St. Joseph Medical Center Ice’s at Discovery Green presented by the Houston Chronicle and Momentum Luxury Auto Group

 Open November 24, 2011 through January 22, 2012
 Hours & Admission

 Weekly Programs

 Mondays – Skating Stars on Ice – 6 p.m.
 Tuesdays – Jazz on Ice – 7 to 9 p.m.
 Wednesdays – Zumba off and on the Ice – 6:30 p.m.
 Thursdays – IKEA Houston’s Silver Screen – 6:30 p.m.
 Fridays – Disco Green on Ice – 7 - 10 p.m.
 Saturdays, Nov. 24-Dec. 24th  –
 Momentum Luxury Auto Group    Skating w/ Santa – 5 p.m.
 

Discovery Green Flea

Saturday, January 21
11 am-5 p.m.

A vintage market where everything old is new again; recycled, renewed and refreshed objects. See discoverygreen.com/discovery-green-flea for the latest news on vendors, music, food and special market events.

New Year’s Eve Live

Saturday, December 31 - 7 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
The city’s official New Years Eve celebration features an illuminated parade and entertainment throughout the park followed by a 3-D light show on the George R. Brown Convention Center. Free.

Stella Artois brings you Dirty Dozen: Ice Sculpting Competition

Saturday, January 7, 10 a.m. – 5:30 pm.
For 2012, the 4th Annual Ice Sculpting Competition features one dozen acclaimed ice artists from around the  country using chainsaws and blow torches to transform ice into masterpieces. Thousands will watch the carvers battle for the grand prize. Music throughout the day provided by DJ Caps One. Reverend Butter of DLG Ice Factory faces off with a master carver at the end to the live music of Downfall 2012. Free. 

Olympic Trials Marathon/Chevron Houston Marathon 2012

January 14 – 15, 2012
The best marathon runners in America will vie for spots on the US Olympic Team in Houston on January 14. See the races and participate in activities at Discovery Green, where the race begins and ends.  On January 15, it is the historic 40th anniversary Houston Marathon.