Local guide · Wilmington
Scooter’s Skating Center
Scooter’s is a classic family roller rink with a DJ and light show. On weekend afternoons, kids can ride scooters on the rink floor alongside the skaters.
Why families go
It’s an old-fashioned, affordable good time, with music, lights and friendly staff, and it’s long been a local birthday-party favorite. Little ones can use small training skates and trainers on weekend afternoons. The public schedule is weekend-centric, so plan around it.
Don’t miss
- Weekend family sessionsSaturday 1–4 p.m. and Sunday 2–5 p.m., with scooters and trainers allowed.
- Friday and Saturday night skate7–10 p.m., with the light show.
- Monday Scoot & StrollA Monday-morning session for toddlers with scooters, trikes and strollers.
Before you go
- Closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday.
- At evening sessions, kids under 18 in rental skates need an adult (over 25) in the building.
- No outside food or drink; there’s a snack bar.
Plan your visit
- Where: 341 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28412
- From Topsail: About 50 minutes from central Surf City.
- Hours: Public sessions Monday morning and Friday through Sunday; see the website.
- Admission: Paid per session, plus optional rentals.
- Official site: skatescooters.com
- More nearby: more family fun in Wilmington
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Based on official information from the attraction and on recurring themes in public reviews; checked October 2026. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.