Austin Events
Events in and around the Austin area.
May 2013
May
25
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Colorado Bend State Park
Join us for a night time adventure and ranger guided hike under the full moon.
May
25
End Date
Summit Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come enjoy spring time in the hill country with a hike up Summit Trail on Enchanted Rock.
May
25
End Date
Geocaching 101
Guadalupe River State Park
May
25
End Date
Discover the Lost Pines Hike
Bastrop State Park
Take a short hike and discover the forest's signs of life.
May
25
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
May
25
End Date
Geology Rocks Hike
Inks Lake State Park
May
25
End Date
Chasing After Picky Eaters
Buescher State Park
On this easy hike, you'll discover the finicky eaters of the forest.
May
25
End Date
Kids in the Canyon Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
May
25
End Date
A Day in the Life of a CCC Boy
Buescher State Park
What was life like for the young builders of our park?
May
25
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
May
25
End Date
Geocaching 101
Guadalupe River State Park
May
25
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
May
25
End Date
Live Snake Show
Meet us at the amphitheater and be treated to Shasta and her live snakes (and sometimes other exciting critters!).
May
25
End Date
May
25
End Date
May
25
End Date
Twilight Paddle
Get a whole new paddling experience by going out canoeing when the sun goes down and the full moon is out.
May
25
End Date
Who Goes There?
Guadalupe River State Park
May
25
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Colorado Bend State Park
Join this ranger-led hike and see Spicewood Canyon under the light of the full moon.
May
25
End Date
May
25
End Date
Family Film Night
South Llano River State Park
Enjoy an evening of classic cartoons and feature film.
May
26
End Date
May
26
End Date
Sunset Cruise
Experience the beauty of the sunset on Inks Lake from the seat of our electric boat.
May
26
End Date
May
27
End Date
Sunset Cruise
Experience the beauty of the sunset on Inks Lake from the seat of our electric boat.
May
31
End Date
Electric Boat Jaunt
See beautiful Inks Lake from the comfort of our electric boat.
May
31
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
May
31
End Date
Sunset Cruise
Experience the beauty of the sunset on Inks Lake from the seat of our electric boat.
June 2013
June
1
End Date
Trail Building Orientation & Hike – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
June
1
End Date
Guided Trail Runs – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
June
1
End Date
National Trails Day - Guided Trail Runs
Colorado Bend State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with a choice of hikes at Colorado Bend State Park.
June
1
End Date
Hike the Bauer Unit - National Trails Day Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
June
1
End Date
June
1
End Date
Gorman Falls/Spring Tours – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
June
1
End Date
National Trails Day: Where the West Begins
Hill Country State Natural Area
A covered Wagon Trail Ride by the historic Davenport house and barns and down trail 2 and all the way to the group lodge.
June
1
End Date
National Trails Day Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come hike up Summit Trail at Enchanted Rock
June
1
End Date
Wild Cave Tours – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
Join us for an underground adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
June
1
End Date
Annual Fishing Day at LBJ State Park
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
This event is a fishing clinic for children and families. After fishing on the Pedernales River, there will be a short clinic for all of the participants.
June
1
End Date
Discover the Lost Pines Hike
Bastrop State Park
Take a short hike and discover the forest's signs of life.
June
1
End Date
Chasing After Picky Eaters
Buescher State Park
On this easy hike, you'll discover the finicky eaters of the forest.
June
1
End Date
National Trails Day Hike
Lockhart State Park
June
1
End Date
Step into Summer Guided Nature Walk Event
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
In celebration of National Trails Day, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site will host a guided nature walk.
June
1
End Date
An Adventure to Pecan Flats
Inks Lake State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day and follow a group of park rangers and master naturalists as they lead you on an adventure filled hike to the tucked away area of the park known as "Pecan Flats."
