63 things to do in Kerr County, July 3-9, 2023

Maia’s top picks

Wednesday

The arts

• Texas: Art is Love — Center Point Art, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centerpoint-art.com/exhibitions/ The details: Center Point Art presents its inaugural show. Featuring work from Texas artists the Haas Brothers, Otis Jones, Matt Kleberg, and Donald Moffett. 

Library events

• At the Cailloux: Austin Reptile Show — Cailloux Theater, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07

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/2023/07 The details: The group will discuss “A Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner.

Saturday

Live Music

• Boone Holding — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/

Performing arts

• Laugh Therapy: Slade Ham & Tre Tutson — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 

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.

The arts

Summer ArtMart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through July 28. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: A hand-made gift show. Come shop the collection of arts and crafts at HCAF! Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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

40 Years of Western Art — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through July 8. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 

KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through July 1. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Monday Madness: The Monday Artists Exhibit; Mix Masters: Abstract mixed media and paintings by Marsha Mefferd and Judy Surles; Southwest Gourd & Fiber Fine Art Show: A national exhibit of gourd and fiber art.

Starting July 7

KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through August 5. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Three exhibits: Oil Paintings of Today’s Cowgirls by Charlotte Wyatt, Images: KACC Judged Membership Show, Hometown Craft’s Teachers Show. 

Monday, July 3, 2023

Library events

Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Stories, songs, and fun for children and their accompanying adults. 

Calm & Color — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: A half hour of relaxing and coloring for children and their accompanying adults. 

Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: An hour of lego fun! Space is limited, sign up is required.

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, July 4, 2023

Celebrations!

• Bluebell Hills Fourth of July Bike Parade — Trinity Baptist Church, 8 a.m. Information: katykappel@yahoo.com The details: Bike decorating starts at 8 a.m. and the parade begins at 9 a.m. 

• Liberty on Tap — Off Main Brewing, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/events

• Independence Day Ice Cream — Olympic Pool, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/2009/Pool-Promotional-Days

• Kerrville’s Fourth on the River — Louise Hays Park, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/809/4th-on-the-River The details: Annual 4th of July concert in the park. Free! Music, food, drinks, river, fireworks! For music lineup and more info visit: https://www.thearcadialive.org/kfor/ 

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Library events

• At the Cailloux: Austin Reptile Show — Cailloux Theater, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07
• 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. 

Science and nature

• Wednesday with Woodrow: Wild Wednesday! — The Ridge Marketplace, 10:15 a.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ The details: Create your own giant animal craft and visit with some rescue reptiles!

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. 

The arts

• Texas: Art is Love — Center Point Art, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centerpoint-art.com/exhibitions/ The details: Center Point Art presents its inaugural show. Featuring work from Texas artists the Haas Brothers, Otis Jones, Matt Kleberg, and Donald Moffett. 

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Library events

• Craft Session 1: Paper Plate Dragon — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Open to kids and teens. Space is limited, registration is required. 
• Craft Session 2: Paper Plate Dragon — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07The details: Open to kids and teens. Space is limited, registration is required. 
• Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: The group will discuss “A Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner.

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. 

Oh what a night

• Girls Night Out — Off Main Brewing, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/events 

Games

• Board Game Night — 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 
• Jonny Adair — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Kerrville Strummers — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/

Friday, July 7, 2023

The arts

• Free Form Weaving for Anyone — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information:  https://www.kacckerrville.com/ The details: Instructor – Jean Kulick of Sheepwalk Ranch, $60, supplies included, class size is limited. To register: https://kacckerrville.com/classes-with-kacc

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. 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks allowed. 
• Friday Night Magic — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly Tournament. Entry fee is $5, rotating formats.

Live music

• 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 and Dan — Joanne Marie and Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Steve Garry — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• The Whites — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 

The rodeo

• Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/LesterMeierRodeoCo/

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Science and nature

• Bird Talk: Using eBird — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Local birding expert Paul Sellin will explain how to use eBird in determining bird identification. Program fee $5. 

Celebrations

• Down Home Country Parade — Downtown Center Point, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/Cpvfd/ The details: The parade starts at China Street and ends at the VFD. CPVFD BBQ and Dance to follow.

Markets and shows

• Texas Gun & Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/
• Kerrville Summer Art Market — Inn of the Hills, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/3611210202443501/ 

Library events

• 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 to choose from. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection.
• Native Plant Society: Nature Journaling — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Join NPSOT member Nancy Huffman as she discusses nature journaling and the ways it can help you reconnect with nature.

Arts and crafts

• MOWA Crafters — Museum of Western Art, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: This craft will have a summer theme.

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. 

Live music

• John Moore — Singing Water Vineyards, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Boone Holding — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• The Unknowns — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Allen Love & Country Pride — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/

Performing arts

• Laugh Therapy: Slade Ham & Tre Tutson — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 

The rodeo

• Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/LesterMeierRodeoCo/
• Crider’s Rodeo and Dance — Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/ The details: For 97 years, Crider’s Rodeo & Dancehall has been an entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer. Camp families, locals and visitors have all gathered beneath the Old Oak Tree to share friendships, love, and memories every Saturday night from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. Cafe opens at 6:30pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, Mario Flores & The Soda Creek Band and dance starts at 9pm. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Markets and shows

• Texas Gun & Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/
• Kerrville Summer Art Market — Inn of the Hills, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/3611210202443501/ 

Arts and crafts

• Sundae Funday — The Color of Clay, 2 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: Paint an ice cream bowl and then have a sundae! Reserve your seat here. 

Live music

• Chuck Wimer — Singing Water Vineyards, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Moe Bandy — Cailloux Theater, 3 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/

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. 
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament — Heart of the Cards, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly tournament. $5 entry.
• Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s League — Heart of the Cards, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly event. Free entry. 
• One Piece Card Game Tournament — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly, $5 entry.