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December 2011 Events
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Saturdays
5am-8pm. Flying L Guest Ranch. Family fun & entertainment featuring Duke Davis & Buckshot. Bar-B-Q chuck wagon dinner, wagon rides, roping lessons, and cowboy stage show.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
Saturdays
8pm. Weekly Saturday night rodeo at Twin Elm, 810 FM 470, with bull riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, calf scramble and more. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
December 2, 2011
4:30pm-9pm. Begin in front of the Courthouse with Children's choirs and a Living Nativity followed by an evening of strolling luminaria lit streets filled with carolers, musicians, cowboys and shoppers.
December 3, 2011
5pm. Gather on the banks of the Medina River at City Park to enjoy amazing displays of Christmas lights, Cowboy story tellers and local cowboy singers. At dark the Bandera Riverside Players present a Living Nativity. Then gather around the chuck wagon for hot chocolate and cookies. Nativity. Bring your lawn chair.
December 3, 2011
11am. The annual Cowboy Christmas Parade. Route is from City Park to Super S, north on Main Street. Get your application to join the parade by contacting the Chamber of Commerce.
December 9, 2011
11:30am-1:30pm. Kick off the holiday season by sampling the delicious offerings created by members of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 403 State Hwy 173 N. Holiday decorative items & gifts will be available.
December 10, 2011
3pm. Christmas Caroling Bandera Style. Gather at the Longhorn Saloon for a Christmas Caroling Trail Ride around Bandera. Wagons available for non-riders. Chuck wagon waiting at the end of the ride for hot chocolate and cookies.
December 10, 2011
6pm. Enjoy family fun while helping the less privileged of Bandera County! Helping Hand Center, 1116 12th St. Games, a bounce house, cake walk, special holiday shopping and gift wrapping area just for children and many more family-oriented activities. Music by the Gibson Sisters, and all proceeds go to purchase food and gifts for local families.
December 12, 2011
6pm. Perfomance of Aztec dancers outside St. Stanislaus Church followed by a special Mariachi mass including the dramatization of the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Juan Diego at 7pm.
December 14, 2011
8pm-midnight. Benefits Pat D'Spain's Gifts of Love program. Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon, 308 Main St. Music by Dusty Britches and the Rhythm Ranch Hands. Come join the fun, have a bowl of Dusty's famous chili and beans, hear some great music and see some special surprise guests.
December 31, 2011
Bring in the new year two-steepin' to the tunes of the Almost Patsy Cline Band at the Farm Country Club, 475 Pue Road. Includes breakfast after the dance. Benefits the Bandera Sports Complex.
Fridays
2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct..
Saturdays
Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm. Larry Natwick performs selections from the Great American Songbook. Repertoire includes compositions by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk.
December 2, 2011; December 4, 2011
Dec. 2, 8pm. Community Church of the Hills, 212 Klett Ranch Rd., in Johnson City for an evening of Joyful Christmas Music. The choir will also be at the First Baptist Church, 1200 4th St. in Blanco on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7pm.
December 3, 2011; December 4, 2011
Dec. 3, 7:30pm, Blanco High School, 1215 4th St., Blanco. Dec. 4, 4:30pm, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wimberley, 6000 FM 3237 # A, Wimberley. Featuring joyous selections from Russia, Germany, and Basque. Also on the concert are medleys of some of America's favorite carols and includes an audience sing-along!
November 25, 2011; December 10, 2011
Blanco Pioneer Museum, 418 Pecan. Celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas in Blanco on Nov. 25, 7pm-8:30pm! Join us for some hot wasail & cookies, and a drawing for a Christmas wreath that night. On Dec. 10, come after the parade and pick a candy cane off the Christmas tree.
Saturdays
8:30am-12:30pm. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd. Texas-produced, high-quality organic or natural foods and products such as vegetables and fruits, herbs, organic and grass-fed meats, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, freshly prepared sandwiches and hot food, coffee and tea in bulk and natural beauty products.
November 25-26, 2011; December 2-3, 2011
6pm-9pm. Downtown Boerne. Holiday in the Hill County. The annual two weekend celebration is filled with food, festivities, stage & street performers, Santa Claus, late night shopping in our downtown Historic District, carriage rides, and fun for all ages. Stocking stroll Nov. 25 and night parade Dec. 3.
December 3, 2011
6pm-9pm. Enjoy the sights and sounds and twinkling lights of the annual Weihnachts (Christmas) Parade as it meanders down Main Street in Boerne. Come early to claim your spot, do some shopping, or grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants or one of the many food booths set up for the Dickens on Main festival. Shops stay open late so stay after the parade and enjoy the festivities and more shopping opportunities!