June
1
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
June
1
End Date
Group Mountain Bike Rides – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
June
1
End Date
Wild Cave Tours – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
Join us for an underground adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
June
1
End Date
Gorman Falls/Spring Tours – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
June
1
End Date
June
1
End Date
Wildlife is Everywhere!
South Llano River State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day by searching for "signs" of wildlife.
June
1
End Date
Hatha and Hiking – National Trails Day
Colorado Bend State Park
This unusual hike is a blend of hiking Spicewood Springs Trail and standing yoga poses for an aerobic and flexibility workout in a natural setting.
June
1
End Date
Honey Creek Night Walk - National Trails Day Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
June
1
End Date
June
6
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
June
7
End Date
Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Hill Country: An Introduction
Guadalupe River State Park
June
7
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
June
7
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | South Llano River State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (OPEN)
South Llano River State Park
This special 2-night event will show case a classic state park located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Activities include swimming, fishing, and floating in the South Llano River.
June
8
End Date
Hike the Canyon
Goernment Canyon State Natural Area
Join us every second Saturday for a guided hike!
June
8
End Date
Go Fish! Learn-to-Fish Event
Bastrop State Park
Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities.
June
8
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Lake Somerville Birch Creek Unit (Hill Country) | (FULL - Wait List forming)
Lake Somerville State Park
Discover Lake Somerville's diverse wildlife while kayaking, fishing, geocaching, wildlife viewing, and swimming!
June
8
End Date
Bugs-R-Us!
Guadalupe River State Park
June
8
End Date
Texas Water Safari
Palmetto State Park
June
8
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
June
8
End Date
Bats and Other Night Flyers
Guadalupe River State Park
June
10
End Date
Jr. Ranger Summer Camp
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn to be a proud member of the Junior Rangers of Texas Parks and Wildlife! This day camp is open to children who are interested in science and the outdoors ages 8-12. Our Counselor In Training program is for children ages 13-17. Campers learn to fish, throw an atlatl, listen for birds and other wildlife, knap arrowheads, and more while swimming, playing camp games, making friends and enjoying the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Camp weeks are June 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28.
Each camp day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. This event is open to registered applicants only.
June
13
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
June
14
End Date
June
14
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
June
15
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us each month every third Saturday for a new adventure!
June
15
End Date
Go Fish! Learn-to-Fish Event
Buescher State Park
Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities.
June
15
End Date
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn how to tread lightly in the outdoors.
June
15
End Date
Fishin' In the Park
Blanco State Park
June
15
End Date
It's A Watery World
Guadalupe River State Park
June
15
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
June
15
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Pedernales Falls State Park (Hill Country) | (OPEN)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn how to camp at Pedernales Falls State Park! This workshop will include activities like: Geocaching, Swimming, Bird Watching, and Star Gazing. This fan favorite is back for our 2013 Spring season!
June
15
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
June
15
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
June
15
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
June
15
End Date
Star Party!
Guadalupe River State Park
Stargazing & Saturn Viewing with the San Antonio Astronomical Society
June
17
End Date
Jr. Ranger Summer Camp
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn to be a proud member of the Junior Rangers of Texas Parks and Wildlife! This day camp is open to children who are interested in science and the outdoors ages 8-12. Our Counselor In Training program is for children ages 13-17. Campers learn to fish, throw an atlatl, listen for birds and other wildlife, knap arrowheads, and more while swimming, playing camp games, making friends and enjoying the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Camp weeks are June 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28.
Each camp day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. This event is open to registered applicants only.
June
20
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
June
21
End Date
June
21
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
June
21
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Inks Lake State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (FILLING FAST!)
Inks Lake State Park
This special 2-night event will include hiking the park's amazing geologic features, a geocaching adventure, kayaking, fishing, optional swimming in Devil's Water Hole
June
22
End Date
Geocaching 101
Guadalupe River State Park
June
22
End Date
Kids In The Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Have some Family Fun every fourth Saturday at the canyon!
