62 things to do in Kerr County, May 1-7

Recurring events

Monday-Saturday

Science and nature

• Fossils — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Come explore the fossilized history of Texas and the Hill Country.

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

• 40 Years of Western Art — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22 – July 8. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 
• KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through May 13. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: HC Quilt Guild Annual Exhibit; SU Senior Graphic Art Show; Guadalupe Watercolor exhibit. 

Monday, May 1, 2023

Library events

• Lap-sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Stories, songs, and play for you and your little one. Geared toward ages 3 and under.

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.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Live music

• Jam Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: Bring your voice, bring your instruments, and join in and play. 

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy stories, nursery rhymes, songs, and an activity. There will be a theme or letter of the alphabet to learn about and a craft project. 
• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 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 to choose from. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection. 

Markets

• Kerr County Produce Market Day — The Big Red Barn, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: 830-896-7330 The details: Local Hill Country wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. Open to the public. 

Art and wine

• Wild West Wine Wednesday — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Join us to learn more about the wines of Becker Vineyards. Enjoy samples, networking and a short presentation on what’s going on at MoWA. Free event.

Thursday, May 4, 2023

• STAR WARS DAY!!! — A Galaxy Far Far Away. The details: May the force be with you. 

Science and nature

• Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: You and your preschooler will be introduced to the wonders of nature through story and observation. 

Games

• Pokémon TCG League — Heart of the Cards, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 

Live music

• Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 
• Kerrville Strummers — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/

Friday, May 5, 2023

Conferences and workshops

• Grazing Workshop — Roberts Ranch in Comfort, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://hillcountryalliance.org/ The details: Grazing Workshop: Planning for land health and farm wealth with holistic management. Join Hill Country Alliance and Holistic Management International for a hands-on workshop at Roberts Ranch exploring how Holistic Planned Grazing can benefit the health and wealth of your operation. Fee is $25, scholarships are available. Register here: https://hillcountryalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hillcountryalliance/eventRegistration.jsp?event=179& 
• Cow Pokes & Land Folks Conference — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: https://kerrcountyswcd.com/ The details: Learn from experts from across the state about plant identification and proper grazing, rainwater catchment, pesticide laws and regulations, UGRA programs, and more. 

Markets

• Tivy Treasures Market — Blue Oak Trading Co., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/blueoaktradingco/ The details: Market days from Tivy kids! Their great products are available for purchase directly from the kids the first Friday of each month.

Science and nature

• One on One with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10:00 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.

Fundraisers

• Chi’s and Nachos — Blue Oak Trading Company, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.blueoaktradingcompany.com/ The details: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your favorite Cha-Weeni pup. Live Mariachi band, drinks, and food. Benefitting Kerrville Pets Alive!
• Ingram Duck Derby — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 5 p.m. Information: http://www.ingramduckderby.com/ The details: A family event featuring bounce houses, games, food trucks, and a rubber duck race! Buy a duck (or several!) for a chance to win prizes. All proceeds from the Duck Derby will benefit the Ingram Elementary PTO to fund shade cover for the new playground.

Wine event

• First Friday Wine Share — Dietert Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.firstfridaywineshare.com/ The details: A fun way to meet new or different wines, people, and places. Please bring no more than one bottle of wine for every two people and your own wine glass.

Wellness

• Full Moon Flow Yoga — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Donation-based class, led by Humbling Bloom. One hour of yoga followed by 30 minutes of sound bath.

Games

• Friday Night Magic — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly Friday Night Magic Tournament. Entry fee is $5, rotating formats. See facebook events for more details.

Performing arts

• Moments in Milestones: Tivy Spring Dance Show — Cailloux Theater, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: This show will feature performances by the Golden Girls, Sapphires, Tivy Dance Department, and Tivy Winter Guard. A variety of styles will be showcased including jazz, hip hop, pom, contemporary, and the Golden Girls’ traditional kick finale! 
• The Gods of Comedy — Hill Country Arts Foundation Indoor Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: By Ken Ludwig. The Ivy League will never be the same when a pair of screwball deities encounter the complexity of college coeds and campus capers. 

