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.

Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt – Buescher

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

Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to obtain your prize ending! There are ornaments hidden around the park!  Follow the clues to find...

Water bug and Watercolor!

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

Let’s learn about the critters that call Buescher Lake home, and make a masterpiece in their honor! Did you know that water bugs are important creatures...

Lost Pines Complex Scavenger Hunt!

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

Explore the Lost Pines Complex (Buescher and Bastrop State Parks) on this fun scavenger hunt! Try to find everything on the list and win a...

Yule 2020 at Bastrop State Park

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

Y'all come down to Bastrop, Texas to celebrate the sixth annual Yule celebration at the beautiful Refectory in Bastrop State Park. As always, the day...

Savor the Outdoors

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

Dine at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in this unique collaboration between the park, Roaming Fire, Treaty Oak Distillery and Richard's Rainwater. Enjoy the forest as...