Discovery Green’s Chromatic Forest is scheduled to open near sunset on Friday, Nov. 13, as part of Frostival, which runs from 5 to 11 p.m. in downtown Houston. The installation’s opening and event schedule are listed by Discovery Green and CW39 Houston.
Installation and family activities
Chromatic Forest: A Study of Line and Light will be installed along the Brown Promenade. According to Discovery Green, the work features eight 16-foot geometric sculptures that change color and pattern as people approach. Houston artists Julian Luna and Matt Fries, who work as Moon Papas, created the installation, CultureMap Houston reports. The display is listed as running through Feb. 7.
Families can also attend a related Happy Hour from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Hess Deck. The event listing describes workshops inspired by the installation, according to CW39’s coverage.
Evening schedule and skating
The evening’s ice-carving competitions are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., CW39 reports. The listed matchups are San Antonio’s Shelly Heye against New York’s Griffin Ramesy, and Buddy “the Viking” Rasmussen against the Reverend Butter. Artists are also expected to carve an alebrije sculpture.
A free Screen on the Green showing of Arctic Tale is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. CW39 lists the film as rated G with a 96-minute runtime. Activities are free unless otherwise noted; food and drinks cost extra.
Discovery Green’s outdoor rink at Kinder Lake is scheduled to open with Frostival and operate through Jan. 18. The park lists admission at $18 plus tax, including skate rental and a 75-minute session. Ticket guidance differs between the park pages cited here: the English-language FAQ says limited tickets may be available at the rink, while the Spanish-language rink page advises buying online in advance, except for inclusive skating night. Visitors should check directly with Discovery Green for current availability and requirements.
How Discovery Green is managed
Discovery Green is operated and maintained by Discovery Green Conservancy as part of a public-private partnership with the City of Houston and Houston First Corporation, according to Discovery Green.