June
22
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
June
22
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Guadalupe River State Park
June
22
End Date
June
23
End Date
Walk Under the Full Moon
Guadalupe River State Park
June
24
End Date
Jr. Ranger Summer Camp
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn to be a proud member of the Junior Rangers of Texas Parks and Wildlife! This day camp is open to children who are interested in science and the outdoors ages 8-12. Our Counselor In Training program is for children ages 13-17. Campers learn to fish, throw an atlatl, listen for birds and other wildlife, knap arrowheads, and more while swimming, playing camp games, making friends and enjoying the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Camp weeks are June 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28.
Each camp day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. This event is open to registered applicants only.
June
27
End Date
Guadalupe River State Park Butterfly Count
Guadalupe River State Park
Volunteer and help us survey butterflies!
June
27
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
June
28
End Date
June
28
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
June
28
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Inks Lake State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (OPEN)
Inks Lake State Park
This special 2-night event will include hiking the park's amazing geologic features, a geocaching adventure, kayaking, fishing, optional swimming in Devil's Water Hole
June
29
End Date
Insect-A-Mania!
Guadalupe River State Park
June
29
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
June
29
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
June
29
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
June
29
End Date
Slitherin' Snakes Alive!
Guadalupe River State Park
July 2013
July
4
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
July
5
End Date
July
5
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
July
5
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
July
6
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
July
6
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
July
6
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
July
11
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
July
12
End Date
July
12
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
July
13
End Date
Hike The Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us every second Saturday for a guided hike!
July
13
End Date
Go Fish! Learn-to-Fish Event
Bastrop State Park
Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities.
July
13
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
July
18
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
July
19
End Date
July
19
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
July
20
End Date
Explore The Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us each month every third Saturday for a new adventure!
July
20
End Date
Go Fish! Learn-to-Fish Event
Buescher State Park
Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities.
July
20
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
July
20
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
July
20
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
July
20
End Date
Wild Cave Tour
Join us for a spelunking adventure. An experienced guide will take you on a 2+ hour adventure underground where you will find fun, challenge, and an unforgettable experience.
July
25
End Date
Archery Clinic at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Baseball Field
Join us for a free Archery Clinic, weekly through the month of July. Bows and arrows will be provided by the park.
July
26
End Date
July
26
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
July
27
End Date
Kids In the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Have some Family Fun every fourth Saturday at the canyon!
July
27
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
August 2013
August
2
End Date
August
2
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
August
3
End Date
Old Baldy's Birthday
McKinney Falls State Park Visitor Center
Join us for cake and tours to Old Baldy the bald cypress tree
August
3
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
August
9
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
August
10
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
August
16
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
August
17
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
August
17
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
August
21
End Date
August
23
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
August
24
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
August
30
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
August
31
End Date
Wild Cavern Tour
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Venture deep underground over boulders and rough terrain into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. This wild cave trek encounters fantastical formations large and small, including the eight story columns, the largest known formations in Texas.
September 2013
September
6
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
September
13
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
September
20
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
September
21
End Date
September
21
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
September
27
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
October 2013
October
4
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
October
11
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
October
12
End Date
Go Fish! Learn-to-Fish Event
McKinney Falls State Park
Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities.
October
18
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
October
19
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
October
25
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
November 2013
November
1
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
November
6
End Date
November
8
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
November
9
End Date
Go Fish! Learn-to-Fish Event
McKinney Falls State Park
Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities.
November
15
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
November
16
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
November
22
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
November
29
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
December 2013
December
7
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
December
13
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
December
14
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
December
20
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
December
21
End Date
Enchanted Rock Trail Project
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
December
21
End Date
Trail of Lights
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
January 2014
January
22
End Date
March 2014
March
26
End Date
May 2014
May
21
End Date
August 2014
August
20
End Date
November 2014
November
5
End Date
January 2015
January
21
End Date
March 2015
March
25
End Date
May 2015
May
20
End Date
August 2015
August
19
End Date
Back to Top
