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.

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...

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....