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Kids Skate Free All Summer

June 20, 2019


Roller skating is a fun family activity and a great way to stay active too.  Studies show that roller skating provides a complete aerobic workout and involves all of the body’s muscles, especially the heart. Just one hour of skating burns between 400 and 600 calories!

In a day where child obesity is at an all-time high and the economy continues to struggle, kidsskatefree.com wants to play their part in fighting these two important battles. This is a FREE program where families receive 2 free skating passes per child (10 years old or younger) each week. The fun does not stop in the summer!  In fact, this program is available all year round.

So sign up today and have fun skating all summer long, and beyond!  


The closest skating center participating in our area is Skateland USA of Hickory, located at 2820 Hwy 70 SE in Newton.  Please access the rules and regulations of kidsskatefree.com to confirm when passes and skate times correlate.  Skateland's summer schedule is as follows: 

Summer Day Sessions:
June 18 - August 15, 2019
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am - 3pm

No day skate the week of July 4th, closed Independence Day
$5.00 adm + $3 skate rental
(includes slice of pizza & drink)

Christian Music Night:
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$3.50 adm + $3 skate rental

Retro Night - Music from the 70's, 80's and 90's:
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$3.50 adm + $3 skate rental

Family Night:
Thursdays 6:30pm-9:00pm
$1.00 adm + $3 skate rental

Friday Night:
7:00pm - 11:00pm
$6.00 adm + $3 skate rental

Saturdays:
12:00pm - 11:00pm
$7.00 adm + $3 skate rental

Homeschool Skating Days:
12:30pm-4:00pm
$6.00 adm + $1 reg. skates
Includes pizza, hot dogs, Pepsi and Sierra Mist
Everyone pays, including non-skaters
Dates: July 12, Aug 9, Sept 9, Oct 10, Nov 14, December 12

Tiny Tots Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Friday, July 12, 2019
Ages 6 and younger, bring clean, non-motorized Big Wheels, Cars, Walkers etc to ride along on the rink!
$5 per child

Closed Sunday and Monday during the summer but available for private parties and groups.

For more information, visit skatelandhickory.com or contact them at (828) 322-8824.  Day skate times are also available on our free Events Calendar.

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