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.

Nature Class – Texas Wildflowers

Lost Pines Nature Trail Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

We all love wildflowers and now we have a chance to learn more about them! At this nature class will explore the parts of a...

First Day Hike 2020 at Buescher State Park

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

Put your first miles in for the new year and new decade into these old hiking boots! Join us for a beautiful 3-mile moderate level...

First Sunset Hike 2020 at Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us for a 1.5 mile moderate hike up to Fehr’s Overlook while the sunsets on the first day of a new year and new...

Predators of the Pines hike 2020

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

During a hike with a Texas Master Naturalist, learn about who’s whooooo in the Park! Meet at the parking lot near walk-in campsite 61, across...

Bird Photography Hike – Day 1

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park 375 South Shore Road, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop Texas is hosting 4 Bird Photography Hikes during the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge so breathe in the great outdoors, Friday, April 30...

Bird Photography Hike – Day 2

Colorado River Refuge 281 Riverside Dr., Bastrop, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop Texas is hosting 4 Bird Photography Hikes during the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge so breathe in the great outdoors, Friday, April 30...

Bird Photography Hike – Day 3

Pecan Park 710 Roaring Fork Ln, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop Texas is hosting 4 Bird Photography Hikes during the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge so breathe in the great outdoors, Friday, April 30...

Bird Photography Hike – Day 4

Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop Texas is hosting 4 Bird Photography Hikes during the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge so breathe in the great outdoors, Friday, April 30...

Little Hike – September 2021

McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United States

Bird City Bastrop is hosting monthly Bird Photography Hikes every 2nd Friday from 8:30-10 a.m. at different parks and trails around Bastrop County. We'll always...

Guided Birding Hike at Yegua Knobbs Preserve

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

Join some of Pines and Prairies Land Trust’s best birders at Yegua Knobbs Preserve  in McDade, Texas, for a guided birding hike. This small group...

October Nature Class at the Colorado River Refuge 2021

Colorado River Refuge 281 Riverside Dr., Bastrop, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust's free Nature Classes are back at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop, Texas. This year PPLT is adding a program for...

November Nature Class at the Colorado River Refuge 2021

Colorado River Refuge 281 Riverside Dr., Bastrop, TX, United States

Pines and Prairies Land Trust's free Nature Classes are back at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop, Texas. This year PPLT is adding a program for...

Birding Hike at Yegua Knobbs Preserve 2022

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

Join Pines and Prairies Land Trust at Yegua Knobbs Preserve for a birding hike led by expert birders Tracy and Glen Novinger of Travis Audubon!...

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,...

Guided Hike at Billig Ranch 2023

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

Join Pines and Prairies Land Trust for a guided hike at Billig Ranch in Paige, Texas, and meet Outreach Manager, Laurie Mason, at the ranch...

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...

Predators of the Pines Hike 2023

Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States

Who’s whoooo in the animal world at Bastrop State Park? Come find out on this fun guided 1 mile hike! Meet at the playground in...

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...

Renewal Ramble – a New Year’s Day guided hike 2024

River Trailhead at Colorado River Refuge 233 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United States

Start your new year off right, in nature! Join Pines and Prairies Land Trust for a free guided hike at the Colorado River Refuge along...

Event Series Little Hikes 2024

Little Hikes 2024

Bastrop County TX, United States

You’re invited to our monthly Little Hike on second Fridays from 8:30-10 a.m. for birding for beginners in different parks, trails and sweet spots around...