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.

Primitive Fishing for Kids 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

You know what’s fun? Fishing! You know what makes fishing even more fun? Creating your own fishing kit! Join Earth Native Wilderness School for the...

Rosanky ChiliFest 2022

Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Rosanky Chilifest in Central Texas is an day of chili, ribs and cooks choice competition with chili sampling, judging opportunities, BBQ, refreshments, live music, boutique...

Eco Printing 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas to learn the native art form of eco printing. Eco printing is an art in which...

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Drive-In 2022

Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Billig Ranch nature preserve near Paige, Texas. Join us for an evening...

Family Bird Language Adventure 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas for a day of fun, instruction, and nature games that will help you and your family...

Hynafol 2022 at Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Join the immersive, medieval fantasy experience of Hynafol at Sherwood Forest on Nov. 2-6, 2022 in McDade, Texas. All participants will be required to dress,...

Savor the Outdoors

McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Dine at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in this unique collaboration between the park, Roaming Fire, Treaty Oak Distillery and Richard's Rainwater. Enjoy the forest as...

Bugs! A Family Class 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Earth Native Wilderness in Cedar Creek, Texas is hosting another educational and fun course for you and your family with children as young as five...

Event Series Knife Making 2022

Knife Making 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Learn to make your own knife using O1 tool steel. Students will learn how to shape a piece of tool steel into a knife of...

More Than S’mores 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Earth Native Wilderness in Central Texas has learned, through their decades of combined experience with kids in the outdoors, is that kids LOVE roasting things...

Autumn Fest 2022

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Rising Sun Vineyard’s 3rd annual Autumn Fest is back in McDade, Texas! Kick-off the holiday season with an amazing market of local vendors and artisans...

Kitty Bingo 2022

Community Gardens 1067 TX-71, Bastrop, TX, United States

For a good cause and lots of fun, join Bastrop Cats Anonymous TNR Society for a rousing evening of "Bingo Playin' for Spayin' of Community...

Holiday Kick-Off at Hyatt Lost Pines 2022

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

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa will kick off the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 25 with their annual Tree Lighting, photos with Santa,...

Rockne Market Day 2022

Sacred Heart Holtman Hall 4045 FM 535, Rockne, TX, United States

Don't miss Rockne Market Day, a fun day of shopping showcasing local crafts, woodworking, leather, jewelry, yard art, and tons of other stuff in Rockne,...

Autumn Fest 2022 Part 2

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Rising Sun Vineyard’s 3rd annual Autumn Fest is back in McDade, Texas. Inclement weather in November just means more fun... again! Kick-off the holiday season...

Sip & Stroll & Shop at Shiraz Garden

Shiraz Garden 240 Johnson Road, Bastrop, TX, United States

Sip and stroll through Shiraz Garden's magical vistas and gardens during the annual Sip & Stroll & Shop to see the venue, meet vendors, and...

Wildlife Detectives – Winter2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of exploring and discovering the local flora and fauna of central Texas! Does your little one enjoy...

Sherwood Forest Faire: 2022 December Gathering

Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Volunteer outdoors, be entertained, enjoy fellowship, camp out and get perks for next year's Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas. Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition...

Earth Paints & Pigments 2022

Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

Come explore art and nature with Earth Native School in central Texas. This class will explore the wonderful bounty of paints and pigments that can...

Do It For Dale, TX Rally Sprint 2022

Rally Ready Driving School 304 Blue Jay Road, Dale, TX, United States

Rally Ready Driving School is "super stoked" to announce the Do it for Dale Rally Sprint, part of a new Rally Sprint series sanctioned by...

Christmas Dance 2022 at Watterson

Watterson Hall 1179 Watterson Road, Red Rock, TX, United States

Dance to the country and swing sounds from Nathan Colt Young at Watterson Hall near Red Rock, Texas. Refreshments available.

New Year’s Eve Dance at Watterson

Watterson Hall 1179 Watterson Road, Red Rock, TX, United States

Come dance to the Texas High Riders at iconic Watterson Hall in Red Rock, Texas. They take the stage at 8 p.m. and will ring...