CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 The 8th Annual Coastal Christmas returns for 2025 at the Hilliard Center \u2014 a festive, family-friendly winter tradition that invites the community to skate, shop, and celebrate together. Glide to holiday hits during hourly skating sessions (45 minutes on the ice followed by 15-minute breaks), enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and coffee, and soak up seasonal music and lights designed for all ages.<\/p>\n
The hours for the skating rink are:<\/p>\n
Dec. 5: 2 to 9 p.m.Dec. 6: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Dec. 7: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Dec. 21: Noon to 9 p.m.Dec. 22: 1 to 9 p.m.; sensory-friendly skating from noon to 1 p.m.Dec. 23: Noon to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Ticketing and accessibility are straightforward. Skate admission includes:<\/p>\n
$12 \u2014 One skate admission + skate rental$8 \u2014 One skate admission (bring your own skates)*$8 ADA \u2014 Wheelchair access on ice (must be accompanied by an adult)Free arena entry; prices apply only to skatingFree event parking<\/p>\n
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Hilliard Center<\/p>\n
Sensory-friendly skating is back on Monday, December 22. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the sensory session runs 12:00 PM\u20131:00 PM. This hour is reserved for participants with a sensory skate ticket and offers no lights, no sound, and no crowds \u2014 and this year, Santa will be there for the sensory-skate session. Sensory session pricing:<\/p>\n
$6 \u2014 One skating admission + skate rental$3 \u2014 One skating admission (bring your own skates)<\/p>\n
Families looking for a livelier evening can plan for the popular DJ late-night skate, which returns with neon lights and rotating DJs for an upbeat skating party atmosphere. Check the event schedule for specific late-night nights and DJ lineups.<\/p>\n
Santa will be available for visits with free entry and free parking during the weekend:<\/p>\n
Sun, Dec 21 | 11:00 AM\u20139:00 PMMon, Dec 22 | 11:00 AM\u20139:00 PMTue, Dec 23 | 11:00 AM\u20139:00 PM<\/p>\n
Shop local at the Coastal Christmas holiday market featuring small businesses and makers:<\/p>\n
Sunday, December 21 | 11:00 AM\u201310:00 PM
Monday, December 22 | 11:00 AM\u201310:00 PM Free entry and parking for market visitors.<\/p>\n
Plan to arrive early for sessions and special hours (sensory skate requires its own ticket). Whether you come for a cozy afternoon with hot cocoa, a sensory-sensitive hour with Santa, a neon-lit DJ skate, or to browse the holiday market, Coastal Christmas 2025 has something for everyone \u2014 and is set to be a joyful way to celebrate the season with family and friends.<\/p>\n
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