67 things to do in Kerr County, Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2023

Maia’s Top 5

Monday

Literary event

• Monday Night Fiction — Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.presence.io/event/monday-night-fiction-3 The details: Please join the English Department in the Logan Library. Tonight’s book is “The Family Izquierdo” by Rubén Degollado. This event is free and open to the public. 

Tuesday

Science and nature

• NEd Talk: Mushrooms — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Learn about how mushrooms are collected and identified. Program fee is $5; please register.

Games

• Lotería — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534432459

Thursday

Celebration

• Ribbon Cutting — Glory Community Garden, 11 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/glorycommunitygarden The details: Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of our new buildings and the 10th anniversary of the garden groundbreaking!

Friday

Live music

• Travis Pierce Band — Joanne Marie and Me, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 

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

• ArtMart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December 15. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: HCAF’s Annual Christmas Showcase: handcrafted works from hill country artists. 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 introduces local history and stories. 

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

• Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December 15. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: 24th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show: An annual statewide competition of the finest custom furniture makers in Texas.  
• 100 Years of Schreiner Treasures — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December 16. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: The MoWA is partnering with Schreiner University to host an exhibition of university treasures from the past 100 years. 

Monday, November 27, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885 The details: Vecinos serves breakfast in the center’s parking lot.

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/11 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime. 
• Medicare Class — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/11 
• Teen Giant Games — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/11 

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 at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Literary event

• Monday Night Fiction — Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.presence.io/event/monday-night-fiction-3 The details: Please join the English Department in the Logan Library. Tonight’s book is “The Family Izquierdo” by Rubén Degollado. This event is free and open to the public. 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885 The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast! Located in the parking lot of the center. 

Outreach groups

• Grief Support Group — Dietert Center 10 a.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org 

Library events

• Cuentos for Kids — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/11 The details: Join us for a bilingual story time.
• Tween Craft Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/11 

Science and nature

• NEd Talk: Mushrooms — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Learn about how mushrooms are collected and identified. Program fee is $5, please register.

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.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. 
• Lotería — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534432459

Live music

• Jam Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885 The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast! Located in the parking lot of the center. 
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/11 The details: Join us each week for a different theme. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. 
• 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. 

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885 The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast! Located in the parking lot of the center. 
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885

Outreach groups

• Neurological Therapy — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org The details: Peterson Rehab will share how their therapists teach and treat patients with declining neurological functions such as range of motion, gait training, balance, core stabilization, cardiovascular endurance, motor control and more. This is a free presentation. 

Arts workshop

• Intro to Eco-Printing — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: An introduction to the basic process of printing various items with items found in nature. For more info and to register, click here. 

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.

Celebration

• Ribbon Cutting — Glory Community Garden, 11 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/glorycommunitygarden The details: Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of our new buildings and the 10th anniversary of the garden groundbreaking!

Live music

• Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 
• Jam Sesh & Open Mic — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534432459

Swifties Unite Friday Night at Arcadia Live

Friday, December 1, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885 The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast! Located in the parking lot of the center. 
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda

Science and nature

• One-on-One with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 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 at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks allowed. 

Park event

• Snow on the Island — Louise Hays Park, Tranquility Island, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1665/Light-the-Island

Live music

• Chris & Bill — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Travis Pierce Band — Joanne Marie and Me, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Carlos & Dan Band — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 

Performing arts

• The Watchmaker’s Song — Ingenhuett on High, Comfort, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.ventanaballet.com/comfortwatchmaker The details: Ventana Ballet and Red Nightfall Productions present and immersive reimagination of The Nutcracker. For tickets, click here. 
• Quarterly Reading with Kevin Russell — Ursa at Branch on High, Comfort, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: Come see what Kevin Russell from the Shinyribs has to wax poetic about. This informal gathering is free and sure to be a memorable experience. 
• One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A charming holiday play of eight stories set in a Midwestern mall on the day before Christmas. For tickets, click here. To attend the opening night dinner at the Cailloux Theater, purchase dinner tickets here. 
• A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Indoor theater. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, adapted by Sarah Derousseau. Tickets can be purchased here. 
• Taylor Swift Laser Christmas Show — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Doors open at 7 p.m. All ages show. 

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552236505885 The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast! Located in the parking lot of the center. 
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

Markets

• 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. 
• Farmers Market — River Hills Mall Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com/
• Hill Country Gun Show — Hill Country Veterans Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/hill-country-gun-show/ The details: Hosted by the Hill Country Veterans Center, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds go to help local Veteran projects and assistance.

Holiday events

• Santa Saturday — The Arcadia Live, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Doors open at 11 a.m. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” 1966 version starts at 12 p.m. The 2000 version will play at 2 p.m. See website for ticket info and more event details. 
• 6th Annual Windmill Lighting — Bridget’s Basket, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/BridgetsBasket/

Artist meet and greet

• Ron “R.S.” Riddick — Museum of Western Art, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: Come hear one of the greats of the western art world talk about his work. Free event.

Park event

• Running Home for the Holidays 5k — Louise Hays Park, 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1750/Running-Home-for-the-Holidays-5K

Fundraiser gala

• 2nd Annual Fur Ball — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/kerrvillepets The details: Benefiting Kerrville Pets Alive. 

Live music

• Allen Love & Country Pride — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 

Performing arts

• The Watchmaker’s Song: Interactive Kids Show — Ingenhuett on High, Comfort, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://www.ventanaballet.com/comfortwatchmaker The details: Ventana Ballet and Red Nightfall Productions present and immersive reimagination of The Nutcracker. For tickets, click here.
• The Watchmaker’s Song — Ingenhuett on High, Comfort, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.ventanaballet.com/comfortwatchmaker The details: Ventana Ballet and Red Nightfall Productions present and immersive reimagination of The Nutcracker. For tickets, click here. 
• Hill Country Chorale Christmas Concert — Tucker Hall at St Peters, 4 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountrychorale.org/calendar.html
• A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Indoor theater. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, adapted by Sarah Derousseau. Tickets can be purchased here. 
• One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A charming holiday play of eight stories set in a Midwestern mall on the day before Christmas. For tickets, click here.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Markets and shows

• Hill Country Gun Show — Hill Country Veterans Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/hill-country-gun-show/ The details: Hosted by the Hill Country Veterans Center, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds go to help local Veteran projects and assistance.

Live music

• Josh Peek — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.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. 

Performing arts

• A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Indoor theater. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, adapted by Sarah Derousseau. Tickets can be purchased here. 
• Hill Country Youth Orchestra Winter Concert — Cailloux Theater, 3 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: This event is free and open to the public.