December 4-5, 2010; December 3-4, 2011
Sat, 10am-5pm. Sun, 10am-4pm. Kendall County Fairgrounds, 7 Hwy 46 East. You will find all your Christmas shopping easy to handle with every type of unique gift available at Oma's. Anything from hand made beautiful jewelry to hand carved logs that have been turned into wonderful whimsical animals to be used as home or yard décor. Texas hand crafted wood items, home made jellies, hand crafted clothing, wall hangings, ceramics, knitted and crocheted goods, hand embroidered items "like your grandmother used to make" and hand painted bird feeders and bird houses that will surely please the most discerning back yard birds. As you browse through three large buildings full of hand made crafts you are sure to find the perfect gift for any loved one no matter what their age or liking. You can help Santa fill his Christmas bag with beautiful handcrafted gifts from Oma's. by coming out early to the KCFA grounds to get the pick of the show!
December 3, 2011
7:30am-3pm. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. Learn to identify those challenging ‘little brown birds’ at Cibolo Nature Center sparrow and wren workshop. Intermediate birders will have a chance to learn to identify those challenging “LBBs” (little brown birds) of the grasslands during the Winter Sparrows and Wrens Workshop. Led by expert birder and sparrow specialist Byron Stone of Austin, the daylong workshop will begin will a short indoor presentation followed by time in the field.
December 17-18, 2011
10am-5pm. Enchanted Springs Ranch, 242 State Hwy 46 West. Celebrate the holidays “Old West” style at its annual Cowboy Christmas. Our Authentic Old West Town and Movie Set will become a "Western Wonderland" with lots of kids activities, wild animal park, wagon rides, kids playground, arrest-a-guest, puppet shows, and cowboy skits. Christmas music, food and beverages for purchase, and Christmas gift vendors. Don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with Cowboy Santa and Woodrow the longhorn.
December 2, 2011
2pm-8pm. Richards Park.
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass.
December 1, 2011
6pm. The annual lighted Christmas parade will travel through downtown Brownwood with great decorated vehicles, floats, and much more.
December 2-3, 2011
4pm-8pm. Margaret and Stuart Coleman Depot Complex. Activities for the kids, photos with Santa, storytelling, mini skits by Lyric performers, bounce houses, Christmas karaoke, yummy food and hot chocolate, a scavenger hunt, and an Amazing Race type contest for ages 18 and up. Santa's Sleigh 5K. Local talent will be showcased under the Pavilion and a movie will be shown on the lawn.
December 3, 2011
8am-11:30am. Southside Church, 1219 Indian Creek. You are invited to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and storytime with Mrs. Claus. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities and visit with Santa about their Christmas wish list. Children must attend with one parent or responsible adult.
December 8, 2011; December 11, 2011; December 12, 2011
7pm. Music and worship ministry of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church, 1815 Coggin Ave. The presentation will celebrate the birth of Christ, and commemorate the 70 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The musical is about family and hope in the golden days of radio.
December 17, 2011
10am-4pm. Santa will be in the Kress Depot.
Mondays
9:30am–10:30am. Buchanan Arts & Crafts Gallery, 17534 E. Hwy. 29.
December 3-4, 2011
Over 125 Craft vendors, antiques, collectibles, a parade, carnival, and music. Food and drinks available. Free admission. Downtown Buda.
December 14-21, 2011
Dusk to 10pm nightly. Food, fun and holiday splendor await visitors to enjoy a spectacular display of lights illuminating the trail (.6 miles long) in Historic Stagecoach Park. Christmas themes and scenes provided by local businesses, churches and organizations. Shuttle parking at Cabela’s. Handicapped accessible.
December 3, 2011
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 29797 Hwy. 281 N. Drive through 12 live Christmas Scenes.
December 3, 2011
10am-3pm. Bulverde Senior Center, 30280 Cougar Bend.
December 8, 2011
4pm-6:30pm. Bulverde-Spring Branch Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, across from Home Depot. Christmas Open House with food & beverages. You will be able to vote for your favorite tree, wreath or holiday tabletop decor.
December 9-10, 2011
Dec. 9, 4pm-7pm. Dec. 10, 10am-4pm. Bulverde-Spring Branch Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, across from Home Depot.
December 9, 2011
4pm-5:30pm. Bulverde-Spring Branch Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, across from Home Depot. Polar Express Story time, cookies and hot cocoa ... be sure to wear your PJs!
December 9-11, 2011
7pm. Bulverde United Methodist Church, 28300 US Hwy. 281 N..
December 10, 2011
10am-12pm. Broadway Bank, 20440 Hwy. 46 W. Photos with Santa & Christmas treats. Donations to the Bulverde Food Pantry & The Bulverde Humane Society gladly accepted.
December 20, 2011
Bulverde/Spring Branch Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, across from Home Depot. Please join us for story time, refreshments, crafts and photos with Santa. Holiday on the Hilltop winners will also be announced.
December 2-4, 2011; December 9-11, 2011
6pm-9pm. First Baptist Church of Burnet, 108 S. Vanderveer St. A Christmas gift to the State of Texas by the members and friends of the First Baptist Church of Burnet. Free refreshments served at exit. Friday and Sunday night visitors may experience a shorter waiting time than on Saturday night. As this is an outdoor presentation, it is canceled in rainy weather.
