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.

ENWS – Natural Mentors Retreat 2023

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

The 6-day Natural Mentors Retreat: Deep Nature Community Immersion, held at 58-acre Earth Native Wilderness School, is an opportunity to reflect on ancient human concepts...

Elgin Catch & Release Fishing 2023

Morris Memorial Park and Pond 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Join Elgin TX Parks & Recreation for catch and release fishing at Morris Memorial pond. Staff will provide a limited number of fishing poles and...

Moto GP Track N Trails Race 2023

Murphy's MX 231 FM 86, Red Rock, TX, United States

Head on out to Murphy's MX in Red Rock, Texas, for race day on their dirt bike tracks. The MOTO GP Track N Trails Race...

RTA Appreciation Day with Nascar’s Zane Smith

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

You do not want to miss out meeting Nascar Champion #38 Zane Smith during RTA's Appreciation Day at the gazebo in historic downtown Smithville, Texas....

Teeing Off Golf Tournament 2023

ColoVista Golf Course 100 Country Club Dr,, Bastrop, TX, United States

Spend your Friday at Teeing Off Golf Tournament in beautiful ColoVista Golf Course with it's signature Hole 15. Good fun and a great cause. Event...

2nd annual No-Bunny 5K

First Presbyterian Church Smithville 300 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

You can run, walk and hop the No-Bunny Can Run Faster Than Me 5K, held in the streets of historic Smithville, Texas. Bib pickup begins...

CASA’s Boots, Bingo & Casino 2023

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

Join CASA for a fun-filled evening to raise funds to support the children in our communities who have experienced abuse and neglect. Bingo & Casino...

Knife Carving & Safety for Youth 2023

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

Is your child begging you to be allowed to use a knife, but you have concerns about their safety? In this all-day class at Earth...

Guided Hike at Billig Ranch 2023

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

Join Pines and Prairies Land Trust for a guided hike at Billig Ranch in Paige, Texas, and meet Outreach Manager, Laurie Mason, at the ranch...

Hells Hills Trail Race 2023

Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United States

Held at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas, this event hosts a deceivingly tough course, at a really fun and easy to get to venue....

Smithville Empty Bowl Project 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

You'll get a sweet feeling in your heart, and nice feeling in your belly when you attend the Smithville Empty Bowl Project on April 1,...

Glam-boree Style Show 2023

The Front Room Wine Bar 116 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Join Golden Girls Boutique at The Front Room Wine Bar in historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Glam-boree Style Show! Be the first to...

Egg Hunt 2022 & Fun in Nature Day

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

Join Earth Native for their 6th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day! It’s sure to be a ton of fun for the whole...

Easter Egg Hunt 2023 – for Kids and Dogs!

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

Join Rising Sun Vineyard for their annual Easter egg hunt for your 2-legged and 4-legged babies this year! The hunt will start at 3:30 p.m.,...

Kid’s Nature Class 2023 – Fun with Fungi

Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Pines & Prairies Land Trust at the Bastrop County Nature Park for a morning outdoors having fun with fungi where you will learn about...

Smithville Jamboree 2023

Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park 107 TX-71, Smithville, TX, United States

Plan your stays for the three-day Smithville Jamboree held in Smithville, Texas each year in the spring. Held for close to 75 years, this family-friendly,...

Smithville Antiques & Art Market Days 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Head to Smithville, Texas to find those antique treasures and special art for your home or as a gift. You'll also be able to meet...

Event Series Theater: Little Women

Theater: Little Women

Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Watch this live performance of Little Women at the historic Bastrop Opera House in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the...

Forest Guide – Nature Mentoring 2023

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School on their 58-wooded acres in the fresh air for a weekend of inspiration, challenges, and fun at the Forest Guide...