One of the best values near Hudson, NH, for fun with kids is RollerKingdom, in Tyngsboro MA.
Why?
On Friday afternoon, from 4-6:30pm, it’s $5 for kids, and adults get in free. That’s two and half hours of roller blading (or skating), plus a piece of pizza and a drink. Safe, fun, healthy, exercise, good tunes, air conditioned and convenient. Many days, there’s laser tag, and there’s even some arcade games, with tickets and prizes.
What makes it special …
- Races - grouped by age, kids get to race around the rink. There’s a winner (prize is a free small drink) and lots of losers. It’s healthy. The kids have fun.
- The Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance - everyone gets in a huge circle and sings and dances. Loudests participants win free small drinks. Cute is an advantage.
- Karaoke Contest - sing along to your favorite tune, maybe you’ll win a prize. Where else will someone let you have a microphone and stage for a few minutes?
- Fun food - pizza, pretzels, hotdogs, ice drinks, cookies, candy
- Tickets and prizes - including army guys, Chinese handcuffs, inflatable stuff, stuffed animals, candy …
- Colorful lights that blink and flash
- A huge TV that broadcasts some sports show
When you leave, supper happened (pizza and a drink), and everyone’s had fun. Top it off by renting a video on the way home and watching it.
There is free WiFi there, but only bring your laptop if you have to work. If you can skate with your kids, do it. There are a few adults skating, and lots of kids.
They offer birthday parties and rent out for group events.