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!
Event Hours | Skate Sessions
Doors open 30 minutes prior to skate session times.
Wednesday 18
Sensory Friendly Skating 3pm
Skate Times 4pm – 9pm
Event Hours 3:30pm-10pm
Thursday 19
Sensory Friendly Skating 3pm
Skate Times 4pm-9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Event Hours 3:30pm-10pm
Friday 20
Skate Times 10am-9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Meet with Santa 11am-9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm
Saturday 21
Skate Times 10am-9pm
DJ Late Night Skate 8pm & 9pm
Vendor Market 10am-10pm
Meet with Santa 11am-9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm
Sunday 22
Skate Times 10pm – 9pm
Vendor Market 10am-10pm
Meet with Santa 11am-9pm
Event Hours 9:30am-10pm
Monday 23
Skate Times 10am-9pm
Meet with Santa 11am-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 - Wednesday, Dec. 18th at 3pm and Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3pm
This year we are bringing back our sensory-friendly ice skating session for two days! It will be on Wednesday, Dec 18 and 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
- $8 (Includes One Skate Admission + Skates)
- $6 (With Your Own Skates)
Benefiting Bikes For Kids Thursday, December 19th
- 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 Thursday, Dec 19 – Saturday, Dec 21 from 8pm–10pm. Each DJ late-night skate will feature neon lights and a new DJ for your musical enjoyment.
DJ Schedule:
Thursday – DJ Chris Fonseca
Friday – DJ Jay Ree
Saturday – DJ Manuel Solano
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
Come and check out these vendors!
- Lemon Box Beauty
- Tassel Me Pink
- Visit Corpus Christi – The Gulf Coast Capital Store
- Bec’s Creations
- Wild P’s Southern Boutique
- Lavishly Lauren Designs
- Chito’s & Lili’s
- Silver Edge Lining
- Sacred Flame
- Hair Tinsel and Glitter
- Face Painting by Raquel
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 get your face painted!*
Tuesday-Thursday
4PM-9PM
*face painting is not free
Group Sale Tickets Available Now!
Public On Sale Monday, December 2nd.
For Group Sale Inquiries Please Email tixinfo.americanbankcenter@cctexas.com
Coastal Christmas Photo Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay to enter Coastal Christmas if I'm not planning on skating?
How long are each skate session?
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?
- Click the “Get Tickets” link
- Choose Friday, December 22, and select the time of 10:00-10:45AM
- 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?
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 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?
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 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.
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