📍 Sausage Capital of Texas

Things to do in Elgin this weekend

Elgin straddles Bastrop and Travis counties and is world-famous for its hot sausage. Downtown Elgin is experiencing a renaissance with new restaurants, shops, and events that celebrate its rich agricultural and cultural heritage.

1 thing to do in Elgin this Friday–Sunday. This page is the local calendar for Elgin — not a copy of the county homepage.

Population: ~12,000 • ZIP: 78621 • 10 upcoming events

This weekend in Elgin

Friday through Sunday, in Central time. Looking for the whole county? See this weekend in Bastrop County.

Oct 31 2:00 PM

📚 Education Community

Library - Thriller Book Club at the Owl

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.

Bastrop, TX

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Upcoming Events in Elgin (10)

Oct 31 2:00 PM

📚 Education Community

Library - Thriller Book Club at the Owl

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.

Bastrop, TX

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Nov 5 11:30 AM

💼 Business & Networking Community

November 2026 Luncheon

Join us in discussing new initiatives and programming that affect your chamber membership for 2027.

Bastrop, TX

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9th Annual Elgin Empty Bowl "SOUPer Bowl"

Nov 7 11:00 AM

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9th Annual Elgin Empty Bowl "SOUPer Bowl"

Bastrop, TX

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Nov 7 4:00 PM

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6th Annual Hot Sauce Hootenanny

Bastrop, TX

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6th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival 2026

Nov 7 5:00 PM

🛍️ Markets & Shopping Community

6th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival 2026

The City of Elgin, Texas, invites you to the 6th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival on the evening of Nov. 7, 2026 with markets,... \n

Downtown Elgin

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Nov 12 5:00 PM

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Community

Sip, Shop, & Stroll

Every second Thursday, your Elgin Chamber of Commerce partners with our members to bring you a mini event within Sip, Shop & Stroll! This

Bastrop, TX

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Nov 14 5:00 PM

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Nocturn Market

Bastrop, TX

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Nov 21 5:15 PM

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Kitty BINGO 2026: Rhinestone Rodeo

Bastrop, TX

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Holiday by the Tracks: Hot Cocoa Stroll 2026 Attendee Mug Purchase

Dec 5 10:00 AM

💼 Business & Networking Community

Holiday by the Tracks: Hot Cocoa Stroll 2026 Attendee Mug Purchase

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

Bastrop, TX

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Dec 5 2:00 PM

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Hot Cocoa Stroll 2026 Participating Business Stops

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

Bastrop, TX

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