Inks Lake State Park

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June 2026

Jun 7
9:00a
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Underwater Discovery

Inks Lake State Park
Come join our volunteers or park rangers for some seining to see what they can collect from the lake!
Jun 12
6:00p
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Art in the Park-Nature Lecklaces

Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and craft a super cool nature necklace
Jun 13
12:00p
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Texas Rocks!

Inks Lake State Park
Join a Geologist and learn about the cool rocks of central Texas
Jun 13
7:00p
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Sunset Guided Kayak Tour *Registration is required

Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a sunset paddle of Inks Lake
Jun 13
8:00p
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Let's get "Batty" nocturnal park stroll

Inks Lake State Park
Join Park volunteers on a "Batty" nighttime stroll and learn about our nocturnal animals
Jun 14
9:00a
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Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall

Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Jun 20
10:00a
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Art in the Park-Father's Day Craft

Inks Lake State Park
Celebrate Dad with a handmade gift!
Jun 20
2:00p
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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
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Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Jun 21
10:00a
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Summer Solstice Guided Kayak Tour *Registration is required

Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers for a fun kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Jun 21
2:00p
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Summer Solstice Astronomy

Inks Lake State Park
Take a look into the sky to lean about the Sun and Moon
Jun 27
10:00a
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Fishing with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Join a park volunteer and learn the basics of fishing!
Jun 27
2:00p
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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
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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
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Red, White, and Blue Guided Kayak Tour *Registration is required

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
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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
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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
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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
9:15p
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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 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
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Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!

October 2026

Oct 10
10:00a
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Explore Bowhunting!

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for Archery in the Park
Oct 17
7:00p
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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
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Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!