# Bastrop Lost Pines Christmas Festival, Parade & Lighted Riverwalk > Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: Fisherman's Park & Historic Downtown Bastrop, 1200 Willow St, Bastrop, TX 78602 - Ages: All ages welcome (free community festival, illuminated nighttime riverwalk, and parade) - Price: Free admission to festival, parade, and lighted riverwalk; local concessions and holiday marketplace goods sold separately. - Organizer: City of Bastrop & Bastrop Chamber of Commerce - Official page: https://www.visitbastrop.com/events/lost-pines-christmas/lost-pines-christmas-parade/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/bastrop-lost-pines-christmas-festival-parade-and-lighted-riverwalk--listing-ea027b4c5f11db00adf8b48d ## About Nestled along the scenic Colorado River east of Austin, Bastrop celebrates the season with its signature Lost Pines Christmas Festival. The day-long celebration begins at Fisherman's Park with a lively holiday marketplace, gingerbread house decorating competitions, cookie decorating, kids' holiday crafts, and visits with Santa Claus. As evening approaches, families line Main Street in historic downtown Bastrop for the famed Lighted Christmas Parade, featuring dozens of dazzling, illuminated floats, marching bands, equestrian units, and festive antique fire trucks. Afterwards, stroll the Bastrop Lighted Riverwalk along the Colorado River, where thousands of twinkling holiday lights reflect upon the peaceful river currents. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fisherman's Park and Main Street feature smooth sidewalks and paved riverbank walking paths that easily accommodate strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Permanent restrooms with changing facilities are situated at Fisherman's Park activity center and inside the Bastrop Visitor Center on Main Street. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all generations, especially families with young kids who enjoy parades, outdoor river parks, and hands-on holiday crafts. • Sensory Tips: The nighttime parade includes festive marching band drums and sirens; young children sensitive to loud sounds may prefer watching from the park end of the route where crowds are lighter. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/lost-pines-christmas-lighted-parade--listing-04dfb641242c28be20ce75c7) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Main Street, Historic Downtown Bastrop · Free · checked Oct 14. 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