HOUSTON, TX — The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green returns early this year! Starting Feb. 10 Houstonians can enjoy five weeks of roller-skating fun in Discovery Green at downtown Houston’s only outdoor roller rink. This year features a new and improved rink with a rubber subfloor for increased comfort and bright colors perfect for cool photos.
Opening Night is on Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 – 11 p.m. Festivities include tunes by DJ Yung Chris and roller dance demonstrations from Daisies & Pancakes. Skate instructors will showcase their epic talent. The first 50 skaters in line to skate for free. Forever Green members skate for free from 5 – 7 p.m.
The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green will host weekly specials throughout the season including nights with special discounts, live DJs, themed music and more. New this year is College Night where college students with ID may receive $2 off admission. On Valentine’s Day, couples can skate for $16.
Also, this year, Rainbow on the Rink returns on Friday, Feb. 17 from 7 – 10 p.m. At this LGBTQ celebration guests will enjoy music by DJ Joe Ross, performances by local drag queens Angelina DM Trailz, Reign LaRue & Ericka Sanchez, and the ultimate roller-skating dance party. Admission is free; skating fees apply.
Tickets are $12 plus tax and must be purchased online at www.discoverygreen.com/rollerrink. Tickets go on sale Jan 17. Non-motorized wheelchairs are welcome. Forever Green Members, First Responders and Military will receive a $2 discount for tickets purchased onsite with proof of member or ID card (up to 5 people). KPRC 2 is the official media sponsor.
The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green will be open Friday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Mar. 17, 2023. Hours are: Monday – Thursday, 5 – 10 p.m.; Fridays 5 –11 p.m.; Saturdays and school holidays (Mar. 13-17) 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The roller rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions or private events. Call 713.434.RINK (7465) for updates and check www.discoverygreen.com for closures or delays. Guests holding tickets will be notified via email and their tickets refunded if weather closures are necessary at their reserved times.
ROLLING AT DISCOVERY GREEN SCHEDULE
Opening Night
Friday, Feb. 10, 5 –11 p.m.
Enjoy music by Yung Chris the DJ! Daisies & Pancakes skate community & skate instructors will showcase their epic talents. The first 50 skaters in line skate for free and Forever Green members skate for free from 5 – 7 p.m. You can find roller skates and more at daisiesandpancakes.com.
Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5 – 10 p.m.
Couples skate for $16. Grab a friend, a partner, or your special someone and get two tickets to skate for $16.
Rainbow on the Rink
Friday, Feb. 17, 7 – 10 p.m.
Enjoy a LGBTQ celebration at The Rink — Rolling at Discovery Green! Guests will enjoy music by DJ Joe Ross, performances by local drag queens Angelina DM Trailz, Reign LaRue & Ericka Sanchez and the ultimate roller-skating dance party. Admission is free; skating fees apply.
7:30–7:45 p.m. Ericka Sanchez performance (on stage)
8:30–8:45 p.m. Angelina DM Trailz performance (on rink)
9:30–9:45 p.m. Reign LaRue performance (on stage)
Cheap Skate Nights
Mondays, Feb. 13, 20 & 27; Mar. 6, 5–10 p.m.
On select Mondays, skate around the rink for just $8 plus tax per person.
Time Warp Tuesdays
Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 & 28; Mar. 7 & 14, 7–9 p.m.
Skate to your favorite songs from decades past curated by DJ Mohawk Steve.
Clutch City Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Feb. 15 & 22, Mar. 1 & 8, 5–10 p.m.
Skate to music by Houston artists and wear any Houston sports team gear to receive $2 off admission. Discounted tickets must be purchased in-person. If the desired time is fully-booked, there may be a wait.
College Student Night
Thursdays, Feb. 16 – Mar. 9, 5 – 10 p.m.
On Thursdays students can show their current college ID to receive $2 off admission.
FUNomenal Fridays
Fridays, Feb. 24; Mar. 3, 10 & 17, 7 – 10 p.m.
Music by DJ Monstaa, a light show and roller skating make for FUNomenal Friday nights.
Skate Party Saturdays
Saturdays, Feb. 18 & 25, 7-10 p.m.
Mar. 4, 4-7p.m.
Listen to the coolest pop hits by DJ Boris while skating on the rink.
ABOUT DISCOVERY GREEN ®
Discovery Green® is a highly acclaimed 12-acre park created by a public-private partnership between the City of Houston and the nonprofit Discovery Green Conservancy in downtown Houston, Texas. Since opening in April 2008, the park has welcomed more than 20 million visitors. Discovery Green ® features sprawling lawns, a one-acre lake, an interactive fountain, a playground, public art installations, gardens and an allée of century-old live oaks. The Discovery Green Conservancy works with hundreds of programming partners to present artistic, musical, educational, family-friendly and health-focused events each year, most of which are presented free to the public. The park also features two on-site restaurants, the award-winning destination restaurant The Grove and the fast-casual The Lake House, providing visitors with an array of dining options. As a nonprofit organization, the Conservancy raises all the funds needed for the programming that Houstonians enjoy. For more information, please visit https://www.discoverygreen.com. Arts programming is made possible in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.