December 3, 2011; December 10, 2011; December 17, 2011
5:15pm. Longhorn Cavern State Park, Park Rd. 4. Caroling, games, and refreshment. Dec. 3, St. Paul Lutheran Church Choir from Waco. Dec. 10, Lonesome Heroes with The McMercy Family Band from Austin. Dec. 17, Kaye Barlow and Family from Kyle.
December 3-4, 2011
7:30pm. Presented by Studio 29 Dance Center. BHS Auditorium, 1000 The Green Mile.
December 11, 2010; December 10, 2011
9am-9pm. HIstoric Downtown Square, 229 S. PIerce. Arts & crafts vendors, music and entertainment, bicycle giveaways & parade.
December 11, 2010; December 10, 2011
Dusk-8pm. 703 Buchanan Dr. Come on home to visit the folks at Christmas as real life families and organizations celebrate the holiest of seasons as their ancestors once did. Enjoy a Christmas cookie and some hot cider as you stroll along the luminaria lined path and see what it might have been like to experience Christmas in the 1800's. Decorated with boughs of fresh greenery and Christmas trees cut from nearby ranch land, the cabins of Fort Croghan come alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas.
December 10, 2011
Community open house. Merriment abounds as locals and visitors step out on the sidewalks of a beautifully decorated downtown Camp Wood and walk through the doors of those stores and offices participating in the Open House. Merchants serve up refreshments, door prizes and a lot of welcoming smiles as visitor meander through the stores visiting and shopping. BBQ.
December 10, 2011
11am. The ONLY Christmas Parade in Comal County! 1.5 miles of front row viewing along FM 2673 in downtown Sattler. Bring your lawn chairs and come early to get a good spot. The parade includes everything from your neighbors to our county dignitaries. The parade kicks off with a flyover by the CAF. There are antique cars, marching bands, horses, the Alzafar Shriners and, of course, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on the Wells Fargo Stagecoach. Application for parade entries is online.
Saturdays
9am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway 90 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit both organic and farm grown. Don't miss the blackberries and blueberries!
December 2-3, 2011
Fri, 6pm-10pm. Sat, 9am-4pm. Houston Square, Fiorella & Paris Streets. 28th annual. Over 250 vendors, entertainment. Santa arrives at 1pm. Eat, Drink, Shop & Enjoy!
December 3, 2011
5pm-8pm. Tour of Historic Homes Sponsored by The Castroville Conservation Society.
August 13, 2010; September 10, 2010; October 8, 2010; November 12, 2010; December 10, 2010; March 11, 2011; April 8, 2011; May 13, 2011; June 10, 2011; July 8, 2011; August 12, 2011; September 9, 2011; October 14, 2011; November 11, 2011; December 9, 2011
6pm-10 pm. 2nd Friday year-round (weather permitting) at Wommack Automotive, 1955 Hwy 90 E. An evening of cars, trucks, bikes, food, music and shopping.
December 10, 2011
7:30pm. Nightlight, a contemporary band, will put on a concert at Son'Shine Coffee House, 1829 Hwy 90 W..
Saturdays
8am-noon (or sold out). 427 Main at Highway 27 and Broadway. CAFM is one of the oldest Farmers Market in Texas. A must do every Saturday morning.
December 3, 2011
2nd annual. The Club at ConCan & House Pasture Cattle Company. Featuring Charlie Montague & John Conlee. Golf tournament, gourmet buffet, dance, silent auction, live auction. All silent auction items and a portion of the profits will benefit The Bluebonnet Children's Center.
December 3-4, 2011
10am-10pm. Downtown.
December 1-11, 2011
Performed at the Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 W FM 2147.
December 4, 2011
1pm-5pm. Hosted by Texas H2Oasis. Enjoy tapas, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, fajita bar, sub sandwiches, chips & salsa, and soft drinks at the five barns courtesy of Domingo's Mexican Grill, Nutty Brown Cafe, Goodnight Diner, and Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria. Hear live music, featuring Jim Halfpenny, TC Taylor, Ken Davis, Phil Lancaster, Alison Moore, Gail Lewis (Chocolate Pony), and more. Watch jumping, gentling, Lone Star vaulting, and riding exhibitions. Learn from various training demos. Benefits the rescue, care, training, and adoption of mustangs and other breeds in need at the Horse Feathers facility in Driftwood.
December 3, 2011
10am-6pm. Along Mercer Street. Arts and crafts festival, live music, children's activities, food vendors, clydesdale horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa Claus and pictures 10am-noon & 1pm-2pm. Hill Country Holiday Gift Tour. Lighting of the Lions' Christmas Tree at the Triangle at 6:15pm.
December 3, 2011
10am-5pm. Wesley Gallery, 27008 RR 12 South Ste. A. Anne Dee Thierry again brings her expanded and very popular exhibition of lovely and unique Pieces of Bali jewelry to show along with Gallery artists Julie Speir, Marianne, and others. Refreshments.
December 3, 2011
8am. The run begins at the Springs Family Branch YMCA, 27216 RR 12. Awards, prizes, and trophies will be presented at 10 am at the Christmas on Mercer Street festival.
