Heritage center grand opening anchors action-packed week across Kerr County

A milestone cultural moment headlines what shapes up to be one of the busiest weeks of the spring in Kerr County, with more than 60 events spanning the arts, outdoors, civic life, food and family set to take place between Monday and Sunday.

The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center opens its doors Saturday at 10 a.m. after a ribbon-cutting on Friday morning at the same location. The grand opening runs through 4 p.m. and promises free admission, activities, demonstrations, live music, and what organizers are billing as a community celebration. More information is available at hhheritagecenter.org.

The week’s calendar reflects the full range of what Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country do well.

On the cultural front, the Cailloux Performing Arts series brings “The Sinatra Experience” to the Cailloux Theater on Saturday evening, while the VK Garage Theater runs its production of “Sense & Sensibility” — based on the Jane Austen novel — on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The Arcadia Live hosts a screening of “The First Wives Club” as part of its Iconic Film Series on Wednesday night, and pianist Stephen Fandrich performs a free 45-minute solo improvisation at Turtle Creek Vineyard on Friday evening.

Live music spans nearly every night and nearly every genre. Pint & Plow Brewing Co. hosts The Great Trumpet on Friday. Singing Water Vineyards has Tim Russo on Saturday afternoon and The Klocks Saturday evening. Central Provisions books the Aiden Berg Trio on Saturday. Those looking for something a little louder can find karaoke at Gravity Check Saloon on both Friday and Saturday nights, and the Heartbreak Outlaws play there Tuesday.

For those drawn outdoors, the Kerrville Police Department hosts a free Fun Run at Louise Hays Park on Saturday morning, open to walkers and runners alike. The Riverside Nature Center’s annual Big Sit runs all day Saturday, and a guided Bird Walk & Talk is scheduled for Wednesday morning, with registration required for location details. The Texas Watersheds Cleanup also departs from Central Provisions on Saturday.

Families have no shortage of options. Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library runs children’s programming every day through Saturday, including Lap Sit Story Time for ages 3 and under, Duplo Club, Lego Club and a Gardening 101 session. The Ridge Marketplace hosts Toddler Time with an astronaut theme on Tuesday morning. The Ingram Duck Derby school fundraiser takes place Friday evening.

The civic and community calendar is equally full. The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women meets Tuesday at 125 Lehman Drive — open to everyone, organizers say. The Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky holds its monthly meeting Thursday at the Riverside Nature Center beginning at 4 p.m., with new members welcome. The Great Decisions Discussion Group at Butt-Holdsworth takes up U.S.-China relations in the current political era on Tuesday at noon.

Two significant events cater to professional and agricultural audiences. The Enterprise Security Summit 2026, co-presented by Schreiner University and the Hill Country Defense Alliance, fills the CCAC on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District hosts the Cow Pokes & Land Folks Conference at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday.

Veterans are served twice this week. Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project leads a free class every Monday at the Kerrville Elks Lodge at 3 p.m. The Hill Country Veterans Center hosts its Veterans Food Bank on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m., offering food, haircuts and clothing to those with valid Texas ID and proof of service.

The week closes out appropriately: Sunday is Mother’s Day. Kerrville-Schreiner Park is offering free entry all day, and the Scott Schreiner Golf Course is giving out free driving range tokens. Several wineries and music venues carry programming through the afternoon and evening.

Heritage center grand opening anchors action-packed week across Kerr County

A milestone cultural moment headlines what shapes up to be one of the busiest weeks of the spring in Kerr County, with more than 60 events spanning the arts, outdoors, civic life, food and family set to take place between Monday and Sunday.

The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center opens its doors Saturday at 10 a.m. after a ribbon cutting Friday morning at the same location. The grand opening runs through 4 p.m. and promises free admission, activities, demonstrations, live music, and what organizers are billing as a community celebration. More information is available at hhheritagecenter.org.

The week’s calendar reflects the full range of what Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country do well.

On the cultural front, the Cailloux Performing Arts series brings “The Sinatra Experience” to the Cailloux Theater on Saturday evening, while the VK Garage Theater runs its production of “Sense & Sensibility” — based on the Jane Austen novel — on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The Arcadia Live hosts a screening of “The First Wives Club” as part of its Iconic Film Series on Wednesday night, and pianist Stephen Fandrich performs a free 45-minute solo improvisation at Turtle Creek Vineyard on Friday evening.

Live music spans nearly every night and nearly every genre. Pint & Plow Brewing Co. hosts The Great Trumpet on Friday. Singing Water Vineyards has Tim Russo on Saturday afternoon and The Klocks Saturday evening. Central Provisions books the Aiden Berg Trio on Saturday. Those looking for something a little louder can find karaoke at Gravity Check Saloon on both Friday and Saturday nights, and the Heartbreak Outlaws play there Tuesday.

