SCHEDULE

Four themed group skates across the weekend (Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sunday morning), plus social time, food, and live music in between.

Friday, September 25 — Evening

🎸 "Rock-n-Roll" — Texas Capitol → Congress Avenue → 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.  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).

Saturday, September 26 — Morning

🏊 "Barton Springs Roll" — SOCO → Downtown → Barton Springs

When: Meet up 9:45 am · Roll out 10:00 am 

Where: The Long Center Terrace — 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Bathing suits are encouraged but not required.  

Heads up on admission: Barton Springs Pool charges a fee to enter the pool area — 2026 rates are $5 for adult residents / $9 for non-residents (lower rates for kids, juniors, and seniors). Entering the pool is completely optional — 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.

Saturday, September 26 — Evening

🌟 "Neon Roll" — Montopolis Bridge → 183 → Govalle Park → Downtown

When: Meet up 7:45 pm · Roll out 8:00 pm

Where: The Long Center Terrace — 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Neon themed clothing is encouraged but not required.

Post-skate food at Taqueria de Diez

Sunday, September 27 — Morning

🧺 "Picnic Roll" — Auditorium Shores

When: Meet up 10:45 am · Roll out 11:00 am 

Where: The Long Center Terrace — 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 — classic Austin burgers & shakes

• P. Terry's — fresh-never-frozen burgers, great veggie option too

• Terry Black's BBQ — Central Texas BBQ

• Casa de Luz — 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.

WHERE TO STAY

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 – Town Lake

20 North Interregional Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701

$179 per night plus taxes — $213.62 nightly total

Free parking and airport shuttle · Complimentary breakfast for two each morning · WiFi included

Group code CCS, under "Capital City Skate 2026." Book by Tuesday, September 11, 2026.

👉 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 — $237.49 nightly total

Complimentary breakfast buffet each morning · WiFi included · Discounted group parking at $20/night

Call to book — 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 — a short drive or rideshare.  When it's available, check the Whatsapp group for a possible escort to Metz on Friday.

REGISTER

Registration is free but required so we can plan for the right number of skaters.

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QUESTIONS?

DM @sk8atxofficial on Instagram, or message the Skate Austin Facebook group.

BEFORE YOU SHOW UP

New to the group? Read Safety & What to Expect before your first skate.