THE RINK
Make a memory this spring.
The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green opens Feb 21 at 5 pm. The first 50 skaters in line, skate for free!
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This spring, visitors can enjoy seven weeks of roller-skating fun in Discovery Green at downtown Houston’s only outdoor roller rink. Let the good times roll at this Instagram-worthy rink that’s fun for all ages. Practice your moves, or learn some new ones with roller-skating lessons from Daisies and Pancakes Lab. It’s the most fun you can have on four wheels.
Tickets are $14 plus tax and includes skate rentals. Tickets must be purchased online at www.discoverygreen.com/rollerrink.
Proceeds support Discovery Green Conservancy’s mission, park maintenance and free cultural programs.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday 5–10 pm
Fridays 5–11 pm
Saturdays and school holidays* 11 am – 11 pm
Sundays 11 am – 8 pm
School holidays are March 10 – 14, March 31
See special events, discount days and more in the schedule below.
Discounts
First responders and members of the military who show a valid ID receive a $2 discount per ticket for up to five people.
If you are a non-motorized wheelchair user, you are welcome to enjoy the rink in your own wheelchair. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times while on the ice rink. Motorized wheelchairs are not permitted on the rink. Admission for the wheelchair user is free.
The roller rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions or private events. Check discoverygreen.com for closures and other delays. Ticket holders will be notified via email if weather closures are necessary at their reserved times.
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 RINK: ROLLING AT DISCOVERY GREEN PROGRAMMING
The Rink: Opening Weekend – Roll Call
Friday, Feb. 21, 5-11pm
Enjoy music by Soul Control featuring DJ Elevated and Mookie Copeland serving up quality eclectic musical experiences! The Daisies & Pancakes skate community & skate instructors will showcase their epic talents. The first 50 skaters in line skate for free!
Screening at The Rink:
Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 – 8:30 pm
In celebration of Black History month, Discovery Green will screen the documentary United Skates, a 2018 documentary about African-American roller-skating culture. Directed by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown, the film explores America’s last standing roller rinks threatened with closures as thousands battle in a racially-charged environment to save an underground subculture.
Cheap Skate Nights at The Rink
Mondays, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 17, 24 & April 7; 5 – 10 pm
On select Mondays, gather all your thrifty friends to fill the rink for just $7 plus tax per person. Enjoy an upbeat playlist and plenty of laughs while rolling ‘round the rink.
Two for Tuesdays at The Rink
Tuesdays, Feb. 25, Mar. 4,18, 25, April 1 & 8; 5 – 10 pm
Grab your BFF and hit the rink. Buy one rink admission at $14 and get the second for FREE!
Afterwards, treat yourselves to two soft serve ice creams for the price of one at the Lake House!
School Spirit Nights at The Rink
Thursdays, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 20, 27, Apr. 3 & 10; 5 – 10 pm
On Thursdays, students of all ages are encouraged to rally to the rink and showcase your school pride. Show your current school ID to receive $2 off admission.
Happy Friday, Happy Hour at The Rink
Fridays, Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 21, 28, April 4, & 11; 5 – 11 pm
Rally your crew to celebrate the start of the weekend. Roller skating makes for the happiest Friday nights. Arrive anytime between 5 and 7 pm and receive happy hour pricing: $2 off admission.
Superhero Saturdays at The Rink
Saturdays, Feb. 22 & Mar. 15; 12 – 3 pm
Skate with your favorite costumed characters from books, cartoons and movies. Purchase your tickets early and bring a camera for photo ops.
Feb 22 = Black Panther
Mar. 15 = Batman
Sunday Fun Days with Daisies and Pancakes
Sundays, Feb. 23, Mar. 9, 23 & April 6; 11 am – 12 pm
The Daisies and Pancakes Lab will be serving up lessons to skaters both young and old to improve their skills so they can have even more fun on wheels! Learn tips and tricks from their instructors about maintaining balance, falling properly and ways to glide across the floor.
The Daisies and Pancakes Lab Skating Lessons
Purchase of tickets for the rink is required and will include your skate rental.
Lessons require pre-registration and prepayment are required. All lessons are family friendly. People ages from 5 and older are invited to participate.
Tobe Nwigwe Night Listening Party at The Rink
Thursday, April 3; 7 – 9 pm
Houston is invited to celebrate the homecoming of visionary, artist, entrepreneur, actor and musician: Tobe Nwigwe. Join fellow fans of the Alief-raised phenom on the rink for a night of music and dance on wheels. Wear mint-green and receive $2 off admission. The rapper brings his brand of faith, family and fashion to the 713 Music Hall on Saturday, April 5. Attendees of Tobe Nwigwe Night at The Rink can register to win one of two pairs of tickets to Saturday’s show.
Khruangbin Listening Party at The Rink
Wednesday, April 9; 7 – 9 pm
Get excited for Khruangbin’s return to Houston with a listening party at The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green. The trio’s diverse and eclectic cinematic mix of genre-defying, world building sound was created in the Houston melting pot. Recently nominated by the Grammy’s for Best New Artist, the group will play the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on April 12. Attendees of Khruangbin Listening Party at The Rink can register to win either a pair of tickets or a Khruangbin x Houston merchandise pack including a signed art print and limited edition A LA SALA tour merch.
Schedule
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Skating Rink
Green Mountain Energy Ice will be open November 15 through February 2. To purchase your tickets visit: Purchase tickets at discoverygreen.com/ice.