THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — The Woodlands will open its seasonal Ice Rink with a Season Opening Event & Ribbon Cutting on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381, according to The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department.
The Woodlands opening night is billed as a three-hour evening of ice skating, a choreographed ice dance performance and festive entertainment. Parks & Recreation says surprise special guests are planned, including Santa, balloon artists and face painters, and that regular admission fees apply.
The Woodlands opening-night program
The Woodlands Township’s destination partner Visit The Woodlands describes the 2026–27 season opening as featuring skating, entertainment and holiday cheer, with a brief intermission for a ceremonial ribbon cutting followed by a short choreographed ice dance recital. Visit The Woodlands lists the same address and a 6 p.m. start for the opening, matching the Parks & Recreation directory window of 6 to 9 p.m.
The Woodlands Ice Rink season itself runs Nov. 20, 2026, through Jan. 18, 2027, Visit The Woodlands says, with daily public skating after opening night. Parks & Recreation’s Attractions page describes the rink as an indoor, climate-controlled seasonal facility in Town Center.
The Woodlands tickets, prices and where to book
The Woodlands Ice Rink admission, according to Visit The Woodlands and the venue’s admission page at The Woodlands Ice Rink, is $16 per person ages 6 and older and $8 for ages 5 and under for a two-hour session, with skate rental included; taxes are extra. Helmet and walker rentals are listed at $10 each. Visit The Woodlands’ season-opening listing also notes table rentals at $25 and says spectators are welcome at no additional cost.
The Woodlands venue encourages advance reservations. Official admission and session information is published at https://www.thewoodlandsicerink.com/admission/, and Visit The Woodlands publishes season details at its Ice Rink holiday page. Parks & Recreation’s event listing remains the Township’s calendar reference for the Nov. 20 opening.
The Woodlands venue address
The Woodlands Ice Rink at Town Center is at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Visit The Woodlands lists rink phone 281-419-5630 for venue contact. Always recheck session times before you go, because hours can shift for holidays and local events.
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The Woodlands FAQ
When is the season opening?
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., per Parks & Recreation.
How much are tickets?
Visit The Woodlands and thewoodlandsicerink.com list $16 (ages 6+) and $8 (ages 5 and under), skate rental included; add-ons extra.
Where do I buy or reserve?
Use the official admission page: thewoodlandsicerink.com/admission.
How long does the season run?
Visit The Woodlands lists Nov. 20, 2026, through Jan. 18, 2027.
