Events
February 2026
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Art in the park- A valentine's day craft for the kids.
Inks Lake State Park
Craft a special gift for your favorite Valentine.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Hike the Valley Spring Creek Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park Volunteer Recruitment *Registration Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how you can join forces with TPWD, and become a volunteer with your favorite state park
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Feb
28
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
March 2026
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
Mar
6
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail *Registration required*
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a night hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Hike the Valley Spring Creek Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Mar
7
1:00p
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
8
11:00a
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!
Mar
9
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike on the Lake Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for an awesome hike along the beautiful lake trail
Mar
9
2:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger
Mar
13
1:00p
End Date
Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Painting)
Inks Lake State Park
Meet us in Central Park to learn about and practice the art of Japanese Fish Painting!
Mar
14
11:00a
End Date
Citizen Science INaturalist BioBlitz
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun and fascinating BIO-BLITZ!
Mar
14
1:00p
End Date
Archery in the Park
Inks Lake State Park
Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow!
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Hike the Valley Spring Creek Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Mar
15
1:00p
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!
Mar
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike on the Lake Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for an awesome hike along the beautiful lake trail
Mar
16
2:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger
Mar
19
10:15a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole *Registration Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for a fun kayak trip.
Mar
19
2:00p
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole *Registration Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for a fun kayak trip.
Mar
20
9:00a
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided hike to the Devil's Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park
Hike with a volunteer to the Devil's Waterhole
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
*Registration Required* Women and Girl's Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join our awesome park volunteers for guided kayak tour
Mar
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!
April 2026
Apr
25
10:00a
End Date
4th Annual Fun For All
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled and all-inclusive day with a variety of accessible activities.
Apr
25
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
May 2026
May
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!
June 2026
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!
July 2026
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!
October 2026
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!
