90 things to do in Kerr County, Oct. 15-20, 2024

Recurring events

Monday-Saturday

Science and nature

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

The arts

Altars, Icons, and Oddities — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: October 4 – October 25. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Paint Kerrville — Various Locations, October 14 – 19.  Information: outdoorpainterssociety.com The details: Outdoor artists will be painting scenes of Kerrville.

Tuesday-Thursday

History

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

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

Al Glann: Poetry in Motion — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: September 28 through November 9. 

Friday-Sunday

At the farm

Harvest Festival — Sovereignty Ranch, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: sovereigntyranch.com The details: Petting zoo, pumpkin patch, barrel rides, apple cider, and fun for the whole family! Fridays thru Sundays on the farm from Oct 11 – Nov 3. 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Outreach groups

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

PALS Support Group — Peterson Hospice and Home Care Building, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com The details: A free monthly support group for parents and caregivers for children with special needs. 

Becoming a Mother: Childbirth Education Class — Peterson Health, 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: 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.

Live music

Tuesday Night Jam — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Library events

Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

NPSOT Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The club will discuss “Our Native Bees” by Paige Embry. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Movie Chat — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: This month’s movie selection is “Fallen.”

Community meetings

Kerrville Genealogical Meeting — 125 Lehman Dr, Kerrville Information: kerrvillegensoc.org The details: Barbara Oates and Bunny Bond from the Kerr County Historical Commission will lead a presentation of an overview of the KCHC and its projects. Free and open to the public. 

Pride Party to Get Out the Vote — Elm Pass Woods, Center Point, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: kerrdemad@gmail.com The details: Emceed by Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit, live music by Sarah Golden, Whiskey & Brisket BBQ, BYOB. This is a free event, but if you would like to make a donation, click here. 

Outreach groups

Building Confidence: Big & Loud for Life — Peterson Wellness Center, 3 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Hill Country Breast Cancer Support Group Fresh Air Walk — Louise Hays Park, 6 p.m. Information: karipotter94@yahoo.com The details: Meet at the Guadalupe Bass Sculpture and take a stroll along the river. Free and open to anyone interested in breast cancer prevention and treatment. 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Science and nature

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

Library events

Shrouded in Mystery Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Cold Hearted River” by Keith McCafferty.

Outreach groups

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Ostomy Support Group — Peterson Health, 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Voter 101 Class — Dietert Center, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: lwvhillcountrytexas.org The details: The Hill Country League of Women Voters will present current information about voting in Kerr County. The class is free and no registration is required. 

NAMI Meeting — Dietert Center, 6 p.m. Information: nami_kerrville@yahoo.com The details: The topic for this meeting is “Legislative Priorities for Mental Health” presented by NAMI staff members Lyssette Galvan and Christine Busse. This meeting is free and open to the public. 

Wellness

Full Moon Yoga — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Celebrations

Centennial Celebration of the Scott Schreiner Golf Course — Scott Schreiner Golf Course, 5:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com 

Kerr County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: kerrvillechamber.biz The details: For info and tickets, click here. 

Gardening fun

Cider & Succulents — The Ridge Marketplace, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

History webinar

We’ve Been Working on the Railroad! — Online via Zoom, 6 p.m. Information: thcfriends.org The details: For more info and to register, click here.

Games

T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Free entry, prizes. Full bar open. Teams of up to 6 people. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP.

Live music

Open Mic Night with Linda & The Boys — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

The Moonlites — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Songkeepers Pop Up Song Circle — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bring your instrument and your songs for sharing in this gathering for all ages. Hosted by Jacobi Caldwell with Konrad Wert in collaboration with Big Seed and the Kerrville Folk Festival in a space for building a greater community for music. This is a free event. 

Mojohand — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Friday, October 18, 2024

Outreach groups

Grief Support Group — First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Library Day @ Doyle — Doyle Community Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville

Caregiver Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 2 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Sports and outdoors

Centennial Tournament — Scott Schreiner Golf Course, 12 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Festivals and shows

Merriam’s Carnival — River Hills Mall, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The details: In the parking lot behind Belk. 

Book clubs

Kids Book Club — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: This week’s selection is “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling. 

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: 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.

The arts

VIP Reception — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 7 p.m. Information: kacckerrville.com

Live music

Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

On-Deck Happy Hour Series: Dusky Son — The Arcadia Live, 6:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Grant Wesley Trio — Joanne Marie & Me, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com/wineboutique1

Open Mic Night — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Black Water Holler — Gravity Check, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Donovan Amaya — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Performing arts

The Importance of Being Earnest — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Satire, wit, and humor. By Oscar Wilde. Tickets for the show are available online here. 

Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor Theater. An adaptation by Eric Cable of four of Poe’s best works. For tickets, click here.  

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Outdoor activities

Kerrville Walking Group — 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.

Science and nature

Bird Walk & Talk — 8:30 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org  The details: Join a guide for a morning walk to observe and identify birds. Space is limited, RSVP for location information.

Water Treatment Plant Tour — 1000 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, 10 a.m. Information: kerrcountywateralliance.org The details: A guided tour to learn how local water is processed and the measures in place to ensure sustainability. To sign up for the tour, click here. 

Markets and shows

Farmers Market — 741 Water St (Parking Lot), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com

Hillside Harvest Market — 5-Points Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 8 a.m. Information: facebook.com

48th Annual Deuce Reunion — Hill Country Youth Events Center, 10 a.m. Information: deucelimitedtx.com

Merriam’s Carnival — River Hills Mall, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. The details: In the parking lot behind Belk. 

Library events

Family Storytime — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Adult Yoga: Stretch & Relax — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Offered by Humbling Bloom.

Get Crafty! Adult Craft Class: Holiday Pumpkins — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Registration required. For more info and to register, click here.

Pet events

Cat Adoptions — KPA Safe House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com/kerrvillepets

Dog Adoptions — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com/kerrvillepets

Barktoberfest — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Arts & crafts

Clay Monster Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

Fundraisers

CPVFD Annual Fish Fry — Center Point Volunteer Fire Dept, 548 Kelly St, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

EWC Baubles & Beads — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5 p.m. Information: hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com

The arts

Public Reception — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 7 p.m. Information: kacckerrville.com

Live music

Matt Kersh — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Brent Ryan — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Modal Mojo — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Uncle Brent — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

The Klocks — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Mark Squared — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Charlie Marks — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Eclipse (Journey tribute) — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Ronny Dean Garrett — Roddy Tree Ranch, 8 p.m. Information: ronnydeangarrett.com

Performing arts

The Importance of Being Earnest — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Satire, wit, and humor. By Oscar Wilde. Tickets for the show are available online here. 

Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor Theater. An adaptation by Eric Cable of four of Poe’s best works. For tickets, click here.  

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Brunch

Bark & Brunch — Cafe at the Ridge, 9 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Arts & crafts 

Paint the Town — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Markets and shows

Merriam’s Carnival — River Hills Mall, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The details: In the parking lot behind Belk. 

Gathering

Spirit is Ageless Gathering — Hotel Giles, Comfort, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: tinamitchelwilkins.com The details: Live music, vendors, raffles, clothes swap, brunch, and inspiration! For info and tickets, click here. 

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: 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

Susan Herndon — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Bob Stewart — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Hamp Brockman — Trailhead Beer Garden, 2 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Performing arts

The Importance of Being Earnest — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Satire, wit, and humor. By Oscar Wilde. Tickets for the show are available online here. 

Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor Theater. An adaptation by Eric Cable of four of Poe’s best works. For tickets, click here.  

Dance class

Belly Dancing Class — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com