Austin to host first-ever Paint the Ice event

(ABC 6 News) – Austin Area Arts is partnering with the City of Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry department to host Austin’s first-ever Paint the Ice event.

The event, inspired by Westerner Park in Alberta, Canada, the event will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, March 6 at Packer Arena.

The public is invited to come out to Packer arena and paint the ice from 4-6pm. No skates are needed, and washable tempera paint will be available for painting.

There is no charge to attend or participate. Packer arena will turn off the freezers and let the ice melt after this event.