Events
June 2026
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jun
20
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
*At Capacity, Registration is Closed-Summer Solstice Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers for a fun kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Jun
21
2:00p
End Date
Summer Solstice Astronomy
Inks Lake State Park
Take a look into the sky to lean about the Sun and Moon
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jun
28
9:00a
End Date
Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
July 2026
Jul
3
7:00p
End Date
*At Capacity, Registration is Closed* Red, White, and Blue Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a patriotic sunset paddle of Inks Lake as we kick off our Independence Day celebrations, so bring your Red, White, and Blue patriotic themed lake gear for the trip
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Hunting Through History-Learn to throw an Atlatl *Registration is required
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about this ancient hunting technology and then test your aim
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Hunting Through History- Archery *Registration is required
Inks Lake State Park
Learn the history of archery and then practice your skills with a bow and arrow!
Jul
4
8:30p
End Date
Red, White, and Blue Night Hike *Registration is Recommended
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on a Patriotic and colorful Night Hike along lake trail as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday
Jul
11
12:00p
End Date
Jul
11
9:15p
End Date
Amphitheater Astronomy-Stargazing with a Mobile Observatory
Inks Lake State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park and look upwards with a local astronomer as you tour our beautiful night sky.
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Hike with a Geologist
Inks Lake State Park
Take a hike through time with a Geologist, and learn how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Kayak Through Time-*Registration is Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Come kayak with us, and learn about the history and geology of Inks Lake State Park
Jul
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
8
12:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
12
12:00p
End Date
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on an easy ruck or hike as we partner with Burnet VFW Post 6974 to raise awareness for a good cause.
October 2026
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Oct
10
1:00p
End Date
TPWD Hunter Education Certification Course *Advanced Registration is Required
Inks Lake State Park
Join us after our Explore Bowhunting event and earn your Texas Hunter Education Certification
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
December 2026
Dec
12
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