December 3-4, 2011
Sat. 10am-5pm. Sun. Noon-4pm. Hosted by Dripping Springs Lion’s Club. 2nd annual. Dripping Springs area merchants welcome visitors with an open house and gift tour during the peak of the holiday gift shopping season. Enjoy refreshments at each stop on the tour which begins downtown during “Christmas on Mercer Street.” This is the perfect event for a day spent with friends and family members, clubs and church groups.
Thursdays
4pm-7pm. Kinderall, W. Austin and N. Crockett. Live music, prepared foods at the Market Cafe and more.
November 4, 2011-December 31, 2011
Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin St. Handmade Christmas ornaments and gifts, jewelry, pottery and paintings all made by the 30+ Hill Country artists who are Art Guild members. Reception Nov. 4, 2pm-8pm.
November 25, 2011-January 1
Skate, smile, share. Outdoor ice skating at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg. Open daily.
December 2-3, 2011
Fri, 2pm-9pm. Sat, 10am-7pm. Marktplatz. Entertainment. Holiday foods with a German flare will tempt festival attendees throughout the weekend. Holiday arts and crafts will be available for children attending the festival.
December 2, 2011
6:30pm. Parade will begin at the Courthouse, at the corner of Main and Adams Streets, and head eastward toward Washington, where it will turn around and head westward down Main Street and end at Edison Street. St. Nikolausmarkt follows, with complimentary admission on Friday night.
December 3-4, 2011
Dec. 3, 9am-3pm. Dec. 4, Noon-3pm. Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 N. Milam. Unique handmade jewelry, shawls, Nativities, American Girl doll clothes, baskets, and other gifts from around the world, as well as home baked holiday treats, will be on sale. Proceeds will help support organizations that promote human dignity and social justice.
December 3, 2011
Noon-6pm. Walk through some of Fredericksburg’s most striking homes decorated for the holidays, featuring historic properties and homes with unique architectural features. Sponsored by Gillespie County Historical Society.
December 3-17, 2011
Melissa Starry of Fredericksburg celebrates the color of the season at Artisans at Rocky Hill, 234 West Main St. Join us for R.E.D.A.R.T., an art show featuring Melissa’s mixed media creations, all in reds.
December 5, 2011
7:30pm. Hill Country Evangelical Free Church, 107 East Lower Crabapple. Benefits the Good Samaritan Center.
December 7, 2011
12:25pm. 340 E. Main St. 70th anniversary. The Admiral Nimitz Foundation and the National Museum of the Pacific War will host a program in commemoration of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. There will be survivors and family members of survivors in attendance.
December 9, 2011
5pm-8pm. 234 West Main St. Artisans 7th Annual Holiday Celebration of Art & Our Artists. Anne & Barry Bradley, along with our wonderful artists, cordially invite you to enjoy a holiday celebration of art with complimentary appetizers, libation and friendship. Feast your eyes on the fabulous creations of over 80 area Artisans and Craftsmen. While enjoying the gallery, visit with our Artists and learn about their unique skills and talent.
December 10, 2011
7pm-11:30pm. Sponsored by Gillespie County Historical Society. Featuring a German Christmas theme, the ball will include a seated dinner catered by Delicious Details and dancing and entertainment by the Flying GT's of Fredericksburg. The Flying GT's promise an evening filled with favorite hits and dance tunes and a few fun surprises. Live and silent auctions with unique items just in time for Christmas giving.
December 30-31, 2011
8pm. Rockbox Theater, 109 N. Llano. Rockbox Theater closes out the 2011 season with two performances of its trademark variety and rock 'n' roll music shows. Features the talents of our regular cast of professional entertainers who love to energize and uplift with music. As always, our show content is family-friendly, and our theater is alcohol and smoke-free. Bring in the New Year with the music of your life.
December 31, 2011
8pm-12:30am. Hangar Hotel, 155 Airport Rd. Head out and help support the United Service Organization (USO) while ringing in (or swinging in) 2011 in style, 1940s style that is. A percentage of the event's proceeds will be donated to USO Ft. Hood. Big band music by Fredericksburg local Bill Smallwood and The Lonestar Swing Orchestra. Swing dance lessons 8pm-9pm, the band plays 9pm-12:30am. Wear your best 1940s inspired outfit and participate in the costume contest. Those donning a military uniform will receive a coupon for a free drink.
Fridays
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.
December 3-18, 2011
The first three weekends in December a piece of Gruene is transformed into a holiday craft and gift center at the Cowboy Kringle Kids Workshop. Children can come and create one-of-a-kind holiday presents to give to family and friends. They can also enjoy hot cocoa and hot cider while they are working.
December 3, 2011
Santa Red Hat Day.
December 2-4, 2011; December 9-11, 2011; December 16-18, 2011
Includes 22 wineries in the Texas Hill Country.
Thursdays
Silver K Cafe Starlight Room, 209 E. Main, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
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.
Saturdays, Sundays
Pecan Street Brewing, 106 E. Pecan Dr. Enjoy good food, hand-crafted beers, and live music on weekends. Entertainment and menu details online.
