-on skates just for toddlers.