Halloween is over, and that means it’s almost time for our favorite holiday here at Lanham Skate Center. No, not Thanksgiving–we’re talking about National Family Week, November 19th through 25th! Here are some of our favorite ways to spend time together as a family.

Cook Up Some Fun

The holidays are all about food, and that can mean a lot of time stuck inside, parents slaving away over a hot stove while kids wander at loose ends. Why not get the whole family involved? Kids can help measure, prepare ingredients, read recipes, stir mixes, and of course sample goodies for quality. Kids can also help at the store. Have them plot out your route, keep track of the list, or even compare prices and coupons. Think how proud everyone will be when you recount your little chef’s contribution to holiday meals!

Skate and Play

When you’re ready to get out of the house a bit, what about a visit to Lanham? Check out our open skate hours, or even get the family together for lessons! Everyone can get some exercise to help ward off the holiday blues and really earn all those holiday goodies. If the great outdoors is your thing, the Lanham area is host to great hiking and biking trails. Even your own backyard or neighborhood can be a source of family fun–consider hosting your own picnics, backyard bonfires, or just long walks around your neighborhood.

No matter how you choose to celebrate your family, remember that the important part is to enjoy each other’s company. We hope your family will join ours at Lanham Skate Center!

There’s no shortage of places to have your birthday party. What makes a skating party at Lanham Skate Center better than all the other choices? 

• It’s All Ages! Roller skating is one of the few activities that are truly good for all ages. Adults, kids, parents–everyone from the young to the young at heart will find fun. Do you have questions about accessibility issues? Give us a call!
• It’s Affordable. Our birthday party packages offer great prices per guest. Not only are they affordable, they’re also flexible. Need to add more guests? We can do that! Unlike other venues, we have plenty of space. We can accommodate your friends, family, coworkers, or even fun people you meet at the grocery store.
• It’s Easy! No matter how many people you have coming, when you book a party at Lanham Skate Center, we take care of all the planning. We even provide goodie bags in our deluxe package! Plus, you’ll never have to worry about getting rained out.
• It’s Fun! A skating party at Lanham is so much more than just a birthday gathering. It’s a dance party, a pizza party, and a day at the arcade. It’s also a sneaky way to get some exercise so you can earn that cake! Kids and parents alike will sleep better after a day of active fun.

No matter how you slice it, a roller skating birthday party at Lanham is a great choice. Remember that party slots fill up quickly, so book today!

Did you know that October is National Roller Skating Month? We did! At Lanham Skate Center in Lanham, MD, we love any excuse to party, and this is one of our favorite holidays. Come celebrate with us this month!

We have skate sessions and lessons for every age and skill level. 

• Mondays – adult-only skate (18+)
• Tuesday – lessons 6:30-7:30; available for private parties after
• Wednesday – adult-only skate (21+)
• Thursday – open skate! DJ Storman Norman on the first Thursday of the month, Gospel night on the third!
• Friday – Beginner lessons 6:30-7:30; open skate (all ages) after
• Saturday and Sunday – open skate (all ages)!

Roller skating is a great activity for everyone, from kids, to families, to adults. Check out all the benefits of skating:

• Great Exercise, Low Impact. Roller skating is comparable to jogging in terms of cardio workout and calories burned, but it’s much easier on your joints, especially your knees. Skating is also good for the lungs, heart, legs, and the muscles of the core.
• Emotional Health. Exercise has been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even attention problems, as well as to reduce stress. And exercising with friends while listening to music in a fun environment like Lanham Skate Center means you’ll feel that much better!
• Keeps You Sharp. Learning a new skill (or re-learning one you’ve forgotten) is a great way to keep your mind sharp and focused.
• Fun with Friends. Get together with friends for an adult-only skate session and revisit fun memories from childhood!

We can’t wait to see you and your friends at Lanham Skate Center to celebrate National Roller Skating Month!

Even though birthdays come every year, they can sneak up on us. Here at Lanham Skate Center we believe that kids’ birthday parties don’t have to be stressful for parents. We make it easy to plan and host a party, so you and your family can focus on having fun! 

When you book one of our party packages, we take care of everything: setup, cleanup, decorations, tableware, admission and skate rental, drinks, and treats. The deluxe package even includes pizza and party favors for each guest! Additional add-ons (like more pizza and sodas) are available as well, making our packages even more flexible. All you have to worry about is the cake, taking pictures, finding a gift for the guest of honor, and getting your guests to RSVP.

Throwing a roller skating party means that activities are all taken care of, so there’s no danger of boredom causing breakdowns. Whether kids, teens, or anywhere in between, all your guests will have a great time. Not only that, but at Lanham, you don’t have to worry about unexpected rain or weather disasters, bug spray, or sunscreen!

At just $239 for the Deluxe package or $169 for the Basic package, our parties are as affordable as they are convenient. Birthday parties can be scheduled on Friday nights from 7:30 to 11:00 pm, or on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Remember, those prices include chaperones!

It’s never too early to start planning a birthday party, so check your dates now! At Lanham Skate Center you can even book your party online!

We are the Maryland, Virginia and DC area’s family fun and entertainment center! At Lanham Skate Center, we specialize in throwing parties and creating good times. Roller skating is timeless fun and has been keeping kids and adults entertained for nearly a century.