November 19, 2011-January 1
Nightly Mon.-Thu. 6pm-10pm and Fri. & Sat. 6pm-Midnight. 1685 N US Hwy 281 (1 mile north of Johnson City). More than half a million lights illuminate this Drive Thru Christmas Light Display nightly. Bring your family and experience it this year! From the 25' tall tree of light, and the Holidazzle Dancing Light show, to the drive thru tunnel of light, this display is sure to fill you with the Christmas Spirit. Enjoy the lights from the warmth of your car as you listen to our very own radio station that plays non-stop Christmas music, 101.7 FM The STAR. Back by popular demand this year "The One Silent Night" Live Nativity on Dec. 9 & 10.
November 25, 2011-January 1
22nd annual. The official lighting of the Blanco County Courthouse will begin with Santa's arrival at 6:30pm. After the lighting, the Chuck Wagon Food Court will be open next to the Johnson City Bank. Live band music will continue throughout the evening festivities. Free hayrides, sponsored by T&E Services, will operate until approximately 11 pm. Carriage rides will be available. Johnson City Garden Club will offer Christmas ornaments and crafts in the courthouse lobby. The Blanco County Courthouse, in Johnson City, glows with 100,000+ lights for a full month of holiday splendor. Also featured are a one million light display at the PEC headquarters on Ave F, Christmas in the Park and light displays throughout the community.
December 2, 2011; December 4, 2011
Dec. 2, 8pm. Community Church of the Hills, 212 Klett Ranch Rd., in Johnson City for an evening of Joyful Christmas Music. The choir will also be at the First Baptist Church, 1200 4th St. in Blanco on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7pm.
November 25-27, 2011; December 3-4, 2011; December 10-11, 2011; December 17-18, 2011
The Courthouse lobby will be open during the holiday on weekends and the Garden Club will be selling Christmas ornaments, crafts, post cards, bird houses, bumper stickers and local cook books. The ornaments are hand made each Monday morning throughout the year at our nursing home by the residents, and they are excellent decorations for a very modest cost. Proceeds support local non-profit organizations. Opening weekend of Lights Spectacular, the "store" is open 5pm-9pm. Each weekend thereafter it is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6pm-9pm.
December 3, 2011; December 10, 2011; December 17, 2011
6pm-9pm. National Park Rangers will provide an open house and relive a 1920’s small town Christmas celebration in this decked out historic home located on Elm Street, one block south of Hwy 290 (Main Street) in Johnson City. Free. Complemented by stunning lighting display at the PEC, across the street.
December 3, 2011
9am. Celebrating our 28th year! Arrive early for social time with coffee and donuts. The Bikers Toy Run heads west and swings through Fredericksburg, then up Hwy 16 north through Llano to the small town of Cherokee, picking up bikers along the way. With Santa and a sleigh full of wrapped presents purchased through donations and proceeds from the Johnson City Pig Roast, the children of the Cherokee Home will be wide-eyed and smiling as Christmas joy is delivered and the motorcycle enthusiasts share a meal with the children and spend the afternoon with them to make their day special. Event open to all. Motorcycle encouraged.
December 9-10, 2011
6pm. Johnson City First United Methodist Church will put on its annual (over 25 years!) Christmas program. A show for all ages and a great part of anyone's Christmas. There will be 5 free shows per night, starting at 6:00 p.m. and run on the hour and half hour; the last show being at 8:30 p.m. Each show lasts about 10 minutes. Bleacher seating. Children are welcome to pet the animals after each show. In the Church Activity Center there will be a large display of nativity scenes, free refreshments (cookies, hot chocolate and coffee).
December 1-4, 2011
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. Jim Goodson is the Director of the Midwest Tool Collectors Association and a Contributing Editor to the Association's quarterly publication "Gristmill." Jim's tool collection will be on display for a special show at KACC in downtown Kerrville. A talk by Jim will be on on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. Visitors to the tool collection show will also be able to enjoy the spectacular twelfth annual Furniture Show, which KACC is hosting from November 10 through December 10.
December 10, 2011
4pm & 7pm. Presented by The Hill Country Chorale. Union Church is at Broadway at Travis Sts. Consisting of popular and classical Christmas music, the concert is set in the town's historical first house of worship.
December 15, 2011-January 8
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, [[]]. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. Three distinctive and exciting shows featuring a range of art for the holidays. Art shows include the artwork of the late President Bob Brach, "Artful Gifts" where artists step outside their main genres and create something new, and pieces created by the Kerrville Art Club. There are items to fit every budget.
December 3, 2011
10am-7pm. Celebrate Christmas in Kingsland! Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 2743 RR 1431. 2nd Edition Kingsland Collectable Christmas Ornaments. Arts & crafts booths, 10 am-4pm. Photos with Santa, 11am-6pm. Christmas tree lighting, 6pm. Holiday Music, Holiday Entertainment, Fish Fry, Sausage Wraps, Hot Chocolate and Coffee. "Fire Pit" Marshmallow Roasting and S'mores, Cookie Decorating Contest, Christmas Coloring and More...
