A birthday party isn’t just any old party. It’s a celebration of someone’s life! At Rainbow Roller Rink we believe in celebrating birthdays the right way, where the only fuss is over the guest of honor. This year, throw your best birthday party yet at Rainbow!

When you throw a birthday party at Rainbow, you don’t have to worry about getting bogged down by planning. We provide invitations, decorations, skate rentals, food and snacks, and even provide you with a party server so you can focus on taking pictures and having fun.

Don’t forget the other benefits of a skating party! Your guest of honor will get a turn in the party booth, and all the guests will get game tokens, skate rentals, and unlimited fun on the skate floor. All that fun and exercise means they’ll go home to mom and dad worn out. Bedtime will be that much easier, and the other parents will be thanking you!

And finally, perhaps the most important consideration when planning a kids’ birthday party: price! All our party packages are affordable, so everyone can have fun without breaking the bank. You can start simple and add on as many of our other great attractions as your plans can stand. Even a private birthday party, where you and your guests have the run of the entire skate center for two hours, works out to just $7.50 per guest. Planning a celebration for adults? We can arrange for a cash bar with private parties!

No matter how big or small your birthday party, Rainbow Roller Rink is the place to throw it. Fill out our birthday party form and let’s get started planning the greatest party ever!

You already know that Rainbow Roller Rink is your North Tonawanda birthday party headquarters. Between our affordable, flexible packages and all the assistance offered by our friendly staff, you’ll never have an easier time celebrating such an important event! Since the skating rink includes its own activities, there’s no need to stress yourself worrying about how to entertain all those kids, but if you want to add more fun, look no further. Check out these skating games for your next party!

• Relay Races. This is just like a regular relay race, except on skates. Kids can go faster on skates than running, so the races won’t take as long, and you can host an entire tournament if you like. Consider decorating your own batons, since it’s a birthday party!

• Four Corners. Divide the rink up into four corners, labeled one, two, three, and four. Have the DJ play music while everyone skates as normal. The DJ should stop the music randomly, at which time everyone had to skate to a corner of their choice. Then pull a number out of a hat, or select one randomly. Whoever’s in that corner is out! The last person left in the rink wins.

• Skate Chain. For this fun amoeba-like game, everyone lines up with their hands on the waist of the person in front of them. Skate around the rink, getting gradually faster, and see how long you can keep the chain together!

A skating party is always a blast at Rainbow Roller Rink. Contact us today and let’s get started planning yours!

Most people think of Valentine’s Day as a standard thing: you get dressed up, you go out to dinner at the same fancy restaurant as everybody else, you exchange the same fancy but meaningless trinkets as everybody else. Repeat next year. But have you considered doing something that’s actually fun?  

A roller skating date might not seem like it fits for Valentine’s Day, but trust us, the benefits are overwhelming! As proof, Rainbow Roller Rink presents the official Pros and Cons of Roller Skating Date Night:

• Pro: It’s Inexpensive. Both of you can come out to skate, including skate rentals, for under $20 during our open skate hours.
• Con: You’ll have so much money leftover for gifts that your date may expect you to really deliver.

• Pro: It’s Unique. While everybody else is squashing into crowded tables at busy restaurants, you and your date will be enjoying a fun, nostalgic date that also happens to be a great way to get a little exercise.
• Con: Your date may expect this same level of creativity all the time. Whether that’s a problem depends on how creative you are!

• Pro: It’s a Good Excuse to Hold Hands.
• Con: Sorry, we can’t think of why this would be a bad thing. 

So there you have it! Grab your date, put on your fanciest skate-appropriate socks, share a soda at our concession stand, and ask the DJ at Rainbow Roller Rink to play your song so you two can enjoy a couple’s skate. We can’t wait to see you for the best Valentine’s Day ever!

When you were making your New Year’s Resolutions, did you resolve to get in better shape? Millions of people do! Getting fit is one of the top resolutions every year, but unfortunately, a lot of people will get discouraged and abandon their goals with a few months, or even weeks. At Rainbow Roller Rink we’re really familiar with this cycle, and we’d like to propose an alternative to traditional gyms: the roller skating rink!

