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.

Forest Guide – Nature Mentoring 2023

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School on their 58-wooded acres in the fresh air for a weekend of inspiration, challenges, and fun at the Forest Guide...

Pirates & Pearls 30th annual Dinner & Dance

K.C. Hall 190 S Brown, La Grange, TX, United States

The 30th annual Dinner & Dance Gala is themed with a Pirates & Pearls theme in honor of the pearl anniversary of this fun-filled event....

LPAA Class 2023: Create Like Monet

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Children, ages 5-12, will be introduced to the artist Claude Monet by artists in the Lost Pines Artisans Alliance in Smithville, Texas. Then your child...

Reception – Family Crisis Center Exhibit 2023

Museum & Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society 904 Main St,, TX, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Museum and Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society on Main Street in historic downtown Bastrop for a free reception with the Family Crisis...

Ecstatic Forest Festival 2023

Spark River Entertainment at Spiderwood Studios 140 Utley Road, Elgin, TX, United States

Ecstatic Forest Festival is a 5-day transformational festival with a dance and movement soul in the heart of Texas. Heal, camp, and connect with friends...

Earth Day Open Preserve at Billig Ranch 2023

Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United States

Pines & Prairies Land Trust is excited to open up Billig Ranch near Paige, Texas for an Open Preserve Day! Come celebrate Earth Day outside...

Central Texas Walking Art Tour 2023

Museum & Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society 904 Main St,, TX, Bastrop, TX, United States

Stroll through historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, and visit the unique galleries and shops, showing over 200 artists! Enjoy artist demonstrations, live music and more. Admission...

Make Every Day Earth Day 2023

Museum & Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society 904 Main St,, TX, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Museum & Visitor Center is hosting coloring activities and children's storytime in all avenues that celebrate Earth Day. Learn more about how you can...

Crawfish Boil & Live Music by Nathan Colt Young

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and fun with a crawfish boil at Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas. Crawfish will be available from Freedman's Catering....

LPAA Class 2023: Sip & Growl, Glaze a Pet Bowl

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Come learn to the art center in historic Smithville, Texas, and glaze a one of a kind pet bowl for your favorite four legged friend....

Springfest 2023

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

Join the Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA, Serving Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties at Fisherman’s Park on Saturday, April 29, 2023 for a day of...

Post 533’s Crawfish Boil 2023

American Legion Post 533 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Everyone is welcomed to the 2nd annual Crawfish Boil hosted by American Legion Post 533 in Bastrop, Texas. The family-friendly event includes crawfish, live music...

Event Series Theater: Little Women

Theater: Little Women

Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Watch this live performance of Little Women at the historic Bastrop Opera House in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the...

Event Series Bird Lover Weekend 2023

Bird Lover Weekend 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Enjoy a weekend of family friendly activities in downtown Bastrop, Texas in this bird-themed festival to celebrate the upcoming World Bird Migratory Day. Enjoy demonstrations,...

Explore Elgin Arts & Culture 2023

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Please join Elgin, Texas as we showcase the artists, makers, and musicians that call Elgin home! Events include an Artists & Makers Market at Veterans...

Predators of the Pines 2023

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 guided 1 mile hike in Bastrop State Park. Meet up at...

Trap Making for Kids at Earth Native 2023

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

Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, is hosting a trap making class for kids, age 8-13 at this drop-off class. Trapping is much...

MayFest 2023

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

Join Lost Pines Art Center for their spring festival on May 6, 2023 in Bastrop, Texas. This event is in conjunction with the City of...

WSSISD STX Golf Cart Dice Run 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Get your golf cart ready for a fun time "running" around historic Smithville, Texas, during this scavenger hunt game as a special fundraiser for two...

Mother’s Day Pop-Up Show 2023

Community Gardens 1067 TX-71, Bastrop, TX, United States

Grab a Mama and come enjoy a fun afternoon at Community Gardens sippin' and shopping plants and checking out the wares of the amazing local...

Kid’s Nature Class 2023 – Journaling & Watercolor

Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Pines & Prairies Land Trust at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop County, Texas, for a morning outdoors learning about keeping a nature journal,...

Sunset Lantern Walk at the Colorado River Refuge 2023

Cliffhanger Trailhead at Colorado River Refuge 139 W Riverside Dr, Bastrop, TX, United States

Meet at the Cliffhanger Trailhead to walk the trail together. We will enjoy the sunset and reflections on the Colorado River below, listen for the...

Art Immersion 2023

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

Art Immersion Weekend is Lost Pines Art Center's annual art conference, offering workshops and master classes in a specific medium or theme each year in...

Bastrop Stampede 5K 2023

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

The Bastrop Stampede 5k in Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, Texas, is the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend so plan to bring your...

Art Immersion: 800 Years of Japanese Tradition: Shibori

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

Dive into the world of Shibori fabric dyeing, at Mary Nichols Art Center in Smithville, Texas, with guest Instructor, Lynne Brotman. Class will be held...

Rosanky Jeep Jam 2023

Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Join Texas Firewalkers for a day of fun with other Jeep Enthusiasts in Rosanky, Texas. Come enjoy the barbecue, live music, the Jeep vendors, games,...

Intro to Soft Pastels 2023

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Spend three hours in this class learning how to create art using soft pastels at the historic Mary Nichols Art Center in Smithville, Texas. This...