Thanks to our warmer Texas weather, most days you can find plenty to do both indoors and out. But, if you happen to find yourself in our neck of the woods on a really cold day, here are a few family-friendly activities and ideas.
1. Roar Into Prehistoric Fun
Take a walk among towering dinosaurs and uncover a world millions of years in the making. Bastrop’s dinosaur attractions are packed with photo ops, hands-on fun, and adventures kids will never forget.
2. Big Energy? Let ’Em Play!
Need to escape the heat or rainy weather? Indoor play spaces are perfect for climbing, creating, sliding, and letting imaginations run wild.
3. Sweet Treats & Sugar Rushes
Vacation calories don’t count, right? Cool off and indulge at local favorites like Sugar Shack and Simply Sweet with candy, ice cream, baked goodies, and treats the whole family will love.
4. Roll Into Retro Fun
Lace up your skates and hit the rink for music, lights, laughs, and family memories. The roller rink is the perfect mix of nostalgia for parents and nonstop fun for kids.
5. Popcorn, Please!
Take a break and enjoy a classic movie night with the family. Whether it’s a blockbuster adventure or a rainy-day activity, the movies are always a crowd-pleaser.
6. Paddle Into Adventure
Grab a kayak and explore the Colorado River together. Peaceful paddling, wildlife sightings, and beautiful scenery make this one of the best ways to experience Bastrop outdoors as a family.
7. Lights, Curtain, Family Fun!
The Bastrop Opera House proudly presents live theater rivaling many large town operations. Their vast schedule of performances includes dinner theater, musicals, plays, tributes and are the perfect experience for families. Check out their calendar of events to peruse award-winning shows.
8. Travel Back in Time & Hunt for Toads
Step into Bastrop’s rich history at the Bastrop County Museum and Visitors Center, where fascinating stories, artifacts, and exhibits bring the town’s past to life for visitors of all ages. While you’re exploring downtown, turn your visit into an adventure with Bastrop’s charming Toad Scavenger Hunt, a family-friendly activity that encourages kids (and kids at heart) to search for colorful toad statues hidden throughout town. It’s the perfect mix of history, exploration, and small-town fun.
9. Fly Through the Pines
Ready for an adrenaline rush? Zipline through Bastrop’s beautiful Lost Pines canopy for an unforgettable family adventure filled with scenic views and high-flying excitement. Feel the wind in your hair as you soar through the treetops at Zip Lost Pines. Zip Lost Pines is a zip line tour that is open to the public year-round! Featuring Texas's only 6 side-by-side ziplines and 3 suspension bridges, soar above the lost pines, across steep canyons, and over the mighty "Texas" Colorado River.
10. Park Adventures
From scenic hiking trails and shady playgrounds to splash pads and riverside parks, Bastrop is packed with outdoor fun for the whole family. Spend the day exploring nature, stretching little legs, and soaking up the fresh air.
