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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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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 →

HOME SCHOOL SKATE DAYS '25 - '26

The FIRST FRIDAY from Sept. through May, we roll from 12pm to 2pm for ALL Homeschool and Virtual Learners. Admission is only $5, Skate Rental is additional, Play Area is included for the little ones! Learn More →

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.

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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Our Indian Trail Location is offering a DAY CAMP the last week of summer, August 18th – 22nd, sure to keep your skaters entertained.  We roll 8am to 5pm Daily! We’ve partnered with The Fun House for a fantastic program full of fun, education and skating!

SUMMER HOURS AT KATE'S

BOTH locations will host All Day Skates throughout the summer once local Public Schools are out. We will open daily at 12pm, unless noted.  Book your summer camp or group ahead of time for discounted rates,  Contact your Location directly for more details.  Click Below to See Your Rinks Summer Hours!

national night out

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH is National Night Out. Our Indian trail location will be hosting a special event that evening from 5 to 8pm for the family.  Free Popcorn and Sodas are included from 5pm to 7:30pm for those entering.  Keep in mind on this night ALL ENTRANTS pay to enter whether skating or nog.  Click on the Flier for more Details!

customer appreciation night!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH IS CUSTOMER APPREICATION SKATE NIGHT! As the summer winds down, we want to say THANK YOU to our customers for spending their time at our facilities over the summer. Free admission this day from 4pm to 8pm, skate rental and play area are additional this evening.

nerf night

Sunday, August 31st, from 6pm to 8pm it’s our NERF NIGHT! An action packed, NON-SKATING event that is sure to have your kids exhausted and wanting more. Both Locations! Doors Open at 5:30pm!

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

Play Gym

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.

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