Symphony of the Hills kicks off season with ‘Bach to the Beatles’

Symphony of the Hills opens its 2025-2026 season Thursday with “Bach to the Beatles,” a concert spanning centuries of musical tradition at the Cailloux Theater.

The performance begins at 7 p.m. and marks the first of several concerts the symphony will present throughout the coming year.

The week’s calendar includes dozens of other events across Kerr County, from wellness programs to farmers markets to ghost tours.

Monday highlights

Veterans can attend a free yoga session at 3 p.m. at the Kerrville Elks Lodge, led by Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project. The class runs every Monday.

Schreiner University hosts a public art presentation and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., with the ribbon cutting near Trailhead followed by a 5:30 p.m. presentation at the Junkin Center.

Library and nature programs

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library offers multiple weekly programs, including Lap-Sit StoryTime for children ages 3 and under on Tuesday at 10 a.m., Storytime with the Kerrville Fire Department on Wednesday at 10 a.m., and Duplo Club on Thursday at 10 a.m.

The Riverside Nature Center hosts Wildflower Bunch on Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Sprouts, a nature storytime for preschoolers, on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Markets and festivals

Two farmers markets operate Saturday morning: the Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Junction Highway, while the Heart of the Hills Farmers Market operates the same hours at the 741 Water Street parking lot.

The Buttons & Bows Bazaar takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Christian Church.

Performing arts

The VK Garage Theater presents Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. An opening night dinner is available Friday at 6 p.m.

The Arcadia Live hosts multiple events, including the Rise + Rebuild Series featuring Alexis Arai on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Kerr Kids Day of Play on Saturday, with sessions for ages 5 and under from 9 to 11 a.m. and ages 6 and up from 2 to 4 p.m.

Community meetings

The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women meets Tuesday at 11 a.m. at 125 Lehman Drive, featuring speaker Bee Moorhead.

The Texas Outdoors Woman Network holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Riverside Nature Center.

The League of Women Voters meets Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Nature Center. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Public Power Week

Kerrville Public Utility Board observes Public Power Week through Friday with various events.

Live music

Multiple venues host live music throughout the week, including the Trailhead Beer Garden, which features Hill Country Guitar Club on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and In Six Days on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Concerts by the River takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. at Louise Hays Park, featuring Rain Thoresen, Hogan & Moss, and Old Weird America.

The complete events calendar is available at kerrcountylead.com.

Tuesday, October 7, 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 The details: The group will discuss the topic “AI and American National Security” this month.

Meetups

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

Community meeting

Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women Meeting — 125 Lehman Drive, 11 a.m. Information: https://hillcountrytxdemocraticwomendotorg.wordpress.com/ The details: Featuring guest speaker Bee Moorhead. To RSVP, email treasurer4hcctdw@gmail.com. 

Outreach groups

Hospice Volunteer Training — Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

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

Flu Clinic — Doyle Community Center, 5 p.m. Information: facebook.com

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

Community gathering

National Night Out — Doyle Community Center, 5 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Wednesday, October 8, 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 with KFD — 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

Live music

Hill Country Guitar Club — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Arts & crafts

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

Games

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

Live music

Rise + Rebuild Series: Alexis Arai — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Thursday, October 9, 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 events

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

Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The Flower Sisters” by Michelle Collins Anderson.

Arts & crafts

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

Outreach groups

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

Live music

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

Community meetings

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.

Hill Country Wood Turners Meeting — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryturners.org The public is invited. 

Games

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

Movie night

Film Series: Scary Movie — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Performing arts

Symphony of the Hills: Bach to the Beatles — Cailloux Theater, 7 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: For info and tickets, click here. 

Friday, October 10, 2025

Games

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

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

Library events

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

Spooky stuff

Downtown Kerrville Ghost Tour — KACC, 6:30 p.m. Information: kacckerrville.com The details: For more info and tickets, click here. 

Live music

Blue Jay Way — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

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

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

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

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

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

High school sports

Ingram Tom Moore Football vs Florence — Warrior Stadium, 7 p.m. Information: ingramisd.net The details: Homecoming Night.

OLH Football vs Summit Christian — OLH Campus, 7 p.m. Information: ourladyofthehills.org

Performing arts

The Mousetrap — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: By Agatha Christie. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here. For tickets to tonight’s opening night dinner at 6pm, click here.

Saturday, October 11, 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.

The Big 3K — Schreiner University, 9 a.m. Information: athleteguild.com The details: For more info, click here. 

Coffee + Kayak — Central Provisions, 10 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Markets and fests

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

Buttons & Bows Bazaar — First Christian Church, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: firstchristiankerrville.org

Fall Festival — Glory Community Garden, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Community kids

Rise & Rebuild Series: Kerr Kids Day of Play — The Arcadia Live, 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Ages 5 and under from 9-11am and ages 6 and up from 2pm-4pm. Bringing community together for healing through music and entertainment. For complimentary tickets, click here. 

Community meetings

League of Women Voters Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. Information: lwvhillcountrytexas.org The details: Free and open to the public. To attend via Zoom, email president@lwvhillcountrytexas.org. 

Library events

NPSOT: Wildflowers — 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

Arts & crafts

Kids Craft Day — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: Theme: Leaves & Things.

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

Games

Oktoberfest Games — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Fundraiser

Mountain Home VFD Steak Fundraiser — Mountain Home VFD, 4 p.m. Information: facebook.com 

Live music

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

In Six Days — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

John Armour — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Texas Eagles: Eagles Tribute — Singing Water Vineyards, 6:30 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Concerts by the River — Louise Hays Park, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Featuring Rain Thoresen, Hogan & Moss, and Old Weird America.

Lonestar 118 — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Spooky stuff

Downtown Kerrville Ghost Tour — KACC, 6:30 p.m. Information: kacckerrville.com The details: For more info and tickets, click here. 

Performing arts

The Mousetrap — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: By Agatha Christie. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

Movie night

Hocus Pocus — The Ridge Marketplace, 8 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Live music

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

Chris Lirette — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Theresa’s Fiddle Jam — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 5:30 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com