This Week's Events in the Highland Lakes (Dec 31 - Jan 6)
Your weekly guide to events happening in the Highland Lakes area. From live music to markets, find out what's going on this week.
This Week's Events in the Highland Lakes December 31, 2025 to January 6, 2026 | This week's events include New Year's Eve celebrations, and First Day Hikes.
New Year’s Eve-Wednesday, December 31, 2025Midnight Summit First Day Hike at Enchanted Rock State Park | Registration Required
Ring in the New Year on a guided 0.8-mile night hike to the summit of Enchanted Rock.
🗺️ Enchanted Rock State Park, 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 ⌚11:15 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Midnight First Day Hike at Inks Lake State Park | Registration Required
Join park rangers for a New Year’s Eve midnight hike along the 1.2 mile Lake Trail.
🗺️ Inks Lake State Park, 3480 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, Texas 78611
⌚11:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Honky Tonkin’ with Gus Clark at the the Sundown in Llano | Reservations Recommended
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, and the wonderful Gus Clark and the Least of His Problems! $20 cover.
🗺️ The Sundown, 909 Bessemer Avenue, Llano, Texas 78643
⌚9:00-11:55 p.m.
New Year’s Eve with Matt Hilton and Joe Forlini at Joe’s Bar
Dance in the New Year with local favorites Matt Hilton and Joe Forlini. Finish with an east coast ball drop watch party and champagne toast at 11:00 p.m.
🗺️ Joe’s Bar, 107 West Main St, Llano, Texas 78643 ⌚ 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve 60’s Theme Party with Beatles Cover Band, The Lonely Hearts Club, at The Barrel House in Llano| Reservations Recommended
Come dressed in your groovy best to rock the New Year’s. Includes a champagne toast and balloon drop. Specially crafted New Year’s dinner menu.
🗺️ The Barrel House, 101 East Grayson St, Llano, Texas 78643
⌚ 7:00 p.m.-After Midnight
Twilight in the Highland Lakes
New Year’s Day-Thursday, January 1, 2026 First Day Hike at Enchanted Rock State Park: Day Pass Required
Start the New Year with a guided 0.8 mile hike, climbing 425 feet in elevation, to the summit of Enchanted Rock. Reservations are highly recommended; check the TPWD website for availability.
🗺️ Enchanted Rock, 6710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TjqoXnsh37pd4rbv5 ⌚ 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
First Day Hike at Inks Lake State Park: Day Pass Required
Join park rangers for a New Year’s hike along the 1.2 mile Lake Trail.
🗺️ Inks Lake State Park, 3480 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, Texas 78611
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6rmin2ayNpxpaBGWA ⌚ 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Celebrating Reaching the Summit of Enchanted Rock