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.

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...

LPAA Paint & Sip – Sunflowers 2023

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

Join LPAA artist Robin Lively and learn how to use bold stroke with bold colors to create a beautiful sunflower painting at the historic Mary...

Star Party at Yegua Knobbs 2023

Yegua Knobbs Preserve 1106 Johnnie Baker Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Escape the light pollution and observe the night sky through a powerful portable telescope brought to you by the Austin Astronomical Society. Come early to...

Airing of the Quilts & Historic Home Tour 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Come take a walk along Smithville, Texas' historic Main Street and view the beautiful quilts that are hung on Main Street and all around town....

ENWS Introduction to Wildlife Tracking 2023

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

The incredible art of Wildlife Tracking gives you an extraordinary window into the secret lives of Central Texas Wildlife at Earth Native Wilderness School in...

ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2023

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School as they explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making and learn all about this primitive skill from the...

ENWS Camouflage and Concealment 2023

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

Learn the art of concealing yourself in any environment using natural materials at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas. This class will cover...

LPAC – Glass Fusing 2023 – Photo Frame

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

Memories of special occasions need to have a special frame by making an artful fused glass picture frame to display that special 5×7 photo at...

ENWS Knife Carving & Safety 2023

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

In this all-day class, students aged 7-12 will be instructed thoroughly according to the Knife Safety Certification that all students must pass through before being...

ENWS: Wilderness First Aid 2023

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

Wilderness First Aid: Care in Remote Locations at Earth Native Wilderness School in Bastrop, Texas, is a course designed to help you respond and make...

Lost Pines Knife Show 2023

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

Head out to Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center in Bastrop, Texas for this family-friendly Texas custom knife show! Shop dozens of custom knifemakers, watch live...

Event Series ENWS Natural Pottery 2023

ENWS Natural Pottery 2023

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

Join the class to learn more about natural pottery from Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, during this hands-on, two days of instruction...

Sustainable Home & Garden Show 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Keep Smithville Beautiful, committee of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the Smithville “Sustainable Home and Garden Show” on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10...

PPLT Kids’ Nature Class – Turtles of Texas

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

Join Pines & Prairies Land Trust on Oct. 18, 2023 at the Colorado River Refuge/Bastrop County Nature Park in Bastrop for a morning outdoors learning...

ENWS Campfire Cooking 2023

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

Join Earth Native for a day of campfire cooking; fun and with the right skillset the food tastes amazing! ​All of our ancestors have been...

ENWS Camping 101 for Families

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

Are you or your family interested in camping more but you feel you don't have the skills? Earth Native will teach you everything you need...

ENWS: Map Reading & Natural Navigation

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

In a world that relies heavily on GPS and Google Maps, the ability to navigate in the outdoors is becoming rarer and rarer. Join Earth...

Bastrop County History Fair 2023

Bastrop Public Library 1100 Church Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Are you a history buff? Whether you're an expert or a novice, see amazing organizations that share local history at the Bastrop Public Library during...

ENWS: Master Your Knife

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

Want to take your knife skills to the next level at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas? Whether you are a seasoned woods...

Buescher Lake Bash 2023

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

Join us at Buescher State Park to celebrate the lake re-opening as we also celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks! The Buescher Lake Bash...

Predators of the Pines walk 2023

Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United States

During a hike with a Texas Master Naturalist at Buescher State Park in Smithville, Texas, learn about who’s whooooo in the Park! Meet at the...

Women’s Wilderness Weekend 2024

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

The field of wilderness survival is often male dominated, and Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, wants to change that with a Women's...

Blow Your Own Glass – Wine Tumblers

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

The next available Blow Your Own Glass sessions will be Jan. 20, 2024, and will feature wine tumblers at the Lost Pines Art Center in...

ENWS: Birds Birds Birds 2024

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

Owls, Ospreys and Orioles... Oh my! Do you ever wonder what those birds are saying when they call to each other? Do you ever find...

ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2024

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

Join Earth Native Wilderness School to explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making and learn all about this primitive skill from the east...

Spring Break Family Campout 2024

Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 more

Bring the family for three days and two nights of camping on Earth Native Wilderness beautiful campus in Bastrop County, Texas with its diverse landscapes,...

Event Series Kids Nature Classes 2024

Kids Nature Classes 2024

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

The monthly nature classes of Pines & Prairies Land Trust (PPLT) are geared towards ages 6-16 and lead by knowledgeable Lost Pines Master Naturalist volunteers...