For those drawn outdoors, the Kerrville Police Department hosts a free Fun Run at Louise Hays Park on Saturday morning, open to walkers and runners alike. The Riverside Nature Center’s annual Big Sit runs all day Saturday, and a guided Bird Walk & Talk is scheduled for Wednesday morning, with registration required for location details. The Texas Watersheds Cleanup also departs from Central Provisions on Saturday.

Families have no shortage of options. Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library runs children’s programming every day through Saturday, including Lap Sit Story Time for ages 3 and under, Duplo Club, Lego Club and a Gardening 101 session. The Ridge Marketplace hosts Toddler Time with an astronaut theme on Tuesday morning. The Ingram Duck Derby school fundraiser takes place Friday evening.

The civic and community calendar is equally full. The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women meets Tuesday at 125 Lehman Drive — open to everyone, organizers say. The Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky holds its monthly meeting Thursday at the Riverside Nature Center beginning at 4 p.m., with new members welcome. The Great Decisions Discussion Group at Butt-Holdsworth takes up U.S.-China relations in the current political era on Tuesday at noon.

Two significant events cater to professional and agricultural audiences. The Enterprise Security Summit 2026, co-presented by Schreiner University and the Hill Country Defense Alliance, fills the CCAC on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District hosts the Cow Pokes & Land Folks Conference at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday.

Veterans are served twice this week. Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project leads a free class every Monday at the Kerrville Elks Lodge at 3 p.m. The Hill Country Veterans Center hosts its Veterans Food Bank on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m., offering food, haircuts and clothing to those with valid Texas ID and proof of service.

The week closes out appropriately: Sunday is Mother’s Day. Kerrville-Schreiner Park is offering free entry all day, and the Scott Schreiner Golf Course is giving out free driving range tokens. Several wineries and music venues carry programming through the afternoon and evening.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Outreach groups

Mustard Seed Food Pantry — The Light on the Hill, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Information: lightonthehillkerrville.org

Sports & outdoors

Salvation Army Open Golf Tournament — Riverhill Country Club, 9 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Wellness

Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 3 p.m. Information: 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 5, 2026

Seminars

Enterprise Security Summit 2026 — Schreiner University CCAC, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu The details: Presented by SU and Hill Country Defense Alliance. For more info, schedule, and tickets, click here.

Library events

Lap Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

Great Decisions Discussion Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: This month the group will discuss “US-China Relations in the New Trump Era.”  

For the kids

Toddler Time: Astronauts — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Community clubs & meetings

Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women Meeting — 125 Lehman Drive, 11:15 a.m. Information: hillcountrytxdemocraticwomendotorg.wordpress.com The details: The meeting is open to everyone, RSVP to treasurer4hcctdw@gmail.com.

Kerrville Toastmasters — Security State Bank & Trust, 12 p.m. The details: Contact Kevin F. Clark at (512) 771-5845 for more information and online meeting link.

Outreach groups

Grief Support Group — Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, 5:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Live music

Heartbreak Outlaws — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Games

Cinco de Mayo Loteria — Divines Sports Bar, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Trivia Night — True Texas BBQ (HEB), 6:30 p.m. Information: challengeentertainment.com

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Science and nature

Bird Walk & Talk — 8 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org  The details: Space is limited, RSVP for location information. Click here to register.

Bird City Kerrville Meeting — SU Field Lab, 4:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: With speaker Jay Brimhall.

Library events

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

Bird Sit — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Games

Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Outreach groups

Veterans Food Bank — Hill Country Veterans Center, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Food items, haircuts, clothing available. Bring valid Texas ID and proof of military service. Visit Facebook or call the center at (830) 315-3100 for more details.

Outreach groups

Parkinson’s Support Group — Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, 4 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Crafts

Stitch’n Club — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Movie night

Iconic Film Series: The First Wives Club — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Library events

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

Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon.

Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Outreach groups

Stroke Prevention Fair — Dietert Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. information: petersonhealth.com

Light After Loss: Suicide Loss Survivor Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 5:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Science and nature

Horticulture Series: Xeriscaping — Kerr County AgriLife Extension, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: agrilife.tamu.edu

Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 4 p.m. Information: kerrnightsky.com The details: Learn about reducing the skyglow! New members welcome. Member meeting will follow at 5 p.m. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

Lecture and Book Sale: Eight Miles from the Front Gate — Frontier Times Museum, 5:30 p.m. Information: frontiertimesmuseum.org The details: Norma Schreiner’s book on life behind the scenes at the YO Ranch. Presented by Harold Prasatik.  