You read that right–roller skating is great exercise. Check out all the health benefits of roller skating:

• Burns Calories. Cardio exercise is great for burning calories! An hour of moderate skating burns up to 750 extra calories depending on your weight and speed, and you’ll enjoy yourself so much you won’t even notice the time passing.
• Improves Endurance. Just like running, jogging, or any other cardio exercise, skating is great for your lungs, heart, respiratory system, and brain. As an added bonus, it’s much easier on your knees and ankles than running is!
• Strengthens Muscles. Your legs will get a great workout while you’re skating, but that’s not all. You’ll also improve the strength and definition of your arms and shoulders as you keep yourself balanced, and your abdomen and back (also known as your core) will benefit tremendously.
• Kills Stress. How can you not benefit from spending time in a fun environment listening to great music and getting all the mood-boosting benefits of endorphins?

No matter why you’re looking to get fit in 2018, Rainbow Roller Rink is the place to do it! Check out our open skate times and come visit us for great exercise and fun!

The turn of the year is almost here, and at Rainbow Roller Rink we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve been busy thinking up New Year’s Resolutions, and since accountability is a great tool for success, we thought we’d share them with all of you.

Our New Year’s Resolutions for 2018:

• Make Healthier Choices. We’re drinking water instead of soda (most of the time), taking the stairs when we can, and most importantly, we’re spending more time at the skate center! Roller skating is great exercise, and it’s easy on your joints. Skating works your lungs, your muscles, and more. Plus, with our great specials and everyday pricing, it’s affordable!
• More Time for Fun and Family. We’re resolving to spend more time with our loved ones this year, even when we’re busy or feeling stressed out. Family fun is a great way to relieve stress, after all. Bring your family out to Rainbow Roller Rink for after-school skating sessions, where admission is just $5, or take some lessons on the weekends!
• Be Kind. Our biggest goal this year is a simple one: spread kindness! We want to make the world a more cheerful place this year. Whether holding doors, offering to help with bags or chores, paying sincere compliments, or just being polite, we’ve resolved to spread kindness–at home, at school, at work, at Rainbow Roller Rink, and everywhere we go.

Whether your New Year’s Resolutions are for fitness, fun, or something else, we hope that you’ll find help to succeed in your 2018 goals here at Rainbow Roller Rink!

The holidays are coming up fast and at Rainbow Roller Rink, we want to help you get a jump on your gift shopping in North Tonawanda. Do you have a family member who loves to skate? Our pro shop has some really cool things that you’ll want to consider for the special skater in your life this year.

Check out some of these gift suggestions and roll by while you still have time!

New Skates!

This one might seem obvious, but if you have a child, a friend, or a family member who loves to feel the wind on their face as they zip around the hardwood, a newpair of roller-skates can’t be overstated as a go-to gift this year. From wheels and bearings to the boots themselves, skate technology has come a long way and new skates can make a big difference when it comes to comfort and performance.

Give the Gift of an Experience

Instead of giving a “thing” this year, consider giving the gift of fun and memorable experiences! A group outing to Rainbow Roller Rink with your favorite skaters is a great way to get out and do something together as a family. You’ll create lasting memories and make your loved ones feel appreciated. Find out more about our open skating times, gift certificates, and more by calling or rolling by today.

Our gift cards are a great way to set up a skating adventure after the holidays. They also make excellent stocking stuffers! With our gift cards, you can buy now and skate later. Holiday win!

Winter break may be coming up soon, but in the meantime, there are still plenty of school days to get through. As days get darker and colder, kids start to get antsy and can run the risk of burnout. That’s where Rainbow Roller Rink is here to help! Roller skating makes a great after-school activity. Check out all the reasons why! 

• It’s Good Exercise! After a long day of sitting through classes, it’s a good idea to get up and get moving. When the weather is bad, it can be tough for kids to get as much exercise as they need. Making time for physical activities helps keep their bodies healthy against winter illness.
• It Relieves Stress! Physical activity isn’t just good for your body–it’s also good for your brain. With the end of the semester coming up (and holiday stresses on top of that), kids are feeling the pinch just as much as parents. Exercise can even help alleviate the symptoms of attention disorders, depression, anxiety, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
• It’s Fun! Parents like to take a break between finishing one project and starting the next. Who’s say that’s not good for kids, too? A few hours on the skate floor between school and homework will help refresh and recharge kids for the tasks ahead.

And of course, skating at Rainbow Roller Rink is safe, clean, and affordable! Check out our schedule for open skate sessions that work for your family, and don’t forget to keep an eye on our Facebook page for first notice of specials and discounts.