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Presented by
Green Mountain Energy

Green Mountain Energy presents Ice at Discovery Green

Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 11, 2026

11:00 am
to

8:00 pm

Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy presents Ice at Discovery Green!

  • Skaters must sign a waiver online after purchasing tickets. E-tickets will not be sent until the waiver is completed.
  • All skaters must have pre-purchased ticket to enter the venue. (Skating guests under the age of 12 may have a parent or guardian accompany them.)
  • Tickets are available online only. Please purchase a ticket before paying for parking.

Have questions about the ice rink?

We have answers at discoverygreen.com/ice-faq.

Hours of operations

Monday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Fridays 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday & HISD School Holidays* 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 19) 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

*HISD School Holidays are (Jan. 19; Feb 13 & 16)

Tickets

Regular Admissions:
Inclusive Skating:

$18 plus tax (includes skates, for 75 minutes).

PLEASE NOTE: All tickets with the exception of inclusive skater nights must be purchased online. Tickets for general admission will not be available for purchase at the ice rink will-call window. Inclusive Skater night tickets however will be available for purchase at the window the night of. Bumper Car tickets can be purchased here. 

Sales support the Discovery Green Conservancy. Thank you! 

Non-motorized wheelchairs are always welcome on the rink. Guests in wheelchairs are asked to bring a responsible adult to accompany them. On Special Skaters Sunday Nights, the rink is reserved for skaters with special physical or developmental challenges to enjoy the rink. For more information visit discoverygreen.com/inclusiveskaters

Ticket sales support Discovery Green Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that depends on the generosity of park visitors and other friends to maintain the park and to fund free events held here every year.

The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions. Check www.discoverygreen.com for closures and other delays. Guests holding tickets will be notified via email and their tickets refunded if weather closures are necessary at their reserved times.

Green Mountain Energy Discounts
Employees and customers receive $2 discount. Proof of current billing or employee identification required for entry.

HAR.com Discounts
Customers and employees receive $2 discount. Proof of customer card, billing or employee identification required for entry.

First responders & Military
Receive $2 discount for up to 5 people; must show valid I.D.

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Skating Rink

Ice Rink Events, a Houston-based designer, manufacturer, installer, and operator of ice rinks around the globe, transforms Kinder Lake’s model boat basin into a holiday skating destination each winter season at the park. The expanded rink uses equipment that runs on renewable energy and even the ice rink border is made from recycled plastic materials.
Green Mountain Energy Ice will be open November 15 through February 2. To purchase your tickets visit: Purchase tickets at discoverygreen.com/ice.

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More to Discover

Discovery Green’s location in the heart of downtown, as well as its beautifully maintained landscape, makes it a much sought-after outdoor venue for events. From company picnics, fundraisers and product launches to concerts, festivals, birthday parties and weddings, the Discovery Green campus has the perfect spot for any event from 20 people to 20,000.