On Friday, Nov. 13, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake assisted in the opening of a new, larger ice rink in the Inner Harbor. The new rink has been moved from McKeldin Square to the top of the Harborplace Amphitheatre at 201 E. Pratt Street, which will provide visitors with a waterfront view.

In addition to its relocation, the new rink is 20% larger than previous years, at a total size of 6,000 square feet. In 2014, the Inner Harbor ice rink saw over 20,000 customers, so the increased size will be able to accommodate the large masses of visitors anticipated to vist this holiday season.

The rink has also been renamed Pandora Ice Rink after the Danish jewelry company, which moved its headquarters to Baltimore and will be sponsoring the rink.

After skating, many Inner Harbor establishments are offering discounts upon showing your wristbands from the rink. These businesses include Brio Tuscan Grille, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Chick-Fil-A, Dick’s Last Resort, Encantada, Hard Rock Café, Hats in the Belfry, M&S Grill, Pepper Palace, Rusty Scupper, The Sport Shop and Tir Na Nog.

The rink will be opened through to Jan. 18.

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Friday: 3 p.m. – 11 p. m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*Extended Holiday hours will be in effect for Dec. 26-Jan. 2 with the rink being open every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Prices:

Adult admission: $9

Children age 10 and under, seniors age 55 and older, and military admission: $7

Skate Rentals: $4

Groups of 10 or more: $9 each including skates

*$175 season passes are available and include skates.

Special Events:

Pajama Skate: Nov.22 and Jan. 10, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Wear silly holiday pajamas for a chance to win a Rusty Scupper gift certificate.

Inner Harbor Frost Fest: Dec. 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy music performed by the band Tongue in Cheek, kiddy crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and Christmas tree sales and raffles.

Character Skate: Dec. 13 and Jan. 17, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Watch a live performance by The Next Ice Age, and then join them and other characters on the ice.

Skatefest benefitting Special Olympics Maryland: Jan. 11, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Donate at least $5 to the cause to skate, and also enjoy music, refreshments, and giveaways.
The Baltimore Sun and the Pandora Ice Rink website contributed to this article.