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.

Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade 2019

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Downtown Bastrop’s famous Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Christmas Parade features more than 100 fanciful floats and local participants lighting up Main Street in this joyful...

Holiday by the Tracks 2019

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Ring in the holidays with a downtown celebration that will fill you with the spirit of the season. Young and old can enjoy pictures with...

Smithville Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2019

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join in for Smithville's free 2019 Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade in historic downtown Smithville, Texas hosted by the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce....

Lost Pines Christmas 2019

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join us in Bastrop, Texas for our annual Lost Pines Christmas celebration on December 14 with numerous holiday events, small town tradition and fun for...

Historic Downtown’s Lighted Christmas Parade

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Downtown Bastrop’s famous Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Christmas Parade in Texas features more than 100 fanciful floats and local participants lighting up Main Street in...

Thanksgiving Day Feast at Hyatt Lost Pines

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

This year, leave the Turkey Day preparation — and clean-up — to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines in Central Texas. They’ll take care of all the...

1st Annual McDade-Elgin VFD Lighted Christmas Parade

McDade, Texas McDade, TX, United States

The 1st annual McDade & Elgin Volunteer Fire Department Lighted Christmas Parade will be held the first Saturday in December at dark (6 p.m.). Everyone...

Festival of Lights Outdoor Holiday Market 2020

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Come celebrate the holidays by shopping at the outdoor vendor booths on Main Street.  The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host an...

Photos with Santa with Elgin Parks & Recreation 2021

Elgin Recreation Center 361 N HWY 95, Elgin, TX, United States

Enjoy Christmas carols and a custom hot cocoa bar, write your letter to Santa and mail it to the North Pole, and take photos at...

Smithville’s Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2021

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Enjoy family-friendly fun in downtown Smithville, Texas the all day on first Saturday in December with their annual Festival of Lights and parade. Find children's...

Brunch with Santa 2021

Piney Creek Chop House 703 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

“Brunch with Santa” will feature an amazing buffet at Piney Creek Chop House in downtown Bastrop, Texas with full bar will be open to enjoy....

Holiday Kick-Off at Hyatt Lost Pines 2022

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa will kick off the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 25 with their annual Tree Lighting, photos with Santa,...

Bastrop Christmas Tree Lighting 2022

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

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive with the City of Bastrop, Texas' annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Fisherman’s Park along our River of Lights with...

Smithville Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2022

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

The 31st Annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade in Smithville, Texas is Saturday, Dec.3 all along Main Street and at the Smithville Recreation Center....

Elgin’s Time to Shine 2022

Downtown Elgin Elgin, TX, United States

Tis the season for free holiday themed children’s activities, Santa's reindeer games, Christmas carols, and festive food trucks! This new event is being held in...

Lost Pines Christmas Festival 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the Bastrop Main Street Program's Lost Pines Christmas Festival in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas. The event will include Christmas caroling, hot cocoa, popcorn, hot...

Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade 2022

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Featuring more than 130 entries - from fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to vintage cars, dancing Honey Bears to dignitaries, from Santa’s helpers to...

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Christmas Tree Lighting 2023

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Central Texas will host a Christmas Tree Lighting open to the public on the day after...

Breakfast with Santa at Piney Creek

Piney Creek Chop House 703 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

“Brunch with Santa” will feature an amazing buffet at Piney Creek Chop House in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, with a full bar for adults to...

Buescher Lake Bash 2023

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

Join 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...

Festival of Lights – Lighted Christmas Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Stroll through the Victorian era with Smithville, Texas' annual Lighted Parade on Dec. 2 with theme "A Christmas Carol", named after Charles Dickens' 1843 novella...

A Country Christmas at Farm Street Opry 2023

Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Dance to country singers crooning the sounds of the holidays at the Farm Street Opry in Bastrop, Texas, including some of your holiday favorites. Plus,...

Santa Pictures at The Sugar Shack 2023

Sugar Shack Bastrop 114 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX, United States

Santa returns for four nights to take photos with children (and adults!) at the Sugar Shack in Bastrop, Texas! A Santa Snap ticket includes a...