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.

Holiday Kick-Off at Hyatt Lost Pines 2022

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa will kick off the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 25 with their annual Tree Lighting, photos with Santa,...

Turkey Trot 5K 2022

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Get ready to run/walk off those Thanksgiving dinner calories along routes through historic Smithville, Texas as you're "Huffin' from the Stuffin'." The family friendly 5K/1...

Rockne Market Day 2022

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

Don't miss Rockne Market Day, a fun day of shopping showcasing local crafts, woodworking, leather, jewelry, yard art, and tons of other stuff in Rockne,...

Wassail Fest 2022 & Small Business Saturday

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Holiday shoppers and visitors are invited to downtown Bastrop, Texas for the Fifth annual Wassail Fest! Homemade hot mulled cider will be served throughout downtown,...

Bastrop Christmas Tree Lighting 2022

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

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive with the City of Bastrop, Texas' annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Fisherman’s Park along our River of Lights with...

First Friday Art Walk – December 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Meet up with friends and family for Main Event's holiday artwork in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. Meet some life-sized elves, enjoy live music, meet your...

Holiday Luna Market 2022

Firewild Events & Catering 201 N Main Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Come browse this Holiday Luna Market in historic downtown Elgin, Texas, and enjoy shopping for handmade gifts by local artisans in a sparkling and intimate...

Square Art Show 2022

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

Lost Pines Art Center presents it's annual Square Show, back for another holiday season in Bastrop, Texas! The ever-popular juried Square Show, featuring original works...

Predators of the Pines Hike 2022

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 hike at Bastrop State Park! Meet at the playground parking lot,...

Autumn Fest 2022 Part 2

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

Rising Sun Vineyard’s 3rd annual Autumn Fest is back in McDade, Texas. Inclement weather in November just means more fun... again! Kick-off the holiday season...

Smithville Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

The 31st Annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade in Smithville, Texas is Saturday, Dec.3 all along Main Street and at the Smithville Recreation Center....

Elgin’s Time to Shine 2022

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Tis the season for free holiday themed children’s activities, Santa's reindeer games, Christmas carols, and festive food trucks! This new event is being held in...

Art After Dark – December 2022

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

The Lost Pines Art Center has so much in store for the Holiday Edition of Art After Dark with the debut the new Members Show,...

Sip & Stroll & Shop at Shiraz Garden

Shiraz Garden 240 Johnson Road, Bastrop, TX, United States

Sip and stroll through Shiraz Garden's magical vistas and gardens during the annual Sip & Stroll & Shop to see the venue, meet vendors, and...

Wildlife Detectives – Winter2022

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of exploring and discovering the local flora and fauna of central Texas! Does your little one enjoy...

Sherwood Forest Faire: 2022 December Gathering

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

Volunteer outdoors, be entertained, enjoy fellowship, camp out and get perks for next year's Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas. Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition...

Lost Pines Christmas Festival 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the Bastrop Main Street Program's Lost Pines Christmas Festival in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. The event will include Christmas caroling, hot cocoa, popcorn, hot...

Bastrop Holiday Homes Tour 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the festivities on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, from noon to 5 p.m. for Bastrop County Historical Society’s annual Holiday Homes Tour in historic Bastrop,...

Smithville’s Holiday Sip & Shop 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join us for a fun Sip & Shop during the Festival of Lights celebration! Many of their downtown businesses will be partnering with local wineries...

Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Featuring more than 130 entries - from fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to vintage cars, dancing Honey Bears to dignitaries, from Santa’s helpers to...

Earth Paints & Pigments 2022

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

Come explore art and nature with Earth Native School in central Texas. This class will explore the wonderful bounty of paints and pigments that can...

Do It For Dale, TX Rally Sprint 2022

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

Rally Ready Driving School is "super stoked" to announce the Do it for Dale Rally Sprint, part of a new Rally Sprint series sanctioned by...

Ckuck’s Big New Adventure 2022 at Rocky Hill Ranch

Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United States

Rocky Hill Ranch, just outside of Smithville, Texas is hosting Chuck's Big New Adventure, Race #3 of Texas Marathon Mountain Bike State Championship Series. The...