I would HIGHLY encourage anyone who is considering a trip to roller skate, that you find a…read moredifferent roller skating facility. Due to a drink spilled on the floor in the snack area with NO wet floor sign, i fell and broke BOTH of my wrists! Then, I had to drive my child home before attempting to drive MYSELF to the ER, which was almost 30 min away. Absolutely NOTHING was done about this, other than receiving ONE text message. I wish that ZERO stars was an option, The owner wouldn't call me back. I missed several days of work, as well as incurring some astronomical hospital and surgery bills, having 2 surgeries on one wrist and casts on BOTH = not very convenient for an American Sign Language Interpreter to say the least. Stay away from this establishment until they have a safety update.

What a lucky find! I was on the hunt for a skating rink to book for my granddaughters birthday and…read morechose Franklin Skate Club. It looked like a nicely kept rink, has great reviews, and also has a fantastic birthday package. On the day of our party, I realized they had several birthday parties booked. However, I quickly learned how extremely organized and efficient they are. There was not a single thing that I had to do, other than skate and have a good time with our party of friends and family. Our guests were instructed to check their gifts in at the concession stand, and they put them all into a giant tote and put them back for safe keeping. I was told what time they would announce her birthday on the floor and bring her cake out to sing Happy Birthday. From there, they led us back to where our tables were set with plates, sodas, napkins, and forks. When everyone had gathered, they brought out the pizzas with spatulas so we could serve ourselves. I noticed them cutting up the cake and plating it as we enjoyed our pizza. As they served us each slices of cake, I was told to let them know when we were ready for gifts and they would bring them out. When we were all finished, they were happy to put her gifts in the back again so I could skate and retrieve the presents when we left. This is a clean and very well-kept skating rink. The rental skates are in good shape, and they're happy to help you with tightening or loosening wheels. Even the bathrooms were clean and well kept. I wish I had taken more photos for my review, but we were having so much fun, I completely forgot. Sorry Yelpers! You'll just have to go and experience this one for yourselves!

Love that you can rent skates and skate assistant tools here. Staff is friendly and there is also…read morean arcade area to take a break from the skating floor. My kids loved the pizza and I'm sure I'm going to get requests for birthday parties here soon!

Had a blast at The Roller Cave with my mini for her school fundraiser. Took me back to my…read morechildhood! I have my own skates, so I didn't rent, but they have plenty of skates available for rental. They also have skate-walkers (not sure what they're called) that can be helpful for kiddos learning to keep their balance. While we were there, a lot of the arcade games were broken/out of order, but we still found some to play like skeeball. Sometimes kids were stopping on the floor when they shouldn't have been or started going backwards. I wish staff would've spoken up more about that because it was an accident waiting to happen! But maybe they're more enforcing of the rules during open skating a than private fundraising events. In other terms of safety, there was a police officer on site for security. The music was a mix of things but a lot of pop songs the kids were singing along to. The staff hosted some games that the kids enjoyed along with the open skate time. All in all, we had a great time and would come back!

My work place had rented Skateland out like they do every year so that the scholars can go skating…read more This year was different due to there being water coming on the skate floor so they had to put cones in that area so no one would go over there and fall. The customer service was great. Despite us having a very large group. The food and drinks were reasonably priced and it was delicious. I had got an icee and a slice of pizza. The atmosphere of the facility was okay especially since they kept us entertained.

This place has looked the exact same inside and out since I was 8. The only change is you have to…read morepay for lockers lol (which like...doesn't make sense since it looks how it does). I love this place because of the memories but it could use a renovation and more space. Either way I'll be there from time to time.

The service is next to none. I feel like you really hear that Midwestern hospitality. They had…read moreeverything I was looking for plus a few accessories. I also have to say bang for your buck. You're getting a great product that's made with great care and consideration. I wish there were more companies like this.

If there were a zero-star option, I would have given it to Crazy Skate Company!…read more I purchased these skates and was looking forward to showing them off. I was so thrilled that Crazy Skate Company had one pair left and it was my size! Unfortunately, when the skates arrived, the lights did NOT work! The most they did was make a little flicker when I first tried them, but that is all they did! I contacted (emailed) Crazy Skate Company about a return. I was granted a return but found out that Crazy Skate Company does NOT pay return shipping. I had to pay $30.00 to return a DEFECTIVE pair of skates. This is a bad business practice! I am furious that I had to pay $30.00, (which is a third of the price of the skates) for Crazy Skate Company to take their DEFECTIVE skates back. I will never do business with them again, and I highly suggest you do the same!

My sons hockey team attended a Hockey Jamboree this weekend at the Hamilton Center Ice Arena. I was…read morevery impressed with the ice area. Bleacher are wooden, which isn't always so comfortable but it kept my bottom warm! The had a small ice rink for players to warm up before they take the full ice. Rink is very well maintained & plenty of bleacher space! Concession stand is nice and well maintained. Who can pass up $1 for popcorn! Bathrooms are a big things for me at an ice rink. I always feel like no matter what, the potty's are freezing! But, much to my surprise they were nice & warm! Overall, I was very impressed with the arena! They even have a "walker" type device to help new skaters (which would not be used during hockey but for open skate). I wish they had something like this closer to my home!

What a welcoming place! A cozy rink in a great town. Don't miss the annual Ice Skate Show,…read moretypically the last weekend of April.

I just love our state fair. I think its grown more on me over the years as I've figured out new…read morenooks and crannies. It also doesn't hurt that I grew up in 4H and going to the county fairs to show. I know most folks love the fair for the fried foods and rides but we're more on the livestock bars, shows, and exhibit train. A few of our favorites include the Soybean Alliance barn (great for young kiddos and air conditioned), the Horticulture/Ag building with Indiana Grown vendors, honey ice cream and butter carving, tractor/ trailer rides around the large property and last but certainly not least, visiting all of the animals and enjoying a few of the livestock shows. This year, we caught a western style horse show, dairy cow show and sheep showmanship. I love seeing how captivated my two and five year old are in watching this process (not to mention all of these independent farm kids show animals).

$2 Tuesday was a hit!! So many good food items for just $2…read more We tried several of the traditional offerings - Corndogs, Nachos, Tea slushy, Ice cream. Everything was good! Although, with all the recent rain, parking was a disaster. Very long line just to get into a spot, and a disorganized effort at best. We really like the State Fair, but the $10 parking fiasco needs to have a better solution.

My mother and I have been talking about coming here for the last 3 years. My daughter is 19 months…read moreold so, we decided to take our first girl's trip here for a weekend in Carmel to coincide with the 5k hosted at this market. It does feel authentic - but it's cramped into this small, adorable city center area which is super cute. Problem, it's a small, cramped space and was difficult to even walk down the rows (like, so cramped you were just stopped elbow to elbow pushing against people not moving) and with my daughter's stroller it was a nightmare. The lines for food were at least 50 people deep for every single vendor so, if you wanted to sample multiple things you'd be waiting hours... They did have authentic German souvenirs and the boot mugs are adorable! Lots of cute places for photo ops. There were some issues - the penny press didn't work and took my $.51 and gave me a mangled, flat penny. I had dollars and pennies but no quarters and literally no one vendor or place here had change. I feel you should not have a penny press without offering people change... it should be located in one of the customer help/service tents. The 5k was fun and well-done - small group of around 2500 runners and starts and ends at the market. It was nice bc I got to see the spaces and walk around and take some pictures without the crowds. If we ever come back, it'll be much earlier in the season and during a week day to avoid the insane crowds we had on the last Saturday before Christmas. I think the 5k should be earlier in the season so it'll be warmer and less crowded.

I just took a DNA test turns out I'm 80% German! No wonder I've always felt drawn to…read moreChristkindlmarkt! I've enjoyed this open air market for the past several years despite the cold weather. The mulled wine, spiked ciders and other interesting hot beverages will keep you warm while you peruse the various vendors seasonal offerings. Every year they have a different Christkindlmarkt mug with the year and new theme to collect. This year we were delighted to experience a glassblowing event. Artists visit from Germany had a demo making glass ornaments and it was fun to watch and nice to be warm and indoors for a bit. Purchased a gorgeous glass hummingbird ornament as a gift for my mom. I love standing by the fire near giant lit up windmill eating the boiled potatoes topped with raclette cheese, bacon and onions. Something we look forward to every year. They added shuttle this year and there is also free parking in a couple lots nearby if you're lucky enough to snag a spot or get there early enough. Arrive early if you can! Bundle up and do a little Christmas shopping and even ice skating if you're up for it. There are tons of unique gifts and food and drinks to try. Enjoy!

If you're looking for affordable fun for all ages the Avon Ice Rink is the place to go! I was…read moreliterally laughing the entire time I was on the ice! The bumper cars are more like CrAzY cars, they don't always go in the direction you want them to... I'm not sure if that's on purpose or not but it made for some pretty hilarious videos! I pre purchased our tickets online, you can choose your day/time slot and it's $5 per person... when you arrive and check-in you're given a colored wrist band(every hour is a different color), then you wait in line for your turn on the ice. Once on the ice you bump and slide into other bumper cars for 5 min and then return to the end of the line... during our hour we had three turns on the ice. We did allow a few people to go ahead of us a few times so that we could all be on the ice at the same time, so if you have a smaller group you may have more turns on the ice than we did. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because during our hour random parts kept appearing on the ice: screws, brackets... they didn't pause to inspect the cars and during our last ride the motor fell off the bottom of the car my sister was in... This was something none of us had done before and was a lot fun! I'd definitely go again!!

The Avon Park Ice Rink in Washington Township Park was a blast last night. We went to the Bumper…read moreCars and Brew - 21 Plus Event. The tickets included one draft beer, 2 hrs. of Bumper Cars and a cupcake as we left. You could buy additional beers if wanted. Hubby had two Sun King Octoberfest while I had Hot Chocolate and two chocolate chip cookies right from the oven. It was difficult at first to know where to check in but after walking around for a couple minutes it was clear. The lines were long for the Bumper Cars but it moved quickly. We had the opportunity to go several times throughout the night. The food truck, A Small Town Throw Down, folks were super friendly. They offered food and hot chocolate and more. I posted the hours but I didn't see what days they have ice skating vs. Bumper Cars. You'll need to call. The Ice Rink is in Washington Township Park. It's a gorgeous park with many recreational opportunties. The park is 160 acres plus a preserved wooded area and a great deal of open green space. This park has so many incredible amenities. There is a 24 foot Gazebo, two playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, a splash pad, 4 covered picnic facilities, and an outdoor fitness station. If that's not enough to get your interest then let's talk about these amenities. The Pavilion Center is where the office is. It is also an Event Center that can be used for indoor weddings/events, a Paw Park with 3 separate fenced in areas for all size of dogs. 5 plus miles of trails and of course the historic 1876 Whipple Iron Truss Bridge. Lots of activities for any ages. It can be a quite sanctuary or a space to be very active. Stop by this gorgeous park and find your favorite activity and don't forget the Bumper Cars.

PROS: Cheap drinks - half priced canned beers and cider. Everything is so new and clean…read more CONS: If you want to bowl, it is expensive. For a group of 4, we paid $57 for 1 hour of play. The pricing is unclear. We only knew about the shoe rental price after she already rang us up. Firecracker shrimp = bad, but we didn't try any other food. The skating rink is very empty and weird...

I'm beginning to think that the type of experience you have here is very much determined by which…read moresection you choose. I've been here several times, and the bowling alley is always going strong. This time I went on a Sunday night, which seems to be my favorite. The idea was to play in the arcade and have a birthday dinner there. It was less than ideal, and the friendliness of the staff is what made the night somewhat of a success. The bumper car area was empty. I have never seen anyone use them. The skating rink had a couple of people on it. The arcade area seems like it could use more. There are a few ways to earn tickets, and a few games. Some you see in nearly every arcade, like the Jurassic Park one. I wouldn't mind seeing some pinball in here. That would get me in more regularly. We had a few hitches, most of which were addressed quickly. The air hockey table did not give us a puck. After a bit of waiting, a guy came out and gave us one. I noticed the black lights were out on both tables. They have a giant claw to try and grab the big rings of tickets. One of the workers refilled the machine, and after one play we got an error that wouldn't let us play. That was fixed quickly. Almost everything was working, which was nice to see, but I'd like more of it. I grew up in arcades, so even though things have changed, there is a feeling of nostalgia. Bring in some pinball games and let's complete it! To end the night we actually went to BK. I'm not even sure why. I think in the past I just didn't find the food here enjoyable, so I was kind of reluctant to try again. So 3 stars for the arcade experience and +1 for the employees.

I recently visited with a few friends from school and we had a good time. The facilities are decent…read moreand the staff is so helpful. We went on a chilly day and the heater kept going off so that was a bummer. However, our server was very helpful and courteous. I got a salmon salad and the salmon was cooked to perfection and the presentation was beautiful. I was really happy with my meal and it seemed that most of the rest of the group was too.

Such a fun venue! We met up with friends and truly enjoyed our evening. The drinks were on point…read moreand I lived my quesadilla. Service was prompt and friendly. The only odd thing was that in the third floor bar, the floor was sticky and so when you walked it was like prying your feet to take them with you...