It’s been a wild few months for Skate 66. The dream that started with a few boards and a vision has rolled into something real that our community can feel.
Since that first post, we’ve brought Skate 66 to three public events, each one bigger, brighter, and more alive than the last. In August, we set up shop with shirts to sell and a dream to share. We sold one shirt that night, but what mattered most was that people stopped, smiled, and asked, “What is Skate 66?”
By September’s First Friday, the rink was ready to roll. It wasn’t perfect, but it was ours. Kids laced up, parents cheered, and for the first time we saw the spark we had been chasing. Some of those kids had never skated before. They fell, they got up, they fell again, and each time they stood a little taller. Watching them learn to skate on their own was everything Skate 66 was meant to be.
Then came October’s First Friday, the event that almost didn’t happen. Finances were tight, and we weren’t sure we could make it. But thanks to Kingman Rental Bikes, Cosmic Bounce House, and the Kingman Chamber of Commerce, we pulled it off. Their belief in us opened the door to new connections, including a special invite from the City of Kingman Tourism Department to set up at 66 Fest.
That weekend, kids came back again and again to skate. The laughter, the music, and the lights all confirmed that Skate 66 isn’t just an idea anymore. It’s a movement.
We’ve heard the feedback too. Some people say the rink is small. They’re right, for now. Every big thing starts small, and this is only the beginning. I’m already working toward expanding, securing a trailer, and building the foundation for a full family fun center right here in Kingman. The goal has always been bigger than a mobile rink. It’s about bringing joy, motion, and connection back to our town.
And here’s the best part. Our first official private birthday party is booked for November. Not just an event invite, but our first customer. That means Skate 66 is rolling into the next stage of growth, one celebration at a time.
To everyone who’s stopped by, shared a post, or cheered us on from the sidelines, thank you. You’re part of this story.
The wheels are turning, Kingman. We’re bringing skating back, one event, one laugh, and one kid’s first roll at a time.
Want to bring Skate 66 to your next event? Visit skate66.com or follow us online to see where we’ll roll next.