From the rink
Blog.
Updates from Monterey Skates — venue news, event openings, and stories from the road.
August 31, 2026
A New Chapter for Monterey Skates
We’re leaning into the mobile side of Monterey Skates as our primary business going forward — bringing the full rink experience to schools, businesses, and community events across the Peninsula. Plus, a brand-new website to make booking easy.
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June 11, 2026
Summer skating in Monterey
Happy summer! ☀️ It's going to be almost 80°F on the Peninsula today — the kind of perfect Monterey afternoon that makes us miss having a rink open more than ever. If only we could be running a roller skating summer camp right now…
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April 7, 2026
We have some unfortunate news
We have some unfortunate news to share — Monterey Skates will not be moving forward at the Del Monte Shopping Center. 💔
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March 25, 2026
We're open this weekend, our final weekend at the Fairgrounds!
It's been an incredible ride — and this weekend is our final weekend at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. After slightly less than a year of pop-up skating, we're closing out this chapter and we'd love to see you on the floor one last time. 🛼
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March 4, 2026
We're Open This Weekend + Del Monte Center Update!
Please note there is no Saturday evening session this weekend (the 7:00–10:00 PM All Skate is not happening Saturday). Also, skating lessons are canceled this weekend as our instructor is unavailable. Lessons will resume on Saturday, March 28th — stay tuned…
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February 23, 2026
An important update (the best news!)
Thank you so much for your patience while we researched what comes next after our time at the Fairgrounds wraps up at the end of March. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind—and we were honestly overwhelmed (in the best way) by the encouragement, ideas, an…
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January 15, 2026
We’re Open This Weekend (Jan 16–18) + New Saturday Night Student Deal
Monterey Skates is open this weekend, January 16–18, for a regular (awesome) weekend of skating at the Fairgrounds!
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January 7, 2026
An Important Update from Monterey Skates
After March, Monterey Skates will no longer be able to operate at the Fairgrounds, which means March 27–28 will be our final skating weekend at this locationwhile we actively search for a new venue.
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December 31, 2025
Kick Off 2026 at Monterey Skates This Weekend (Jan 2–4)!
We’re excited to welcome 2026and wish you and your families a very Happy New Year! As we look ahead, we’re still celebrating the incredible successes of 2025and feeling grateful for everyone who helped make our first year so special. We hope 2026 brings even…
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December 23, 2025
Celebrating our first season, our amazing community, and what’s rolling in for 2026!
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank youto our incredible skating community. Seeing so many familiar and new faces at the rink has made this first season truly special.
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