We treat our mamas right in Bastrop – and our dads too. From live music to festivals, pop-up shops, and more, we’re showing them all the love. Read on to find out where to go and what to do for an amazing Mother’s Day (Sun., May 14) and Father’s Day (Sun., June 18) in Bastrop:
MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS
MOTHER’S DAY POP-UP SHOW – SUN., MAY 7, 2023, 12 PM – 4 PM
Spoil Mom with an afternoon of sippin’ and shoppin’ for plants at Community Gardens, Bastrop’s local indoor/outdoor marketplace and nursery. There’ll be several amazing local vendors, kids' activities, and more.
WILDFLOWER TRAIL RUN – SAT.-SUN., MAY 6-7, 2023
Take Mom through the wildflowers of Texas Hill Country. This trail run has a wide range of races. You’ll see the fire-struck forest of 2011 and the rebirth of the Lost Pines amidst small rocky sections and gentle climbs.
LIVE MUSIC AT NEIGHBOR’S KITCHEN & YARD – FRI.-SUN., MAY 12-14, 2023
Dinner with a view of the Colorado River and live music might be the perfect Mother’s Day gift. She’ll love it. On Friday, May 12, you’ll hear singer/songwriter Michael Anthony with a unique mix of country, blues, rock and soul music that he calls, “Texas Edge.” Saturday, May 13, brings Everett Wren to the stage, a fiddler and multi-instrumentalist that winds through a wide variety of soulful and dance-worthy tunes. Sunday, May 14th you can listen to the blues-rocking, soul-singing drummer Lindsay Beaver and one of the hottest new young singers and guitar-playing artist Brad Stivers.
MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS
Starting the weekend after Mother’s Day, the Bastrop Opera House is putting on The Music Man from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, June 4. Gift mom tickets to a night out at a family-friendly musical everyone will love.
SPA TIME
Pampering is a welcome gift that moms adore. Cherry Blossoms Spa offers a tranquil space for massages, facials, and more, while Turquoise Salon & Spa offers a mix of talented hair stylists, relaxing massages, and more. For full indulgence, treat mom to the expansive Lost Pines Spa at Bastrop’s most luxurious resort, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort.
ART SHOPPING
Gift Mom beauty and inspiration with an art find from The Bridges Emporium in Downtown Bastrop. Inside, you can shop among seven art shops, including fine art, found art, oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, hand-painted décor, and keepsakes.
Also in Downtown Bastrop, you’ll find original art pieces at R.A. Green Mercantile, including hand-crafted pottery, ceramics, fiber work, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more. We especially love Works of the Heart, where most of the art has a heart hidden somewhere in it.
FATHER’S DAY EVENTS
TRIVIA NIGHT @ BASTROP BEER COMPANY – THURS., JUNE 15, 2023
Brains and brews make for a fun night as you and Dad flex your brain power at Bastrop Beer Company’s Trivia Night. They have more than 100 brews on hand, plus an entire retail store, so you can gift Dad some interesting beers to take home.
LIVE MUSIC AT NEIGHBOR’S KITCHEN & YARD – FRI.-SUN., JUNE 16-18, 2023
Pizza, craft brews, and live music along the Colorado River make for a pretty awesome night out on Father’s Day weekend. On Friday, June 16, Beth Lee and the Breakups will play. Straight out of Austin, come hear Beth Lee’s original take on the grit and soul of the Houston music scene.
On Saturday night, you can hear Tahni Handal & Love Generator live. Sometimes acoustic and introspective and sometimes rockin’ and fierce, Tahni’s music is emotionally powerful, spiritually driven, and inspiring all at the same time.
Sunday brings Austin star and singer/songwriter, Ryan DeSiato [Deh-See-auto] with his signature mix of modern rock, world music, folk, and improvisation. A former winner of Austin Music Network’s “Video of the Year” for his single Make Believe, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
14th Annual Blue Flame Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show – SAT., JUNE 17, 2023
Cars, motorcycles, and dads go hand in hand at this collector’s auto show, held at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center. It's sponsored by the Blue Flame Cruisers Car and Motorcycle Club, who make many charitable contributions throughout Bastrop County.
Bastrop Juneteenth Freedom Celebration – SAT., JUNE 17, 2023
Freedom and fathers combine in this day-long festival commemorating the day all slaves were officially freed in Texas on June 19, 1865. Head to Fisherman’s Park for a parade and an afternoon and evening of live music, food, and small business vendors.
FATHER’S DAY POP-UP MARKET – SUN., JUNE 18, 2023
Bastrop’s Pop-Up Market is making a Father’s Day showing with a host of amazing vendors including Gumbeaux Man mobile Cajun and BBQ, homemade baked goods, leather items, exotic plants, and so much more. There’s even a free open house at Gravity District Aerials where anyone can learn about circus training.
FATHER’S DAY GIFTS
FISHING WEEKEND
With the natural beauty Bastrop holds, a fishing weekend may be the best gift ever for the Dad in your life. Bastrop State Park, Mckinney Roughs Nature Park, and Fisherman’s Park all hold a promising catch he’ll be proud of.
KAYAKING/PADDLE BOARDING TOUR
The Colorado River runs right through Bastrop. We highly recommend the El Camino Paddling Trail for a tranquil yet adventurous day with Dad. Both the Bastrop River Company and the Rising Phoenix Adventures Tours will be happy to take you out on a guided tour.
ZIP LINING TOUR
Take Dad to Zip Lost Pines, Texas’s only side-by-side ziplines that accommodate up to six riders at a time. You’ll soar above the Lost Pines, across steep canyons, and over the Colorado River through Mckinney Roughs Nature Park.
Calling All Moms and Dads to Bastrop
Make it a memorable Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with a weekend in Bastrop. Plan your visit today! Also, be sure to get on our email list for the latest Bastrop happenings.
