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.

Parent – Child Tournament at ColoVista

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

The entire family can join in this laid back tournament with parent-child teaming up at ColoVista Golf Course near Bastrop, Texas. Event includes 18-hole scrambles...

Fall Fest & Market Days 2021 at Down Home Ranch

Down Home Ranch 20250 FM 619, Elgin, TX, United States

The first ever Fall Fest & Market Days will be hosted at Down Home Ranch in Elgin, Texas. Shopping, entertainment, informational booths and activities will be...

Blow Your Own Glass course 2021

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

The next sessions of Blow Your Own Glass will be held at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas on Nov. 13th, 10 a.m....

Airing of the Quilts 2021

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

The annual Smithville Airing of the Quilts is coming to downtown Smithville. Texas. Come take a walk along our historic Main St, view the beautiful...

Elgin Empty Bowl Project 2021

SPJST Elgin 702 Hwy 95 S, Elgin, TX, United States

This Elgin event, raises critically needed funds to meet the need, provides attendees an opportunity to sample soups, stews and chilies prepared by some of...

Smithville Garden Club Tour of Homes 2021

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Come out and enjoy the afternoon getting a once a year chance to look inside historic homes and a church in Smithville, Texas. This year,...

Hot Sauce Hootenanny 2021

Simple Promise Farms 263 Roemer Rd, Elgin, TX, United States

Bring the heat to to the Hot Sauce Hootenany Contest and event in Elgin, Texas. This family friendly event is held at Simple Promise Farms...

Event Series Theater – Blithe Spirit

Theater – Blithe Spirit

Playhouse Smithville 110 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

Playhouse Smithville has begun their Season 12. Plan to watch Blithe Spirit at the community theater in charming downtown Smithville, Texas during October and November....

November Nature Class at the Colorado River Refuge 2021

Colorado River Refuge 281 Riverside Dr., Bastrop, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust's free Nature Classes are back at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop, Texas. This year PPLT is adding a program for...

3rd annual Autumn Fest at Rising Sun

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

Kick-off the holiday season with an amazing market of local vendors and artisans at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. The Fest is back with...

Course: Bird Feather Identification

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

Have you ever picked up a feather and wondered who had dropped it? Or perhaps you marveled at the act of flight and just how...

Course: Campfire Cooking

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of campfire cooking! ​Campfire cooking is a TON of fun and with the right skillset the food tastes...

New Year’s Eve Party at Rising Sun Vineyard 2021

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

Ring in the New Year at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas for their first-ever New Year's Eve Party to ring in 2022. Enjoy live...

Bastrop River of Lights 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Take in the River of Lights, numerous lighted displays in a variety of seasonal themes lining Bastrop's scenic June Hill Pape River Walk in this...

Rockne Market Day 2021

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

A fun day of indoor shopping to support local vendors and artists in Rockne, Texas! Woodworking, handmade crafts, holiday items, clothing, jewelry, leather goods, baked...

Course: Amazing Local Wild Foods

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

There is so much abundance around us! Central Texas is chock full of really amazing local wild foods. Join Earth Native Wilderness School for this...

Lost Pines Christmas Tree Lighting Party 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive with the City of Bastrop's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in beautiful Fisherman's Park, along the River of Lights! Enjoy...

Charcuterie Board 101

Green Acres Design 601 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Want to know what it takes to build a beautiful charcuterie board? Come build your own beautiful holiday-themed charcuterie board with Martha from CM &...

Bastrop Choirs Holiday Choral Concert: ‘Tis the Season 2021

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

Join the Bastrop High School, Middle School, and Intermediate School Choirs as they present their 2021 Holiday Choral Concert: 'Tis the Season! Our Bastrop Choirs...

Event Series Farm Street Opry 2021

Farm Street Opry 2021

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

Welcome to the Farm Street Opry with live music and top-notch entertainment every first Thursday of the month in Bastrop, Texas. See their Facebook page...

Elgin & McDade Fire Department Lighted Parade 2021

Downtown McDade 565 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Watch the 2nd annual Lighted Parade in McDade, Texas hosted by the Elgin and McDade Fire Departments. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and will...

Photos with Santa with Elgin Parks & Recreation 2021

Elgin Recreation Center 361 N HWY 95, Elgin, TX, United States

Enjoy Christmas carols and a custom hot cocoa bar, write your letter to Santa and mail it to the North Pole, and take photos at...

Smithville’s Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2021

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Enjoy family-friendly fun in downtown Smithville, Texas the all day on first Saturday in December with their annual Festival of Lights and parade. Find children's...

Elgin’s Wassail on Main 2021

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Come lift your voices and spread good cheer as participants stroll downtown Elgin’s Main Street and visit a few of the favorite local businesses on...

Art Squared 2021 Opening Reception

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

The annual Square Show, Art Squared, is back at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas! All works will be 12x12", and at great...