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.

Cardboard Boat Race 2021 – Adult & Youth

Morris Memorial Pool 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

The Cardboard Boat Races are back in Elgin, Texas! Get your team together and start designing. This event is a great way to work as...

Building for Native Bees 2021

Bastrop Botanical Gardens 316 Old 71, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Bastrop Botanical Gardens is hosting the Lost Pines Master Naturalists for a program on Native Bees in Cedar Creek, Texas. Join us as we create...

Spring Break 2022: Catch and Release Fishing

Morris Memorial Park and Pond 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United States

Join Elgin, Texas Parks & Recreation at Morris Memorial Pond for Catch & Release Fishing! At this event you'll have a chance to learn how...

Solo Flamenco 2022

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

Enjoy a special performance by renowned artists in this intimate show at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas.  Experience the beauty and soul...

16th annual Smithville Fly-In

Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport - 84R 789 Hwy 95 S, Smithville, TX, United States

Come out and watch all kinds of planes land and take off at Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport in Central Texas during a free fun-filled, family...

Historic Downtown Walking Tour 2022 series

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

Take a free guided tour through downtown Bastrop, TX with looks at the architecture, medallions and history of this town established in 1832. Tour by...

Tribal Masks Workshop, Ages 8-12

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

Youth Instructor Louise Placek is back for another amazing workshop for ages 8-12. Students will make their own tribal mask, with all supplies provided. The...

It’s All About Acrylics – June2022

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

It's All About Acrylics for Teens and Adults is a perfect three-day instruction at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. The class entails painting...

Sky Kings Falconry with Bastrop Public Library 2022

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

Come see owls, falcons, raptors and other birds with Sky Kings Falconry! Meet at Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, Texas at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July...

Zoom in – Like a Pollinator Boss (Acrylics, Teen)

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

A fun and focused way to learn both art and science, for ages 13-17. Everyone creates their own small acrylic painting in this joyful exploration...

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,...

Rocky Hill Roundup 2023

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

Get ready for Round #2 of the Trek Texas TMBRA XC State Championship Series at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas. The two-day biking race...

Barnyard Days 2023 by Bastrop FFA

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

Bastrop, Texas FFA's members are spreading agricultural awareness through this event hosting live animals, wildlife, welding, plant booths, food, a raffle and more. Event will...

Glassblowing – Beer Mug 2023

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

All are welcome at the glassblowing silos on the back lawn of Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. Ages 14+ can design and blow...

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...

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...

Yesterfest 2023

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

Yesterfest 2023 highlights Bastrop, Texas' diverse history through re-enactors, demonstrators, vendors, speakers, storytellers, and music. The event is smaller this year as it begins again and...

3rd annual Bastrop Children’s Business Fair 2023

First National Bank of Bastrop 489 Texas 71 West, Bastrop, TX, United States

Head out to this unique marketplace in Bastrop, Texas for the annual Children's Business Fair. Children will be manning their booth with their products and...

LPAA Paint & Sip Horses 2023

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

Learn techniques with step-by-step instructions for painting horses from artist Robyn Lively at the historic Mary Nichols Art Center in Smithville, Texas. Lost Pines Artisans...

Angeli Canta (Angeli Sings)

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

Please join the Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society in downtown Bastrop, Texas, in welcoming Angeli, the nine-year old singing sensation...

Lughnasadh Celebration 2023

Homespun Wisdom TX 1002 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Celebrate Lughnasadh, the official Irish holiday and Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season, at Homespun Wisdom in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. Event...

Figurative Showcase 2024

Found Fine Art 912 Water Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join Found Fine Art as they explore the world of figurative art in Bastrop, Texas. This event will showcase the art of Angela Mia, figurative...