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.

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...

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...

Pirates & Pearls 30th annual Dinner & Dance

K.C. Hall 190 S Brown, La Grange, TX, United States

The 30th annual Dinner & Dance Gala is themed with a Pirates & Pearls theme in honor of the pearl anniversary of this fun-filled event....

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...

LPAA Class 2023: Create Like Monet

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Children, ages 5-12, will be introduced to the artist Claude Monet by artists in the Lost Pines Artisans Alliance in Smithville, Texas. Then your child...

Reception – Family Crisis Center Exhibit 2023

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

Join Museum and Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society on Main Street in historic downtown Bastrop for a free reception with the Family Crisis...

Ecstatic Forest Festival 2023

Spark River Entertainment at Spiderwood Studios 140 Utley Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Ecstatic Forest Festival is a 5-day transformational festival with a dance and movement soul in the heart of Texas. Heal, camp, and connect with friends...

Earth Day Open Preserve at Billig Ranch 2023

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

Pines & Prairies Land Trust is excited to open up Billig Ranch near Paige, Texas for an Open Preserve Day! Come celebrate Earth Day outside...

Central Texas Walking Art Tour 2023

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

Stroll through historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, and visit the unique galleries and shops, showing over 200 artists! Enjoy artist demonstrations, live music and more. Admission...

Make Every Day Earth Day 2023

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

The Museum & Visitor Center is hosting coloring activities and children's storytime in all avenues that celebrate Earth Day. Learn more about how you can...

Crawfish Boil & Live Music by Nathan Colt Young

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and fun with a crawfish boil at Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas. Crawfish will be available from Freedman's Catering....

LPAA Class 2023: Sip & Growl, Glaze a Pet Bowl

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Come learn to the art center in historic Smithville, Texas, and glaze a one of a kind pet bowl for your favorite four legged friend....

Springfest 2023

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

Join the Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA, Serving Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties at Fisherman’s Park on Saturday, April 29, 2023 for a day of...

Event Series Smithville Art Crawl 2023

Smithville Art Crawl 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Lumberyard Studio presents The Smithville Art Crawl in historic downtown Smithville, Texas for a self-guided crawl through the neighborhood's art-centric businesses, featuring local Smithville makers....

Post 533’s Crawfish Boil 2023

American Legion Post 533 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Everyone is welcomed to the 2nd annual Crawfish Boil hosted by American Legion Post 533 in Bastrop, Texas. The family-friendly event includes crawfish, live music...

Explore Elgin Arts & Culture 2023

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Please join Elgin, Texas as we showcase the artists, makers, and musicians that call Elgin home! Events include an Artists & Makers Market at Veterans...

Event Series Bird Lover Weekend 2023

Bird Lover Weekend 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Enjoy a weekend of family friendly activities in downtown Bastrop, Texas in this bird-themed festival to celebrate the upcoming World Bird Migratory Day. Enjoy demonstrations,...

Predators of the Pines 2023

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

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

Trap Making for Kids at Earth Native 2023

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

Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, is hosting a trap making class for kids, age 8-13 at this drop-off class. Trapping is much...

MayFest 2023

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

Join Lost Pines Art Center for their spring festival on May 6, 2023 in Bastrop, Texas. This event is in conjunction with the City of...