Mark Saturday, Nov. 21, for Baron’s Birthday Bash, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St. The week before it has plenty going on too, from a night market in Elgin to a colonial supper in McDade.
| Date | Event | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Nov. 14 | Nocturn Market | 5 to 10 p.m. | Austin Community College, 1501 US 290, Elgin |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | The Forest You Almost Missed (guided hike) | 10 to 11 a.m. | Buescher State Park |
| Sun., Nov. 15 | Teen Art Club | 2 to 4 p.m. | Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St. |
| Thu., Nov. 19 | McDade’s Colonial Supper | 6 to 8 p.m. | McDade Historical Museum, 557 Old Hwy 20 |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Baron’s Birthday Bash | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St. |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Predators of the Pines (guided hike) | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Bastrop State Park |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Tracking 101 | 2 to 3 p.m. | Bastrop State Park |
What is Baron’s Birthday Bash?
It is a family-friendly party for the Baron de Bastrop, the town’s namesake. The event listing promises hands-on activities, trivia games and birthday treats at the Bastrop County Historical Society’s Museum & Visitor Center.
The listing does not show a price, so call the museum at (512) 303-0904 before you go.
What is happening at Bastrop State Park that day?
Three programs are on the Texas Parks and Wildlife calendar. Each is free after you pay park entry, which is $5 per adult, with kids 12 and under free.
- Predators of the Pines, 10 to 11:30 a.m. This 1-mile moderate hike has hills and steps and is not stroller friendly. Meet at the playground area near the Piney Hill restroom.
- Tracking 101, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn the prints and scat of common Central Texas animals. Meet behind the interpretive center, and expect about a half-mile walk, partly off trail.
- Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt, Nov. 21 through Jan. 10, 2027. This one is self-guided, so start anytime at park headquarters. Buescher State Park has its own version.
Check the park’s page for current alerts before you head out.
What else is on the calendar?
- Nocturn Market, Nov. 14: a family-friendly night market at the ACC Elgin campus with local artists, makers, small businesses, food and live entertainment.
- The Forest You Almost Missed, Nov. 14: a 1-mile, family-friendly guided loop at Buescher State Park, free after park entry. Meet at the Scenic Overlook.
- Teen Art Club, Nov. 15: free for ages 13 to 18 at the Lost Pines Art Center.
- McDade’s Colonial Supper, Nov. 19: a free supper with donations welcome, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, with a history quiz and an auction for the museum’s new air conditioning. Call 512-273-5151 to reserve a seat.
For the weekend of Nov. 14, see our posts on Veterans Weekend in Bastrop and the Smithville quilts and home tour. Our November roundup has the rest of the month, and our Things to Do guide has more year-round ideas.
Details come from the organizers and calendars above. Please confirm with each organizer before you go.
Thinking about living near all this?
A community event is a good way to see how a town feels. Pair one with a drive using our Neighborhoods guide, or ask us to set up showings while you are in town.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Baron's Birthday Bash in Bastrop?
- Explore Bastrop County lists it for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St.
- How much does Baron's Birthday Bash cost?
- The Explore Bastrop County listing does not show a price. Call the museum at (512) 303-0904 to confirm before you go.
- What is happening at Bastrop State Park on Nov. 21?
- Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Predators of the Pines from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Tracking 101 from 2 to 3 p.m. The self-guided Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt also starts that day and runs through Jan. 10, 2027.
- How much does it cost to do programs at Bastrop State Park?
- These programs are free after you pay park entry, which is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free.
- When is the Nocturn Market in Elgin?
- It is listed for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Austin Community College, 1501 US 290, Elgin.
Sources
- Explore Bastrop County: Baron's Birthday Bash
- Explore Bastrop County: Nocturn Market
- Explore Bastrop County: McDade's Colonial Supper
- Explore Bastrop County: LPAC Teen Art Club
- Explore Bastrop County events calendar
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Predators of the Pines
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Tracking 101
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: The Forest You Almost Missed
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Bastrop State Park entrance fees
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