Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Bastrop County, TX
21 upcoming family events and 7 places and programs in Bastrop County, TX. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Going Batty – Bat Craft at Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
With admission
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Spooky Season Pollinators – Exploration Station
Bastrop State Park
With admission
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike at Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park
With admission
- Community
Through Nov 1
Día de los Muertos Community Display at the Bastrop County Museum
Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Tricks, Treats and Trails at McKinney Roughs Nature Park
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
From $15
- Oct31SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
BOO! B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike with Your Dog
Bastrop State Park
With admission
- Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Spooky Spanish Moss – Halloween Craft at Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park
With admission
- Nov7SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov7SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Wild Calm – Guided Sensory Hike in the Lost Pines
Bastrop State Park
With admissionAll ages
Nov14SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
The Forest You Almost Missed – Family Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
With admission
- Nov21SatOutdoors
Through Jan 10
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm – Christmas Season 2026
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Predators of the Pines – Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
With admission
Nov27FriLight displaysThrough Jan 4
Bastrop River of Lights
Fisherman's Park / June Hill Pape Riverwalk
Free
Nov27FriTree lightingsFri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Bastrop's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Fisherman's Park
FreeAll ages
Nov27FriOutdoorsFri, Nov 27
Renegade Holiday Wagon Rides at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa (behind Mavericks, left of the firepit)
From $20All ages
Nov27FriSanta visitsThrough Dec 24
Santa's Workshop (Frost Pines) at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
- Dec5SatOutdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Predators, Tiny Prey – Guided Bug Hike at Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
With admission
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12
A Dinah 4 Christmas — Christmas Lights at Dinah 4 Ranch, Smithville
Dinah 4 Ranch
FreeAll ages
- Dec19SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Happy Holly-Days at Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Dec19SatOutdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Notice. Wonder. Wander – Family Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
With admission
Places and ongoing programs
- VisitanytimeOutdoors
Visit on your schedule
Bastrop State Park (Lost Pines)
Bastrop State Park
From $5All ages
- VisitanytimeOutdoors
Visit on your schedule
Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park
From $5All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Tween Art Club at Elgin Public Library
Elgin Public Library
Free
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Family Movie Night at Elgin Public Library
Elgin Public Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Little Learners at Elgin Public Library
Elgin Public Library
FreeAges 4–6
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
From $5All ages
- Community
Session in progress
Reading Ranger at Smithville Public Library
Smithville Public Library
FreeAll ages
Recently ended
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