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.

You come to Lanham Skate Center to relax and have fun. So does everyone else. Do you know how to share the rink? Follow these roller-skating etiquette tips.

DO Watch Out for Other Skaters

You may have mastered your skates, but there are plenty of other people in the rink. Don’t get so focused on trying out new tricks that you cause a pileup, clip a little kid, or cut off another skater. When in doubt, follow the rules of the rink: slower skaters stick right, and speedier skaters on the left.

DON’T Skate Side-by-Side with Your Friends

It’s okay to skate in groups of two or three, but get too many skaters in a line, and you’re officially “that guy.” Skating in big groups is annoying to other skaters who won’t have room to move. More than that, it’s dangerous, especially if there are less experienced skaters on the floor. If your group is too big, break up into smaller groups for maximum fun.

DO Listen Up

The DJ may give instructions during your session. Some will be fun, like announcing a special skate or skating game. Others will deal with safety, so always listen up.

DON’T Ignore the Flow of Traffic

Skating against the flow of traffic is dangerous, not just for you, but for other skaters. Unless the DJ says it’s time to turn it around, move in the same direction as everyone else. Bored? Try skating backwards!

DO Have Fun

After all, that’s what you’re here for!

There’s plenty of room for everyone at our roller-skating center. Don’t miss weekly family fun in Lanham, MD.

When you try to plan social activities in the summer, it’s easy to feel like ships passing in the night. With so many cookouts, community events, and vacations on the schedule, connecting with a group takes intentionality. Escape the heat and reconnect with your crew at Lanham Skate Center!

Make a Splash with a Private Summer Party

Roller-skating brings people together, regardless of age, hobbies, or skill level. Anyone can learn to skate! And once you master the basics, you’ll have a blast participating in open skate, jam skate “dance-offs,” and group roller-skating games. It’s the perfect activity for neighborhood parties and school kickoff fundraisers, church outreach events and youth fellowship nights, and corporate events in Lanham. And with our private party options, you won’t even have to share the rink! Why should you book a summer event at Lanham Skate Center?

• It’s fun! Coast around the skating floor to top 40’s tunes, or request special music just for your event. Play roller-skating games, team up for skate races, or just hang out and get to know somebody new.
• It’s affordable. We have party options for every budget, and we’ll work with you to keep your event rolling smoothly from start to finish. Ask about concession packages, skate rentals, and special souvenirs for your party.
• It’s flexible. We’re available for private parties every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. That means that when you’re ready for a team building day, church event, camp field trip, or back to school activity, we’ll be here to help.

Want to learn more about private skating parties in Lanham? Call today to start planning your summer event.

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!

Roller skating parties are a fun way to celebrate anyone’s birthday but what’s the one thing that can make a birthday party better? That’s right, you guessed it-party favors! If you want to host a roller skating party that people are sure to remember, booking it at Lanham Skate and party favors are the way to go. Check out these awesome roller skating party favors we found.

 

Roller Skate Bubbles

Who doesn’t love bubbles?!

 

Flashing Roller Skate Necklaces

Your friends will love rollin’ with a glow in the dark necklace shaped in a roller skate during the party, trust us.

 

Candy/Chocolate

You can never go wrong with candy and chocolate, right? Especially when it’s shaped like a roller skate!

 

Roller Skate buttons

Parents, don’t you remember collection buttons and decorating your backpack with them? Buttons are a great way to make good use of a party favor.

 

Roller Skate Temporary Tattoos

Kids love temporary tattoos and these even incorporate roller skating!

 

Whether your child is turning five or 10, lasting roller skating party favors like these are sure to be a hit! So, now that these party favors have your imagination going, run with these ideas and make the party favors at your next birthday party ones that people will remember you by.
For more information about admission and party bookings at Lanham Skate, visit our website or give us a call at (301) 577-1733. Do you enjoy bringing your kiddos to have some safe, family fun at Lanham Skate? Rate and share your experience with us in the review section of our Facebook page today.

Everything is better on roller skates, right? Our team at Lanham Skate says “absolutely!” Roller skating is a great way to build endurance and get in shape. Check out some cool games to play next time you’re at the rink.

Freeze tag

Lace up your skates and have fun with friends with this classic game. One person is selected to be the “tagger.” This person goes around trying to tap their friends, while everyone else tries their best to stay away from the tagger because if they are tagged-they’re frozen!

 

Limbo

A classic game of limbo, on roller skates! See how low you can go on skates. Don’t touch the stick.

 

Relay races

Classic relay races are also fun on roller skates. Pick up speed and bring your team to victory!

 

4 Corners

Everyone skates until the music stops then everyone has to skate to 1 of the 4 corners of the rink. With their eyes closed, one designated person calls out a corner 1-4. If your corner is called out, you are eliminated. The game goes on until only 1 person is left standing.

 

These are just some of the fun games kids can play on roller skates. It’s a fun way to get the kids moving. Join us this week for Open Skate at the rink. Visit our website for session hours and admission details.
For more information about admission and party bookings at Lanham Skate, visit our website or give us a call at (301) 577-1733. Do you enjoy bringing your kiddos to have some safe, family fun at Lanham Skate? Rate and share your experience with us in the review section of our Facebook page today.