Gold Spike is throwing open the doors on a new weekly tradition, and this first one's the big kickoff. Roller Derby is Thursday night skate night in the Courtyard, where wheels hit the pavement under the string lights and a DJ keeps the energy rolling with music that makes it hard to stand still, whether you're strapping on skates or just watching from the sidelines with a drink in hand.

Beyond the rink, Gold Spike's backyard is decked out with its usual lineup of oversized fun: giant beer pong, cornhole, shuffleboard, four square, towering Jenga, and ping pong tables scattered around for anyone looking to mix competition with the skating action. It's the kind of night where you can roll around for a while, then wander over for a round of cornhong before hopping back on skates, all in that laid-back, backyard-party atmosphere Gold Spike is known for. Since this is opening night for the series, expect the crowd to be a little bigger and the vibe a little more celebratory than a typical Thursday. Entry is 18+, and free tickets are available with the right code while supplies last.