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Farmer's Market. Michaelis Ranch, 3600 W FM 150. Come savor Local, Hill Country, and all-Texas foods!
December 3, 2011; December 17, 2011
9:30am. Beginning this month we will be offering a one hour yoga class at the Inn, followed by a yummy yogurt parfait or smoothie! Classes are designed for all levels, beginner to advanced and available to all guests and those who live in the area. Darla Buckner, who also assists Amy in the front office, is a Registered Yoga Teacher with 200 hours training and has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. The delicious yogurt parfait is made with locally produced yogurt and homemade granola prepared by our fabulous chef at the Inn. Mats and props provided. Please wear comfy clothes that you can stretch in. Private and special classes can also be accommodated.
November 12, 2011; November 5, 2011; November 19, 2011; December 3, 2011; December 10, 2011; December 17, 2011
10am-1pm. 150 Market, 3600 W FM 150. Handmade arts and crafts, gift baskets. Buy local.
December 3, 2011
Kicks off with multi-colored strands of lights illuminating the Lampasas County Courthouse square, museum displays, classic cars, as well as a Mrs. Santa House, and, of course, a visitor from the north Pole in the form of Santa Claus. Gingerbread house display, Christmas tree display, Boot Scoot Jingle 5K Run, and more.
December 7, 2011
4pm-7pm. Hometown shopping followed by candlelight Christmas service on the Square. Caroling, shopping, door prizes, hot cocoa, cookies, snacks.
Thursdays
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week.
November 25, 2011-January 1
6pm-10pm. Badu Park. Christmas lights strung along the Llano River glow each night for families to enjoy. Come stroll with us! Llano reflects upon the season and thousands of beautiful, colorful Christmas lights along the river. Come join us each night for a walk through the lighted archway that begins with hot chocolate and ends with Santa!
December 2, 2011
7pm-9pm. LanTex, 113 W. Main. Vince King performs in Llano. Elvis's music is featured on the LanTex stage this December! The Courthouse Square is shakin' it up!
December 3, 2011
Christmas Home Tour, Market on the Square, and Lighted Christmas Parade. Downtown Llano. 10am-8pm. Vendors around the Courthouse Square, a driving tour of some of Llano's most beautifully decorated homes, and our lighted Christmas parade through our historic downtown. The first Saturday of December promises to prepare you well for Christmas in Llano! Come shop at the Courthouse Square for special homemade and boutique items, goodies for stockings, jewelry, and arts & crafts galore! After lunch on the square, grab a map for the Home Tour from the Women's Culture Club and marvel at the beautiful and unique decorations of some of Llano's most talked-about homes. Since you are in town anyway, stick around until dark for our lighted Christmas parade.
December 3, 2011
Noon-5pm. The Woman's Culture Club is again hosting this beautiful traveling holiday event that features local homes and Christmas decor. This year will have two houses in Llano, then we are headed for Castell! We have some houses along RR 152, then 9 houses in Castell--along with the Lutheran and Methodist churches and the historic Schoolhouse. The houses in Castell are all withing walking distance, and Randy Leifeste at the Castell Store is planning on having live music. It should have a fantastic festival atmosphere!
December 10, 2011
7:30pm. 113 West Main Street. Enjoy a wonderful night of traditional country music with legend Tommy Horton. Heart of Texas Country Music Association presents the Llano Country Opry once a month at the beautiful historic LanTex Theater in downtown Llano.
December 10, 2011
11am-noon. College & Hickory. Sponsored wreaths that have been previously purchased through Putnam Funeral Home will be placed upon the final resting places of veterans here in Llano.
December 10, 2011
1pm-9pm. Badu Park. On this one day, Badu Park is transformed into a winter wonderland of white and fluffy fun for the family. Fun day for friends, family, food, and fun!
December 17, 2011; December 31, 2011
Dec. 17, Bo Porter. Dec. 31, Zach Edwards on New Year's Eve. 8pm-12am. 502 Bessemer Avenue. Join in the fun at the Buckhorn Hall in the Llano Railyard District! Live music, a dance floor, and beer & wine bar is open for your entertainment!
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
Tuesdays
7pm. River City Grille, 700 1st St. Mike Blakely & Larry Nye co-host. Each week features a special guest.
November 18, 2011-January 1
Over 2 million lights transform Lakeside Park into a holiday wonderland; open 6-10 pm nightly (weather permitting) with Santa on the Weekends.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
8pm. Every first Friday at Uptown Marble Theater. Variety and music show featuring special guests. In the mold of Leno, Letterman, Parr and the great talk shows. Hosted by Eddie Marsh with Musical Director Donnie Price.
December 3, 2011
1pm. Backbone Valley Nursery, 4201 FM 1980. Come join us for a wreath decorating workshop. Have all sorts of fun decorating fresh wreaths for the holidays. While you are here pick out a Christmas tree with the family. Great activity for mothers and daughters. Bring a friend! Refreshments, hot chocolate, and apple cider. If the weather is bad we will be bundled up in the greenhouse with the heaters going.
