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SEPT. 17
FILM INDUSTRY MEETUP BASTROP — The Bastrop County Film Industry Meetup will take place Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites, 240 S. Hasler Blvd. Special guests include film industry leader Marie Wetherell and actress GiGi Erneta, known for her role in “Flag of My Father.” Attendees will also learn about Bastrop County’s new film hub website. Complimentary refreshments provided. Call 512-321-2898 for more information.
SEPT. 19-21
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF BASTROP — “Fiddler on the Roof” continues its stay at the historic Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St. Directed by Lisa Holcomb, the Tony Award-winning musical follows Tevye the dairyman and his family as they navigate tradition and change in Czarist Russia. Showtimes and tickets available at bastropoperahouse. org.
SEPT. 20
PICKING AT THE GALLERY BASTROP — Found Fine Art, 912 Water St., will celebrate Bastrop Live Music Month with Picking at the Gallery Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local carpenter and artist Rob Hunt will debut his hand-built guitar collection, inviting guests to view and play the instruments. The free event is open to all ages. Call 512-718-1630 for details.
SEPT. 20
MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM BASTROP — The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center continues its Music in the Museum concert series Sept. 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The free show spotlights local musicians in an intimate and historic space, with a wide range of genres and performances.
SEPT. 20
HISPANIC HERITAGE
ELGIN—ElginParks&Recreation will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Sept. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. The event features live music, food trucks, interactive booths, La Cultura Market, a Grito contest and a charro beans cook-off. Call 512-285-6434 for more information.
SEPT. 20
HARVEST FESTIVAL
RED ROCK — Wild Bunch Brewing Co., 1764 Taylorsville Road, will host its Harvest Festival Sept. 20 from 3 to 11 p.m. The event features local crafts, food and a full lineup of brews, seltzers and root beer. Live music includes Tim Bentley at 3 p.m., Smoke and Flowers at 5 p.m. and The Mighty Moondog at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or a canopy for shade.
SEPT. 22
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MCDADE — The McDade Historical Society will gather at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at 557 Old Highway 20. All are welcome. Call 512-273-5151 for more information.
SEPT. 27
GALA FOR HOPE
BASTROP — Gala for Hope 2025 will take place Sept. 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St. The semi-formal evening includes red carpet photos, dinner, live music, a silent auction and speakers addressing mental health awareness. Featured guests include actors David Chokachi, Emilio Rivera and Mark Anthony Baca, along with Bastrop mental health professional T.J. Finn. Proceeds benefit creative media projects on mental health, with half going to the Rural Whole Health Coalition in Smithville. Call 512-3328981 for details.
SEPT. 27
SOUTHERN SPRINTS
PAIGE — Cotton Bowl Speedway will host Southern United Sprints Sept. 27 with gates and pits opening at 3 p.m., grandstands at 5 p.m. and hot laps beginning at 6:30 p.m. The opening ceremony starts at 7 p.m., followed by heat races and feature races. Concessions will be available, and personal- size coolers are allowed in the grandstands for $10. Children 6 and under get in free. Call 512844-3582 for details.
SEPTEMBER SCREAM HOLLOW
SMITHVILLE—ScreamHollow Wicked Halloween Park kicks off its 10th anniversary season this month at 149 Split Rail Lane, open from 7 p.m. to midnight. The 20-acre park features five haunted attractions, including the new Alien Encounter, along withlivebands,vendors,themed bars and bonfires. Visitors can also explore the Halloween History Museum and Haunted Museum. Recommended for ages 12 and up. More information at screamhollow.com.
OCT. 11
TREE DEDICATION
ELGIN — The Elgin OralHistory Project will host a tree dedication Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park playground. The ceremony honors Sydna Davis Arbuckle and T. Berry for their work in preserving Elgin’s history and culture. Cookies and punch will be served after the dedication.
