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.

October 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...

Pearls Before Swine Art Show Gala & Reception 2021

Elgin Depot Museum 14 Depot Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Kicking off the 34th annual Hogeye Festival in Elgin, Texas, the Pearls Before Swine Art Show delivers. Local artisans display their works with plenty of...

The Hair Ball 2021

Back 9 Bar 834 State Highway 71, Bastrop, TX, United States

Can you say "BIG hair?" The Hair Ball features features tribute band Def Leggend for an entertaining 80's themed night at an outdoor venue. Doors...

Course: Knife Making

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

Learn to make your own knife using O1 tool steel. Students will learn how to shape a piece of tool steel into a knife of...

5th annual RCRC BBQ Cook Off

Rockne Community Recreation Center 125 Humble Lane, Bastrop, TX, United States

A family friendly day of fun at the Rockne, Texas community recreation center with tournaments, games and cookoffs in all sorts of categories - it's...

Event Series Course: Natural Pottery

Course: Natural Pottery

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

Long before our modern day glass, metal, and plastic containers, native cultures all over the earth utilized the amazing natural resource of clay. During this...

Event Series Ghouls and Golf Par-Tee

Ghouls and Golf Par-Tee

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

Bring your partner and join us for the Ghouls and Golf Par-Tee weekend couples scramble and weekend party at the beautiful Colovista Golf Course in...

Event Series Fall Fun 2021

Fall Fun 2021

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm 120 Nature's Way, Elgin, TX, United States

Celebrate Fall during October at the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm in Elgin, Texas! After admission, activities include a crazy maze, corn maze, rubber duck races,...

Event Series Pumpkin Hunt 2021

Pumpkin Hunt 2021

Evergreen Farms 242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Evergreen Farms will be open for the Pumpkin Hunt in 2021, with limited activities and following CDC guidelines. Pumpkins available for purchase and photo opportunities. ​The...

Halloween Spooktacular in Smithville 2020

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Mark your calendars for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween on downtown Smithville's Main Street! There will be two free ghost tours, trick or treat with the children,...

Event Series Spooky Kids Zip 2021

Spooky Kids Zip 2021

Zip Lost Pines 1760 State Highway 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

It's time for Night Zips to get SPOOKY! Zip Lost Pines is excited to offer the ultimate kid-friendly night time adventure that is inspiring for...

Event Series Haunted Night Zips 2021

Haunted Night Zips 2021

Zip Lost Pines 1760 State Highway 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Experience the ultimate night time adventure at Zip Lost Pines just east of Austin, Texas. The Night Zip Tour is a professionally guided tour consisting...

Dia de los Muertos 2021

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Join the City of Elgin, Texas in celebration of Dia de los Muertos on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 4. Learn more about Dia de...

Event Series Movies in the Park 2021

Movies in the Park 2021

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

The City of Bastrop is hosting the 2021 Movies in the Park series in Fisherman's Park in #DowntownBastrop. Join us September 11th for Onward, October...

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....