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.

December Gathering 2021 at Sherwood Forest

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

Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition dating back to 2008, when the land was first purchased. These open to the public, free of charge, community-building events...

Lost Pines Christmas Parade 2021

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

"Tis the season" for a holiday getaway to Bastrop, TX. No matter the season or reason, holidays are truly memorable in Bastrop, TX. Special events...

Brunch with Santa 2021

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 downtown Bastrop, Texas with full bar will be open to enjoy....

Course: Earth Paints & Pigments

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

Come explore art and nature with Earth Native Wilderness School. This class will explore the wonderful bounty of paints and pigments that can be made...

Jumping for Joy – Toy Drive and Fundraiser 2021

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

Jumping for Joy is a toy drive and fundraiser benefiting Toys for Tots, Operation Homefront, and Operation Blue Santa. By bringing one or more new,...

Bastrop County Historical Society Holiday Homes Tour 2021

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

Take a tour of four historic homes and a church, and an extra bonus home that fits right in with the historic district in the...

Woden’s Folk Kindred Yule 2021

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

Come join Woden's Folk Kindred for their seventh annual Yule event at the Refectory in beautiful Bastrop State Park in Central Texas. We will have...

2021 Sip & Shop Smithville Texas

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Purchase your tickets for the 2021 Sip & Shop Smithville to be held in Downtown Smithville, Texas on Dec. 11, 2021. Many of the downtown...

Honor Choir’s “Christmas Delights”

Calvary Episcopal Church Bastrop 603 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for the Honor Choir's annual Christmas concert "Christmas Delights" with special guest artists, Dawn Sears and Javier Chaparro. Doors open at 1:40 p.m....

Event Series Family Ride Night

Family Ride Night

Texas Lost Pines Riding Club 186 Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

People can bring their horses and ride at the arena free of charge on Saturdays in 2021. Hosted by the Texas Lost Pines Riding Club...

A Fabulous New Years Eve 2021 at The Rockne VFW

VFW Post 2527 Rockne TX 1503 FM 20, Bastrop, TX, United States

Come celebrate at the VFW Post 2527 in Rockne, Texas. Dress Fabulous for the Fabulous New Year that you want. Dust of that suit or...

New Year’s Eve Ball 2021

Hampton Inn & Suites - Bastrop 240 South Hasler Blvd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the fun for a night of music and dancing in the Texas Ballroom at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Bastrop. Ring in the New...

Ring in 2022 at Rising Sun Vineyard

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

Ring in the New Year at Rising Sun Vineyard's first-ever New Year's Eve Party in McDade, Texas. Enjoy live music with the Shop Dawgz and...

January 2022 Gathering & Job Fair

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

Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition dating back to 2008, when the land was first purchased. These open to the public, free of charge, community-building events...

Art After Dark – January 2022

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

Enjoy Art After Dark with the opening reception of featured artist Sonja Kever at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. Free admission to...

Drawing Basics with Tobin Bortner 2022

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

Instructor, Tobin Bortner is back for his most popular class - Drawing Basics - at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. This class...