Foodie event

The Taste — Riverhill Country Club, 6 p.m. Information: kerrvillechamber.biz The details: Food, drinks, and music! For more info and tickets, click here.

Games

50s & 60s Music Trivia — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 6:30 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Live music

Country Nights Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Toby Lee Happy Hour — Kerrville Favorite Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Maplewood Brothers — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Friday, May 8, 2026

Conference

Cow Pokes & Land Folks Conference — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Hosted by the Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District. 

Ribbon cutting

Heart of the Hills Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting — Heart of the Hills Heritage Center, 10 a.m. Information: kerrvillechamber.biz

Games

Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Senior Lunch & Bingo — Doyle Community Center, 12 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Game Night — Doyle Community Center, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Outreach groups

Free Pet Food Friday — KPA Safe House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: info@kerrvillepetsalive.org 

Library events

Connections: Building Blocks of Resilience — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: To register, click here.

Tech Help Friday — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3 p.m.  Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Arts & crafts

Felted Vessels — The Rogue Skein, 1 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Wine event

Quintessa, Faust, & Illumination Pop Up — Turtle Creek Olives and Vines, 5:30 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: Free for members, $20 for nonmembers. For more info and tickets, click here.

School fundraiser

Ingram Duck Derby — Ingram ISD, 6 p.m. Information: duckrace.com

Live music

Steven McClintock — Cafe at the Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

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

Line Dance Pop Up — Kerrville Kroc Center, 6 p.m. Information: kerrvillekroc.org

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

Time Bandits — Truffles & Vines, 7 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

Ruben & Friends — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, 7 p.m. Information: yoranchhotel.com

Chris Ray — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

On Deck Happy Hour: Collie Miller — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Open Mic — Central Provisions, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

James Keith & The Q-Tips — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com

Performing arts

Stephen Fandrich Piano Concert — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 6:15 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: A 45-minute solo piano improvisation in a focused, concert-style setting. This event is free to attend, but we ask that you RSVP so we know how many guests to expect. The tasting room will close for regular service at 6:00 PM, all wine purchases need to be made beforehand. To reserve your spot, click here.

Sense & Sensibility — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Based on the beloved classic by Jane Austen. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Outdoor activities

KPD Fun Run — Louise Hays Park, 7 a.m. Information: facebook.com The details: This community event is family friendly, free, and open to walkers and runners alike. 

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.

Markets and swaps

Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market — 301 Junction Hwy, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — 741 Water St Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Clothing Swap — Central Provisions, 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The arts

Life Drawing — Hill Country Atelier, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryatelier.org The details: Join Saturday mornings for Life Drawing with local artists. No instruction. Drop-in (no registration), $15 per session. For more info, click here.

Painting Demo — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 11 a.m. Information: kacckerrville.com

Arts & crafts

Beginning Weaving — The Rogue Skein, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Birdhouse Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m.  Information: thecolorofclay.com

Grape to Glass Wine Workshop — Schreiner University Junkin Center, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu

Granny Square Class — The Rogue Skein, 2 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Celebrations
Heart of the Hills Heritage Center Grand Opening — Heart of the Hills Heritage Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: hhheritagecenter.org The details: Community celebration of the opening of the center! Free admission, activities, demos, music, and more! For more details, click here. 

Science and nature

The Big Sit — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org

Texas Watersheds Cleanup — Central Provisions, 10 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Library events

Gardening 101: Helping Your Spring Garden — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Kerrville Genealogical Society Workshop — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Food & fun

Mother’s Day Tea — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Joju Pizza Pop Up — Central Provisions, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Live music

Tim Russo — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Kevin McCormick — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Aiden Berg Trio — Central Provisions, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

The Klocks — Singing Water Vineyards, 6 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Ari Bloom — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Trainwreck Shipping Company — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

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

Mick and the Maestros — Truffles & Vines, 7 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

The Limestoners — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, 7 p.m. Information: yoranchhotel.com

Candy Road — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Games

Girls Just Wanna Play Bingo — The Arcadia Live, 6 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Performing arts

The Sinatra Experience — Cailloux Theater, 7 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com 

Sense & Sensibility — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Based on the beloved classic by Jane Austen. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here. 

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mother’s Day events

Free Park Entry — Kerrville Schreiner Park, all day. Information: facebook.com

Free Driving Range Token — Scott Schreiner Golf Course, all day. Information: facebook.com

Live music

Ty Dillon — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Shane Stumpf — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Chris Lirette — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Matthew James Butler — Central Provisions, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Theresa’s Fiddle Jam — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 4 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Tres Amigos — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

Sense & Sensibility — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Based on the beloved classic by Jane Austen. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.