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.

Bastrop River of Lights 2019

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

Enjoy strolling along the decorated River of Lights in Bastrop Texas starting on November 30. The holiday trail winds through the trees along the Colorado...

Elgin & McDade Fire Department Lighted Parade 2021

Downtown McDade 565 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Watch the 2nd annual Lighted Parade in McDade, Texas hosted by the Elgin and McDade Fire Departments. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and will...

Bastrop’s River of Lights 2022

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

Take in the River of Lights in Bastrop, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022 through Jan. 3, 2023 to see traditional to cartoon lighted displays and some...