Best Roller Skating Rinks in Connecticut for Family Fun

Looking to try something new and make memories too? Bring the whole family to one of the destination roller skating rinks right here in Connecticut. While some aspects of rollerskating are the same as they ever were, the music and atmosphere have changed with modern tunes, fun classes, and cool hangouts that are all-new. All these locations rent equipment, and many provide lessons (a good choice if you have never donned wheels before).

Mommy Poppins has more fun for Connecticut families – just take a look at our list of Best Family Fun Centers for All-in-One Amusement! And peruse our Connecticut Kids' Birthday Party Guide for some great indoor venues to celebrate a birthday.

Roller Skating Rinks in Connecticut

1. Skate-Inn - Plainfield

Since 1981, Skate Inn has been welcoming the public to fly around the wooden rink. Lots of Open Skate time slots are available to the public with a $10 admission fee. Lessons will kick off in the Fall again. Skate Inn is a great place to hold a birthday party!

2. Roller Magic Skating Center - Waterbury 

Rollermagic has some fun events like family skate nights, adult-only night, late-night skate and themed skates too like Disney Night, Swiftie Skate, and more. Roller Magic has free parking, a snack bar, fun light shows, and music–there are slso pay lockers to store your stuff. Rental skates are a reasonable $5.

3. Ron-A-Roll Skating Center - Vernon

A well-known destination for families to go roller skating in Connecticut, Ron a Roll is conveniently located off I-84. Ron a Roll has a monthly calendar that includes lessons, all ages skates, evening skates, and even reduced admission skates.  They even have adult-only skate nights if you're looking for a quick date night. 

 
Bridgeport is on a roll when Skateport is in town! Skateport photo by Daniel Recinos,The Recinos Co.

4. Skateport (Outdoor/Seasonal) - Bridgeport

Open during the Summer and early Fall, Skateport's pop-up skating events are fun and a great community-style event. Live DJ's spin tunes while you spin around! Enjoy food trucks, you can even rent your skates and protective equipment too.

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5. Interskate 91 - Hadley, MA

In under an hour, you can be at Interskate in Hadley, Mass. Colorful and brightly lit, this roller skating rink is a great place for a birthday party. They have tons of things on their calendar: Sunday Funday, Summer Cool-Off Skate, and Thank G*d, it's Friday Skate, which is their family night. Check their website for admission rate and rental.

6. United Skates of America - East Providence

Within an hour of Eastern Connecticut, United Skates of America is a roller rink worth the drive. This colorful roller skating venue also offers laser tag, rock climbing, and an arcade. And United Skates has fun themes like SpongeBob's Glow Skate and little rollers.

Originally published 5/21/14. Updated 8/12/2024.