65 things to do in Kerr County, July 10-16

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

• 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. 

Beginning July 15

• Billy Schenck: Mystic Visions of the West — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through September 2. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 

Music camp

• KFF Music Camp for Teens — Quiet Valley Ranch, July 16-20, 2023. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/music-camp-for-teens The details: Teen campers experience hikes, canoeing, and music. Daily sessions with artist instructors. Camp fee is $75. For more info visit the link, or email Jena Kirkpatrick at jena@jenapoetforhire.com 

Monday, July 10, 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.

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. 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Day camps for kids

• Art Camp — The Color of Clay, Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: For kids ages 7 and up. For more info and to register, visit: ResponsePage.aspx 

Outdoor activities

• Toddler Time — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/

Library events

• At the Cailloux: Storytelling with Sue Kuentz — Cailloux Theater, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07
• Family Movie — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Join us each Tuesday for a family movie and popcorn! 
• Social Crafters — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Bring your projects and share ideas and inspiration. 

Science and nature

• Nature Nights: Eclipse Science — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Families are invited to join the nature center on Tuesday evenings during the summer for Nature Nights. 

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. 

Live music

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

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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. 

Library events

• 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. 
• Get Crafty: Pendulum Art — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Have fun learning about pendulum paintings and create your own piece of artwork. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Registration is required. 

Happy hour

• Happy Hour Biz Mixer — Central Provisions, 4:30 p.m. to p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/  

Movies

• The Sandlot — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Join Smalls and the gang for the 30th anniversary of The Sandlot!

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Day camps for kids

• Art Camp — The Color of Clay, Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: For kids ages 7 and up. For more info and to register, visit: ResponsePage.aspx 

Library events

• Craft Session 1: Horse Puppet — 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: Horse Puppet — 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. 
• Readers Mix 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 “The Orchid Thief” by Susan Orlean.

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. 

The arts

• Big Seed Presents: Master Class and Q+A Workshop — The Arcadia Live, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://bigseed.org/ The details: A workshop on employment in the arts. Registration is for ages 13-30, $10, deadline is July 10. Free public performance follows the workshop at 7 p.m. Click here to register.

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 
• Paul Eason — Off Main Brewing, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/events
• Greg Wall — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events

Friday, July 14, 2023

Play games, all sorts

• Senior Luncheon and Bingo — Doyle Community Center, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/
• Games Night — Doyle Community Center, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/
• 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.
• 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. 

Sweet rides

• Big-Ass Texas Truck Show — Gibson’s, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.gibsonsdiscount.com/ The details: Food truck on site. All trucks welcome. 

Live music

• Shane Bartell — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Open Mic — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ 
• Stan Morris — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Aniston Pate — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• The Flashbacks — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 

Performing arts

• Guacamole Queens — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: The Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, TX are planning a high school reunion in a hurry, before their old building is demolished. Hilarity ensues as they must overcome obstacles to pull it off while dealing with messy issues in their romantic and social lives. 

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Day camp for kids

• Junior Rescuers Camp — Kerrville Pets Alive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://kerrvillepetsalive.com/ The details: Register here.

Library events

• Adult Yoga Class — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: A gentle 1-hour yoga session led by Humbling Bloom.

Foodie event

• BBQ Pop Up — Central Provisions, 12:00 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: From Whiskey & Brisket BBQ. Starts at noon until it sells out!

The arts 

• Artist Reception — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: A meet and greet with the artists of the current exhibits. 

Winery event

• Vertical Tasting: Tempranillo, Newsom Vineyards — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: Taste through nine vintages of Tempranillo made from exceptional High Plains fruit. Charcuterie included. $60 per person, limited seating. Tickets can be purchased here. 

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

• George Ensle Duo — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Matt Kersh — Singing Water Vineyards, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Scott Simpson — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/  
• Josh & Kristi Grider, Aaron LaCombe — Roddy Tree Ranch, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.roddytree.com/lazy-days-canteen.html
• Modal Mojo — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Jake Martin — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ 
• Bobby Dunn & Texas Whiskey — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/

Performing arts

• Guacamole Queens — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: The Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, TX are planning a high school reunion in a hurry, before their old building is demolished. Hilarity ensues as they must overcome obstacles to pull it off while dealing with messy issues in their romantic and social lives. 

The rodeo

• 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, Clay Hollis and dance starts at 9pm. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Live music

• Andy Garcia — Singing Water Vineyards, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.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.