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Best Roller Skating Rinks in Houston: Where To Skate with Kids

2/17/21 - By Roberta B

Let's show these kids how we roll! Disco music, retro carpet, strobe lights, and a smell that is entirely unique to roller rinks have made a big comeback. There are at least a dozen roller rinks around Houston where families can get the retro vibe and roll away the hours skating circles around each other. Escape the weather indoors, schedule a killer birthday party, or just show off your vintage moves to the kids. Some of the rinks below even offer toddler skates or daycare programs.

Wondering what else you could be doing today? We've got a list of all the kid-friendly stuff currently open in Houston!

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Additional reporting by Rachael Cherry

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Flashing lights and a full floor make for a night of skating fun/Photo courtesy of Flickr
Flashing lights and a full floor make for a night of skating fun/Photo courtesy of Flickr

Roller Rinks in North Houston

Bear Creek Roller Rink

Bear Creek
For nearly 30 years this skating rink's popularity has made it a top spot to try roller skating for the first time. Roll out on Cheap Skate Tuesday for super discounted admission. Specials also run on Friday nights, Super Saturday, and Sunday Fun-Day. Birthday and private parties are available. READ MORE

Skate Champions

Spring
Public skating is offered most days of the the week at this family fun center. Mondays and Wednesdays are set aside for parties and groups—which include options for daycare groups. Parties can also be arranged during public hours. Group classes are offered to get skating skills up to speed. READ MORE

Skate Town USA

Cloverleaf
Skate Town USA, formerly The Skate Machine, promises an unparalleled skating experience for open skate, parties, and field trips, with live music from a DJ, games, and light shows every visit. Weekends are reserved for private parties during COVID times; check the website for current hours. READ MORE

Humble Family Skate Center

Humble
Humble Family Skate Center has been offering public skate sessions, parties, fundraisers, speed skating, school spirit nights, and more since 1977. Skating lessons and public skate schedules vary by week. Masks are encouraged but not required. READ MORE

Sk8town

Spring
Sk8town offers a clean, wholesome family atmosphere with skating activities that include games and prizes and racing. Public skating is on weekends; parties, school skate nights, and other special events are also options. Masks are required in common areas but not on the sakte floor. READ MORE

Roller Rinks in West Houston

Mason Road Skate Center

Katy
From weekly Cheap Skate Nights and Glow Skates to skating lessons and holiday events, there's always a reason to roll over to Mason Road Skate Center. You can also book both birthday parties and private parties. Be sure to print the $1 off coupon from the website!  READ MORE

Dairy Ashford Roller Rink

Briarforest
This family owned roller rink and entertainment center is open for public skating, parties, classes, camps, school field trips, and even a weekly Toddler Skate that allows for push toys and strollers. A family-friendly dress code is enforced at all times READ MORE
Glow skate! Photo courtesy of Skateworld Deer Park
Glow skate! Photo courtesy of Skateworld Deer Park

Roller Rinks in South Houston

Houston Just Rolling Skating Rink

Pearland
Houston Just Rolling Skating Rink bills itself as The People's Rink, with 30,000 square feet of climate controlled fun. The owners' love of skating is on regular display as they skate the floor. Classes, parties, and holiday events are all available. Masks are currently required. READ MORE

Alvin Skate N Party

Alvin
Families can skate their sillies out at Alvin Skate N Party. Special events include Nerf Nights, Roller Derby, movies on the big screen, and all the skating you can handle. Party options are available, as are daycare visits. Note that masks are encouraged but not required while skating. READ MORE

Skate World

Pasadena and Deer Park
There's always something fun happening at Skate World, such as Cheap Skate Tuesdays and Praise and Worship Thursdays, Jamtastic Fridays and Discount Sundays. Guests can also book birthday parties, take lessons, host FUNdraisers, and schedule field trips at both locations. READ MORE

FunCity SK8

Webster
Roller skating at FunCity also features a video arcade, large screen TVs, and a snack bar. Parents are welcome to use the WiFi while kids skate, enjoy birthday parties, or take skating lessons. Staff currently wear masks, though guests are not required to do so. READ MORE

Pearwood Skate Center

Pearland
Weekend public skating at Pearwood features a Friday night Glow Skate as well as group lessons, and plemty of family skating time. Birthday party packages are available, as are daycare visits and fundraisers. READ MORE

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About the Author

Roberta Brown
Roberta to launched Mommy Poppins' Los Angeles in 2011. Previously she served as LA Editor for GoCityKids, National Editor for ParentsConnect, and Editor for NickMom—all of which worked out well for her son, who grew up serving as Chief Guinea Pig for all things fun in LA and beyond.
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