Ice Skating at The Bowl

This holiday season, The Bowl will transform into a winter wonderland with our outdoor ice skating rink! Lace up your skates, grab a cup of cocoa and make memories under the twinkling lights with family and friends from Saturday, November 21, to Sunday, January 10. As the rink opens and winter festivities begin, restaurants and retailers at The Bowl are offering exclusive perks and deals for ice skating attendees. These offers are available at The Bowl locations only and are valid during rink season.- Show your ice-skating ticket at Postino to receive a free order of Donut Dots (dine-in only, one per table)- Show your ice-skating ticket at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery to receive a free Bavarian Pretzel (dine-in only)- Show your ice-skating ticket at Honeysuckle Gelato and receive 20% off Ice Skating at The Bowl will also serve as a donation site for Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need. See details below regarding how you can help provide food assistance to local families.Location: The ice rink is located within TD Amp Ballantyne at 11115 Upper Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28277.Hours of OperationRegular Hours:Monday-Thursday: 4-9 p.m.Friday: 4-10 p.m.Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.Sunday: 12-9 p.m.Holiday Hours:Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27): 12-10 p.m.Winter Break (Sunday, December 20 - Saturday, January 2): 12-10 p.m.; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday*Christmas Eve: 12-6 p.m.*Christmas Day: 3-10 p.m.AdmissionTickets can be purchased in-person during ice rink hours or online.General Admission: $20 per personChildren 5 and Under: $15 per person*Online ticket purchases include a small convenience fee. Tickets purchased in person are available at the flat admission prices listed above.*Skates rentals are included in the price. If you bring your own skates, general admission pricing is $18.*Skate helpers are available (for no additional fees) while supplies last.*Military and first responder discounts are offered with a valid ID. Must purchase tickets in-person to receive discount.Groups and Events: To inquire about group rates or private rink rentals, please email iceskating@thebowlnc.com.WaiverAll patrons are required to complete a digital waiver prior to purchasing tickets. You will be directed to the waiver through the online ticket link above. You can fill out the waiver here if you plan to purchase tickets in-person to save time.Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need Meal Kit DriveThis holiday season, The Bowl and Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center are partnering with Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need (BFHNIN) for a Holiday Meal Kit Drive to help local families facing food insecurity.BFHNIN provides food support to families who attend or work in one of 12 Ballantyne-area public schools. Families are identified by school counselors and social workers, and all assistance is provided confidentially and with dignity.The need in our community is growing. Approximately 1 in 5 students in the schools we serve is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Last school year, pantry requests more than tripled from 336 to 1,126. This school year alone, requests have doubled compared with last year.This year, BFHNIN introduced easy-to-prepare meal kits through our pantry, and families have quickly made them a favorite resource. Each kit includes everything needed to prepare a complete family meal, making mealtime simple, affordable and accessible for families who may be struggling to make ends meet. Each meal kit costs approximately $10.Want to make meal kits with your family, friends, coworkers, church, neighborhood or other group? We’d love to have you join us! Click here to learn more. Physical items needed to make the meal kits include:Chicken (canned)Biscuit mixCream of chicken soupEvaporated milk (canned)Mixed vegetables (canned)Diced potatoes (canned)Boullion cubesKidney beans (canned)Black beans (canned)Pinto beans (canned)Tomato sauce (canned)Diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)Chili seasoning packetA donation bin will be on-site throughout Ice Skating at The Bowl.Monetary donations are also appreciated! Donate today.As you enjoy ice skating and the holiday season at The Bowl, consider helping us make sure a local family has a warm, nourishing meal on the table. Every meal matters. Every donation makes a difference.Important InformationPlease note the ice rink will close during inclement weather. In the case of rink closure due to inclement weather, tickets will be rescheduled or refunded.Refund Policy: All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds on skating admission unless the rink closes due to inclement weather as stated above.Skating sessions are 1 hour.Skate rental sizes available are Toddler Size 9 through Adult Men Size 13.Please follow all rules and guidelines posted throughout the venue to keep yourself and other skaters safe.Interested in being a sponsor for Ice Skating at The Bowl? Reach out to info@thebowlnc.com.ParkingParking is available throughout the area. Nearby surface lots and parking garages offer 3+ hours of free parking. View the map below for details.