Happenings
SEE A NEW SIDE OF AUSTIN AT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
From weekly deals for pet owners and students to local tours and sightseeing full of fun facts, there’s always something amazing happening at Rowing Dock!
MONDAY, JULY 4TH - 7:15PM
FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT & FIREWORKS SHOW
It's finally here! Join Rowing Dock for the much-anticipated July 4th Concert and Fireworks Show! The best part? You can experience all the magic from the comfort of a stand up paddle board, kayak, pedal kayak, or canoe.
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full moon paddle
Come see Lady Bird Lake in a whole new light! Moon gaze under the stars as you head upstream towards Red Bud Isle or point your boat east towards downtown and see the Austin skyline all lit up. Please note that our Full Moon Paddles are ticketed, reservation-only events. Friday is the second day of the Full Moon phase- we expect greater visibility and luminosity of the moon.
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Saturday, September 17th | 8:15-10:15 AM
TRUFUSION X ROWING DOCK SUMMER SWEAT SERIES FINALE
Join us for a morning of Pilates Fusion, followed by an hour long Stand Up Paddle on Lady Bird Lake to cool down.Stay after for treats provided by Zorro coffee, GoodGoodFood Collagen Protein Cookies, Mayawell prebiotic soda, and a refreshing Real Juice seltzer from Nutrl.
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Monday, October 10 - All Day
mental health awareness day
Studies have shown that spending time outside, and incorporating nature into your daily life, can greatly benefit your mental and physical wellbeing. In support of “World Mental Health Day: make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority,” on Monday, October 10, you’re invited to Rowing Dock for a day of FREE outdoor programming designed to give you the opportunity to connect, reflect, and reset.
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10am March 25
yoga on the dock with Instructor Macall Morton
Join yoga teacher Macall Morton for a donation-based yoga class Saturday, March 25th at 10am at Rowing Dock. Bring your mat, towel and water (as needed). Donations will be accepted via venmo, with a $10 suggested donation.
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#cosmicnap soundbath on the dock
Celebrate Spring in Austin with a Sound Bath at Rowing Dock.A #cosmicnap is a full body listening experience that relaxes the body, helps calm the mind, and activates your body's natural healing systems. Bring your mat, water, blanket and anything else you need to be cozy for your cosmic journey.
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Thurs, March 30 + Thurs, April 6
Purebarre & Paddle at Rowing Dock
Join PureBarre and Rowing Dock for a full body, low impact workout that tones your arms, abs, thighs seat and back at the dock! Light weights are optional, a mat is mandatory for outdoor class. After class paddle boarding is to follow! Your ticket includes class + paddle board rental!
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ATX Paddle to Remember
Paddle to Remember in your choice of a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) to benefit Alzheimer’s research, caregiver support, and advocacy. Alzheimer’s is the sixth largest cause of death in the US and terribly hard on individuals and families. $30* registration includes one door prize ticket and daily rental fee (including group paddle). You are welcome to paddle on your own from 9am - 8pm. All proceeds from this event go to ALZ.org.
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Check out our schedule via the link below
The Kayak Clean Up Crew
Help us clean up our lake! Volunteers will get a free two-hour boat rental, a trash bag, gloves, and grabbers (you must sign up via our meet-up group to attend as each meet up group does have limited capacity). Upon your return, a Rowing Dock team member will weigh your trash bag, snap a pic and add it to our roster. As a thank you for your contribution, we’ll give you an additional free one-hour rental pass for each full bag of trash you bring to use on any future occasion.
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seasonal only (june - september)
Sunset bat paddle
On this spectacular tour, you’ll take a 2-mile paddle to the famous Congress Avenue Bridge where you’ll watch and listen to over 1.5 million bats flying overhead en route to their nightly feeding. The 4-mile round-trip is accompanied by one of our excellent guides who will also teach you about prominent architecture across the skyline, the Austin power plant, Auditorium Shores, and much more. The tour is approximately two hours but please allow three hours, as the bats dictate our timing.
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Summer Wellness on the Water Series
A series of weekly sunset cooldown, meditative and fitness experiences on the water, brought to you by a local Austin business.
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College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
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Teacher Tuesdays
To celebrate our teachers who work tirelessly to support and educate their students, we are kicking off Teacher Tuesdays, beginning on Teacher Appreciation Day!! All teachers who bring their school identification will receive 50% off their rental every Tuesday!
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We always welcome your fur babies! But Tuesday is truly a day for the dogs. We’ll give you a FREE hour rental after the purchase of one hour with a barker on board.Please note, given the history of poisonous toxins found in the blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake, if you decide to bring your pet, you are doing so at your own risk.To learn more about the history of toxic algae in Lady Bird Lake, please visit: austintexas.gov/algae
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Happenings FAQs
What is Yappy Hour and College Day?
Do you offer lake clean up days?
Are your events ticketed or first come, first serve?
Can I bring a pet that is not a dog and receive the yappy hour discount?
Can I bring my cooler to ticketed events?
Do I need to wear my life jacket during events?
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LOVE PADDLING AS MUCH AS WE DO?
Our newsletter is the best way to get discounts, early access to events, and a whole lot more (none of which is spam)!