outdoors
U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship 2023
Circuit of the Americas - LOT A Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, United StatesThe spectator experience at the SpeedTour at Circuit of the Americas in Dale, Texas is like no other motorsport. The weekend routinely draws hundreds of vintage...
ENWS Camping 101 for Families
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesAre 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 StatesIn 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 Field and Fun Fest 2023
Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Bastrop State Park in Central Texas in celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks at the Bastrop Field and Fun Fest on Saturday, Nov.4th....
3rd annual Hot Sauce Hootenanny 2023
Simple Promise Farms 263 Roemer Rd, Elgin, TX, United StatesThe Hootenanny is family-friendly with a hot sauce contest, a petting zoo, a kid's corner, mocktails, live music, a silent auction, and so much more...
Scream Hollow Pitch Dark Experience 2023
Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park 149 Split Rail Lane, Smithville, TX, United StatesCome experience Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park near Smithville, Texas, like never before in this exclusive 2-day only hike through the dark forest! All 5...
ENWS: Master Your Knife
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesWant to take your knife skills to the next level at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas? Whether you are a seasoned woods...
Hynafol 2023 at Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United StatesHynafol is a 5-day Medieval Fantasy Immersive Experience to be held in the woods of Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas in November 2023. During...
November 2023 Kids’ Nature Class – Nature Journaling and Watercolor Lesson
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesKids, age 6-15, join Master Naturalists on Nov. 8 at the Colorado River Refuge/Bastrop County Nature Park for a morning outdoors learning about keeping a...
Run This Town 5K/1K Race 2023
Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United StatesJoin us for a 3.1 mile run/walk through Bastrop, Texas' beautiful, historic, downtown area. The Run We welcome runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages!...
Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2023
Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United StatesJoin the citizens of historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade on Dec. 2. The beloved holiday event includes...
Harmony Ridge Concert Series 2023
Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 601 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, United StatesBastrop Live Music Foundation is bringing more family-friendly local performances to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard's outdoor pavilion next to the Riverwalk during the Harmony Ridge...
Rosanky Jeep Jam 2023 & BBQ Showdown
Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United StatesGet behind the wheel of your Jeep for the Rosanky Jeep Jam in rural Rosanky, Texas. The three-day event includes a Show & Shine, barbecue...
4th annual Autumn Fest 2023
Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United StatesKick-off the holiday season on Nov. 18 at Rising Sun Vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of Bastrop County, Texas. Enjoy a glass of wine...
Park ‘n’ Hang Car Show 2023 with Giddy Up Go
Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United StatesBring your classic ride out to historic downtown Elgin for a Park 'n' Hang Car Show presented by Tough Enuff & Friends. Enjoy live music...
Smithville Turkey Trot 2023
Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United StatesLace up your sneakers for the annual 5K/1 mile Turkey Trot with Smithville Parks & Recreation in historic Smithville, Texas. Event starts and ends at...
Elgin’s Holiday by the Tracks 2023
Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United StatesElgin, Texas' annual Holiday by the Tracks celebration will be held in the historic downtown area with a bazaar, Hot Cocoa Stroll, and annual Lighted...
Predators of the Pines Hike 2023
Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United StatesWho’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...
Buescher Lake Bash 2023
Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United StatesJoin 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...
Chamber Cocoa Stroll & Candy Christmas Bazaar 2023
Veterans Memorial Park Elgin Texas 109 Depot Street, Elgin, TX, United StatesJoin the Elgin TX Chamber of Commerce down in Veteran's Memorial Park for a bazaar with all things Christmas. From wreaths to stockings, gifts and...
Fagnaðarsöngr Music Festival 2023
Valkyrie Ranch 2008 FM 2104, Paige, TX, United StatesThe Fagnaðarsöngr Music Festival at beautiful Valkyrie Ranch in Paige, Texas is two-days of Norse Pagan music performed live on multiple stages in one of...
LITTLE HIKE series – Bird City Bastrop
You’re invited to our monthly LITTLE HIKE on the second Friday of each month from 8:30-10 a.m. Birders, Bastrop County Audubon Society and Bird City...
Predators of the Pines walk 2023
Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United StatesDuring 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...
Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count 2023
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United StatesSave the date! The 2023 Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count will take place on Dec. 14, 2023 in and around McKinney Roughs Nature Park in...
Roadrunner Cup Rally Sprint Series 2023 – Do It For Dale
Rally Ready Driving School 304 Blue Jay Road, Dale, TX, United StatesCome watch Rally Cars rip through the 140-acre Rally Ranch facility in Dale, Texas, and over the new jumps in Bastrop County, Texas. The Rally...
Chucks Big New Adventure 2023 Race #3
Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United StatesWelcome back to Chucks Big New Adventure for mountain biking races at the challenging course at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas in December. Chucks...
Roadrunner Cup Rally Sprint Series 2023
Rally Ready Driving School 304 Blue Jay Road, Dale, TX, United StatesCome watch Rally Cars rip through the 140-acre Rally Ranch facility in Dale, Texas, and over the new jumps in Bastrop County, Texas. The Rally...
Dickens on Main 2023
Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United StatesTravel back in time as Main Street is transported back to the 19th Century for this special holiday event in historic downtown Smithville, Texas. Celebrate...
Bastrop Christmas Bird Count 2024
Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 moreOn Jan. 1, 2024, start your new year by counting birds at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks in Bastrop and Smithville, Texas. Families and students,...
Renewal Ramble – a New Year’s Day guided hike 2024
River Trailhead at Colorado River Refuge 233 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesStart your new year off right, in nature! Join Pines and Prairies Land Trust for a free guided hike at the Colorado River Refuge along...