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.

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Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2024

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Make plans to be in Smithville, Texas, for the 33rd annual Festival of Lights with a theme of "Polar Express" for a day full of...

Elgin’s Hot Cocoa Stroll & Christmas Bazaar 2024

Veterans Memorial Park Elgin Texas 109 Depot Street, Elgin, TX, United States

Grab your collectible mug at Veteran's Memorial Park and embark on a cocoa-filled adventure through historic downtown Elgin, Texas, as you taste and vote on...

Mosaic Mirror Workshop 2024

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

Participants will create an original Mosaic hanging mirror in this one day workshop at Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. Students will use glass...

Elgin Lighted Holiday Parade 2024

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

The Lighted Holiday Parade starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Elgin, Texas, with holiday floats decorated with twinkling lights for all to enjoy!  The all-lighted...

Lost Pines Historic Homes Symposium 2024

Kerr Community Center 1308 Walnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Explore historical architecture in Bastrop, Texas, with private tours delving into preservation efforts, diverse building histories, scavenger hunts for hidden gems, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences...

Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival 2024

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

Sherwood Forest Faire will host a two-day Yuletide festival of world-class Celtic music and Highland Games, complete with Celtic clan booths, goods for shopping, archery...

Merry on Main 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for the Bastrop Main Street Program's free "Merry on Main" event in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Enjoy a day filled with holiday cheer and...

Bastrop’s Holiday Homes Tour 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

It’s time for another dazzling and festive Bastrop County Historical Society Historic Holiday Homes Tour! This year’s tour includes five historic homes and an early...

Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade 2024

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Don’t miss more than 130 entries in the Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade down Main Street Bastrop, Texas. Fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to...

ENWS: More Than S’mores 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States

Kids love roasting things over an open fire, and at Earth Native Wilderness School, they will learn how to do it safely and with cooking...

Christmas Dance 2024 at Watterson Hall

Watterson Hall 1179 Watterson Road, Red Rock, TX, United States

Dance the evening away at Watterson Hall for the annual Christmas Dance in Red Rock, Texas, featuring Nathan Young Band. They will liven up the...

Handmade Journal Workshop 2024

Elgin Studio 621 Lexington Road 621, Elgin, TX, United States

Learn simple bookbinding methods to create your own hand stitched Coptic journal. This binding method features an exposed spine, custom covers, and a beautiful chain...

2025 Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza

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

The 2025 Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza is a fantastic event in Bastrop, Texas, for brides-to-be and their entourage to explore a wide range of wedding...

Cajun Mardi Gras Ball 2025

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

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Cajun flair, music, and culture in Bastrop, Texas. Welcome The Nash Hernandez Orchestra and Jean-Pierre and the Zydeco...

Bastrop TX Mardi Gras 2025

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for an exciting array of festivities, including a live radio broadcast from KVPI, a sizzling Gumbo Cook-Off, a lively Mardi Gras Parade, and...

Lights, Camera Bastrop Film Extravaganza 2024

Mayfest Hill Park 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Attend this comic con on steroids with a live stunt show, stunt professionals, celebrities, food, vendors, music, VIP event with celebrities, learn martial arts with...