Family events in Bastrop, TX

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday offers complimentary museum admission for all ages at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum. Visitors can explore Texas natural history, from the planet's beginnings and the age of dinosaurs to the wildlife that lives here today. Highlights include fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures, exhibits featuring Texas wildlife, the chance to touch real meteorites, and a walk beneath a pterosaur with a 33 foot wingspan beside a towering tyrannosaur. New for visitors, Epic Encounters presents a refreshed paleontology gallery that combines scientific discovery with immersive design and interactive experiences. No tickets are required. Information about directions, parking, accessibility, and strollers is available on the museum website.

Designed for mothers and babies, this monthly gathering offers a welcoming space to move, connect, and build community. Each session features an hour of yoga and guided activities, followed by an hour to browse free books, learn about local resources, and pick up giveaways for moms. The program is offered each month in both Bastrop and Elgin.

At Pinballz Lake Creek, the club room becomes a welcoming hub for tabletop enthusiasts, from RPG adventurers and strategy players to card game collectors. Attendees bring their own board games, share favorites with fellow gamers, or make it a fun outing with friends and family. The event is free and open to all ages, and no RSVP or reservations are required. Food and beverages from the bar and kitchen are available with service to your table, creating a relaxed setting for friendly competition, collaboration, and a community-focused, family-friendly atmosphere.

ACL Music Festival is held over two weekends at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

Discover a weekly flea market at the Elgin VFW where a variety of vendors offer antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, tools, clothing, and more. Enjoy eats from local food trucks while you browse. Vendors typically set up early and remain until they pack up, and opportunities to sell are available through the organizer.

The 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Community Gardens offers seasonal fun for all ages in Bastrop. Browse a wide selection of pumpkins, ride the train, and let little ones enjoy bounce houses, giant slides, a playscape, and a kids activity zone. Hands-on options include pumpkin painting alongside a rotating lineup of children’s activities. Local vendors, delicious food, and a full bar are available. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, festivities continue rain or shine. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome, and children 2 and under are admitted free. Themed weekends add extra variety.

The Rosanky Community Center Association hosts its annual Fall Fling Fundraiser featuring a fried chicken meal, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, a bounce house for kids, and a live auction. Proceeds support ongoing upkeep and improvements to the rural school building, helping it remain an accessible, low-cost venue for family gatherings.