Date: Sunday, Oct 4
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh
Price: $13
Category: Family
Visit with your favorite characters! Check the website if it will be Sponge Bob, Minion, Trolls, Stitch or Sonic this ...
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“Arrive twenty minutes early to secure a parking spot and beat the rental line.”
Character Skate at United Skates is an afternoon roller skating session where children can meet and skate alongside popular costumed characters. The featured guest rotates weekly, bringing figures like SpongeBob, Minions, or Sonic the Hedgehog onto the hardwood rink. Admission is $13 per person, and skate rentals are available at the venue if you do not bring your own. Located on Trawick Road, the rink offers free on-site parking, though the lot fills quickly during weekend sessions. This activity is best suited for children aged four and older who have the coordination for skates, though spectators can watch from the sidelines. It makes a solid weekend pick because it combines physical activity with a meet-and-greet, keeping kids entertained indoors if the autumn weather is unpredictable.
Last updated
Oct 4
Character Skate at United Skates runs Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
2901 Trawick Rd is at 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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