Downtown Bastrop

10/22/2026

We’re kicking off Shop Squad! This new initiative highlights a local business each month and encourages our community to shop local and show their support.

Join us for our first visit at The Bridges Emporium this Friday, October 23! The Shop Squad will be there at 2 PM, but we encourage you to stop by whenever you can and show some love to a local business!

10/20/2026

Oh my gourd, you need to visit Downtown Bastrop! 🎃

We’re just a bunch of pumpkins telling you to grab your favorite people, explore local shops, take a bite, and get into some pumpkin business of your own! 🍂

We’ll see you downtown at Bastrop Boo Bash 2026, October 31st, 2-6pm! 👻

Check out our photo spots:

Casa Pan Bakery
C A F F
Gracie’s (The Grace Miller)
Body Toners Fitness & Training Center
Good Old Habit
Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center
The Painted Porch Bookshop
Neighbor's Kitchen and Yard

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Black & White Interiors is making an exciting pivot and needing to make some room inside! Shop their sale starting today! 🛍️

10/15/2026

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Bastrop, you are up 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃! Christmas is coming to town and you don't want to miss the fun! Hometown Holiday Market ~ A Pastel Christmas arrives at the Bastrop Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St B ~ Bastrop, TX), Saturday and Sunday October 17-18, 2026. A winter wonderland of gorgeous Christmas decor, Fantastic Vendors and Papa D Santa will be there too!

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Papa D Santa will be with us on SATURDAY ONLY from 10-4 so don't miss your chance to have your littles take their annual Santa Picture.

Shopping hours are Sat 10-5 and Sun 11-4. Bring a non-perishable food donation for First Baptist Church of Bastrop to save on your admission. Kids 12 and under are FREE!

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All ISD employees (It doesn't matter the district) receive FREE ADMISSION by showing your badge at the door. Bastrop ISD Smithville ISD

Discover Bastrop Downtown Bastrop
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10/14/2026

Bastrop ISD 2026 Homecoming Parade!

10/12/2026

🌿🧹 BASTROP GIVES BACK: DOWNTOWN REFRESH — SIGN UP TODAY!

Bastrop Gives Back brings our community together through hands-on service projects that make a difference right here in Bastrop!

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Downtown Bastrop

From beautification and landscaping to painting, cleanup, and improvements supporting local businesses, there are plenty of ways to roll up your sleeves and help give downtown a refresh!

📝 Pick a project, complete your registration, and join us!

👉 Sign up here: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/1990/campaign/10481/overview

🍂 Can't make this one? Keep an eye out for registration for the 2027 Spring Bastrop Gives Back event, which will take place on a Saturday!

The Downtown Refresh is a smaller-scale initiative with specific projects focused on improving our downtown district. Whether you're ready to lend a hand for a few hours or help make a difference through a small project, your time and effort matter.

💚 Let's work together to keep Bastrop beautiful, support our local businesses, and show what community pride looks like!

10/08/2026

Bastrop Boo Bash 2026 is headed your way!

Join us October 31 from 2–6 PM in Downtown Bastrop for a FREE afternoon of Halloween fun!

🍬 Trick-or-treating & trunk-or-treat
🎪 Activity booths & inflatables
📸 Photo ops & costume contest
🍔 Food court
🎃 And more!

Bring the family, wear your best costume, and come enjoy Halloween in Downtown Bastrop!

Want to be part of Boo Bash? Businesses and organizations can apply for an activity booth or trunk-or-treat space here:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/boobash-33878/