Holiday spirit takes center stage in Kerr County this week

Kerr County residents will have numerous opportunities to celebrate the season over the next week, with holiday events ranging from theatrical performances to community gatherings scheduled across the area.

The week kicks off Monday with Santa’s arrival at Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library at 5 p.m., giving children a chance to meet St. Nick ahead of the Christmas rush.

Holiday programming intensifies as the week progresses. On Wednesday, Tailchasers Patio + Pub will host Christmas Loteria at 6:30 p.m., putting a festive twist on the traditional game.

Theater takes center stage Thursday through Sunday with multiple performances. “The Nutcracker Ballet” opens Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Cailloux Theater, while “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” runs Friday through Sunday at VK Garage Theater. Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the Christmas pageant comedy will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

The weekend brings the heaviest concentration of holiday activities. Saturday’s signature event will be the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Kerrville National Cemetery, where community members will place wreaths honoring 472 veterans. The Kerrville Civil Air Patrol Squadron conducts the ceremony with community support.

Crafters can participate in multiple events Saturday, including a Christmas Make & Take Party at The Rogue Skein from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Christmas at The Ridge at 3 p.m. and a Kids Craft Day Christmas Special at the Museum of Western Art at 5 p.m. The museum event will feature card-making, refreshments and carol singing.

Musical performances round out Saturday’s offerings. The Hill Country Chorale Christmas Concert begins at 4 p.m. at Tucker Hall, followed by Martin Burniston’s Christmas Singalong at 6:30 p.m. at The Arcadia Live.

Additional holiday-themed events include a vintage tree paint and sip class Friday at 7 p.m. at The Color of Clay and a holiday book club meeting Thursday at noon at the library.

While holiday events dominate the calendar, the week also features flood recovery reunification days Monday and Wednesday, various library programs, live music performances and the continuation of farmers markets and outdoor activities throughout the community.

Monday, December 8, 2025

Flood recovery

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

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.

Library events

Santa at the Library — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

Great Decisions Discussion Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

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

Outreach groups

Grief Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Breastfeeding Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 1 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Becoming a Mother: Breastfeeding Class — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Celebration

Senior Dance — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Live music

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

Wednesday, December 10, 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

Arts & crafts

Craft Club — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Wine event

Downtown Educational: La Spinetta — Turtle Creek Olives and Vines, 5:30 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: Free for members, non-members $20. For more info and tickets, click here.

Community meeting

Meet the Candidates Town Hall Meeting — YO Ranch Hotel, Live Oak Ballroom, 6 p.m. Information: kerrcountydemocrats.org

Games

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

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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.

Library event

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

Book Clubs: Holiday Meeting — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.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. 

Arts & crafts

Social Gathering — The Rogue Skein, 4 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Paint Party — Divines Sports Bar, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Outreach groups

Stroke Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Community meetings

Center Point Area Historical Preservation Association Meeting — Center Point Heritage Park, 5:30 p.m. Information: centerpointhistoric.org

TOWN Monthly Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: TOWN (Texas Outdoors Woman Network) enables outdoor-oriented women to meet and build friendships with women who have similar interests. The mission is to provide the opportunity to learn and experience outdoor activities in natural surroundings through a supportive environment. For more info, click here.

Live music

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

Games

Monthly Trivia — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

The Nutcracker Ballet — Cailloux Theater, 7 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: To purchase tickets, click here.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Games

Senior Lunch & Bingo — Doyle Community Center, 12 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Game Night — Doyle Community Center, 7 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Library events

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

Outdoor events

Glow Hike — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 5:15 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: At Trailhead 4/Red Trail. Free entry to the park.

Live music

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

Stan Morris — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

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

Arts & crafts

Vintage Tree Paint & Sip — The Color of Clay, 7 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

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

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 13, 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.

Veterans events

Women Veterans Coffee Chat — Freedom Path Apartments, VA Campus, 9 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Wreaths Across America Ceremony — Kerrville National Cemetery, 11 a.m. Information: wreathsacrossamerica.org The details: Members of the community will place wreaths in honor of the 472 Veterans interned in our National Cemetery. The event is conducted by the Kerrville Civil Air Patrol Squadron through the generosity and support of the Kerr County Community.

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

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

Christmas Make & Take Party — The Rogue Skein, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Christmas at The Ridge — The Ridge Marketplace, 3 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Kids Craft Day: Christmas Special — Museum of Western Art, 5 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: Making cards with refreshments and carol singing to follow. 

Library events

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

Letters to Santa Craft — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Science and nature

Nature Talk: Winter Birding — River Oaks Courts, Medina, 11 a.m. Information: medinariveroaks.com The details: In the Art House Cafe. Food & drink available for purchase.

Holiday events

Holiday Open House — Riverside Nature Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: For more info, click here.

Live music

April Hall Duo — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Steve Garry — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

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

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

Possessed by Paul James & Friends — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Lonely Hearts Club — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com The details: A high-energy Beatles cover band. Doors open at 6pm. For more info and tickets, click here. 

Performing arts

Hill Country Chorale Christmas Concert — Tucker Hall, 4 p.m. Information: hillcountrychorale.org

Martin Burniston’s Christmas Singalong — The Arcadia Live, 6:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

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. 

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Live music

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

Red McAdam & Marley Hale — Trailhead Beer Garden, 2 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Lee Winright — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Alora Joy — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.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.