119 things to do during Total Eclipse Weekend in Kerr County

Years in the making, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse weekend is here, and there are 119 events this week related to the eclipse and not related to it. As a reminder, Monday’s event will close many businesses, schools, and city and county offices. Also, check with your bank to see if they will be open. The eclipse begins at about 12:20 p.m., with totality at 1:27 p.m.

Maia’s Top Events

The Lead’s Maia Walther compiles our events calendar, but she offers five events that you should check out not related to the Eclipse.

Monday

Science and nature

• Here Come the Birds — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: A family event with kid craft activities, a showing of the movie “The Big Year” and a bird scavenger hunt!

Thursday

Library events

• Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: The group will discuss “The Last Days of Night” by Graham Moore.

Friday

Performing arts

• Camerata: Bold Brilliance — First Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m. Information: https://cameratasa.org/ The details: String trios by Beethoven and Smyth. To purchase tickets click here. 

Live music

• Banjer Dan — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/

Sunday

Performing arts

• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/

Recurring events

Monday-Saturday

The arts

Fiber & Jewelry Show — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 12. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Science and nature

Our Place in Space — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Come see the constellations in our planetarium, learn about conserving our night skies and about our place in space!  

Tuesday-Thursday

History

Kerrville 101 — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1158/Kerr-Regional-History-Center The details: A standing exhibit that provides an introduction to local history and stories. 

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

From the Vaults: Works from the Permanent Collection — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 20. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 

KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 7. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Watercolors by Kandi Stimson, Celestial Paintings by Gary Lovelace and Melissa Muse, Kaleidoscopes & Quilts. 

Wednesday-Monday

The arts

Big Seed Exhibit: Artistic Synergy — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., through April 29. Information: https://pintandplow.com/ The details: Sunday hours are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Monday, April 1, 2024

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

Science and nature

• Here Come the Birds — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: A family event with kid craft activities, a showing of the movie “The Big Year” and a bird scavenger hunt!

Wellness

• Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 5:30 p.m. Information: http://ricksyogatherapy.com/ The details: Join Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project every Monday for a session. The class is free for veterans.

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Library events

• Great Decisions Discussion Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: We will discuss the topic “Climate Technology” this month.

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: Join us each week for a different theme. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04

Performing arts

• Music Students Recital Series — Schreiner University Recital Hall, 3:30 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.presence.io/event/music-student-recital-3

On the farm

• Community Social Hour — Bridget’s Basket, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: https://www.bridgetsbasket.com/ The details: Live music by Bill Stacy, happy hour specials, snacks, and “cook your own” on the grill. 

Food truck 411

• Shim’s Be Blessed: Pizza Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Pizza Night at Trailhead! Shim’s will be serving wood-fired pizzas and Trailhead will have $20 bottles of Texas wines.

Art and wine

Wild West Wine Wednesday — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: Enjoy samples from Off Main Brewing and a short presentation on what’s going on at MoWA. Free event.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

ECLIPSE EVENTS

• Schreiner University Eclipse Packages — Schreiner University, April 4-8. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: From eclipse glasses to day-of parking to entire family stays for days! 
• Eclipse Festival @ HCAF — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Information: https://www.hcaf.com/ The details: All parking and camping spots are SOLD OUT. Additional parking half a mile away can be reserved here and HCAF walk-up wristbands can be purchased here. 
• Eclipse Talk: Jeff Stone — Schreiner University, 3:30 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. 
• Welcome and Wine Tasting — Kerrville Hills Winery at SU, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ 
• Star Party — Schreiner University, 8 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: At the Loftis Observatory with Dr. Kim Arvidsson. 

Science and nature

• Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

Outreach group

• Transportation Focus Group — Dietert Center, 11 a.m. Information: dmartinez@aacog.com The details: The AACOG is partnering with the city and county to assess the needs of transit users in the region. This group will meet in order to get feedback from the community. For more information, contact Doris Martinez at the above address.

