BIRD LOVERS WEEKEND 2026

5TH ANNUAL

PAINTED WINGS BIRD FEST

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026

8:30am-10:00am - Birdwatching Little Hike - Bob Bryant Park

10:00am-10:30am - Meet the Purple Martins - Bob Bryant Park

12:00pm-8:00pm - In the Spotlight: Birdy Art - Bridges Emporium

4:00pm-4:30pm - Meet the Purple Martins - Bob Bryant Park

5:00pm-6:00pm - Beer and Bird Songs - 602 Brewing Co.

6:00pm-7:00pm - Bird Hat Contest - Bridges Emporium

6:00pm-7:00pm - Binocular Booth - Bridges Emporium

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026

8:30am-10:00am - Birdwatching Big Sit - Fisherman’s Park

9:00am-10:00am - Bird Sculptures Field Trip on Chestnut - start with Barred Owl at Film Alley

10:30am-11:00am - Meet the Purple Martins - Bob Bryant Park

10:00am-11:00am - Sky Kings Raptors Program - Lost Pines Art Center

11:00am-12:00pm - DarkSky Texas Program - Lost Pines Art Center

11:00am-2:00pm - Table Talks: Birdy Info Booths - Lost Pines Art Center

11:00am-2:00pm - Kids Room: Birdy Activities - Lost Pines Art Center

12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch break! BYO lunch and chat with local birders - Lost Pines Art Center

12:00pm-8:00pm - In the Spotlight: Birdy Art - Bridges Emporium

1:00pm-2:00pm - Bastrop Backyard Birds Presentation - Lost Pines Art Center

2:00pm-3:00pm - Meet the Purple Martins - Behind City Hall

5:30pm-6:00pm - Meet the Purple Martins - Behind City Hall

6:00pm-8:00pm - Art After Dark: “Free as a Bird” Art Show with Texas Artists & Live Music -  Lost Pines Art Center