Friday, July 10, 2026

78th McDade Watermelon Festival 2026

The 78th Annual McDade Watermelon Festival returns to McDade from July 9-11, 2026, bringing three days of family fun, hometown traditions an

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LITTLE HIKES for Birding 2026 series

Attending the Little Hike series with bird watching in Bastrop County, Texas, is a peaceful way to start your day in nature on the second...

Happy Hour at Film Alley

Half-price drafts, bowling & arcade every Thursday

Happy Hour at Lightnin' Bar

Happy hour Tue-Fri 2-6 PM — drinks, billiards, patio

Happy Hour at Old Town Restaurant

$1 off all drinks Mon-Fri 3-7 PM + daily specials

Pint Night at Smithville Brewing

$5 craft pints + $2 off pizzas every Thursday

Burger Night at Store House

Weekly burger special + complimentary drink

Trivia Night at Bastrop Beer Co

Weekly trivia night — teams welcome, prizes!