Relay for Life of Southern Bastrop County
The annual fundraising event hosted by the American Cancer Society will unite the local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds for advocacy, research and patient support.
- May 3, 7-11 p.m.
- Free
- Bastrop Erhard Field, 1624 Hill St., Bastrop
- www.secure.acsevents.org
LPAC After Dark
Community members can look forward to live music by Helen Hoffman, a silent auction, a featured artist show by Mark Mayfield and the debut of the center’s annual show “Free As A Bird.”
- May 3, 6-8 p.m.
- Free
- Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.lostpinesartcenter.org/events
19th Annual Fly In
Participants can witness a variety of aircrafts on display including vintage planes and unique aircrafts. Helicopter rides will be available for purchase as well as food and a free aerial candy drop for kids.
- May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport, 765 NW Loop 230, Smithville
- https://business.smithvilletx.org
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Show
Attendees can enjoy the special occasion with local vendors, food, plants, a bar, a coffee shop, kids activities and more.
- May 10, noon-5 p.m.
- Free
- Community Gardens, 1067 State Hwy. 71, Bastrop
- www.cgbastrop.com
Luz Pazos at Bastrop Comedy Club
The Peruvian comedian has been featured on NBC, HBO Max and performs at top venues across the country.
- May 10, 8 p.m.
- $20
- Bastrop Comedy Club, 1600 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- https://bastrop.filmalley.net/stand-up-comedy-1
Hosted by Bastrop Parks and Recreation, Terry Moore Trio and Sarah Price will perform for community members. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
- May 29, 6-8 p.m.
- Free
- Fisherman’s Park Pavillion, 1200 Willow St., Bastrop
- www.bastroplivemusicfoundation.org/events
Flip Flop to the World
New flip flops will be collected for less fortunate communities in Cozumel, Mexico. The annual collection campaign will begin in June with collection barrels placed at Hampton Inn, Living Room Book Store, Garner & Riley Physical Therapy and Bastrop Cafe.
- June 1-Aug. 31
- Locations vary
- www.flipfloptotheworld.org
Bastrop County Pride 2025 Family Festival
Bastrop Pride will host its celebration with week-long activities. The main event of the festival will include a jiu jitsu demonstration, contortionist and magician performances, drag storytime and music performances by local bands.
- June 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free
- Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.bastroppride.org
