FAQs

The Rink

The Rink at WinterFest presented by Chick-fil-A 2022

What are the hours of the rink?
Open Daily
Monday - Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fridays: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Sundays: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

When does the season close?
Sunday, January 1, 2022, is the last day to skate.

What is the cost to skate?
$10.00 - ages 6 & up (General Admission)
$5.00 - kids 5 & Under
$7.00 - Military w/ ID

• $5.00 - Toys for Tots – If you bring a new, unwrapped toy, you get a discounted ticket $5.00. (In Person only)
• $5.00 - Clothing/Blanket Drive – If you bring a new, unwrapped item, you get a discounted ticket $5.00. (In Person only)
• $7.00 – Family 4-pack of tickets on Wednesdays only – must be bought in packs of 4. (Online & In Person)
• $7.00 - First responders w/ ID get a discounted ticket $7.00 (In Person only)
• $8.00 - Parties 10 or more get a discounted ticket $8.00.
• $8.00 – Bring your Chick-fil-A receipt to the rink and receive a discount! (In Person only)

Are skate rentals included in the skate pass purchase?
Yes, skate rentals are included in your skate pass rental

How do I purchase?
Visit The Rink page and scroll down to our purchase calendar under the Skate Passes section. You may choose skate sessions in 50-minute increments. They start at the top of the hour.

What happens if the rink closes for the day?
If the rink must close for an unexpected reason, there will be a refund offered automatically at the point of purchase through universe.com.

My child is young. Is there something they can use to help them skate?
We have a limited number of skate assists available for your child to use on the ice. They are first come, first served.

What’s happening at the rink?
We have music on Fridays at the rink plus theme nights on the ice on Saturdays! View the schedules on The Rink page.

General

What are the Holiday Movies at the Plaza?
They are a free movie series on Sundays at the Plaza Theatre throughout the WinterFest season. They are your favorite holiday movies on the big screen for FREE, no ticket is needed to enter. First come, first served in seating. You can see the full movie schedule here.

Where can I park?
There is parking available directly below the rink at the El Paso Convention Center Parking Garage (1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901). Event parking is $10. We have elevators from both floors of the garage to the main level. You can find more parking locations here.