Tuesday, Dec. 20
Christmas
- Schreiner Mansion Holiday Tour — Schreiner Mansion, 226 Earl Garrett St. Information: Katharine Boyette (830) 895-5222 The details: Completed in 1897, the mansion was the residence of the Capt. Charles Schreiner family. Designed by Alfred Giles, the mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours begin on the half-hour with the last tour at 1:30 p.m. Following the tour, the guests receive homemade cookies and wassail. There will be a sleigh in the courtyard with an opportunity for photos. Tickets are available at the door, $15 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children aged eight and under.
The arts
- Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: “Works We Love,” featuring Fred Harman, creator of “Red Ryder and Little Beaver.” Also on display are works from our permanent collection.
Live music
- Michael Martin Murphy — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Michael Martin Murphey returns to The Cailloux Theater for the first time since 2016 with the 30th anniversary production of his annual “Cowboy Christmas,” a combination of poetry, music and stories that’ll warm your body like a mug of hot chocolate. Murphy is known and loved for a genre-busting career that includes topping the Pop, Country, Bluegrass and Western Music charts. For more than 40 years, Murphey has left an indelible mark on the American Music Landscape with hits like “Geronimo’s Cadillac,” “Cosmic Cowboy,” “Carolina In The Pines,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “What’s Forever For,” “Cowboy Logic,” and the iconic “Wildfire.” So get the family together and gather ’round the campfire for cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey’s annual “Cowboy Christmas.” You’ll hear many of Triple M’s hits along with cowboy poetry and tales of Christmas cheer and wonder, and leave lifted by the true spirit of Christmas!
- Vinyl Night — Inn of the Hills, 7 p.m. Information: 830-895-5000 The details: Vinyl night is a night of listening to music our favorite way and playing records!
Wednesday, Dec. 21
The arts
- Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: “Works We Love,” featuring Fred Harman, creator of “Red Ryder and Little Beaver.” Also on display are works from our permanent collection.
Markets and sales
- Kerr County Produce Market Day — The Big Red Barn, 10 a.m., Information: 830-896-7330 The details: Kerr County Produce Market Day (The Big Red Barn). Local Hill Country wholesale warehouse distributor for the finest fruits and vegetables. Open to the public.
Live music
- Singer-songwriter series with Justin Heflin — Gravity Check Saloon and Arena, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
Thursday, Dec. 22
The arts
- Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: “Works We Love,” featuring Fred Harman, creator of “Red Ryder and Little Beaver.” Also on display are works from our permanent collection.
Christmas
- Schreiner Mansion Holiday Tour — Schreiner Mansion, 226 Earl Garrett St. Information: Katharine Boyette (830) 895-5222 The details: Completed in 1897, the mansion was the residence of the Capt. Charles Schreiner family. Designed by Alfred Giles, the mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours begin on the half-hour with the last tour at 1:30 p.m. Following the tour, the guests receive homemade cookies and wassail. There will be a sleigh in the courtyard with an opportunity for photos. Tickets are available at the door, $15 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children aged eight and under.
- Christmas at the Cailloux — Cailloux Theater, 5 p.m. Information: First United Methodist Church Kerrville, TX The details: A family-friendly event sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Kerrville.
Friday, Dec. 23
The arts
- Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: “Works We Love,” featuring Fred Harman, creator of “Red Ryder and Little Beaver.” Also on display are works from our permanent collection.
Live music
- Tim Porter and Gary Hatch — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: http://www.shopsattheridge.com
Saturday, Dec. 24
Christmas
- Snow on the Island — Tranquility Island at Louise Hays Park, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1665/Light-the-Island The details: A great location for families and friends to celebrate the holiday season, make new traditions and family memories.
Christmas Eve Services
- Hosanna Lutheran Church, 5 p.m. candlelight, 7 p.m. candlelight; 134 Camp Meeting Rd. Information: 830-257-6767 www.hosannakerrville.org
- Notre Dame Catholic Church, 4 p.m. Children’s Mass, 6 p.m. Spanish Mass and Midnight Mass, 909 Main St. Information: 830-257-5961. www.notredamechurch.cc
- First Baptist Church, 5:30 p.m., 625 Washington St. Information: 830-257-5033, www.fbckerrville.com
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. candlelight service, 320 Saint Peter St. Information: 830-257-8162, www.stpeterskerrville.com
- Zion Lutheran Church, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., 624 Barnett St. Informationa: 830-257-8411. www.zionkerrville.org
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 204 Spence St. 830-257-4433. www.holycrosskerrville.com
- Light on the Hill, Mt. Wesley Methodist Church, 8 p.m.
Markets and sales
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — Riverhills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: http://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
