Library - Thriller Book Club at the Owl
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This month's book is "Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins.
October Chamber Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our monthly luncheon and hear from Kaley Frye on an update from the Economic Development Corporation on the new development happening in the city of Elgin. Sponsored by the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
Library - Coffee Talk with Ashley from Lo-Fi
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Ashley in the Books and Beans area of the library (our library cafe) to talk about how she got started making such wonderful pastries!
Dia de los Muertos Community Display
The Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center will once again welcome the community for its longstanding DÃa de los Muertos Community Display, a special tradition centered on remembrance, reflection, and community. The display features ofrendas (altars) ...
Library - Adult Craft with Marlene
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Decorate some candle holders with Marlene. All materials provided. FREE
FAME Friday | Dia de los Muertos Opening
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FAME Days Friday returns to Main Street on October 2 at 6 PM, bringing the community together for an evening of arts, culture, music and fun. FAME First Friday is brought to the community by the Bastrop Cultural Arts Commission and celebrates the ...
Library - Falloween Fall Festival
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We're kicking off Falloween with Joe McDermott at 10 am. There will be face painting and twist balloons in the library circle and crafts in the children's area. Vendors will be present with food and other items.
Library - Elgin Sings!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come sing with Sara! All are welcome to come sing together and learn new music. Sara has her guitar and you can bring an instrument or just your voice.
Historic Fairview Cemetery Tours
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fairview Cemetery Tours invite guests to step beyond the headstones and hear the stories of Bastrop County’s past, brought to life by actors and local docents. Join us Saturday, October 3 at 3 or 4:30 PM for an intimate experience of history, ...
Annual Chamber Awards Banquet
5:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Making a splash and honoring excellence within our community!
Sip, Shop, & Stroll
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Every second Thursday, your Elgin Chamber of Commerce partners with our members to bring you a mini event within Sip, Shop & Stroll! This months theme is: Can You Pig It?
Library - Conversational Spanish
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Come learn Spanish with friends - this is a relaxed class with a fun instructor!
Indigenous Peoples Day
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center for its third annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration honoring the Tonkawa and their important place in Bastrop County history. On October 10 from 10 AM to 1 PM, visitors of all ages can explore ...
Library - English as a Second Language Class
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come learn English with a great teacher and have fun, too!
Library - BIPOC Book Club at Chemn Cafe
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This month's book is "Where There Was Fire" by Arias.
Nocturn Market
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a fabulous evening of shopping, food, music, and entertainment! Nocturn Market at the ACC-Elgin Campus is a wonderful night market offering artisan vendors, food trucks, curated music, family friendly activities, and a pumpkin shine! Come ...
Library - ABC (Afternoon Book Club)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This month's book is "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.
Library - Chair Yoga
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Body + Shine will be here to show you some calming yoga movements. You don't need to bring anything but yourself. FREE
Loteria Night Fundraiser
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for an evening of fun. The Chamber's first Loteria fundraiser will be hosted at El Maguey Tuesday, September 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The cost is $30 and will cover 5 games. Pre-purchase your games now to save your seat! The regular menu ...
El Camino Real Day
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Trace the road that carved its way through Texas and served as a primary route for conquistadores, settlers, and Texan revolutionaries alike. On October 17, the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center invites you to discover the story of the Camino Real ...
Library - Mahjong
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Whether you are an expert or a beginner, come to the library to play Mahjong with us!
Coffee & Card Swap
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Start your day with great coffee, meaningful conversations, and new business connections! Join the Elgin Chamber of Commerce for a relaxed, no-pressure networking event designed to help you build relationships and grow your network.
Quarterly Meeting | Lucian Perkins
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Bastrop County Historical Society is honored to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and Bastrop native Lucian Perkins for our October Quarterly Meeting. Perkins spent more than 30 years as a staff photographer for The Washington ...
Library - All Day Games
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
We've got Hand and Foot canasta going on, but we also have dominoes and other games, too. Come play!
Spooks & Scandals Walking Tour
5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Take a stroll through historic downtown Bastrop and discover the stories that don’t get told in the daylight. The Spooks & Scandals Walking Tour explores the darker side of local history, from Bastropians who may still linger in historic businesses to ...
Cedar Valley Baptist Church Car Show
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rev up your engines and join us for the Cedar Valley Baptist Church Car Show on Saturday, October 24th! The event is free for everyone—whether you’re coming to admire the cars or bringing one to show. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with judging ...
Lunch & Learn
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Money 101 with Brad Ormesher Do you know anyone that is living paycheck to paycheck, wrestling with debt or just not making as much progress on retirement as they would like? We will talk about the basics of budgeting, debt, saving for retirement and ...
Library - Macrame Craft
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kelley will provide all the materials and teach you how to macrame for free.
Library - Spooky Trivia Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Test your spooky trivia knowledge and have some fun while you're at it! Snacks and drinks will be provided. There is a prize for the winner.
Library - Thriller Book Club at the Owl
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This month's book is "The Hunting Wives" by May Cobb. This is the last Thriller book club for 2026. It will resume January 23, 2027.
Sip, Shop, & Stroll
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Every second Thursday, your Elgin Chamber of Commerce partners with our members to bring you a mini event within Sip, Shop & Stroll! This months theme is: Gobble, Guzzle & Give Thanks!
Holiday by the Tracks: Hot Cocoa Stroll 2026 Attendee Mug Purchase
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join the Elgin Chamber of Commerce for our annual Hot Cocoa Stroll. Purchase your 2025 mug in Veteran's Park at our table for $20 or through this link today. Follow our map through our historic downtown to get a taste from our cocoa stops. Be sure to ...
Hot Cocoa Stroll 2026 Participating Business Stops
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Want to be a stop along the Hot Cocoa Stroll? Register now to be added to the map. Each participating business will have a special sign to post in their window and be included on the attendee map. We will have a "passport" that will be given along ...