December 7, 2011; December 14, 2011; December 21, 2011; December 28, 2011
7:30pm. River City Grille, 700 1st St., with John Arthur Martinez.
December 10, 2011
All day. Santa, 1pm-7pm. Children's free ornament workshop at 4pm. Backbone Valley Nursery, 4201 FM 1980. Come pick out a Christmas tree and see Santa. Light refreshments, apple cider, and hot chocolate will be served.
December 10, 2011
Rogue Running hosts the El Sendero Endurance Trail Race at Reveille Peak Ranch, 2046 CR 115. Race up to 50 miles of rugged, challenging terrain and find some of the most spectacular views in Texas! If 50 miles is too far, choose the 50K or 25K distance race. Race entry includes shirt, day pass for participant, timing, aid station support on course, post-race snacks/beverages, post-race awards, and photos from AzulOx Photography. Overnight camping is available.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
June 4, 2011; July 2, 2011; August 6, 2011; September 3, 2011; October 1, 2011; November 5, 2011; December 3, 2011
9am. Downtown Medina. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, jams, jellies, salsas, plants, and other local products for sale.
Saturdays
Open every Saturday, rain or shine, 9am to 1pm. 148 S. Castell Ave. 50 plus vendors featuring locally grown fresh produce, cheeses, meats, jams and jellies, flowers, art and much, much more! Enjoy live music and onsite chef demonstrations. “Yoga at the Market” – Every Saturday, free yoga classes on-site. 9am for the experienced student, 10am for first timers and beginners. Bring a mat, water bottle and towel.
November 4, 2011-January 1
See 1.5 million lights. Christmas Light Park. 1 mile south of exit 199 on I-35.
December 1, 2011
6pm. Sample free wassail and local merchants compete to win prizes! Live music, beautiful holiday lights and yummy festival foods, too!
December 3, 2011
10am-5pm. Visitors tour a mix of old and new homes in the New Braunfels area.
November 26, 2011-December 17, 2011
Fri. & Sat., 7:30pm curtain. Sat. matinees, 2pm. Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St., Downtown. This original comedy-variety show continues the evolving, annual holiday saga of WSPR-Radio's desperate efforts to stay on the air. This time, Ms. Bigg wins the station in a divorce, forcing a talent-fundraiser to buy her out. Chock-full of the side-splitting slapstick and comedy routines, the show is a must-see for Salado shoppers seeking laughter amid holiday chaos and for the entire family and their visitors. Wine, beer, cider and expanded food choices are available through The Spuradical Social Club in the lobby: www.SpuradicalSocialClub.net.
December 19-22, 2011
11am-2pm. Salado Silver Spur Arts Academy. Three-hour, daily arts-dance-theater workshops for youths ages 3-18.
December 3, 2011
3pm-8pm. McNease Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho. Celebrate the spirit of the season with Christmas favorites from the Twin Mountain Tonesmen and Your San Angelo Symphony.
December 20, 2011
6pm-8:30pm. Alamodome. Known as the “Granddaddy of All Wine Tastings." Nearly 3,000 attendees savor the creations of dozens of San Antonio’s finest restaurateurs and caterers while sampling from the hundreds of domestic and imported wines, including the silver and bronze medal winning wines from the San Antonio Wine Competition. Admission to the tasting includes a commemorative wine glass and musical entertainment. All proceeds benefit KLRN public television.
November 30, 2011-December 3, 2011
5pm-11pm. San Marcos Plaza Park, 202 N. CM Allen Pkwy. Join us for new and exciting attractions. Enjoy a basketball sized ice skating rink, human-sized snow globe along with the largest carnival ever to hit San Marcos. Arts and crafts, face painting, food court, and the best holiday music in the park. That's just the start.
December 3, 2011
9am. San Marcos Plaza Park, 202 N. CM Allen Pkwy. Hosted by Seton Medical Center.
December 6, 2011
6pm. LBJ Museum of San Marcos, 131 N. Guadalupe St. Public reception, tree-lighting, and holiday serenade. Special anniversary celebration will spotlight the complete renovation of the county-owned building that houses the museum, including the expansive second floor. Tree lighting and a reception from 6 to 7 pm. San Marcos CISD’s Pre-Kindergarten program at Hernandez Elementary School will sing a few Christmas carols. Cookies and punch will be served.
February 11, 2011; March 11, 2011; April 8, 2011; May 13, 2011; June 10, 2011; July 8, 2011; August 12, 2011; September 9, 2011; October 14, 2011; November 11, 2011; December 9, 2011
11:30am. Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 South Access Rd.. 2nd Fri of every month. Bring a friend and a dish to share.
December 11, 2011
4pm. Jackson Auditorium, 1000 West Court St. Christmas concert. David Mairs, Conducting; With Mid-Texas Symphony Chorus and Seguin Children's Chorus. Bizet: "Farandole"; Darby: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas; Finzi: In Terra Pax; Mendotti: "Introduction, March, and Shepherd's Dance"; Respighi: "Adoration of the Magi"; Richman: Hanukkah Festival Overture.
