River Rat Shack

Smithville

Experience ultimate relaxation at this idyllic retreat along the Colorado River in Smithville, Texas. Nestled discreetly in the woods, this 1/1 tiny house provides seclusion…

Smithville Reel Film Expo 2024

Come see how the film industry works, stunts by Emmy-award winning Extreme Force Stunts & Film, special effects, and more. Also see some of the…

Merry on Main 2024

Join us for the Bastrop Main Street Program’s free “Merry on Main” event in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Enjoy a day filled with holiday cheer and…

Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade 2024

Don’t miss more than 130 entries in the Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade down Main Street Bastrop, Texas. Fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to…

Bastrop’s Holiday Homes Tour 2024

It’s time for another dazzling and festive Bastrop County Historical Society Historic Holiday Homes Tour! This year’s tour includes five historic homes and an early…

Lost Pines Historic Homes Symposium 2024

Celebrating Minority Heritage and Historic Architecture in the most Historic Small Town in Texas is the theme of this year’s two-day Lost Pines Historic Homes…

Farm Street Opry – A Country Christmas

What makes The Farm Street Opry even more special for the holidays? “A Country Christmas” themed Opry night! Celebrate the season with a special night…

Lost Pines Wassail Fest & Small Business Saturday

Holiday shoppers and visitors are invited to downtown Bastrop, Texas, for their annual Wassail Fest! Homemade hot mulled cider will be served throughout downtown. Cast your…

Bastrop River of Lights 2024

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in Bastrop, Texas, with the enchanting River of Lights along the Colorado River! Special activities have been added…

Elgin Empty Bowl Project 2024

Delight your taste buds by sampling soups, stews, and chilies prepared by some of Elgin’s best chefs during the Elgin Texas Empty Bowl Project lunch….

Elgin VFW Halloween Bash & Trunk or Treat 2024

Get ready for a spooktacular night at the the Elgin, Texas VFW Halloween Bash that includes a Trunk or Treat! Bring your little ghosts and…

Bastrop Shelter Furry Fall Festival 2024

Join us for the 6th annual Furry Fall Festival at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter in Bastrop, Texas! This beloved community event and fundraiser is…

Theater: UrineTown The Musical 2024

Urinetown the Musical, winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, will be performed at…

Theater: Shakespeare in Love

Grab your tickets for “Shakespeare in Love” with only six performances at the historic Bastrop Opera House in Bastrop, Texas. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie,…

Sherwood Forest Faire 2025

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Sherwood Forest Faire alongside the incredible cast? Explore over 150 live performances throughout the…

ENWS: Map Reading & Natural Navigation 2024

Join Earth Native Wilderness School for a weekend of land navigation that will give you the tools that you need to navigate any landscape successfully…

ENWS: Pine Needle Baskets 2024

Join Earth Native Wilderness School to explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making to learn about this primitive skill from the East Coast…

Kids Nature Class 2024: Clouds & Weather

Meet Lost Pines Master Naturalists at the Bastrop County Nature Park in Bastrop, Texas, for a morning outdoors learning about weather! You will explore wind,…

Kids’ Nature Class 2024 – Tiny Predators

Meet us at the Bastrop County Nature Park in Bastrop, TX, for a spooky morning outdoors learning about our insect and insectoid predators. “Tiny Predators,…

Star Party 2024 at Yegua Knobbs Preserve

Back by popular demand, Yegua Knobbs Preserve in McDade, TX, will host a Star Party to view the night sky through powerful portable telescopes manned…