'Tis the season for a holiday getaway to Bastrop, TX. No matter the season or reason, holidays are truly memorable in Bastrop, TX. Our special events and festive celebrations make this time of year shine brighter than ever. Join us for our annual Lost Pines Christmas celebration with numerous holiday events, small-town traditions, and fun for the entire family.
Holiday shoppers and visitors are invited to downtown Bastrop for the Seventh annual Wassail Fest! Homemade hot mulled cider will be served throughout downtown, and visitors can vote for their favorite recipe in the coveted annual People’s Choice Awards! Stop by and enjoy the Polka band in front of the Museum and Visitor Center. This event is held in conjunction with American Express Small Business Saturday, which encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick-and-mortar businesses that are small and local. Shop Small at Wassail Fest with the City of Bastrop Main Street Program!
The lighted riverwalk features numerous displays in various seasonal themes lining Bastrop's scenic June Hill Pape Riverwalk. To access this one-half-mile promenade, come down the stairs west of the intersection of Main and Pine Street or select the fully accessible entrance at Fisherman's Park on Willow Street.
What makes The Farm Street Opry even more special for the holidays? A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS-themed Opry night! Join us as we celebrate the season with a special night of fun and fellowship as the Farm Street Opry Band and guests perform great country music and your holiday favorites. Plus, Santa will make a special appearance! Y'all won't want to miss this merry event!
“Bastrop’s Rockin’ Holiday Revue” is set to be the highlight of the holiday season in town. Imagine this: the historic Bastrop Opera House main stage decked out with twinkling lights and festive ornaments, a charismatic MC leading the night, a live band bringing the spirit of the season to life with every beat, and a cast of incredibly talented local performers delivering a selection of beloved holiday classics
Head to downtown Bastrop on December 14th for one of the most wonderful times of the year! For more than 40 years, the Holiday Homes tour has showcased Bastrop’s historic past by opening the doors to our town’s most beautiful homes and this year will be no different. Before or after the tour, join us Downtown to experience the Lost Pines Christmas magic where you can find treasures and eclectic specialty stores to snag Christmas gifts that are as original and independent as Bastrop. We are lucky to have plenty of unique shops all around Bastrop for clothing, art, music, and much more! Downtown is the perfect place to find some one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday cheer!
Get ready for a jolly good time at the Bastrop Main Street Program's annual Merry on Main! Join us in downtown Bastrop for a day filled with festive fun. Write letters to Santa, shop 'til you drop, and enjoy the holiday cheer plus so much MORE!
Don’t miss more than 130 entries - from fanciful floats to fire trucks, unicycles to vintage cars, dancing Honey Bears to dignitaries, from Santa’s helpers to the big man himself. Join us, December 14, for this annual parade. Produced by the City of Bastrop, this joyful Bastrop tradition lights up the Bastrop Lost Pines Christmas festivities. The parade begins at dusk (approximately 6:00 p.m.) and will head south down Main Street. Download and complete the parade packet to participate.