Library events

• Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: The group will discuss “The Last Days of Night” by Graham Moore.
• Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Shim’s Be Blessed: Burger Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Burger Night at Trailhead! Shim’s will be serving burgers: 2 for $20 and Trailhead will have $4 P&P pints.

At the movies

• 12 Angry Men — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/

Friday, April 5, 2024

ECLIPSE EVENTS

• Schreiner University Eclipse Packages — Schreiner University, April 4-8. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: From eclipse glasses to day-of parking to entire family stays for days!
• Kerrclipse Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, April 5-8. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Camping and festival packages, including day passes. Click here for more info. Lineup for April 5 at the Threadgill Theater: Albert & Gage, Rebecca Loebe, Jack Barksdale, and The Flyin’ A’s. 
• Eclipse Festival @ HCAF — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Information: https://www.hcaf.com/ The details: All parking and camping spots are SOLD OUT. Additional parking half a mile away can be reserved here and HCAF walk-up wristbands can be purchased here. 
• Celestial Sips: A Journey Through Ursa Wines — Ursa at Branch on High, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: For tickets, click here.
• Archeo-astronomy Talk — Riverside Nature Center, 2 p.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Join Mark Littmann, scholar and author, for a talk on the astronomical practices and celestial lore of ancient cultures. There will be a book sale and signing of his book “Totality” after the talk. 
• Eclipse Talk: Dr. Kim Arvidsson — Schreiner University, 4 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. The talk is titled “The Star of Bethlehem: An Astrological Hypothesis.” 
• The Stars Align Over TLC Music Festival — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.lionscamp.com/ The details: The Maplewood Brothers will be performing. This is part of a 3-day festival celebrating the 75th year of the Texas Lions Camp. For ticketing info and to purchase tickets for one or more days, click here. 

Science and nature

• One-on-One with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: A Certified Texas Master Naturalist will be available to answer questions, discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about how to advance the stewardship and conservation of our environment.

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina: Taco Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: 6-pack Birria Tacos for $20 and $3 longnecks.

Performing arts

• Camerata: Bold Brilliance — First Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m. Information: https://cameratasa.org/ The details: String trios by Beethoven and Smyth. To purchase tickets click here. 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks. 

Arts & crafts

• Stoneware Peacock Bowl Paint & Sip — The Color of Clay, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ 

Live music

• Banjer Dan — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Open Mic — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• Susan Herndon — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/cafe-at-the-ridge
• Grant Wesley Trio — Rivers Edge Gallery, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://riversedgegallery.net/
• Carlos & Dan and The Silver Bullets — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/
• Bruce Robison & John Fullbright — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/

Performing arts

• Opening Night Dinner: Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 6 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A special opening night dinner before the performance. To purchase tickets for the dinner, click here. 
• Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Two Americans visiting Scotland stumble upon a quaint and mysterious village that only reappears every 100 years for one day. To purchase tickets online, click here. 

