Coastal Christmas Dec 18-23

At American Bank Center

6th Annual Coastal Christmas 2024

Coastal Christmas returns for its 6th annual event. Wedensday, December 18 – Monday, December 23! Bring the whole family and celebrate the season at the best winter wonderland in South Texas! Kids of all ages will enjoy indoor ice skating, family photo ops, holiday characters, holiday refreshments and more!

Interested in hosting your holiday party at Coastal Christmas?! We have party packages just for you!

Event Hours | Skate Sessions

Doors open 30 minutes prior to skate session times.

Wednesday 18

Skate Times 4pm – 9pm
Event Hours 3:30pm-10pm

Thursday 19

Sensory Friendly Skating 3pm
Skate Times 4pm-9pm
Event Hours 3:30pm-10pm

Friday 20

Skate Times 10am-9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm

Saturday 21

Skate Times 10am-9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm

Sunday 22

Skate Times 10pm – 9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm

Monday 23

Skate Times 10am-9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm

Attraction Prices
  • $12 (Includes One Skate Admission + Skates)
  • $8 (With Your Own Skates)*
  • $8 ADA (Wheelchair Access on Ice) Must be accompanied by adult.
  • Free Entry Into Event
  • Free Event Parking

* Ice Skate Blades must be covered when entering American Bank Center

Sensory Friendly Ice Skate Session - Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3pm

This year we are introducing our sensory-friendly ice skating session on Thursday, Dec 19 before public doors.

This session will feature no lights, no sounds and no crowds for sensory-sensitive kids. $6 Sensory Friendly Skating Session includes One Skating Admission + One Pair of Skates. $3 Sensory Friendly Skating Session if you bring your own skates.

To purchase Sensory Friendly Ice Skating use Access Key: SENSORYSKATE to unlock hidden time slots before selecting your tickets.

10+ Group Sales

Parties of 10+ Group Sales Prices are not available online. Please email tixinfo.americanbankcenter@cctexas.com

 

  • $10 (Includes One Skate Admission + Skates)
  • $6 (With Your Own Skates)
Benefiting Bikes For Kids Saturday, December 21st
  • A portion of the proceeds will go to benefiting Bikes for Kids
  • Enjoy DJ Late Night Skate with DJ Chris Fonseca!
  • Free Entry Into Event
  • Free Event Parking
Late Night Skate

Our popular DJ late-night skate will be held between Friday, Dec 20 – Monday, Dec 23 from 8pm–10pm. Each DJ late-night skate will feature neon lights and a new DJ for your musical enjoyment.

Check back later for DJ announcements!

Meet with Santa

Come meet with Santa. Take complimentary family pictures with Santa in his light-up Christmas chair!

 

  • Fri, Dec 20 | 11am-9pm
  • Sat, Dec 21 | 11am-9pm
  • Sun, Dec 22 | 11am-9pm
  • Mon, Dec 23 | 11am-9pm
Holiday Market

Come shop our holiday market featuring local businesses!

  • Saturday, December 21, 2024
    10AM-10PM
  • Sunday, December 22, 2023
    10AM-10PM

Stay tuned for vendor announcements!

Skate Helpers

Skate helpers are a new addition to the event!  They will be available day of on a first come first serve basis.  More info TBD. 

Face Painting

Come grab face painting!

Tuesday-Thursday
4PM-9PM

GET TICKETS NOW!

Coastal Christmas event tickets are available now! Use the calendar to select your date and timeslot.

Coastal Christmas Photo Gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to enter Coastal Christmas if I'm not planning on skating?
No, if you aren’t skating you are able to enter Coastal Christmas for free and enjoy the holiday festivities.
How long are each skate session?
Each skate sessions are 45 min with 15 min breaks.

Monday 12pm-9pm

  • 10:00-10:45am (Sensory Friendly Ice Skating)
  • 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • 1:00pm-1:45pm
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm
  • 4:00pm-4:45pm
  • 5:00pm-5:45pm
  • 6:00pm-6:45pm
  • 7:00pm-7:45pm
  • 8:00pm-8:45pm
  • 9:00pm-9:45pm

Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-9pm

  • 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • 1:00pm-1:45pm
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm
  • 4:00pm-4:45pm
  • 5:00pm-5:45pm
  • 6:00pm-6:45pm
  • 7:00pm-7:45pm
  • 8:00pm-8:45pm (Late Night Skate)
  • 9:00pm-9:45pm (Late Night Skate)

Friday 10pm-4pm

  • 10:00am-10:45am
  • 11:00am-11:45am
  • 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • 1:00pm-1:45pm
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • 3:00pm-3:45pm
  • 4:00pm-4:45pm
How do I purchase the Sensory Friendly Skaing Session?
  1. Click the “Get Tickets” link
  2. Choose Friday, December 22, and select the time of 10:00-10:45AM
  3. Under Ticket Types click “Have an access key?”
  4. Enter SENSORYSKATE and click UNLOCK to reveal ticket types
  5. You can now continue with securing your skate session

Please note this is before public doors.

Sensory-friendly ice skating will feature no lights, no sounds, and no crowds.

What skate sizes are available?
Toddler size 8 up through adult size 14.

Subject to availability.

Can I purchase skating tickets on-site?
You may purchase tickets DAY OF ONLY on-site at our American Bank Center Arena box office using cash or card.

We do suggest purchasing online in advance as skating sessions are predicted to sell out.

Can i change my ice skating date and time?

You may change your ice skating date and time up to 72hrs before your original ticketed timeframe. Please contact Clarissa Casanova at tixinfo.americanbankcenter@cctexas.com

I purchased the $8 ticket by accident and I need skate rentals. How do I get skates?
You can purchase a $4 skate rental on site at the box office.
What is your refund policy?
We do not offer refunds on skating admission.

Please arrive on time for your skating reservation and make sure to follow all safety protocols. If your skates are uncomfortable, please visit the skate shack and they can offer sizing/fit solutions.

Where can I park?

Parking is FREE in lots 3 & 5.

More parking information is here.

Will you have holiday themed snacks available?

Themed snacks TBD.

Do you have skate helpers available?

This is the first year we are offering skate helpers. These will be available for guests who are needing additional stability on the ice. They are 29 inches high and are ideally suited for children ages 3 to 9 years of age. More info to rent a skate helper will be provided day of.

The American Bank Center Experience

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American Bank Center 5 Stars

I loved this venue! It isn’t so overwhelmingly huge. Food service was fast and the food was delicious! Seats were comfy and not so so close. There were lots of restrooms and parking! A great all-around venue.
Cayce Merrill
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American Bank Center 5 Stars

Beautiful place for conventions, weddings and events! Multiple entrances and multiple event can happen at once. Always clean and well kept!
Gabrielle Vasquez
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American Bank Center 5 Stars

Was here for the last day of Buc Days. Very exciting and what a way to end the rodeo with a concert. The watch and hear and sing with…INTOCABLE!!!
Monico Hernandez III
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