There are only six weeks left of school here in Northern Virginia. I am desperately looking forward to the summer, where I can relax and have fun. My calendar is starting to fill up with exciting activities, including Free Summer Bowling for Kids.

Another activity I am excited for is skating! Similar to the bowling program, Kids Skate Free offers free skating time to kids (under a certain age limit determined by the particular center). If you’re looking to purchase your child a pair of roller skates, read this review to help you decide which to buy.

Roller skating is…

  • A fun way to increase muscular strength and cardio-respiratory endurance.
  • A way to burn anywhere from 330 to 600 calories per hour!
  • Great for improving balance and flexibility.
  • A fantastic source of aerobic exercise.
  • A key to weight control.
  • Easy to learn.
  • A great tension reliever and enthusiasm builder.
  • An excellent way to help maintain good health.

Where Can Kids Skate Free?

I have listed the participating skating centers in Virginia and Maryland below, but there are centers all over the US! Check to see if there is a participating center near you, and have fun with the free summer skating!

Locations in Virginia

Lynchburg
FunQuest Family Entertainment Center
327 Graves Mill Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: (434) 239-6411
Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger.
Manassas
Skate N Fun Zone
7878 Sudley Rd
Manassas,VA 20109
Phone: (703) 361-7465
Passes valid for children 12 years old and younger.

Richmond
Skateland of Richmond
5512 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23238
Phone: (804) 233 7215
Passes valid for children 12 years old and younger.
Rollerdome Family Fun Center
4902 Williamsburg Rd
Richmond, VA 23231
Phone: (804) 726-2841
Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger.
Roanoke
Star City Skate Center
140 Hershberger Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012
Phone: (540) 362-5195
Passes valid for children 11 years old and younger.

Locations in Maryland

Crofton
Skate Zone
1082 Rt 3 South
Crofton, MD 21114
Phone: (410) 721-7155
Passes valid for children 12 years old and younger.
Odenton
Wheels Skating Center
1200 Odenton Road – P.O. Box 439
Odenton, MD 21113
Phone: 410-674-9661
Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger.

Upperco
Sportsman’s Hall Roller Skating Center
15500 Hanover Pike
Upperco,MD 21155
Phone: (410) 429-6030
Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger.