New Family Fun Venue Opens in Suffolk

Golden Luxe Arena brings roller-skating, arcade, and trampoline fun to downtown Suffolk

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Local entrepreneur Dwight James has opened a new family entertainment venue called Golden Luxe Arena in downtown Suffolk, Virginia. The venue features a roller-skating rink, trampoline area, and modern arcade, designed to provide a safe and nostalgic space for families to gather and make memories.

Why it matters

Suffolk has lacked family-friendly entertainment options, with parents and kids expressing a need for more activities. Golden Luxe Arena aims to fill that gap by creating a hub for the community to come together, get active, and enjoy quality time.

The details

Golden Luxe Arena opened in January 2026 at 813 W. Constance Road in downtown Suffolk. The venue features a large roller-skating rink, a trampoline area, and a modern arcade with a mix of new interactive games and classic favorites. Owner Dwight James, a local entrepreneur with a background in real estate, construction, and community development, wanted to create a safe, high-energy, and family-friendly space that blends nostalgia with modern fun.

  • Golden Luxe Arena opened in January 2026.
  • The venue hosts events such as glow nights, themed skate nights, private events, birthday parties, teen nights, and adult skate nights.

The players

Dwight James

The owner of Golden Luxe Arena, a local entrepreneur with a background in real estate, construction, and community development. He also owns James Home Realty and Bounce Kingdom in Suffolk.

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What they’re saying

“That rink was more than just a place to skate. It was where kids gathered, friendships were built and memories were made. Those experiences stayed with me and played a big role in shaping the vision for Golden Luxe Arena.”

— Dwight James, Owner, Golden Luxe Arena (dailypress.com)

“We have lived here for years. Our child goes to school here, and this is where we are raising our family. If we were going to build something meaningful, it had to be here and it had to serve the community in a real way.”

— Dwight James, Owner, Golden Luxe Arena (dailypress.com)

What’s next

Golden Luxe Arena plans to add Zumba classes, dodgeball tournaments, and other fitness and community-based events in the future.

The takeaway

Golden Luxe Arena's opening fills a long-standing need in Suffolk for family-friendly entertainment options, providing a safe and nostalgic space for the community to gather, get active, and create lasting memories.