Saturday, April 6, 2024

ECLIPSE EVENTS

• Schreiner University Eclipse Packages — Schreiner University, April 4-8. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: From eclipse glasses to day-of parking to entire family stays for days!
• Kerrclipse Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, April 5-8. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Camping and festival packages, including day passes. Click here for more info. Lineup for April 6 at the Kennedy Theater: The Lost Pines, Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour, Belladonna Theory, The Stacks, Big Richard, The Damn Quails, and Damn Tall Buildings.  
• Eclipse Festival @ HCAF — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Information: https://www.hcaf.com/ The details: All parking and camping spots are SOLD OUT. Additional parking half a mile away can reserved here and HCAF walk-up wristbands can be purchased here. 
• Eclipse Talk: Dr. Alan Hale — Schreiner University, 9 a.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. The talk is titled “Wondering.” 
• Eclipse Talk: Mark Littmann — Schreiner University, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. The talk is titled “Totality: The Great Eclipse of 2024.” There will also be a book signing.  
• Planetarium Sessions — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Various times. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: There will be five 45-minute sessions throughout the day: 10:15 am / 11:30 am / 12: 45 pm / 3:15 pm / 4:30 pm. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register only for the time slot desired. 
• Planetarium Lecture — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: Mark Littmann is an author and scholar who will be discussing his latest book “Totality: The Great North American Eclipse of 2024.” Copies will be available for sale and to be signed. No registration is required. 
• Center Point Eclipse Festival — 310 FM 480, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: Susan Britt (210) 262-5933 or Bill Holloway (210) 275-9226 The details: Live music, tours of the historical park buildings, food, games, raffles. 
• Celestial Sips: A Journey Through Ursa Wines — Ursa at Branch on High, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: For tickets, click here.
• NASA @ Doyle — Doyle Community Center, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville The details: Information tables, activities for kids, and eclipse glasses will be available. 
• NASA Talks Eclipse — Cailloux Theater, 3 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: NASA will be offering an informational program. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here. 
• The Stars Align Over TLC Music Festival — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.lionscamp.com/ The details: Dallas Moore and J Edwards will be performing. This is part of a 3-day festival celebrating the 75th year of the Texas Lions Camp. For ticketing info and to purchase tickets for one or more days, click here.
• NASA Night — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: NASA will be on site to answer eclipse questions. Banjer Dan will follow with live music at 7 p.m.

Outdoor activities

• Kerrville Walking Group — Dietert Center, 8 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details. 

Markets

• Farmers Market — River Hills Mall Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com/
• Hillside Harvest Market — Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554858434111

Pet events

• Pet Adoptions — KPA Safehouse, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/kerrvillepets The details: Every first and third Saturday of the month.

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda

College sports

• SU Softball vs Texas Lutheran — Schreiner University, 1 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/sball/index
• SU Softball vs Texas Lutheran — Schreiner University, 3 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/sball/index

Live music

• Julian Escobedo — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Stephen K Morris — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Saturday Night Tribute Series: Brad Normandeau: Fly Me to the Moon -– Singing Water Vineyards, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Banjer Dan — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub

Performing arts

• Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Two Americans visiting Scotland stumble upon a quaint and mysterious village that only reappears every 100 years for one day. To purchase tickets online, click here. 

Sunday, April 7, 2024

ECLIPSE EVENTS

• Schreiner University Eclipse Packages — Schreiner University, April 4-8. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: From eclipse glasses to day-of parking to entire family stays for days!
• Kerrclipse Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, April 5-8. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Camping and festival packages, including day passes. Click here for more info. In the Threadgill Theater there will be Eclipse Presentations with the University of Hawaii Astronomy Department. Lineup for April 7 at the Kennedy Theater: Good Looks, Phoebe Hunt, THEBROSFRESH, Matt Kirk & The Güeyfarers, and Jomo and the Possum Posse. 
• Eclipse Festival @ HCAF — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Information: https://www.hcaf.com/ The details: All parking and camping spots are SOLD OUT. Additional parking half a mile away can be reserved here and HCAF walk-up wristbands can be purchased here. 
• Celestial Yoga — Schreiner University, 10 a.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: On the CCAC lawn, offered by Sara Cotton. 
• Eclipse Talk: Dr. Jan Dobias — Schreiner University, 11 a.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. 
• Movie: Apollo 13 — Riverside Nature Center, 11 a.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: The nature center is open today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will screen the movie for $1 admission. 
• NASA Day — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: NASA will be on site to answer eclipse questions. J Edwards will follow with live music at 2 p.m.
• Eclipse Talk: Tim Russ — Schreiner University, 1 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. The talk is titled “My Journey as an Amateur Astronomer.” 
• Celestial Sips: A Wine Odyssey — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: For tickets, click here.
• Eclipse Talk: Dr. Leila Belkora — Schreiner University, 4 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: In the CCAC Ballroom. The talk is titled “Robert Frost: The Poet as Amateur Astronomer.” 
• The Stars Align Over TLC Music Festival — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.lionscamp.com/ The details: Eric Paslay and Landon Heights will be performing. This is part of a 3-day festival celebrating the 75th year of the Texas Lions Camp. For ticketing info and to purchase tickets for one or more days, click here.
• NASA Speaker — Schreiner University, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: At CCAC. 
• Schreiner Aviation Flyover — Schreiner University, 7:15 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: On the CCAC Lawn.
• Movie Night: Apollo 13 — Schreiner University, 8 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: On the CCAC Lawn.
• Star Party — The Ridge Marketplace, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/eclipse-2024 The details: Astronomer Chap Percival will guide you through a journey of the night sky. See website for more details. 

