A scooter having a spark generating device that is movable from a first position, in which the spark generating device does not contact the surface on which the scooter is being operated, and a second position, in which the spark generating device contacts the surface on which the scooter is being operated. The scooter includes a scooter body which rotatably supports the spark assembly. The spark assembly includes a spark portion which creates sparks when in frictional contact with a riding surface. The spark assembly also includes a foot actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to activate the spark assembly while riding. In one arrangement, the spark portion includes a removable cartridge with spark elements that emit sparks when in frictional contact with a riding surface.