It’s January and maybe — let’s cross our fingers — it will get cold again. But we don’t need freezing weather to ice skate: Both indoors and outside, Houston has some great rinks. Hot chocolate optional.
The Galleria
One of the most iconic ice rinks in the city is the focal point of The Galleria. It’s open year-round to the public and also offers ice-skating lessons. If you hurry, you can still skate around that magnificent Christmas tree before they take it down Jan. 10.
Discovery Green
Discovery Green’s outdoor ice-skating rink, located downtown, is also magical. There’s something about gliding on the ice and gazing up at all the downtown buildings lit up around you. It’s only open until Jan. 29, so hurry. On Mondays, you can skate for $8.
Memorial City
This ice rink is also open year round, and you don’t have to fight Galleria traffic to get to it. Located inside the mall on the west side of town, it also offers skating lessons, hockey lessons and birthday parties.
Moody Gardens
This is the last weekend to check out the holiday extravaganza Festival of Lights at Galveston’s Moody Gardens. As part of the festivities, you get access to the outdoor ice rink, which is open until Saturday.
