Whether you find yourself in Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville or one of our smaller communities, there’s always something fun going on in Bastrop County. The area’s best events bring live music, great food, and unique activities to town, year after year, so when you find one you love, you can make it an annual tradition.

Bastrop Boo Bash 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween time at the Bastrop Boo Bash in downtown Bastrop, Texas. The community is going all out to make it...

Bastrop Field and Fun Fest 2023

Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Bastrop State Park in Central Texas in celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks at the Bastrop Field and Fun Fest on Saturday, Nov.4th....

Bastrop County History Fair 2023

Bastrop Public Library 1100 Church Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Are you a history buff? Whether you're an expert or a novice, see amazing organizations that share local history at the Bastrop Public Library during...

Heroes & Hot Rods Veterans Day Weekend Car Show 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Welcome to the 17th annual Bastrop Area Cruisers Heroes & Hot Rods Veterans Day Weekend Car Show in Bastrop, Texas. This free to the public...

Bastrop Art Fest 2023

Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bastrop Art Fest is our annual Fall Festival, with art and craft vendors, artist demonstrations, live music and lots of interactive art activities. Make your...

Run This Town 5K/1K Race 2023

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States

Join us for a 3.1 mile run/walk through Bastrop, Texas' beautiful, historic, downtown area. The Run We welcome runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages!...

Bastrop Colorado Bridge celebrates 100 years

Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 601 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard in celebrating the 100th birthday of the beloved Colorado...

A Place at the Table 2023

Bastrop County African American Cultural Center 1303 Pine St, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Bastrop County African American Cultural Center invites you to a Place at the Table for sweet potato pone and pudding, kush, collard greens and...

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Christmas Tree Lighting 2023

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Central Texas will host a Christmas Tree Lighting open to the public on the day after...

Sixth annual Wassail Fest 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

On Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, homemade hot mulled cider will be served throughout downtown, and visitors can vote for their favorite recipe in...

Lost Pines Christmas – Tree Lighting 2023

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive on Nov. 25 with the City of Bastrop annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Fisherman’s Park along the River of...

Breakfast with Santa at Piney Creek

Piney Creek Chop House 703 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

“Brunch with Santa” will feature an amazing buffet at Piney Creek Chop House in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, with a full bar for adults to...

Predators of the Pines Hike 2023

Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States

Who’s whoooo in the animal world at Bastrop State Park? Come find out on this fun guided 1 mile hike! Meet at the playground in...

Art After Dark – December 2023

Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

As part of Bastrop, Texas' Lost Pines Christmas, the Lost Pines Art Center is doing a special Holiday Edition of Art After Dark with a...

Family Crisis Center’s Holiday Gala 2023

Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us as we kick off the Family Crisis Center's 1st annual Holiday Gala with a fun-filled night of a catered dinner, live and silent...

Art After Dark – Holiday Edition 2023

Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the Lost Pines Art Center for the opening reception of three new shows including the Members Showcase, the Featured Artist Exhibition and the annual...

A Country Christmas at Farm Street Opry 2023

Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Dance to country singers crooning the sounds of the holidays at the Farm Street Opry in Bastrop, Texas, including some of your holiday favorites. Plus,...

2023 Rendezvous Gala

Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the Bastrop County Historical Society for their annual holiday gala as we kick off the Holiday Homes Tour season.  Heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar,...

Lost Pines Holiday Homes Tour 2023

Museum & Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society 904 Main St,, TX, Bastrop, TX, United States

For more than 60 years, the Lost Pines Holiday Homes Tour has showcased Bastrop, Texas' historic past. Enjoy a self-paced historic tour of four homes and...

Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Don’t miss more than 130 entries - from fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to vintage cars, dancing Honey Bears to dignitaries, from Santa’s helpers...

Theater: The Nutcracker 2023

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Take a journey with Head to Toe Dance through the classic Christmas tale of Clara and her toy Nutcracker as they battle the rat king...

A Winter Concert 2023

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bands from Cedar Creek High School will perform in the end of semester, free Winter Concert at the Jerry Faye Wilhelm Center for the Performing...

Santa Pictures at The Sugar Shack 2023

Sugar Shack Bastrop 114 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Santa returns for four nights to take photos with children (and adults!) at the Sugar Shack in Bastrop, Texas! A Santa Snap ticket includes a...