Store Calendar

• Friday, November 27th through Sunday, January 17th

  5th Annual Ice Skating on the Plaza

  10:00 am - 10:00 pm $10.00 includes skate rentals

  Join us for our most exciting holiday attraction, Austin's first and only outdoor ice skating rink on our rooftop plaza!  The rink opens Friday, November 27^th and is open every day except Christmas through Sunday, January 17^th. 

  Tickets are $10 per person, which includes skate rentals.

  Skating hours are 10:00am - 10:00pm, with the last skating session starting at 9:00pm.

  Special Hours:

  December 24^th - 10 - 7
  December 25^th - closed

  December 31^st - 10 - 7
  January  1^st   - 10 - 8

  • Sessions begin each hour on the hour and run for 50 minutes, with a 10 minute ice maintenance time to follow.
  • Tickets will be available for the same day skating sessions on the plaza, beginning at 9:00am. Limit 10 tickets per guest. Absolutely no advance day ticket sales will be offered.
  • Tickets are only available at Whole Foods Market downtown Sixth and Lamar location.
  • 40 people maximum capacity on ice. Skate sizes range from Junior 9 to Men's 14. Because it is a small rink, we only have a limited number of skates in each size. We discourage planning large parties for this reason.
  • We are not offering private party bookings - for a large event please contact our Catering Center at 512-542-2209.

• Wednesday, December 16th

  Cheese, Please!

  6:30 pm Free!

  Join us every Wednesday evening at the Wine Kiosk for Cheese Please, a free, casual and informative tasting for you to enjoy four different cheeses and their perfect pairings, could be wine or beer.  No reservations required!

• Thursday, December 17th

  Music at the Market

  6:00 - 7:30 pm Free!

  Whole Foods Market and the Austin Music Foundation have joined forces to bring you great live music year round.  Grab a drink and a snack in the store then join us on the Shoal Creek patio and enjoy the show!  Tonight featuring Kit Holmes.

• Friday, December 18th

  Sparkling Holidays

  5:00 - 8:00 pm Free!

  'Tis the Season for bubbles!  Join us in the Wine Department for a special holiday champagne tasting. This is a great chance to taste several great champagnes and sparkling wines side by side.  From dry to sweet, we are sure to be pouring some of your tried-and-true favorites, along with some new ones to discover!

• Saturday, December 19th

  How-to Holidays

  12:00 noon - 3:00pm Free!

  Let us help you with some easy holiday solutions, from simple, inexpensive appetizers for entertaining to wine pairings and desserts!  Each department will present tips and recipes throughout the day to inspire you for your holiday meals, parties, and gift-giving.  And we'll be offering sips of our Top Ten Wines throughout the store - top notch wines at easy to swallow prices! 

• Wednesday, December 23rd

  Cheese Please!

  6:30 pm Free!

  Join us every Wednesday evening at the Wine Kiosk for Cheese Please, a free, casual and informative tasting for you to enjoy four different cheeses and their perfect pairings, could be wine or beer.  No reservations required!

• Sunday, January 3rd

  Healthy Cooking 101

  10:00 am Free!

  Make your New Year's Resolutions possible!  Join Mary, our Healthy Eating Specialist for a special mobile class on how to easily choose and prepare the most nutrient-rich and health-supportive foods. 

  Meet at the Healthy Eating Desk in Produce.

• Saturday, January 23rd

  Healthy Cooking 101

  10:00 am Free!

  Make your New Year's Resolutions possible!  Join Mary, our Healthy Eating Specialist for a special mobile class on how to easily choose and prepare the most nutrient-rich and health-supportive foods. 

  Meet at the Healthy Eating Desk in Produce.

• Saturdays

  Wine 101 at The Wine Kiosk

  10:30-11:30 a.m. Free

  Join us for an informal session in which we'll compare and taste wines of different grape varietals. Learn about specific characteristics to look for in each variety and how to pair with foods. Any and all wine question are encouraged!

• Sundays

  Beer 101 at The Beer Kiosk

  12:00-1:00 p.m. Free

  Beer styles and flavors are just as varied as wine and cheese. Do you know the difference between a Pilsner and a Porter, or an American Pale Ale and an India Pale Ale? We have just the thing for the beer-curious! Join us for an informal session of tasting and Q & A with our resident beer buff!