This list is not comprehensive.
Revolutionary Wall
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, residents can submit the name of a person, a description of an event or a special memory from Bastrop County history to be included on “The Revolutionary Wall,” a dedicated display maintained by the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center.
- Through Jan. 31
- Free (admission)
- Bastrop County Historical Society Museum and Visitor Center, 904 Main St., Bastrop
- www.bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched a self-guided scavenger hunt that invites participants to follow ornaments with clues scattered throughout Bastrop State Park.
- Through Jan. 12
- Free (ages 12 and under), $5 (ages 13 and up)
- Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop
- www.tpwd.texas.gov
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet will embrace a Roaring ‘20s-inspired theme and invites guests to wear their best vintage flair.
- Jan. 16, 6-11 p.m.
- $160 and up (admission)
- Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.bastropchamber.com
Runners can register for a 7K, 20K, 40K, 60K or 100K race. First-place awards will be given for each distance. A water-carrying system is required for each event, with a 16-ounce minimum requirement for all races except the 7K.
- Jan. 17, 7 a.m.
- $55-$175 (registration, races vary in price)
- Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop
- www.ultrasignup.com/default.aspx
Attendees will learn how to recognize scams, phishing emails and robocalls, create strong passwords online, adjust privacy settings on social media and more.
- Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon
- Free (registration)
- Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church St., Bastrop
- www.cityofbastrop.org/page/lib.calendar
The Bastrop County Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission will hold its 31st annual walk for peace, justice and equality. The walk from the Elgin Depot Museum to Booker T. Washington Elementary School will be followed by a program at 11 a.m.
- Jan. 19, 10 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Elgin Depot Museum, 14 Depot St., Elgin
- www.elgintexas.gov
The 21st annual event, which will help raise funds for food support in the community, invites residents to sample soups, stews and chilies. Each ticketed attendee will take home a locally hand-painted ceramic soup bowl of their choice.
- Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission, ages 5 and under), $7.18 (admission, ages 6-12), $39.19 (general admission)
- Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.bastropfoodpantry.org
Brides-to-be can check out a variety of vendors, such as florists, photographers, caterers and designers at the seventh annual event.
- Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hampton Inn & Suites, 240 S. Hasler Road, Bastrop
- www.bastropbrides.com