Now that we’ve all moved into the digital age, you can stay in the loop about all the fun events going on here at Lanham Skate Center through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Party Central!

We are Lanham’s party headquarters. If you or your kid has a birthday coming up, let us know! We specialize in organizing, setting up and throwing the best parties. You can see review from our past party goers on our yelp page too!

Stay Fit and Have Fun

Did you know roller skating is comparable to running in terms of burning calories and getting a great cardiovascular workout? Skating at a moderate rate for an hour can burn up to 600 calories. Plus, it’s much easier on your joints and bones than running.

Skating is a great way for kids to avoid childhood obesity and to help adults shed a few pounds. But the best reason to skate is that it is fun! When you’re out there cruising around the rink, listening to all your favorite songs from the DJ, you won’t even realize how much of a workout you’re actually getting!

Roll Over During Open Skating Hours

Our open skating hours are a great way to get your fun on without weeks of planning. We have a ton of open rink time and provide the perfect environment for the whole family. Roll on by or give us a call to find out more or visit our social media pages to see what’s coming up at Lanham Skate Center in Lanham, Maryland!

 

One of the best things about skating is the fact that anyone can do it. Learning how to skate can be easy and doesn’t take long, either… as long as you have the right teacher.

At Lanham Skate in Lanham, Maryland, our skating instructors can have you zipping around the rink like a pro in no time at all!

About Our Skating Lessons

Our lessons take place twice a week on Saturdays from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. and cost $30 per month.

Taking both classes can help you advance more rapidly but is not necessary to become a great skater. When you come to Lanham Skate for lessons, you can expect to learn how to:

• Start and stop
• Balance on one foot
• Skate forward
• Skate backward
• And more!

Our Instructors

All of our classes are taught by highly experienced instructors, all of whom are certified USA roller sports coaches and members of the Society of Roller Skating Teachers of America.

Our classes are great for anyone from beginners to more advanced students who want to take their skills to the next level. We offer different classes for different abilities as well, so everyone will get the most out of their class.

Join a Class and Start Skating!

Joining our skate classes is easy. You can either sign up in person at our roller skating rink in Lanham or full out and submit a registration form online. Once you’re officially signed up, all you have to do is show up for your class and get rolling!

If you want to find out more about our classes, hours, pricing or anything else, just give us a call! One of our team members will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Roller skating is a great way to get exercise–you can burn about 482 calories an hour on quad skates! It’s good for your legs, back, lungs, and heart. It’s also a super fun social activity. But what if you don’t know how to skate, or just aren’t sure about your technique? Here are some easy tips to get you started.

• Make Sure Your Skates Fit! Skates that are too tight or too loose will not help you at all. Talk to an employee for help getting the right skates for you.
• Lean Forward! It’s natural to lean back when you feel you’re about to fall over, but this isn’t always helpful. Actually, the best way to keep your balance on roller skates is to bend your knees like you’re sitting on an invisible chair, and lean forward. A lower center of gravity will help keep you upright. 
• Learn How to Fall! It’s bound to happen, so you’d best know how to do is safely. Most times when we fall, we instinctively try to catch ourselves with our hands. This can seriously damage your wrists, hands, and fingers. Lanham Skate Center skate lessons are a great place to learn more about how to fall safely.
• Practice Regularly! Just like with any sport or activity, the more you work at it the better you’ll get. Check our hours for times that work best for you.
• Relax! The biggest hurdle to getting better at skating is usually our own fears. Relax and focus on having fun, and you’ll suddenly find it much easier!

Lanham Skate Center lessons allow you to practice your skills and learn new ones in a safe, fun, non-judgemental atmosphere. Sign up today and let’s get you started on the road to being a great skater!

Have you ever stopped and wondered about the history of roller skating? How did the roller skate become what it is today? Nowadays you can get the skate designed to turn more sharply roll faster than others. However the history of roller skating isn’t all about equipment; it’s also entwined with the history of music. If you come to Lanham Skate Center you might remember the music you were listening to while skating. Music sets the tone at the skating rink. Typically we play top 40’s and other popular music, but we enjoy mixing in the oldies as well. For the kids skating, these may be songs they’ve never even heard. What was your favorite era of skating music?

In the early 1800’s, Monsieur Petitbled patented the first ever roller skate. It was very simple, consisting of only three wheels and no way to turn. These three-wheel inline skates just weren’t getting the job done, so James Leonard Plimpton came in and redesigned the simple roller skate. This new design gave the skater the ability to turn, but skills like jam skating were still a long way off.

The 70’s and 80’s were all about disco skating. These were the decades when the disco ball made its presence known in skating rinks. People would come from all over town to participate in a fun, athletic dance skating. The music was loud and energetic, with colorful lights dancing along with the skaters. Some familiar songs in this era were Double Dutch Bus, Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough, and Funkytown.

The 90’s brought back the inline skate, and with it competitive skating. The music people skated to in the 90’s consisted of plenty of Salt-N-Pepa and Mariah Carey. And who can forget about The Spice Girls and The Beastie Boys? These were fun days of skating where there was plenty of dancing, but different skating levels were mastered, which raised the level of competition in the rink.

To get a little taste of some of the different eras of skating come in to Lanham Skate Center. Summer fun is just getting started, and you can request your favorite tunes anytime you skate!