The American Bank Center Experience
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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.
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Beautiful place for conventions, weddings and events! Multiple entrances and multiple event can happen at once. Always clean and well kept!
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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!!!
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Coastal Christmas
Coastal Christmas returns for its 4th annual event. 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!
Late Night Skate
In addition, our popular DJ late-night skate will be held between Monday, December 19th – Thursday, December 22nd from 8pm–10pm. Each DJ late-night skate will feature neon lights and a new DJ for your musical enjoyment.
- Monday, December 19th Late Night Skate ft. DJ Dexter Miranda
- Tuesday, December 20th Late Night Skate ft. DJ Chris Fonseca
- Wednesday, December 21st Late Night Skate ft. DJ Rene Sandoval
- Thursday, December 22nd Late Night Skate ft. DJ Jello Shot
Sensory Friendly Ice Skate Session
This year we are introducing our sensory-friendly ice skating session on Monday, December 19th 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.
Meet with Santa
Come meet with Santa. Take complimentary family pictures with Santa in his light-up Christmas chair!
- Monday, December 19th, 5pm-9pm
- Friday, December 23rd, 12-4pm
Meet the Grinch
Come meet with the Grinch!
- Tuesday, Dec 20th, 5pm – 9pm
- Wednesday, Dec 21st, 5pm – 9pm
- Thursday, Dec 22nd 5pm – 9pm
Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase. Use the calendar down below to select your date and timeslot.
Attraction Prices
- $12 (Includes One Skate Admission + Skates)
- $8 (With Your Own Skates)
- Free Entry Into Event
- Free Event Parking
Parties of 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)
Event Hours
Monday, December 19th, 11:30am – 10pm
Tuesday, December 20th, 11:30am-10pm
Thursday, December 22nd, 11:30am-10pm
Friday, December 23rd, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, December 20th, 11:30am-10pm
Thursday, December 22nd, 11:30am-10pm
Friday, December 23rd, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sensory Friendly Ice Skating
Monday, December 19th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Skate Sessions
Each skate sessions are 45 min and start at the top of each event hour.
Monday
- Private sensory-friendly skate at 10am
- Public skate sessions start at 12pm
- Last skate session at 9pm
Tuesday – Thursday
- Skate sessions start at 12pm
- Last skate session at 9pm
Friday
- Skate sessions start at 10am
- Last skate session at 4pm
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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?
- Click the “Get Tickets” link
- Choose Sunday, December 19, 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?
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.
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?
S’mores kits are available to purchase at our concession stands. Each kit includes everything you need to make a great holiday treat with our outdoor fire pits.