OPEN SUNDAY/SPECIAL HOURS

• Museum of Western Art — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
• KACC — 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Riverside Nature Center — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda

College sports

• SU Softball vs Texas Lutheran — Schreiner University, 12 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/sball/index
• SU Softball vs Texas Lutheran — Schreiner University, 2 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/sball/index

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start 12:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Live music

• Dave Kemp — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com
• Shane Stumpf — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/
• J Edwards — Trailhead Beer Garden, 2 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/

Performing arts

• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/

Monday, April 8, 2024 Eclipse Day

ECLIPSE

• Solar Eclipse Viewing Event + Parking — Schreiner University. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ The details: Reservations required. $100 fee for parking. Bus/XL vehicles are $500. Click here for reservations. 
• Kerrclipse Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, April 5-8. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Camping and festival packages, including day passes. Click here for more info. The Golden Dawn Arkestra will play a Total Eclipse Set at the Kennedy Theater. 
• Eclipse Festival @ HCAF : Stonehenge II Total Eclipse — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Information: https://www.hcaf.com/ The details: All parking and camping spots are SOLD OUT. Additional parking half a mile away can be reserved here and HCAF walk-up wristbands can be purchased here. 
• Kerrville Eclipse Festival — Louise Hays Park, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/ The details: This is a free event that will include NASA speakers, yoga, and live music by Judah and The Lion. For the full schedule, parking, maps, and other information, click here. 
• Eclipse Viewing @ YO Ranch — YO Ranch Headquarters. Information: https://www.facebook.com/yoranchheadquarters The details: Overnight and day passes available. 
• Eclipse Parking — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/ The details: To purchase tickets for parking, click here. 
• Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party — Bending Branch Winery, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: SOLD OUT.
• Eclipse Speaker: Mark Littmann — Schreiner University, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/solar-eclipses/ 
• Totality at The Ridge — The Ridge Marketplace, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/eclipse-2024 The details: Astronomer Chap Percival will be on site and there will be live music by Jesse Stratton Band. 
• Eclipse Watch Party — Blue Oak Trading Company. Information: https://www.facebook.com/blueoaktradingco
• Eclipse Watch Party — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553402787088 The details: Join Howdy’s on their outdoor patio for the eclipse. Live music by Johnny Adair from 12 pm to 4 pm, $20 cover. 
• Solar Eclipse Party — Joanne Marie and Me, Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 The details: Call to reserve your table and parking space. 
• Eclipse Viewing — Basement Brewers of Texas. Information: https://www.facebook.com/BasementBrewersofTexas The details: Live music, food, beer!

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Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — The Ingram Dam, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda

Live music

• DJ Rene — Rivers Edge Gallery, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://riversedgegallery.net/

The arts

• Thunder Never Strikes — Center Point Art, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centerpoint-art.com/ The details: Works by Joseph Awuah-Darko. 

CLOSED

Museum of Western Art — Closed for a private eclipse party. 

Trailhead Beer Garden (always closed on Mondays)

Riverside Nature Center 

Kerr County school districts, most banks and Kerr County and the city of Kerrville.