Capital City Skate is the first-ever multi-day inline skating event hosted by SK8 ATX, bringing skaters from across Texas and beyond to roll through Austin together โ in the shadow of the Texas Capitol.
Expect a long weekend of group skates, social events, and Austin's signature live music and food scene. Whether you're a seasoned distance skater or you're coming for the community, there will be something for you.
Best part: the event is free. Just sign up so we know you're coming.
๐ Register for Capital City Skate 2026 โ free, takes a minute.
Dates: September 25โ27, 2026 (Friday โ Sunday)
Location: Austin, TX
Cost: FREE
Format: Four themed group skates across the weekend (Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sunday morning), plus social time, food, and live music in between
Four themed group skates across the weekend (Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sunday morning), plus social time, food, and live music in between.
๐ธ "Rock-n-Roll" โ Texas Capitol โ Congress Avenue โ Bat Bridge
When: Arrive 6:00 pm, roll out 7:00 pm, back by ~9:00 pm
Where: Metz Neighborhood Park - 2401 Canterbury St, Austin, TX 78702
Friday runs on its own schedule. Metz is the meet-up spot, the cookout, and the Underground Disco (6:00-10:00 pm) all in one. Come at 6 and enjoy some good music, company, and food at the cookout and the Disco before we keep the vibes going on our rock and roll route!
There maybe be an escort from our normal meeting place at the Long Center to Metz park heading out at 6:00 pm, or you can head straight there via car or ride share.ย More details to follow.
Rock & roll themed costumes and t-shirts are encouraged but not required.
The Underground Disco: a pop-up skater / all-wheels-welcome rolling dance party. Think skating at your favorite rink, but outdoors and with amazing live DJs. Whether you're skating, dancing, or just soaking in the music and the sunset, everyone is welcome. All ages. All wheels. One unforgettable night.
Friday cookout: we're grilling at Metz starting at 6:00 pm. SK8 ATX is covering the basics - hot dogs (all beef), hamburgers, buns, water, and condiments. Want to add to it? Bring chips, desserts, or your own drinks (BYOB).
๐ "Barton Springs Roll" โ SOCO โ Downtown โ Barton Springs
When: Meet up 9:45 am ยท Roll out 10:00 amย
Where: The Long Center Terrace โ 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Bathing suits are encouraged but not required.ย ย
Heads up on admission: Barton Springs Pool charges a fee to enter the pool area โ 2026 rates are $5 for adult residents / $9 for non-residents (lower rates for kids, juniors, and seniors). Entering the pool is completely optional โ Zilker Park surrounds the pool and is free to hang out in, so you're welcome to chill outside on the grass and wait for the group, or catch some Bonus Miles and some sweet hills, then have the option to finish back at Barton Springs afterward.
๐ "Neon Roll" โ Montopolis Bridge โ 183 โ Govalle Park โ Downtown
When: Meet up 7:45 pm ยท Roll out 8:00 pm
Where: The Long Center Terrace โ 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Neon themed clothing is encouraged but not required.
Post-skate food at Taqueria de Diez
๐งบ "Picnic Roll" โ Auditorium Shores
When: Meet up 10:45 am ยท Roll out 11:00 amย
Where: The Long Center Terrace โ 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Post-skate picnic at Auditorium Shores. Grab food from one of these nearby spots and bring it back to the park, or anywhere else you like:
Sandy's โ classic Austin burgers & shakes
P. Terry's โ fresh-never-frozen burgers, great veggie option too
Terry Black's BBQ โ Central Texas BBQ
Casa de Luz โ 100% organic, vegan & gluten-free; under half a mile away on Toomey Rd (vegetarian/vegan-friendly pick)
Follow @sk8atxofficial for live updates, or join the Facebook group for live updates.
Want to skate in and out all weekend? We've got courtesy room blocks at two hotels near the action. Both rates include complimentary breakfast and WiFi, and both require 48-hour cancellation notice to avoid a one-night-plus-tax penalty.
Holiday Inn Austin โ Town Lake
20 North Interregional Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701
$179 per night plus taxes โ $213.62 nightly total
Free parking and airport shuttle ยท Complimentary breakfast for two each morning ยท WiFi included
Group code CCS, under "Capital City Skate 2026." Book by Tuesday, September 11, 2026.
๐ Book online or call the hotel at (512) 472-8211
Flying in? Once you have your luggage, call (512) 472-8211 and press 0 to request shuttle pickup.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown
76 East Avenue, Austin, Texas, USA, 78701
$199 per night plus taxes โ $237.49 nightly total
Complimentary breakfast buffet each morning ยท WiFi included ยท Discounted group parking at $20/night
Call to book โ there's no online link for this one. Ask for Ana Tobin at (737) 209-2162 and mention Capital City Skate. Book early, the block is limited.
Friday note: both hotels are a ~15 min skate to the Long Center, where Saturday and Sunday start. Friday's skate meets at Metz Neighborhood Park in East Austin, about 2.5 miles east โ a short drive or rideshare.ย When it's available, check the Whatsapp group for a possible escort to Metz on Friday.
Registration is free but required so we can plan for the right number of skaters.
๐ Register
DM @sk8atxofficial on Instagram, or message the Skate Austin Facebook group.