2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct.. 830-833-2534. realalebrewing.com

9am-4pm. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. In partnership with the city of Boerne and the Cibolo Nature Center, The Texas Stream Team will offer a free water-quality monitoring training session to certify volunteers to collect water samples that will be used to make environmentally sound decisions. Texas Stream Team monitors collect data on water pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, E. coli bacteria and other factors and make field observations. Trainees will assist in monitoring water quality in the Upper Cibolo Creek Watershed and be able to take their skills to other water bodies throughout Texas. Limited to 20 participants. Free; registration required. To register, contact Ryan Bass, city of Boerne watershed coordinator, at 830-248-1538 or rbass@ci.boerne.tx.us.

5pm-6pm. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West. After a brief safety and basic fishing skill instruction, children will get a chance to go fishing with a Park Ranger and a Master Naturalist. This is a catch and release program that introduces fishing to our youngsters. A limited amount of fishing equipment (including poles and bait) is available to check out through the Tackle Loaner Program at the park, or bring your own. Adult supervision is highly recommended. 512-793-2223. tpwd.state.tx.us/inks

6pm-9pm. Live music, artisans, wine tastings, and much more. Live music in September Square 7pm-9pm. 830-538-2349, .

Gillespie County Farm Bureau, 237 Equestrian Dr. The annual Vereins Quilt Guild biannual quilt show, which showcases the many talents of our members. Also included are vendors, boutique, a silent auction and a tearoom. $6 per person. 830-997-4509. vereinsquiltguild.com

4pm-7pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. A Gruene Hall tradition. Enjoy happy hour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes, broadcasted live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. You never know who might stop by -- Reckless Kelly, Junior Brown, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, and Gary P. Nunn have all stopped by for a chat. 830-629-5077. gruenehall.com

106 N Nugent Ave Dining Thu-Sat, 5pm-10pm. Hill Country pickers circle every Sun. from 6pm-11pm, open mic, everyone invited to play and/or sing, plus home style meal with beer and wine specials. Schedule at website. 830-868-2182. friendlybarbistro.com

Calling all artists for the third annual sale and show. Show is semi-juried. Space is $10; no fee to the public. Robin Chiesa, 325-247-4963. circleartgallery.com

10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment. 830-798-2157. fallsmusueum.org

6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. nature.org/texas

8pm. BR Lightning Ranch, 818 FM 1283, just off Hwy. 16 South, will host its summer rodeo series. Featuring the World's Only High Diving Aqua Mules, this is a show you have to see! $6 per person, children under age 6 free. 830-535-4096. lightningranch.com

Join us for tacos every Wednesday night at the VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673, 5pm-8:30pm. Karaoke from 6pm until 10pm. Shuffleboard tournament in our canteen every Wed. Bingo every Thur. night. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Hamburgers and hot dogs every Fri. night. 830-899-7774.