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.

Wood Burning Class 2023

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

In this workshop, teens and adults will craft a custom wood object using the art of pyrography at the historic Mary Nichols Art Gallery in...

LPAA Class 2023: Create Like Monet

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Children, ages 5-12, will be introduced to the artist Claude Monet by artists in the Lost Pines Artisans Alliance in Smithville, Texas. Then your child...

LPAA Class 2023: Sip & Growl, Glaze a Pet Bowl

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Come learn to the art center in historic Smithville, Texas, and glaze a one of a kind pet bowl for your favorite four legged friend....

Intro to Soft Pastels 2023

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Spend three hours in this class learning how to create art using soft pastels at the historic Mary Nichols Art Center in Smithville, Texas. This...

LPAA Paint & Sip – Sunflowers 2023

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Join LPAA artist Robin Lively and learn how to use bold stroke with bold colors to create a beautiful sunflower painting at the historic Mary...

LPAA Paint & Sip Horses 2023

Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United States

Learn techniques with step-by-step instructions for painting horses from artist Robyn Lively at the historic Mary Nichols Art Center in Smithville, Texas. Lost Pines Artisans...

Smithville’s 2024 Empty Bowl Project

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Smithville Empty Bowl will serve soups from local restaurants on March 23 at the Smithville Recreation Center in Smithville, Texas. Each person will receive their...