Holiday Lighted Parade highlights busy week of Kerr County events

Kerrville’s annual Holiday Lighted Parade will kick off the holiday season Saturday evening, headlining a week filled with community gatherings, outdoor activities and live entertainment across Kerr County.

The parade will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Kerrville. Road closures and route maps are available at kerrvilletx.gov.

The week begins Monday with free admission to Kerrville Schreiner Park for National Hiking Day. Park staff will lead a guided hike at 10 a.m. from Trailhead 5.

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will host multiple events throughout the week, including story times, book clubs and a GIS Day celebration Wednesday. The library’s Friends group will hold a book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Thursday’s Veterans Thanksgiving at the Hill Country Veterans Center begins at noon.

Schreiner University’s theater department will present “Blood Wedding” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Hanszen Theater. Seat reservations are available through the university’s Facebook page.

Live music venues across the county will feature performances throughout the week. Micky and the Motorcars will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at The Arcadia Live.

The Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market and Heart of the Hills Farmers Market will operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at their regular locations.

Multiple support groups will meet throughout the week, including the PALS Support Group for parents and caregivers of children with special needs at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Peterson Hospice and Home Care Building.

The Rogue Skein will host the Yarn Adventure Truck from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, along with several fiber arts classes.

Details for all events are available through the organizations’ websites and social media pages listed in The Kerr County Lead’s event calendar.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Outdoor events

National Hiking Day — Kerrville Schreiner Park, all day. Information: facebook.com The details: Free entry to the park all day! There will be a 10 a.m. guided hike at Trailhead 5. 

Community meetings

Hill Country Retired School Employees Association Meeting — First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. Information: hillcountryrsea@gmail.com The details: Guest speaker is Joyce Moore with Texas Parks and Wildlife. 

Kerr County Historical Commission Meeting — Union Church, 12 p.m. Information: kerrcountytx.gov The details: This month’s meeting will host speaker Lanza Teague, with a program on “Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Kerrville.” The meeting is open to the public and visitors are welcome. 

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, November 18, 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: Texas Moths — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: 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

Community meeting

Kerrville Area Toastmasters Weekly Meeting — Schreiner University, 6 p.m. Information: tmkfclark@gmail.com The details: Contact Kevin Clark at the email address listed for details and location. 

Live music

Shane Stumpf — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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

Storytime — 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

Naturalist Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Hill Country Ecology” by Jim Stanley.

Movie Chat: Amadeus— Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

GIS Day Celebration — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Learn about GIS and how the City of Kerrville utilizes it! Programs for kids (3:30 p.m.) and adults (4:45 p.m.). For more info, click here or visit the City’s facebook here. 

National Play Monopoly Day — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Community meetings

Kerrville Genealogical Society Meeting — GBNRC/UGRA Building, 2 p.m. Information: kerrvillegensoc.org The details: Guest speaker Lisa McCormick will present on the Logan Library resources. Free and open to the public.

Outreach groups

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

Music

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

Winery events

Downtown Educational: Trefethen Tasting — Turtle Creek Olives and Vines, 5:30 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: Featuring wines of Trefethen Family Vineyards. Free for members, non-members $20. For more info and tickets, click here. 

Foods that Heal Series — Bending Branch Winery, 6 p.m. Information: bendingbranchwinery.com The details: For more info and tickets, click here.

Games

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

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Library events

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

Mystery Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The club will discuss “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley.

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.

Veterans event

Veterans Thanksgiving — Hill Country Veterans Center, 12 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Winery event

Sip & Sourdough — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: Two classes available. For more info and to register, click here. 

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 

Crafts

Paint & Sip — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: For more info and to register, click here. 

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

Live music

Piano Man Mike — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

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

History webinar

Holidays on the Trail: Returning Home — Online Webinar, 6 p.m. Information: thcfriends.org The details: Presented by Dr. Will Cradduck. 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.

Friday, November 21, 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

Arts & crafts

Yarn Adventure Truck — The Rogue Skein, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: The Yarn Adventure Truck is back! For more info, click here.

Electronic Wheel Spinning Class — The Rogue Skein, 10 a.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Flexible Freestyle Weaving — The Rogue Skein, 1 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Fiber Prep for Handspinners — The Rogue Skein, 1 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

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

College sports

Women’s Basketball vs Sul Ross — Schreiner University, 5 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

Live music

Kerrville Classics — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

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

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

Clint Alford — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

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

Micky and the Motorcars — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Performing arts

Blood Wedding — Schreiner University Hanszen Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: For seat reservations, click here. 

Saturday, November 22, 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.

Markets 

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

Arts & crafts

Yarn Adventure Truck — The Rogue Skein, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: The Yarn Adventure Truck is back! For more info, click here.

Brioche Stitch Basics — The Rogue Skein, 10 a.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Handprint Ornaments — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

Library events

Romance Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The club will discuss “The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy” by Brigitte Knightley.

Kathleen Hudson: Creative Writing — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Live music

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

Hunter Billingsley — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Faith Jacobs — Singing Water Vineyards, 5 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Kyle Broll — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Rob Lytle — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

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

Time Bandits — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Celebration

Holiday Lighted Parade — Downtown Kerrville, 6 p.m. Information: kerrvilletx.gov The details: It’s time for the annual parade! For more info, maps, and road closures, click here. 

Thanksgiving at Divines — Divines Sports Bar, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

Blood Wedding — Schreiner University Hanszen Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: For seat reservations, click here. 

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Community art

Community Mosaics — The Color of Clay, 1 p.m. Information: kerrcountylove.com The details: Educator hour 1-2pm, Open Community Hour begins at 2:15pm. To learn more and reserve your spot, click here. 

Live music

Josh Peek — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

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

Matthew James Butler — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Clint Alford — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

CC Booker — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Performing arts

Blood Wedding — Schreiner University Hanszen Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: For seat reservations, 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.