Holiday cheer, live music and community gatherings fill week ahead

From legendary country music to Christmas pageants, Kerr County residents will find no shortage of ways to celebrate the season and connect with neighbors in the week ahead.

The calendar features more than 50 events across seven days, ranging from support groups and wellness programs to holiday markets and live entertainment, offering something for nearly every interest and age group.

Music scene heats up

Western swing legends Asleep at the Wheel headline Friday night’s entertainment at The Arcadia Live, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the main act taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. The West Texas Exiles open the show at 7:30 p.m.

Other notable musical acts include Dave Kemp at Cafe at the Ridge on Friday, Mike Blakely at Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree on Saturday and multiple performances by local favorite Susan Herndon throughout the week.

Holiday festivities continue

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever runs Friday through Sunday at VK Garage Theater, with five total performances based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book. Saturday features both matinee and evening shows.

Santa makes multiple appearances this weekend, including Saturday sessions at The Arcadia Live and Museum of Western Art. The Arcadia offers two showings of “The Grinch” — at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. — with Santa appearances before each screening.

A Community Christmas Party takes place Wednesday evening at Doyle Community Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Markets offer last-minute shopping

The Last Minute Holiday Market runs Friday and Saturday at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center starting at 10 a.m. both days.

Weekend farmers markets continue their regular schedules, with Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market at 301 Junction Highway and Heart of the Hills Farmers Market at 741 Water St., both running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Flood recovery continues

Wednesday marks another Found on the Guadalupe Reunification Day, offering appointments for those seeking to recover items lost in the July 4 flood. Appointments can be scheduled at found-project.com.

Library, nature programs packed

Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library hosts daily programming, including story times, craft sessions and a Friends of the Library Book Sale on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Riverside Nature Center continues its educational offerings with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count NEd Talk on Tuesday at 1 p.m. and multiple other programs throughout the week.

Support groups for various needs meet throughout the week, including grief support, caregiver support and specialized groups for parents of children with special needs. Most are free and open to those who need them.

Monday, December 15, 2025

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, December 16, 2025

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.

Science and nature

NEd Talk: Audubon Christmas Bird Count— Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Free program. For more info and to register, click here.

Outreach groups

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: Newborn Care Class — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Live music

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Flood recovery

Found on the Guadalupe Reunification Day — By Appointment. Information: found-project.com The details: To schedule an appointment, click here. 

Science and nature

Wildflower Bunch — Riverside Nature Center, 9 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join the group and learn about native wildflowers. For more info and to register, click here.

Library events

Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 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

Movie Chat – Fairy Tale: A True Story — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Outreach groups

Cardiac Support Group — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

The arts

Annual Membership Meeting & Mixer — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 5:30 p.m.  Information: kacckerrville.com

Music club

Song Club with Susan Herndon — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Holiday events

Community Christmas Party — Doyle Community Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Games

Christmas Loteria — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 6:30 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Arts & crafts

Ornament Painting Party — The Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

Library events

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

Ornament Making Party — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

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.

Outreach groups

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

Ostomy Support Group — PRMC ED Conference Room, 6 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com 

Live music

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

Friday, December 19, 2025

Library events

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

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

Markets and shows

Last Minute Holiday Market — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. Information: kacckerrville.com

Outreach groups

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

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

Wine event

Wine Tasting — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 4 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Live music

The Limestoners — Truffles & Vines, 6 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

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

Open Mic with Daniel Robinson — Central Provisions, 7:30 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

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

Asleep at the Wheel — The Arcadia Live, 8:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Doors open 7pm, West Texas Exiles 7:30pm, Asleep at the Wheel 8:30pm. 

Performing arts

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Based on the book by Barbara Robinson. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here. 

Saturday, December 20, 2025

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.

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

Markets and shows

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

Texas Gun & Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. Information: texasgunandknifeshows.com

Last Minute Holiday Market — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. Information: kacckerrville.com

Holiday events

Santa Saturday & The Grinch Movie — The Arcadia Live, 9 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Two showings! Santa at 9am, movie at 10:30am, and in the eventing with Santa at 5:30pm, movie at 7pm. 

Santa Visits the Museum — Museum of Western Art, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com

Movie Night on the Lawn: The Grinch — The Ridge Marketplace, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Library events

Adult Yoga with Humbling Bloom — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Holiday Truffles: Adult Session — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: To register, click here. 

Arts & crafts

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

College sports

Men’s Basketball vs Marietta — Schreiner University, 1:30 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

Live music

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

Susan Herndon — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Brad Normandeau: Christmas with the Crooner — Singing Water Vineyards, 5 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Andrew Blanton — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Modal Mojo.5 — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Aaron LaCombe — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com The details: Shay Gott opening at 5pm. 

Mike Blakely — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com The details: Doors open at 6pm. For more info and tickets, click here.

Performing arts

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Based on the book by Barbara Robinson. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here. 

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Brunch

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

Markets and shows

Texas Gun & Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. Information: texasgunandknifeshows.com

Live music

Bill Goodge — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

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

Jojo Fire — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Susan Herndon — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Performing arts

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Based on the book by Barbara Robinson. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here. 

Foodie event

Monthly Potluck — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: Bring a favorite dish to share and meet some neighborhood folks.