The Rink

2024 Season

Glide into the holiday spirit at The Rink at WinterFest, the coolest family-friendly attraction at the Convention Center Plaza in Downtown El Paso! The Rink at WinterFest offers fun for all ages, free to see, and only $12 to skate.

Location: Convention Center Plaza
Frequently Asked Questions

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fridays: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sensory Hours
Monday-Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
During this time, we will provide a calm and comfortable environment to ensure an inclusive experience for all guests.

Holiday Hours
Winter Break (Dec 23 - Jan 3): 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day – 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Rink at WinterFest

Tickets

The Rink

General Admission (All Ages) $12

$8.00 - Military w/ ID (In Person Only)
$8.00 - First Responders w/ ID (In Person)
$8.00 - Family 4-pack (Monday – Thursday; In Person Only and increments of 4)
$10.00 - For parties of 10 or more (Any day of the week; In Person Only)
$15.00 – Special Events

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Promo Nights

Thursdays
Ice Skating 101: Join us for a 6:00 p.m. session to learn the basics of skating.

Fridays
KLAQ presents “Rock at the Rink”: Skate to all the rock hits every Friday!

Fridays & Saturdays
MCAD The Market – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Note: We are a cashless facility and only accept payments via debit/credit card in person.
Full-Season Rink Calendar

Special Events

Photo from fan at Taylor Swift concert of Taylor on stage

Taylor Swift Night
"In my WinterFest Era"

Friday December 13

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
$15 Per Ticket

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday in style with a special Taylor Swift-inspired playlist at the Rink at WinterFest, 1 50-minute skate session, and make your own friendship bracelet included in the price of ticket – only $15!

Sun City Pride Night

Sun City
Pride Night

Tuesday December 17

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Join us for a heartwarming evening of skating, community, and support at EP Sun City Pride Fundraising Night! $3 from every ticket goes directly to support EP Sun City Pride, helping to spread love, acceptance, and equality throughout the community.

Rinkville at WinterFest

Rinkville
at WinterFest

Saturday December 21

12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Convention Center Plaza

Join us at Rink-Ville presented by The Rink at WinterFest! Experience the magic of the holidays with your dearest friends, loved ones, yes even the grinches,at The Rink!

Young man smiling while skating at winterfest

The Happiest
Rink on Earth

Saturday December 28

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$15 Per Ticket

Bring the kids for a fun-filled skate to a magical playlist, featuring special appearances by the Snow Sisters, and join us for Frozen at the Plaza Theatre for a free showing at 3:30 p.m.

People walking with vendor tents in the background

MCAD
"The Market"

Fridays & Saturdays Nov 23 – Jan 5

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
FREE

Discover unique, local vendors and enjoy an evening of shopping bliss.

Host Your Event Packages

Snow Bunnies

Up to 30 people $750

2 Hours of Event Space
1.5 hr. private ice-skating session
Skate assists (Quantity 10) included
Kid-friendly playlist
Hot chocolate
Three 1-topping 12" Pizzas
Churros
Setup/Clean Up
Cake Cutting can be requested, fee will apply.

Jingle & Mingle

Up to 30 people $850

2 Hours of Event Space
1.5 hr. private ice-skating session
30 Skate Passes
Hot Chocolate
4 Chalets with fire pits
Exclusive rink access
Special catering menu available (additional cost)
Cake Cutting can be requested, fee will apply.

Mistletoe

Up to 50 people $1000

2 Hours of Event Space
1.5 hr. private ice-skating session
Hot chocolate
4 Chalets with fire pits
Private seating
Exclusive rink access
Special catering menu available (additional cost)
Cake Cutting can be requested, fee will apply.

Date & Skate

Up to 4 people $250

Skate passes for up to 4 people
Seating up to 4 people
Bottle of wine
Charcuterie for up to 4
Book up to 48 hours in advance

For larger parties, please contact us directly at [email protected].

Book A Private Party

Host an unforgettable holiday party or event at the Rink!

Experience the enchantment of the season by reserving the entire rink for your exclusive event. Immerse you and your guests in a winter wonderland, where they skate beneath the twinkling lights and festive decor. All Parties must be booked 1 week in advance of requested date and will only be booked before public skating hours.

Book now to secure your date and receive more information.

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Reserve A Chalet

Elevate your skating experience! Sip on hot chocolate while enjoying great views of the rink, and best yet you'll get your own attendant for your chalet section.

Contact us today to learn about pricing and more.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

For Universe tickets, kindly check your spam or junk folder if you don't see them in your inbox.

We kindly want to inform you that, at this time, the ice-skating rink is not ADA accessible. However, we welcome everyone to enjoy our other activities at Convention Center Plaza which is fully accessible through the guest elevators in the El Paso Convention Center Parking Garage.

Lost & Found for the rink is conveniently located at the ticketing booth.