8th Annual Coastal Christmas 2025
6 Days!
December 5 – 7 and 21 – 23
Tickets on sale now!
Coastal Christmas Ice Skating!
Celebrate the season on the ice! Skate to your favorite holiday hits and enjoy festive fun for all ages. With hourly skating sessions, themed nights, and cheerful holiday music, Coastal Christmas is the perfect winter tradition for family and friends.
Our venue bag policy is in full effect. Please view our venue clear bag policy HERE
Free Venue Entry + Free Parking | Tickets only needed for skaters
Event Hours | Skate Sessions
Friday, December 5
Skate Times: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Event Hours: 1:30PM – 10:00PM
Saturday, December 6
Skate Times: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Event Hours: 9:30AM – 10:00PM
• DJ Late Night Skate with DJ Manuel Solano: 8:00PM & 9:00PM
Sunday, December 7
Skate Times: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Event Hours: 9:30AM – 10:00PM
Sunday, December 21 – Benefiting Bikes for Kids
Skate Times 12:00PM – 9:00PM
Event Hours 11:00AM – 10:00PM
• Meet with Santa 11:00AM – 9:00PM
• Holiday Market 11:00AM – 10:00PM
• DJ Late Night Skate with DJ Chris Fonseca: 8:00PM & 9:00PM
Monday, December 22
Skate Times 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Event Hours 12:30PM – 10:00PM
• Sensory Friendly Skating 12:00PM – 1:00PM
• Meet with Santa 11:00AM – 9:00PM
• Holiday Market 11:00AM – 10:00PM
• DJ Late Night Skate with DJ Jay Ree: 8:00PM & 9:00PM
Tuesday, December 23
Skate Times 12:00PM – 9:00PM
Event Hours 11:00AM – 10:00PM
• Meet with Santa 11:00AM – 9:00PM
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 Arena Entry (Prices are only for skating)
- Free Event Parking
* Ice Skate Blades must be covered when entering Hilliard Center
Sensory Friendly Ice Skate Session + Santa Monday, December 22
Sensory-friendly ice skating is back on Monday, December 22 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM! Doors at 11:00 AM. (Must have sensory skate ticket to enter the venue as sensory-friendly skating hour is not open to the public.)
This session will feature no lights, no sounds and no crowds for sensory-sensitive kids. This year we are bringing SANTA to sensory-skate!
- $6 Sensory Friendly Skating Session – One Skating Admission + Skate Rental
- $3 Sensory Friendly Skating Session – One Skating Admission + Bring your own skates
To purchase Sensory Friendly Ice Skating on Monday, December 22 – 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.HilliardCenter@corpuschristitx.gov
- $8 (Includes One Skate Admission + Skates)
- $6 (With Your Own Skates)
Benefiting Bikes For Kids - Sunday, December 21
- 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 return!
Each DJ late-night skate will feature neon lights and a new DJ for your musical enjoyment.
DJ Schedule
Saturday, December 6 | DJ Manuel Solano
Sunday, December 21 | DJ Chris Fonseca
Monday, December 22 | DJ Jay Ree
Meet with Santa
Come meet and take pictures with Santa!
- Sun, Dec 21 | 11am-9pm
- Mon, Dec 22 | 11am-9pm
- Tue, Dec 23 | 11am-9pm
Holiday Market
Come shop our holiday market featuring local businesses!
Free Entry + Free Parking
- Sunday, December 21 | 11:00 AM – 10:00PM
- Monday, December 22 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Come and check out these vendors:
- Beach Babe Glitter Bar & Scoopology Slime Bar
- Bec’s Creations
- Lavishly Lauren Designs
- Lemon Box Beauty
- Raquel Nicolous Face Painting
- Ray of Sunshine
- Sacred Flame
- Silver Edge Lining
- Tassel Me Pink
Skate Helpers
Skate helpers are a new addition to the event! They will be available day of on a first come first serve basis.
Face Painting
Come get your face painted!*
*2 Days ONLY
Sunday, 21 & Monday, 22
11AM – 10PM
Please note: Face painting services are available for an additional charge
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay to enter Coastal Christmas if I'm not planning on skating?
How long is each skate session?
Each skate session is 45 min with 15 min breaks.
How do I purchase the Sensory Friendly Skating Session?
- Click the “Get Tickets” link
- Choose Monday, December 22 and select the time of 12:00PM-1:00PM
- Under Ticket Types click “Have an access key?”
- Enter SENSORYSKATE and click UNLOCK to reveal ticket types
- 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 15.
Subject to availability.
Can I purchase skating tickets on-site?
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 48hrs before your original ticketed timeframe.
I purchased the $8 ticket by accident and I need skate rentals. How do I get skates?
What is your refund policy?
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 beverages available?
Yes! We will have complimentary hot chocolate and coffee.
Do you have skate helpers available?
Yes, we have skate helpers available. 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. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. More info to rent a skate helper will be provided day of.
What's your clear bag policy?
- Clear Bags no larger than 12″W x 12″H x 6″D will be permitted inside Hilliard Center. Bag must not have obstructive patterns.
- Guests with bags larger than this size will be asked to return them to their vehicles.
- Small clutch bags or purses do not have to be clear but cannot exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
- We allow each party member to bring in a large (up to 1 gallon) clear plastic storage or Ziploc bag, including children, of their belongings.
All bags will be searched for prohibited items at entry before walking through the metal detectors.
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