Where to Ice Skate in the Austin Area: Year-Round & Holiday Ice Rinks

As the weather cools off, even warm Austin has options for ice skating! Sure, they’re man-made, but it still means you can enjoy gliding around the ice this season.

Some of these are year-round, but many of them only operate from November to January. This info is for the 2024-25 season.

If you’re looking for an ice rink to take the kids ice skating this season, check out the options in Austin and in the surrounding areas.

where to ice skate in Austin

Year-Round

Chaparral Ice

2525 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757

This year-round ice-skating facility is a favorite for ice lovers. Check the schedule for public skate sessions (or ice sports if you’re interested!).

Ice and Field at The Crossover

1717 Scottsdale Dr., Suite 100, Leander, TX 78641

Indoor ice-skating facility. Check the schedule for public skate times or lessons.

The Pond Hockey Club

9402 United Dr, Austin, TX 78758

This is the place to go if you’re hoping to get into an ice sport. You can play hockey, figure skate, or curl here, with both lessons and leagues.

Boy ice skating

For the Holidays

Bee Cave on Ice at Hill Country Galleria

12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738

$15 for skate rental and an hour of skating. Through Jan. 5.

Four Seasons Ice Rodeo

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Lakeside ice rink. $40 for skate rental, hour of skating and access to holiday decor and installations. Nov. 22 through Jan. 5. 

Long Center

701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

On the Long Center terrace with great view of the city. $15 for skate rental and an hour of skating.

The Pitch Winter Wonderland

13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

This fun outdoor venue (with lots of different food options) is hosting a Winter Wonderland this year, complete with an ice skating rink! Skaters must be 5 or older. Open Nov. 22 through Jan. 19.

Western Wonderland in Dripping Springs

1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Ice skating rink at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, open Nov. 27 through Jan. 5. Tickets are $15 per skater.

Fredericksburg Eisbahn Outdoor Ice Skating

100 block of W. Main, Kinderhalle Pavilion, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

If you’re wanting to make a day trip (or weekend trip), head to Fredericksburg’s annual ice skating rink in the Marktplatz. $15 for a day come-and-go pass, includes skate rental. Tuesdays are $10. Nov. 23 through Jan. 5.

Marble Falls Winter Ice Skating Rink

305 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654

Find the ice skating rink in downtown Marble Falls, open in the evenings from November 22 until January 4. Presale tickets are $12 and walk-up tickets are $15 for an hour of skating and skate rental.

Gruene Ice Rink

Behind the Pomegranate, 1613 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130

New for 2024, the Gruene Ice Rink is open daily 10 am to 10 pm! The price starts at $18, including skate rentals. Nov. 23 through Jan. 5.

Find more fall and winter events around Austin.

Looking to get out and do something a little different? Try mini-golf or train rides!

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