Many skating rinks across the country are participating in the Kids Skate Free program. This program is a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun, even when it’s sweltering outside.
It’s important to know that “Kids Skate Free” is not totally free. Each child has to be a member of the “Kids Skate Free” club, which costs $4.99 per year for each child, for each rink. Skate rental is not included. And in some cases, Saturday skating is not totally free — the membership might just offer a discount.
To sum it up — if your child loves to skate and wants to go several times this summer (and can go during the week), and especially if your child owns skates, it’s a GREAT deal. If not, it might not be a great deal.
Check out a big list of free and cheap things for kids to do around Charlotte during summer break!
The participating locations in the Charlotte area are:
Kate’s Skating Rinks – Indian Trail
14500 E Independence Blvd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Phone: 704-821-7465
Kate’s Skating Rinks Gastonia
1151 Skating Rink Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-864-7007
Kate’s Skating Rink of Rock Hill
1530 Celanese Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Phone: (803) 329-5283
The cost of skate rental varies by location, as does the age of the child who can use a pass for free skating. The pass may not apply to every day of the week.
Follow the above links and make sure to read all the details.
If you have questions about the program, please call the individual skating rink.
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