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Join the fun at Kate’s with unforgettable birthday parties, the “Kids Skate Free” club, thrilling adult nights, expert skate lessons, and a club membership packed with perks for all ages!

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Party Packages

Celebrate your special day with our all-inclusive party packages, designed to make birthdays and events unforgettable at Kate's Skating Rinks. Book at Gastonia or Indian Trail.

Adult Nights

Enjoy a night out with friends during our Adult Nights, featuring great music and a lively atmosphere just for grown-ups. Learn More →

Skate Lessons

Learn to skate like a pro with our expert-led skate lessons, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Book at Gastonia or Indian Trail.

Club Memberships

Become a part of the Kate's family with our Club Memberships, offering exclusive perks and unlimited skating fun all year long. Purchase your membership at Gastonia or Indian Trail.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Break Hours

YOUNG ONES NEW YEARS EVE

Bring the Kids for our famous Young One’s party on New Year Year’s Eve. We will have games, prizes, and fun, and don’t forget about our Balloon Crawl for a chance at winning some awesome prizes.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 27TH

SIP & SKATE

Saturday Dec. 28th

The Last roll

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Our Story

Our Story

Kate’s Skating Rinks strives to be among the best family operated skating rinks in the United States; by providing each and every one of its’ customers a clean and wholesome environment that is affordable, safe, and fun, with a goal of continuously surpassing customer expectations.

John and Kate Grice, Kate’s founders, were over the youth in their church back in the 1960’s and while taking a stroll around Rankin Lake one day, Kate turned to John and said, “These children need a place where they can get together, be supervised and have fun.” John then replied, “You know, a skating rink is what we need.” Thus starting a great tradition in Gastonia, NC, known as Kate’s Skating Rinks.

“No one will skate at John’s Skating Rink, but they will skate at Kate’s!” John Grice said in an interview with the local NBC news one day when asked how they came up with the name.

Opened in Lowell, NC, back on January 5th, 1961, Kate’s Skating Rinks has changed with the times and tried to maintain its’ standing within the community as a place where the entire family can go and have FUN!

Kate’s founder John Grice passed away Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, at the age of 87. His lovely wife, Kate, passed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2022, at the age of 95. Their loving legacy is carried on by their grandson and his wife, who currently own and operate both locations. Their granddaughter is also involved along with her husband, in day-to-day operations and social media communications. They will greatly be missed within the community and their loving family.

A Look Inside

Step inside our roller skating rink and discover all we have to offer, from our top-notch skate pro shop and exciting videogame arcade to the fun-filled kid’s kafé and imaginative kid’s playhouse. Each with its own unique experience waiting for you!

Videogame Arcade

Playhouse

What they say

Positively Charlotte

We were recently featured on Queen City News! Maybe you’ve seen it?