The Current Catch Up · March 31, 2026

🗓️ March 31, 2026

Welcome to a special midweek edition of Bastrop Current - Your Local Bastrop County Guide!

This is a big week for our community. Whether you're filling Easter baskets, planning brunch, or just looking for something fun before the holiday weekend - Bastrop County has you covered from Monday through Easter Sunday. Here's your quick look at what's happening.

This is the most sacred week of the year for so many of our neighbors. From Maundy Thursday through Easter morning, churches across Bastrop County are opening their doors wide. Here's what we've gathered - if your church is hosting something special, reply to this email and we'll share it!

🐰 Hop, Hunt & Splash! | Wild Child | Saturday, April 4 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Easter fun with bounce houses and splash activities outside The Wild Child! 📍 303 Martin Luther King Dr, Bastrop

🐰 Community Easter Eggstravaganza | Silver Pines Nursing & Rehab | Thursday, April 2 at 4:30 - 6:30 PM Egg hunt, food, games, and facility tours available upon request. An afternoon of fun for the whole family! 📍 503 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, TX 78602 📞 Call Amber at 512-321-6220 for more info

🐰 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Party | Smithville Brewing Company | Saturday, April 4 at 3:00 PM Kid egg hunts by age group at 3 PM (Little Kids 1-5, Big Kids 6-10, Teens 11+), adult egg hunt at 4 PM, live music by Trey Joseph 4:30-7 PM, petting zoo, Chicken Sh*t Bingo, and eggs from Cedar Wash Ranch! 📍 Smithville Brewing Company, 661 TX-230-LOOP, Smithville 📱 facebook.com/smithvillebrewingcompany

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt & Potluck Brunch | Calvary Episcopal Church | Easter Sunday, April 5 at 9:45 AM Egg hunt for the kids and a potluck brunch for the whole family between the 8:30 and 11:00 AM worship services! 📍 603 Spring St, Bastrop | 🔗 cecbastrop.org

🐰 Easter Egg Hunts at Local Churches Many Bastrop County churches hold their own egg hunts on Easter morning or the Saturday before. Check with your local church this week for details!

Know of an egg hunt we're missing? Reply to this email and we'll share it on our social media!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

🌾 Eden East Farm Stand | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Fresh, hyper-seasonal produce from one of the county's best local farms. 📍 Eden East Farm, Bastrop

🎤 Open Mic Night at Copper Shot Distillery | Monthly 1st Wednesday Musicians, sign up and show your stuff at downtown Bastrop's favorite craft distillery. 📍 Copper Shot Distillery, 809 Main St, Bastrop

🎱 BINGO at Bastrop Beer Company | Weekly Wednesday night BINGO is back! Grab a cold one and play. 📍 Bastrop Beer Company

🍷 Wine Not? Wednesdays + Live Music | Store House Market & Eatery Wine specials and live music to kick off the month right. 📍 Store House Market & Eatery, Bastrop

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | Maundy Thursday

🌾 Elgin Farmers' Market | 4:00 - 7:00 PM Year-round Thursday market with local produce, baked goods, honey, and artisan vendors. 📍 Veterans' Memorial Park, Downtown Elgin https://www.elginfarmersmarket.com/

🐰 Community Easter Eggstravaganza | Silver Pines Nursing & Rehab | 4:30 - 6:30 PM Egg hunt, food, games, and facility tours. Fun for the whole family! 📍 503 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop | 📞 512-321-6220

🎶 Farm Street Opry | Doors 5:30 PM, Show 7:00 PM Bastrop's beloved monthly country music show returns for April! Family-friendly entertainment with quality Texas musicians and guest singers. 💲 $7.50 admission 📍 Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop 🔗 farmstreetopry.com

🎸 House Of Dogs - Live at Copper Shot | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Live music from local musicians at downtown Bastrop's craft distillery. 📍 Copper Shot Distillery, 809 Main St, Bastrop

🎶 Music in the Park | Smithville | 6:00 - 8:30 PM Envy of Them All w/ Orion Robinson perform live at the Gazebo Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening of live music! 📍 Gazebo Park, Smithville

🕯️ Maundy Thursday Service | FUMC Bastrop | 6:00 PM A sacred evening of communion and reflection as Holy Week begins. 📍 1201 Main St, Bastrop | 🔗 fumcbastrop.org

🕯️ Maundy Thursday Footwashing & Eucharist | Calvary Episcopal Church | 6:00 PM Footwashing, Holy Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar - a deeply moving service in historic downtown Bastrop. 📍 603 Spring St, Bastrop | 🔗 cecbastrop.org

🕯️ Holy Thursday Mass | Ascension Catholic Church | Evening (check website for time) Mass of the Lord's Supper. 📍 804 Pine St, Bastrop | 🔗 ascensionbastrop.com

🎤 Open Mic Night at Mutt's Last Stand | Sign-up by 6:45 PM Weekly open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, and storytellers in Smithville. 📍 Mutt's Last Stand, 205 NE Loop 230, Smithville

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 ⭐ Big Night! | Good Friday

✝️ Good Friday Service | FUMC Bastrop | 12:00 Noon A midday pause to remember the meaning of this holy day. 📍 1201 Main St, Bastrop | 🔗 fumcbastrop.org

✝️ Good Friday Liturgy | Calvary Episcopal Church | 12:00 Noon 📍 603 Spring St, Bastrop | 🔗 cecbastrop.org