Live music

• Cinco de Mayo Celebración — Doyle Community Center, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/ The details: Festivities include live Tejano music by Destino, a Loteria cake walk, food, drinks, and the infamous mangonadas. Bring your own chair as seating is limited. Free and open to the public.
• Open Mic and Game Night — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/  The details: Every Friday evening in downtown Center Point. 
• Carlos & Dan — Happy Hour on Deck at Arcadia Live, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 
• Bill Mahko — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/ 
• Allen Love Band — Joanne Marie and Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Callie Ann Stelter — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 6 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• The Flashbacks — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• Gringo de Mayo with Walt Wilkins — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events 
• JR Herrera Trio — The Hunt Store, 6 p.m. Information: https://thehuntstore.com/upcoming-events/ 
• MishMash — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver 

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Wellness

• Full Moon Morning Yoga — The Gardens at the Ridge, 7 a.m. Information:  https://www.shopsattheridge.com/the-gardens 

Science and nature

• Native Plant Certification Program — Riverside Nature Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: The Native Plant Society of Texas is offering a class for Native Landscape Certification Level 1. Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area, and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but class focus is specific to the Kerrville area. For more info and to register, visit: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=1464& 

Markets and shows

• Hill Country Swap Meet and Kerr County Market Days — Hill Country Youth Events Center, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrmarketdays.org/ The details: A community garage sale and flea market with all types of merchandise. Buy, sell and trade. Antiques, collectibles, new, used, books, tools, furniture, household items, sporting goods, etc. Concessions available, indoors, free parking. Pets are welcome: stop by the KPA! tent to see what fun things they have for your furry friends. 
• Hill Country Gun Show — Hill Country Veterans Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.gunshowtrader.com/ The details: Hosted by the Hill Country Veterans Center. There is a food vendor on the premises. All federal, state, and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. The Hill Country Veterans Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds go to help local Veteran projects and assistance.

Sweet rides

• Cars and Coffee — Billy Gene’s, 8 a.m. Information: http://www.billygenes.com/ The details: Join us at Billy Gene’s Restaurant the first Saturday of each month for Cars and Coffee. Antiques, sports cars, lifted trucks, slammed trucks, Jeeps, and project cars. 

Winery event

• Derby Extravaganza — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: Something special happens at Bending Branch Winery the first Saturday of every May. Join us as we celebrate the Young Family’s Kentucky roots at the 11th Annual Derby Extravaganza. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with live music, food, wine, hats, horses, and mint juleps. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-derby-extravaganza-tickets-586036509977 

Arts and crafts

• MoWA Crafters — Museum of Western Art, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Suitable for ages 5 and up. Young children must be accompanied. This craft session will have a beach theme. Supplies provided. Please RSVP.

Down in the park

• Cinco de Mayo — Louise Hays Park, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: eomkerrville@gmail.com The details: A Cinco de Mayo celebration in the park with a car show, live music, bounce houses, food trucks, drinks, and vendors.

Dance

• Mother and Son Dance — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1752/Mother-Son-Dance The details: An evening filled with fun and dancing! There will be light refreshments.

Games

• Cardfight!! Vanguard — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/  The details: Weekly tournament. Entry fee is $5, rotating formats. See facebook events for more details.

Performing arts

• The Gods of Comedy — Hill Country Arts Foundation Indoor Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: By Ken Ludwig. The Ivy League will never be the same when a pair of screwball deities encounter the complexity of college coeds and campus capers. 

Live music

• Texas Ranger Round-Up + Live Music — Central Provisions, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Come to Center Point for the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers! Start at the Center Point Historical Park, right up the street, for music, food, and entertainment. Then walk a block and come see us, for all-day LIVE MUSIC starting at 2 p.m.
• Reuben Darnell — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 6 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• The Unknowns — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events 
• Chris Boss — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver 
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/ 
• Vanessa & Paige — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ 

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Movies

• Finding Nemo — The Arcadia Live, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Doors and activities at 1 p.m. Movie starts at 2 p.m. 

Markets and shows

• Hill Country Gun Show — Hill Country Veterans Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.gunshowtrader.com/ The details: Hosted by the Hill Country Veterans Center. There is a food vendor on premises. All federal, state, and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. The Hill Country Veterans Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds go to help local Veteran projects and assistance.

Live music

• Julian Escobedo — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ 
• The Night Owls — Pier 27 River Lounge, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver 

Performing arts

• The Gods of Comedy — Hill Country Arts Foundation Indoor Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: By Ken Ludwig. The Ivy League will never be the same when a pair of screwball deities encounter the complexity of college coeds and campus capers. 

Games

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced Format — Heart of the Cards, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly tournament. $5 entry. See facebook events for more details. 
• Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s League — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly event. Free entry. See facebook events for more details.

Friends and neighbors road trip

• Indie Film Series: BUCK ALAMO — Hoffman Haus, Fredericksburg, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountryff.com/events The details: The Hill Country Film Festival hosts the Indie Film Series, sharing favorite indie films. “Buck Alamo” is a story about Buck, a modern-day musical outlaw relic from Austin, who is facing Death (voiced by Bruce Dern). The Great Hall at Hoffman Haus: doors open at 4:45 p.m. Limited seating. Free event, donations accepted.