Best Holiday Ice Skating Rinks in Austin (2026)
Skyline laps, lakeside lights, neighborhood ice and two Hill Country trips worth making a day of.
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A holiday skate in Austin can mean a lap with the skyline in front of you, an evening beside Lady Bird Lake, or a family afternoon that ends with hot chocolate and a little Christmas shopping. The trick is choosing the rink that suits the outing. The Long Center is our pick for the classic Austin backdrop, Ice Rodeo at the Four Seasons is the splurge, and Bee Cave is hard to beat when you catch one of its discounted community nights.
We picked eight places to go ice skating in and around Austin this season: four holiday rinks, two indoor arenas that run all year, and two Hill Country towns that are worth the drive. Compare prices with rental skates included below, then choose your session.
Austin Ice Skating at a Glance
| Rink | 2026–27 season | Cost with skates | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Center (South of downtown) | Nov 21–Jan 4 | $25–$33 all-in | Skyline views and groups with non-skaters |
| Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons (Downtown lakefront) | Nov 20–Jan 3 | From $40 | A festive date or a special family evening |
| Bee Cave on Ice (Bee Cave) | Nov 13–Jan 18 | $16 + tax; select Tuesdays $11 + tax | Skating, shopping and dinner in one stop |
| Western Wonderland (Dripping Springs) | Nov 28–Jan 4 | $16; spectators free | Families and larger mixed groups |
| Chaparral Ice (Northcross) | Year-round | $20 | A straightforward indoor skate in Austin |
| Ice & Field at The Crossover (Cedar Park) | Year-round | $20 | North-suburb families and beginners |
| Gruene Ice Rink (New Braunfels) | Nov 21–Jan 3 | From $18 + fees | A historic-district Christmas day out |
| Eisbahn (Fredericksburg) | Nov 21–Jan 3 | $20 day pass; Tuesdays $15 | An all-day skate-and-shop outing |
Holiday Ice Skating in Austin & Nearby
Four holiday rinks, from the skyline and the lake downtown to Bee Cave and Dripping Springs, then two indoor arenas that run all year for when the forecast isn't cooperating. For a drink after your skate, see our Austin Christmas bars and holiday pop-ups guide.
The Long Center and the Four Seasons both light up for the season too: see our Austin Christmas lights guide, and for Santa on the Long Center terrace, where to see Santa in Austin.
The Ice Rink at the Long Center
701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA
If you want your holiday outing to feel unmistakably Austin, start here. The terrace puts the skyline in the picture, dinner nearby is easy afterward, and spectators come along free, so it works when only part of the group wants to skate. Before you go: Riverside Drive construction affects access, so use the Barton Springs entrance to the Palmer Events Center garage ($12). Details: 701 W. Riverside Drive · Outdoor terrace · Nov 21–Jan 4 · $25–$33 all-in with skates, 60 minutes · Weekdays 3–10 p.m., weekends and holidays 10 a.m.–10 p.m. · Tickets on sale now
Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Ice Rodeo turns the Four Seasons pool into a real-ice rink with Lady Bird Lake beyond it, and the lights, big tree and rinkside treats make it feel like an occasion before anyone has managed a graceful lap. Our pick for a holiday date or a family evening you want to linger over; no hotel stay needed. Before you go: Everyone entering pays, including non-skaters, and arriving late shortens your hour. Sign the waiver online and bring socks. Details: 98 San Jacinto Boulevard · Outdoor, by the lake · Nov 20–Jan 3 · From $40 with skates, up to 60 minutes · Daily 4–9 p.m. · Valet $32
Bee Cave on Ice
4000 Galleria Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USA
Bee Cave makes skating the anchor of a family afternoon. The rink sits behind City Hall at the Hill Country Galleria, so shopping, dinner or hot chocolate are a short walk away, and it runs later into January than any other seasonal rink here. Before you go: The $11 rate applies only on five community-night Tuesdays (Nov 17; Dec 1, 8 and 15; Jan 12), so book that date specifically. Details: Behind City Hall, 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave · Outdoor · Nov 13–Jan 18 · $16 plus tax with skates · Hours vary by day
Western Wonderland at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
Western Wonderland gives the holiday skate a Hill Country setting at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, at a price that works for the whole family. Spectators enter free, and groups of 15 or more skaters can arrange a $12 rate by calling 512-894-2390. Before you go: It's covered but not climate controlled, so dress for the day. Closed December 25. Details: 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs · Covered seasonal rink · Nov 28–Jan 4 · $16 with skates · Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; closes at 6 p.m. on Dec 24, Dec 31 and Jan 1
Chaparral Ice at Northcross
2525 W Anderson Ln. #400, Austin, TX 78757, USA
Chaparral is the pick when the skating itself is the main event: a full indoor rink inside Austin with public sessions all year, for a warm December afternoon, a rainy forecast or visiting family. There are adult-only 18+ sessions and Learn to Skate classes too. Before you go: Book a session labeled Public Skate, since hockey and figure-skating practice share the calendar. Details: 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Northcross (access from Burnet Road) · Year-round indoor arena · $14 admission plus $6 rental ($20)
Ice & Field at The Crossover
1717 Scottsdale Dr Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641, USA
For families north of Austin, this saves the drive into the city. Ice & Field has two full-size sheets, public sessions that welcome first-timers, rentals from toddler to adult sizes and Skate Helpers for anyone finding their balance. Before you go: Ask about Skate Helper availability and cost when you book a Public Skating session. Details: 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Suite 100, Cedar Park · Year-round indoor arena · $14 admission plus $6 rental ($20) · Daily public sessions
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Hill Country Day Trips for Holiday Ice Skating
Gruene and Fredericksburg each deserve a full afternoon, so plan the skate first and build the rest of the visit around it.
Gruene Ice Rink
1622 New Braunfels St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
The rink is tucked behind The Pomegranate in Gruene's historic district, so browsing, something warm to drink and a skate under the lights all happen without moving the car. Non-skaters can hang out in the rink village without a ticket, and dolphin skate aids help younger skaters. Before you go: Book skaters ahead. Children 5 and under need an adult skating with them. Details: 1622 New Braunfels Street, New Braunfels · Outdoor holiday rink · Nov 21–Jan 3 · From $18 plus booking fees with skates, up to an hour · Free parking around the district
Eisbahn in Fredericksburg
122 W Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Eisbahn anchors a full Fredericksburg Christmas outing. The rink sits in Marktplatz just off Main Street, and the all-day hand stamp lets you skate, break for lunch or a wander, and come back later. Before you go: Buy at the skate trailer (cash and cards) and sign a new waiver each day. Closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1. Details: Kinder Halle Pavilion, Marktplatz, 122 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg · Pavilion rink · Nov 21–Jan 3 · $20 day pass with skates; $15 Tuesdays
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