✝️ Good Friday Liturgy | Ascension Catholic Church | Afternoon/Evening (check website) Veneration of the Cross. 📍 804 Pine St, Bastrop | 🔗 ascensionbastrop.com

🥁 Drum Circle at Vibe Tribe | 5:30 PM Monthly community drum circle - no experience needed, just bring your rhythm (or come find it)! 📍 Vibe Tribe, 1105 Main St, Bastrop

🖼️ First Friday Art Walk | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Downtown Bastrop's monthly celebration of art, music, and community! Stroll Main Street and explore 16+ galleries, restaurants, and shops. Live music, local artists, and a great vibe. Childcare available at First United Methodist Church (ages 0-7, 6-10 PM). 📍 Main Street, Downtown Bastrop 🔗 dbabastrop.wixsite.com/bastrop-downtown/artwalk

✝️ Good Friday Easter Service | Calvary Baptist Church Smithville | 6:30 PM The first of five identical Easter services this weekend - children's ministry available. 📍 607 Loop 230 W, Smithville | 🔗 calvarysmithville.com

🎸 Soul Shaker - Live at Copper Shot | 7:00 - 10:00 PM Houston born, Austin soul - music that strives for magic. A perfect First Friday soundtrack. 📍 Copper Shot Distillery, 809 Main St, Bastrop

🎸 Aname Rose LIVE | Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard Live music on the outdoor stage at one of Bastrop's favorite eateries. 📍 Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard, 601 Chestnut St, Bastrop

🏰 Sherwood Forest Faire | 10:00 AM - Dusk The 17th annual Renaissance faire continues! Jousting, falconry, 150+ live shows, 170+ artisan vendors, and medieval fun for the whole family. 💲 Tickets $16.59 - $33.48 | Kids under 6 FREE 📍 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX 🔗 sherwoodforestfaire.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 ⭐ Easter Eve!

🌾 Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Your weekly Saturday market with local produce, artisan goods, honey, baked goods, and more. 📍 1302 Chestnut St, Bastrop

🌾 Eden East Farm Stand | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Eden East Farm, Bastrop

🐰 Hop, Hunt & Splash! | Wild Child | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Easter egg hunt with bounce houses and splash fun for the kids! 📍 303 Martin Luther King Dr, Bastrop 🔗 Wild Child FB Page

🏃 Hells Hills Trail Race | All Day One of the toughest and most beautiful trail races in Central Texas! Distances include 50 mi, 50K, 25K, 10K, and a Youth 1-mile run through pine trees, stream crossings, and rolling terrain. 📍 Rocky Hill Ranch, 578 FM 153, Smithville 🔗 tejastrails.com/hellshills

🐰 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Party | Smithville Brewing Company | 3:00 PM Kid egg hunts by age group at 3 PM, adult egg hunt at 4 PM, live music by Trey Joseph 4:30-7 PM, petting zoo, and Chicken Sh*t Bingo! 📍 Smithville Brewing Company, 661 TX-230-LOOP, Smithville 📱 facebook.com/smithvillebrewingcompany

⛪ Easter Vigil Mass | Ascension Catholic Church | 5:00 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Spanish) The great Easter Vigil - the most beautiful liturgy of the year. 📍 804 Pine St, Bastrop | 🔗 ascensionbastrop.com

🐰 Parents' Night Out - Easter Edition! | Wild Child | 6:30 - 9:00 PM Drop the kids off for an Easter egg hunt, pizza, crafts, and open play while you enjoy a night out! Spots limited. 📍 303 Martin Luther King Dr, 🔗 Bastrop Wild Child FB Page

🎸 Blues In The Night | 6:30 - 9:30 PM A four-piece band bringing the blues, swing, and R&B to downtown Bastrop. Harmonica, bass, guitar, and drums - the real deal. 📍 Copper Shot Distillery, 809 Main St, Bastrop

🎸 Chubby Knuckle Choir LIVE | 7:00 - 10:00 PM This Bastrop-born band (formed right here in 2009!) brings the hometown energy every time. Don't miss them at Neighbor's. 📍 Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard, 601 Chestnut St, Bastrop

🏰 Sherwood Forest Faire | 10:00 AM - Dusk 📍 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 - EASTER SUNDAY 🌅✝️

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt & Potluck Brunch | Calvary Episcopal Church | 9:45 AM Egg hunt for the kids and potluck brunch between services - all are welcome! 📍 603 Spring St, Bastrop | 🔗 cecbastrop.org

⛪ Easter Services Across Bastrop County | All morning Find a church for your family to attend at askbastrop.com or check with your local church!

🎸 Turtle Shack LIVE | 12:00 - 3:00 PM Post-Easter-brunch live music at Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. A perfect way to relax after the morning. 📍 Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard, 601 Chestnut St, Bastrop

🏰 Sherwood Forest Faire | 10:00 AM - Dusk The faire is open Easter Sunday! A unique way to spend the afternoon with family. 📍 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX

Note: Copper Shot Distillery is CLOSED Easter Sunday.

🎭 Smithville Jamboree | April 9-11 - Smithville's biggest annual festival returns to Riverbend Park! Carnival, live music (Los Texmaniacs with Rick Trevino, Bellamy Brothers), parade, pet show, and more!

🎭 RENT at Bastrop Opera House | Opens April 10 - The iconic rock musical comes to Bastrop!

Happy Easter, Bastrop County. Whether you're at sunrise service, hunting eggs in the backyard, or enjoying a quiet Sunday at home - we hope it's a blessed one.

See y'all Thursday for the full weekly edition! 🌲

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