December 3, 2011
6pm-10pm. Faithville Village, 17130 Hwy 46 W. Santa, food & holiday shopping.
December 10-11, 2011
Spring Branch Baptist Church, 11755 Hwy 281 N. 7th annual. Visit any time between 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Very popular with Spring Branch and surrounding communities. For those who experience it for the first time, they exit awed by the experience. Visitors can park their car, have refreshments and visit, and then join the tour guides as they lead the Walk. From Grandma and Grandpa baking cookies and reading the Christmas story through the living story of Christmas, Gabriel's announcements to Mary and Joseph, their walk to Bethlehem, and the birth of Jesus, and then ending with the cross.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
5pm-8:30pm. VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673. Wed. Fiesta Night. Drinks, karaoke, shuffleboard. Bingo every Thur. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Burger night every Fri. Smoke-free.
December 18, 2011
5pm-9pm. LBJ State Park. Celebrating the Season with an open house at the Sauer-Beckmann German farm (including a candlelit Christmas tree and delicious homemade refreshments) and a children's nativity scene. Yuletide music, courtesy of the Community Band of Fredericksburg and Stonewall school students, adds even more enjoyment. As dusk turns to darkness, Johnson family members arrive and extend their holiday wishes, culminating in the lighting of a beautiful native cedar tree. Santa has always found time in his busy schedule to make an appearance as well. Join LBJ State Park & Historic Site, LBJ National Historical Park & Western National Parks Association for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Stonewall.
May 7, 2011; June 4, 2011; July 2, 2011; August 6, 2011; September 3, 2011; October 1, 2011; November 5, 2011; December 3, 2011; December 31, 2011
9pm-1am. 6720 Hwy 281. May 7: Emmerson Biggins. June 4: Hilltown. July 2: Billy Garza & the 40 Guns. August 6: Buckshot. Sept. 3: Hilltown. Oct. 1: Bimbo & Borderline. Nov. 5: Thompson Lee & Company (formally The Ranger Band). Dec. 3: Buckshot. Dec. 31: New Years Eve - Marty White and Blue Clear Sky - $10 admission.
December 1-20, 2011
Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Uvalde Adult Activity Center, 114 West North St..
December 9, 2011
7pm. Country dance with music by Country From The Heart Band. Uvalde Adult Activity Center, 100 W. North St..
Saturdays
Old Oaks Ranch, 601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Every Saturday at 11am and 1pm, the ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the alpacas, sculptures, and fibers.
Wednesdays
3pm-6pm. A year-round, producer-only farmers' market located in the thrift store parking lot, 14050 Ranch Road 12. Open every Wednesday, rain or shine.
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive.
November 18, 2011-December 11, 2011
Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm, Sunday matinees are performed at 2:30pm. The Wimberley Players Season Finale! A Romantic Musical.
December 1-31, 2011
EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, 1101 FM 2325. Enjoy a walking path with 100 holiday light displays. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate nightly and live entertainment most evenings. Check website for a current schedule for entertainment and activities.
December 3, 2011
6pm. The parade will meander through town on RR12 toward the Wimberley Square and turn left onto Old Kyle Road. Roads will close at 9am so get your place early. Help make this a special Christmas for everyone by participating. All individuals, merchants and organizations are encouraged to participate. Pick up an entry form at The Samford Group Realtors, 13615 Ranch Road 12. Santa will spend time with those who want to meet with him in the Park. Carriage rides from 7-9pm.
December 3, 2011
7pm. Presented by Wimberley Community Chorus. Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 920 FM 23325. Enjoy traditional Christmas carols, sacred music, and holiday songs.
December 3, 2011; December 4, 2011
Dec. 3, 7:30pm, Blanco High School, 1215 4th St., Blanco. Dec. 4, 4:30pm, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wimberley, 6000 FM 3237 # A, Wimberley. Featuring joyous selections from Russia, Germany, and Basque. Also on the concert are medleys of some of America's favorite carols and includes an audience sing-along!
December 3, 2011
Deer Creek of Wimberley, 555 Ranch Road 3237.
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December 10, 2011
4pm-10pm. Join the Wimberley Merchants Association for the Winter's Eve Festival on the Square. Enjoy hours of fun with carolers, bands, food booths and spirits as you stroll through the historical Winter Wonderland. Embrace the season and wear your festive winter attire. Enjoy holiday lights and make your way around the square for your holiday shopping.
December 18-19, 2011
6pm-8pm. Wimberley Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12. Staged on the Chapel grounds with live actors and animals, plus Christmas music from the carillon. Cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee will be served inside the church. There will be several decorated Christmas trees inside in addition to a beautiful Nativity scene in the Garden Room.
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Events and more.
 Wimberley Glassworks celebrates 20 years, Blanco Lavender Festival slated for June, Green Expo comes to the heart of Texas, Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft to exhibit in Kerrville, Bluegrass, Bluebell Festival to be double the fun, Johnson City, Kerrville will be the focus of art and culture aficionados on Memorial Day weekend.
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