Events
June 2026
Jun
7
9:00a
End Date
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
End Date
Art in the Park-Nature Lecklaces
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and craft a super cool nature necklace
Jun
13
12:00p
End Date
Jun
13
7:00p
End Date
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
End Date
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10
10:00a
End Date
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!
