July 2026
14
Tue
Care-A-Van: Stony Point Park
Join Bastrop County Cares for our Care-A-Van event designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and increase access to loca...
Community Events
Our community events are at the heart of our mission to connect, inspire, and empower. From workshops and family activities to volunteer opportunities, our events foster collaboration and build a stronger, more supportive community.
Featured Event
Save the Date
2026 Bastrop County Cares Gala
Starlight & Spurs: A Texas New Year Gala Fundraising Event
A Boots and Bling New Year’s Eve Celebration
Join Bastrop County Cares for a Boots & Bling New Year’s Eve celebration supporting programs that help families across Bastrop County thrive.
December 31, 2026 • Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
15
Wed
Zion Chapel Baptist Church Summer Food Distribution
Date: July 15, 2026Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDTVenue: Zion Chapel Baptist ChurchCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
15
Wed
Shiloh Community Center Summer Food Distribution
Date: July 15, 2026Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDTVenue: Shiloh Community CenterCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
16
Thu
Tech Ready, Job Steady! Next Level
Date: July 16, 2026Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDTVenue: Smithville Recreation CenterCategory: Education
Tech Ready, Job Steady! Next Level is a free, hands-on digital skills class designed to help participants feel more confident using Zoom for meetin...
16
Thu
Care-A-Van: Smithville
Date: July 16, 2026Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDTVenue: Smithville MLK ParkCategory: Thriving Communities
Join Bastrop County Cares for our Care-A-Van event designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and increase access to local...
16
Thu
Level Up Your Career
Date: July 16, 2026Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CDTVenue: First National Bank BastropCategory: Economic Stability
Level Up Your Career is a free, interactive workshop series in partnership with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area designed to help you build ...
18
Sat
Daddy and Daughter Cupcake Decorating
Date: July 18, 2026Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDTVenue: Bastrop County Community CenterCategory: Education
Join Bastrop County Cares for a fun Daddy & Daughter Cupcake Decorating event featuring local baker Kelly Powell.
Fathers and daughters ages 3–5 are invited to enjoy decor...
Fathers and daughters ages 3–5 are invited to enjoy decor...
21
Tue
Care-A-Van: McDade
Date: July 21, 2026Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDTVenue: McDade Watermelon Festival GroundsCategory: Thriving Communities
Join Bastrop County Cares for our Care-A-Van event designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and increase access to loca...
22
Wed
Stony Point Park Summer Food Distribution
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
23
Thu
Tiny Tales and Sensory Play
Monthly Tiny Tales & Sensory Play is a fun, interactive program for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers that combines storytime with hand...
23
Thu
Care-A-Van: Stony Point Park
Join Bastrop County Cares for our Care-A-Van event designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and increase access to loca...
24
Fri
New Life Baptist Church Summer Food Distribution
Date: July 24, 2026Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDTVenue: Elgin New Life Baptist FellowshipCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
24
Fri
First Baptist Church Summer Food Distribution
Date: July 24, 2026Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDTVenue: First Baptist Church of ElginCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
27
Mon
Mommy and Baby Yoga
Monthly Baby & Mommy Yoga is a welcoming, family-friendly wellness program designed to support moms and their babies ages 0–3 years old thro...
29
Wed
Zion Chapel Baptist Church Summer Food Distribution
Date: July 29, 2026Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDTVenue: Zion Chapel Baptist ChurchCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
29
Wed
Shiloh Community Center Summer Food Distribution
Date: July 29, 2026Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDTVenue: Shiloh Community CenterCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
30
Thu
Tech Ready, Job Steady! Next Level
Date: July 30, 2026Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDTVenue: Smithville Recreation CenterCategory: Education
Tech Ready, Job Steady! Next Level is a free, hands-on digital skills class designed to help participants feel more confident using Zoom for meetin...
August 2026
04
Tue
Care-A-Van: Elgin
Date: August 4, 2026Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CSTVenue: Thomas Memorial ParkCategory: Thriving Communities
Join Bastrop County Cares for our Care-A-Van event designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and increase access to local...
05
Wed
Stony Point Park Summer Food Distribution
Date: August 5, 2026Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDTVenue: Stony Point ParkCategory: Thriving Communities
Bastrop County Cares is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank, Friendship Bible Church, Community of Hope, and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide free, nutriti...
06
Thu
Care-A-Van: Lost Pines Elementary
Date: August 6, 2026Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CSTVenue: Lost Pines ElementaryCategory: Thriving Communities
Join Bastrop County Cares for our Care-A-Van event designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and increase access to local...