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.

Thanksgiving Day Feast at Hyatt Lost Pines

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

This year, leave the Turkey Day preparation — and clean-up — to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines in Central Texas. They’ll take care of all the...

Bastrop Patriotic Festival 2021

Fishermans Park 1100 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX

Enjoy a day full of family friendly, patriotic fun at the 30th annual Bastrop Patriotic Festival, held in Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, Texas. The evening...

Youth Camp at Sherwood Forest 2021

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

All activities take place on the 23-acre medieval village of Sherwood Forest Faire near McDade, Texas in three weeklong sessions in July 2021 for ages...

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...

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...

Bird Lover Weekend 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop, Texas is hosting their 2nd annual Bird Lover Weekend on May 6-7 in Downtown Bastrop celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:...

Hot Sauce Hootenanny 2022

Simple Promise Farms 263 Roemer Rd, Elgin, TX, United States

Simple Promise Farms is hosting their 2nd annual Hot Sauce Hootenanny in Elgin Texas. The fundraiser event includes the Hot Sauce contest, live music, family...

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....

Egg Hunt 2022 & Fun in Nature Day

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

Join Earth Native for their 6th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day! It’s sure to be a ton of fun for the whole...

Bastrop County Children’s Festival Day 2023

Vibe Tribe 1105 Main Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Families, it's time to celebrate! Bring your children out to Vibe Tribe Back Yard in historic downtown Bastrop, TX  to celebrate love, care and respect...

Smithville Fall Festival 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

The Smithville Texas Parks & Recreation Department's annual Fall Festival is coming up soon on Saturday, October 21st, from 11AM-4PM at the Smithville Recreation Center,...

Halloween Brewery Bash 2023

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

On Sunday, Oct, 29, brew up some Halloween fun at the Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas with great food, boos and  brews! Costume contest...

Dia de los Muertos 2023

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Join Elgin, Texas for this family-friendly Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a traditional celebration in Mexico and Latin America, celebrating life...

Bastrop Art Fest 2023

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

Bastrop Art Fest is our annual Fall Festival, with art and craft vendors, artist demonstrations, live music and lots of interactive art activities. Make your...

Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join the citizens of historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade on Dec. 2. The beloved holiday event includes...

ENWS: Egg Hunt and Nature Day 2024

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

Join Earth Native for their 7th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day in Cedar Creek, Texas, for a ton of fun for the...