Bastrop - Cedar Creek Edition | October 2025

Events

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL

Bastrop Art Fest Centered around arts and crafts, the family- friendly festival will oer local vendors, demonstrations, activities and musical theater performances. • Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.lostpinesartcenter.org/bastrop-art-fest

Bastrop Christmas Tree Lighting and River of Lights

half-mile River of Lights display. • Nov. 28-Jan. 5, dusk-10 p.m. • Free (admission)

Attendees can enjoy live music and sweet treats while Santa Claus and Bastrop city ocials light the Christmas tree at Fisherman’s Park—kickstarting the

• Fisherman’s Park, 1200 Willow St., Bastrop • www.visitbastrop.com/lost-pines-christmas

Bastrop County Local Food Fair The family-friendly event will feature booths from local food producers and related vendors, food tastings, panel discussions, kids’ activities and more. • Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.bastropcares.org Bastrop County Senior Expo Attendees will receive goodie bags and can win door prizes while learning about local organizations and services geared toward senior citizens. Capital Area Rural Transportation will provide free shuttle rides to and from the event.

• Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.ccaction.com

November

Elgin Empty Bowl Souper Bowl Attendees can try soups from local vendors and vote for their favorite while listening to live music, participating in raes and bidding in the silent auction. Attendees will receive a commemorative bowl. Those who wish to do so can donate one ahead of time to a local veteran through the Bastrop County Food Pantry website. • Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $25 (admission and commemorative bowl), $5 (admission for ages 6-12, no commemorative bowl) • Elgin High School, 14000 County Line Road, Elgin • www.bastropfoodpantry.org/events

Lost Pines Wassail Fest & Small Business Saturday

Attendees can browse dozens of local shops while sampling wassail in a souvenir cup. Shoppers are encouraged to wear comfortable Christmas clothes. • Nov. 29, 4-8 p.m. • $5 (admission) • Downtown Bastrop • Facebook: Downtown Bastrop

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE. Thank a Veteran.

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