Planning a child’s birthday party can be a lot of fun. There are so many options out there that it can be overwhelming at first. When planning a kids birthday party, we suggest starting with a checklist. At Rainbow Skateland, we think that a party checklist can make the planning much smoother.

Location

Perhaps the most important element in planning a birthday party is choosing the location. At Rainbow Skateland, we make that part as easy as possible.  Location is an easy one to check off the list when it comes to hosting a party at Rainbow Skateland!

Themes Make a Difference

The next thing on your checklist should be determining a theme. Before anything can be made or bought you have to decide what the theme of your child’s party will be. For a child’s first birthday, parents tend to rely mostly on a color theme and the number “1.” As kids get older they start to like certain characters or TV shows. If they are old enough to tell you what they like that’s great, but if not, then just choose a theme based off of their favorite toy or cartoon.

Examples of themes by age:

• Ages 2-4: Pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, Elmo, Sesame Street, tea party
• Ages 5-7: Harry Potter, pizza, circus, dress up, cars,
• Ages 8-10: roller skating, movies, academic interests

Decorations

After determining a theme, decorations for the party should be next. You can choose to buy decorations from a party store or you can make your own. You can find so many cool decoration ideas online at Pinterest and other creative sites. Making your own decorations is a fun idea because often times kids can join in and help make some of the decorations for their party. Outside decorations are permitted at Playland Skate Center, so live up the theme!

DIY Decoration Ideas:

• Balloon animals
• Tissue paper pom poms
• DIY pin the (tail, bow, wheel, etc.) on the (character of choice)
• Character center pieces
• Pictures

And after checking everything off on your party list the only thing left to do is HAVE FUN!!! And of course, we can’t think of any more fun than roller skating with your child at Rainbow Skateland while you celebrate their special day! 

So you’ve just purchased a brand-new shiny pair of skates! You wear them to Rainbow Skateland, outside at the park, inside your parents house (shhh, we won’t tell) and over at your friend’s house. Like with most new things that we buy, we typically get a lot of use out of them for the first few months and pay attention to every tiny scratch and mark that we acquire. However as time goes on, most people will stop worrying about the details of their skatesskates and forgo simple maintenance on them. 

Simple maintenance of your roller skates can prevent injuries and can keep your skates looking good and functioning properly. Follow the tips below to give your roller skates a longer life:

Toe Stoppers: be sure your toe stoppers are tightly fastened to your skates. If you can twist the stopper easily with your hand, grabbed a screwdriver and manually tighten it. If you own Carrera Skates you will be able to adjust the height of the stoppers by loosening the locknut located at the base of the toes stop bolt. With adjustable toe stoppers, you really only need to verify the tightness a few times a year.

Wheel Nuts: just as with the host stoppers, if your wheel nuts can be  loosened by hand then it needs to be re-tightened with a 1/2″ wrench. Just make sure you don’t tighten it too much to inhibit the wheel from rolling!

Cleaning: Generally most rollerskates can be cleaned with a simple mild soap and water solution. Take a cloth and gently wipe away the dirt and grime, but do not submerge in water. Never put roller skates in a washer or dryer! That is a great way to turn a $100 pair of skates into a $1000 problem!

We look forward to seeing you wear your shiney and safe skates at Rainbow Skateland! Contact us today for more information about roller skate maintenance or for more information about skate sessions.

With Winter Break fast approaching, there’s no limit to the extraordinary fun families can have at Rainbow Skateland. We’re celebrating this year’s Winter Break with extended hours! Keep the kids active and entertained with our extended February hours at Rainbow Skateland.

February Vacation

The kids are out of school. Now what? Don’t let them waste away the week with TV and video games. Get kids active and engaged with school holiday fun at Rainbow Skateland! Here is our full schedule the week of February 15th – 19th: 

Monday, February 15 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 8:00pm and 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Adult Night)
Tuesday, February 16 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 17 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, February 18 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, February 19 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 7:30pm and 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Teen Night)

$6 Admission, $3 Skate rental

Join us for winter break fun at Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY!

Perhaps the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of dates are movies and dinners. It can be difficult to come up with fun and unique date ideas. However, with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to do something out of the blue, like roller skating at Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY.  

Why Roller Skating? 

Roller skating gives you the chance to skate around the Rainbow Skateland rink while holding hands, chatting and listening to music. Sounds perfect to us!

Roller skating with your date can be a lot of fun and it will likely bring forth a lot of laughter. It allows you the opportunity to participate in an activity together and is a great way to bond. It also gives you ample time to talk and get to know each other better. Not only that, but it can also be quite romantic as you join hands and make your way around the rink together for couples skates.

Valentine’s Day at Rainbow Skateland

Impress your date with this exciting, yet romantic idea to spend this holiday together, and get ready for a great time! We will be open from 12:00pm – 4:30pm on Sunday, February 14, 2016.

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day and ‘like’ us on Facebook so you can keep up with all of the fun happenings and specials that are happening at the rink!

It’s that time of year again: your child’s birthday. The pressure is on to throw a birthday party your child and their friends will remember. Hosting the perfect party can be stressful, especially if you are a working parent trying to balance your work and personal life. Don’t put undue strain on yourself trying to balance too much without asking for help. In fact, Parents Magazine recently released it’s “17 Habits of Very Happy Moms” and the number one tip on the list was ask for help.

Let us help you plan the birthday party your child will always remember. By hosting your child’s birthday party at Rainbow Skateland, you are alleviating yourself of the stress that comes with trying to plan the perfect party. We will handle the logistics of your party and depending on your party package wew ill even send out your party invitations. Let us handle the legwork so you can focus on your child’s birthday and enjoy the party! 

All of our party packages include:

• Admission for 8
• Roller skate rental
• Invitations
• Discount coupons
• Reserved table for 2 hours
• Hostess
• Party themed place settings
• Lite-up Happy Birthday Pin
• Pizza, Popcorn & Soda for Guests
• And more!

We will make sure your child has the perfect party and that guests’ will leave talking about how much fun they had! Book your child’s perfect party today!

Did you know that roller skating is equivalent to running and jogging in terms of its health benefits and reduction of body fat? That’s right! In fact, you can expect to burn between 300 and 600 calories during a full hour of roller skating depending on your pace. See, fun things aren’t ALWAYS bad for you! At Rainbow Skateland, we think that roller skating is one of the funnest paths toward a thinner waist line around. See why you should check out roller skating as a great weight loss method! 

Why Weight Loss With Roller Skating is the Best! 

• Fun – The American Heart Association recommends that we perform 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week to experience results. The much time with an exercise you dread can seem like an eternity, so switch it out for something you like, such as roller skating!
• Not Alone – It isn’t always easy to find someone to join you on you quest to be healthier. That’s what makes roller skating so great! There will always be someone to share the rink floor with you. Chances are, you will find someone with the same goals you have, and you can motivate one another.
• Inexpensive – Joining a gym, in many cases, can be a hefty financial burden for many people. Not roller skating! Visiting our rink is a really inexpensive way to get your exercise in.