Whether you’re planning a festive weekend afternoon with friends, fun family outing, or romantic date under the stars, Central Texas’ ice rinks offer winter fun for every occasion.
Discover Temple’s brand-new downtown ice rink, revisit Bee Cave’s cherished holiday tradition, or enjoy Austin’s most glamorous winter destination at the Four Seasons Hotel. Lace up your skates, grab a mug of hot cocoa, and get ready to hit the ice for a little holiday magic!
DOWNTOWN SPINS, 40 mins
RINK ON THE RAILS
A brand-new attraction is rolling into downtown Temple this holiday season with the opening of Rink on the Rails, the largest outdoor ice rink in Central Texas, made entirely of real ice. Rink on the Rails—a nod to Temple’s railroad heritage and nearby Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum—will be open December 12 through January 4 at the MLK Festival Grounds, 301 S. 4th St. Hours are 11am – 8:30pm Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 11am – 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday. For $12, visitors can lace up their skates—with skate aids available for $5—and glide, spin, and laugh their way into a new Christmas tradition. For more information, visit hollyjollytemple.com.
FROSTY FUN, 1 hour : BEE CAVE ON ICE
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Bee Cave as Bee Cave on Ice opens for the season from November 14 through January 19. Located behind City Hall at 4000 Galleria Parkway, the rink is a favorite spot for families, friends, and couples to celebrate the season with a little skating magic. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 3 – 9pm, Friday from noon – 10pm, and Saturday from 10am – 10pm. Tickets are $16 and include 50 minutes of skating with skate rentals Wednesdays through Mondays, with discounted Community Nights on select Tuesdays for $11.
Learn more at beecavetexas.org.
LAKESIDE LUXE, 1 hour
ICE RODEO AT FOUR SEASONS
For some upscale holiday cheer, Four Seasons Hotel Austin welcomes guests to its outdoor rink featuring sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake. Open November 21 through January 4, it’s one of the city’s most picturesque settings for a winter escape located at 98 San Jacinto Boulevard in Austin. Beyond the ice, the hotel transforms into a magical winter wonderland with immersive holiday decor, art installations, and pop-up lounges. Visitors can wander through the holiday candy shop, admire the annual gingerbread display, slip into the winter pop-up speakeasy, and even enjoy a stay at one of the rinkside cabins. Holiday teas and lounge service start at 1pm each day, making the experience perfect for both daytime visits and evening skating under the stars.
Tickets and cabin reservations can be booked online at fourseasons.com/austin/icerodeo.