CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The 8th Annual Coastal Christmas returns for 2025 at the Hilliard Center — 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.
Ticketing and accessibility are straightforward. Skate admission includes:
- $12 — One skate admission + skate rental
- $8 — One skate admission (bring your own skates)*
- $8 ADA — Wheelchair access on ice (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Free arena entry; prices apply only to skating
- Free event parking
Sensory-friendly skating is back on Monday, December 22. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the sensory session runs 12:00 PM–1:00 PM. This hour is reserved for participants with a sensory skate ticket and offers no lights, no sound, and no crowds — and this year, Santa will be there for the sensory-skate session. Sensory session pricing:
- $6 — One skating admission + skate rental
- $3 — One skating admission (bring your own skates)
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.
Santa will be available for visits with free entry and free parking during the weekend:
- Sun, Dec 21 | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Mon, Dec 22 | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Tue, Dec 23 | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Shop local at the Coastal Christmas holiday market featuring small businesses and makers:
Sunday, December 21 | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Monday, December 22 | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM Free entry and parking for market visitors.
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 — and is set to be a joyful way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
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