Monday, Dec. 5
Markets and sales
- Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Christmas
- Schreiner Mansion Holiday Tour — Schreiner Mansion, 226 Earl Garrett St. Information: Katharine Boyette (830) 895-5222 The details: Completed in 1897, the mansion was the residence of the Capt. Charles Schreiner family. Designed by Alfred Giles, the mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours begin on the half-hour with the last tour at 1:30 p.m. Following the tour, the guests receive homemade cookies and wassail. There will be a sleigh in the courtyard with an opportunity for photos. Tickets are available at the door, $15 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children aged eight and under.
- Downtown Christmas Church Walk — Starts at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 5:30 p.m. Information: 830-257-5961 The Details: A Kerrville holiday tradition returns to promote gospel unity and fellowship. Bundle up and bring your flashlight. Come sing and celebrate with your neighbors. The schedule: 5:30- 5:50 p.m., Notre Dame Catholic – Water St. (Mike Cave, Commission to Every Nation); 6–6:20 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal, Main and Tivy (Rev. Billy Crain, Pastor of Christ Church Presbyterian); 6:30–6:50 p.m., First Assembly of God, Washington St. and Jefferson St. (Ryan Huff, Pastor of Real Life Fellowship); 7-7:20 p.m., First Presbyterian, Washington Street and Jefferson Street (Rev. Bert Baetz, Rector at St. Peter’s); 7:30–7:50 p.m., First Baptist, Washington St. at Barnett St. (Rev. Dr. John Uhl, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church) 8-8:30 p.m. – Refreshments and fellowship hosted by First Baptist. There is no cost for this event, but consider donating your love offering in support of local food pantries.
Markets and sales
- Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
Live music
- Vinyl Night — Inn of the Hills, 7 p.m. Information: 830-895-5000 The details: Vinyl night is a night of listening to music our favorite way and playing records!
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Christmas
- An Arcadia Holiday — Arcadia Live, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: The Classical Ballet School presents: “An Arcadia Holiday.” Kick off the holiday and giving season this December with some live music by Big Seed artists, followed by a shortened version of “The Nutcracker” produced by the Classical Ballet School. All money raised in this event will go towards our educational funds, allowing us to continue to offer our stage to local student artists, schools, educational programs, plays, and more.
Markets and sales
- Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
- Kerr County Produce Market Day — The Big Red Barn, 10 a.m., Information: 830-896-7330 The details: Kerr County Produce Market Day (The Big Red Barn). Local Hill Country wholesale warehouse distributor for the finest fruits and vegetables. Open to the public.
Wine
- Wild West Wine Wednesdays — Museum of Western Art, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Join us and meet an area brewery, winery, or distillery. Hear about their products, try out a sample, and enjoy our latest exhibits. All free at the Museum.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Markets and sales
- Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
Tours
- Schreiner Mansion Holiday Tour — Schreiner Mansion, 226 Earl Garrett St. Information: Katharine Boyette (830) 895-5222 The details: Completed in 1897, the mansion was the residence of the Capt. Charles Schreiner family. Designed by Alfred Giles, the mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours begin on the half-hour with the last tour at 1:30 p.m. Following the tour, the guests receive homemade cookies and wassail. There will be a sleigh in the courtyard with an opportunity for photos. Tickets are available at the door, $15 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children aged eight and under.
Friday, Dec. 9
Wrestling
- Extreme Dwarfnator Wrestling — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.dwarfanators.com The details: The World’s smallest wrestlers are competing for the title. They are the baddest little show on earth. Don’t miss this epic event.
Markets and sales
- Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
Live music
- Charlie Bravo — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.pier27riverlounge.business.site
Sports
- Texas Legends Junior Golf — Riverhill Country Club, 10 a.m. through Dec. 11. Information: https://www.txga.org The details: Texas Golfer Association Texas Legends Junior Tour.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Christmas
- Christmas at the Ridge — The Ridge Marketplace, 3-6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com The details: Come out to this family-friendly holiday event. Festivities include a hot chocolate bar, petting zoo and pony rides, crafts, ornament making, letters to Santa, making S’mores, and much more. Get your pictures with Santa and his elves.
- Snow on the Island — Tranquility Island at Louise Hays Park, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1665/Light-the-Island The details: A great location for families and friends to celebrate the holiday season, make new traditions and family memories.
- Santa Clause Movie Night — Zion Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.zionkerrville.org
- Gingerbread House Decorating — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.bhmlibrary.org The details: The Ninth Annual Gingerbread House Decorating event. The library will supply the gingerbread house and all the sweets to decorate it. Just bring your creativity.
Pets and critters
- Kerrville Pets Alive Fill the Bowl — Kerr County Courthouse, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillepetsalive.com The details: Kerrville Pets Alive leads a community event to help our area pets make it through the winter by donating food to fill their bowls.
Markets and sales
- Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — Riverhills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
- Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/349/FOTL-Book-Sale The details: The Friends have a wide selection of gently used books, movies and audiobooks. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection.
Performing Arts
- A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com/2022-theatre-season/ The details: A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
The arts
- Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Texas Furniture Makers’ Show® is an annual statewide Competition of the Finest Custom Furniture Makers in Texas. The show is held at the beautiful Kerr Arts & Cultural Center.
- Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: “Works We Love,” featuring Fred Harman, creator of “Red Ryder and Little Beaver.” Also on display are works from our permanent collection.
Live music
The Him and Her Trio — Pint and Plow Brewing Co., 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com
Cowboy Christmas with Michael Martin Murphey — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Michael Martin Murphey returns to The Cailloux Theater for the first time since 2016 with the 30th anniversary production of his annual “Cowboy Christmas,” a combination of poetry, music and stories that’ll warm your body like a mug of hot chocolate.
Michael Anthony and the Broken Duckfeet Band — Inn of the Hills, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.innofthehills.com
Tailgaters — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.pier27riverlounge.business.site
Lady Lemon and the Boyeez — Babez Seafood Bucket, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.babezseafoodbucket.com
