With Valentine’s Day almost here, have you picked a spot to take your sweetie? If not, don’t panic! Lanham Skate Center is here to help. That’s right! Roller skating makes a unique, fun way to spend a romantic evening with your date on any night, not just February 14th. But since we know Valentine’s Day calls for something extra special, check out these ways to make your roller skating date even more romantic:

• Dress the Part. Who says you can’t get a little fancy to go skating? As long as skirts and pants won’t get tangled under wheels, and everyone is wearing good thick socks, you can dress to impress.
• Learn Something New. Has it been a while since you went skating? Learning or relearning something together will bring you closer and give you plenty to talk about. You can even sign up for lessons together!
• Request Your Song. Fulfill your teenage dreams of skating around holding hands with your sweetheart while listening to a song just for you two. Don’t have a song yet? Put your heads together and think of one!
• Go Retro. Roller skating has been popular for decades. Theme your skate date to the 50s, a 70s roller disco, or even the last time you went skating as kids.

Your Valentine’s Day date can be romantic without being expensive, overcrowded, and stuffy. After all, romance is all about being creative and having fun together. Check out our open hours! We can’t wait for you and your date to join us for the most romantic night of the year at Lanham Skate Center!

The holidays are over, and it’s easy to feel that all the celebration has gone with them. Don’t let yourselves get down in the dumps this winter! Are you and your family making enough time for fun in 2018?

Having fun together has so many benefits for your family! When you prioritize spending time together in a fun environment, your kids will feel special. Especially at a young age, kids crave the approval and attention of their parents above all else. Even older kids will enjoy time with family if it’s doing something they enjoy, like roller skating at Lanham. Kids whose parents are involved in their lives exhibit better school performance and are less likely to have behavioral problems. Plus, spending time together leads to better family communication and a stronger emotional bond.

Just like you schedule everything else, don’t be afraid to schedule family fun time. It’s easy to think that everything else should take priority, so put it on the calendar and block off that time! Remember, if you have to reschedule your family time, don’t just cancel it–plan it for another day. Commit to prioritizing having fun together in the new year.

How can you spend time together doing something everyone will enjoy? That’s easy–come visit us at Lanham Skate Center! We have affordable open skate sessions most days of the week. For those who may need a little help figuring out how to move around on skates, we also offer lessons taught by qualified instructors. We can’t wait to see you!

If your New Year’s Resolution is to get healthier, you’re not alone. “Get fit,” “get in shape,” and “exercise more” are some of the most common resolutions every year. But it’s easier to make a resolution than keep it. At Lanham Skate Center we’re here to help! Skating is a great form of exercise. Check out all the health benefits of roller skating:

• Burns Calories. Roller skating burns about as many calories as jogging, but with much less impact on your joints — your knees in particular. It’s great if you have shin issues, too.

• Builds Muscle Definition. Roller skating obviously works the legs, but that’s not all. It also exercises your core: the muscles of your abdomen, back, and sides that do so much work to keep you standing upright. Your arms also get into the action for balance.

• Works Lungs. Just like running, roller skating builds endurance and cardio strength! Your lungs, heart, and respiratory system all get a great workout when you skate.

• It’s Fun! You may not think of “fun” when you think of exercise, but having fun with your workout helps in two ways. First, it improves your mood and kills stress. Second, if you enjoy something, you’re more likely to stick with it!

Don’t take our word for it, though. Come down to Lanham Skate Center during any of our open skate hours and see for yourself. Want to really improve your roller skating and fitness game? Sign up for our incredibly affordable lessons in 2018!  

If you’re just getting into roller skating at Lanham Skate Center, it can be difficult to know where to start. The first thing you’ll need to do is pick kind of skates you’d like to try! What is the difference between quads and inline skates, and which type is right for you?

Quad skates are what most people probably think of when they hear “roller skating.” These skates have four wheels in a two-by-two configuration, which gives them more stability. They are used in artistic skating, roller derby, and are standard in most indoor tracks. They may be best for many beginners because they’re more stable.

Inline skates also have four wheels, but arranged in a straight line. This makes them better for outdoor use since it’s much easier to avoid obstacles, potholes, etc. Inline skates offer more ankle support, speed, and maneuverability than quad skates. They are used in roller hockey and speed skating, and they’re a lot like ice skates.

Another big difference between quads and inline skates is how you brake. When you’re wearing quad skates, you brake with the toe; on the other hand, inline skates require braking at the heel.

Ultimately the only way to decide which type of skate is best for you is to try them both out! Skate lessons at Lanham Skate Center are a great way to do that while also honing your skills. You can also join us anytime we’re open and give different types of skates a go. We can’t wait to see you!

Now that Thanksgiving is almost upon us, it’s time to start planning your corporate holiday party. At Lanham Skate Center we’re the party experts. Check out our tips for hosting a great corporate holiday party:

• Don’t delay! The holidays are a busy time for everyone, including venues. Either start planning early or prepare to be flexible in your dates. Consider a weeknight event, or even holding a post-holiday party in January if things are busy for your industry right now.
• Don’t hog everyone’s time. You may be tempted to make a speech about the year, but consider this: your employees listen to you all the time. Either skip the speeches or keep them short (under a couple of minutes) and focused on the positive, like offering thanks and looking forward to the new year.
• Pick something fun to do! A skating party at Lanham help your employees have a blast without having to resort to office gossip to stave off boredom. Consider a simple, inexpensive gift exchange, or a toy, clothing, or canned food drive.
• Be considerate of your employees. While it can be tempting to try to cut costs for your business, don’t put all the work or cost on your employees. They’re the reason you’re having this party, after all! When you host your party at Lanham Skate Center we do all the work so you don’t have to.

When you’re ready to start putting together the best, most low-stress holiday party you’ve ever hosted, contact Lanham Skate Center for details!

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!