NOVEMBER 28-29
• DICKENS ON MAIN: Kick off the season at Dickens on Main. Enjoy live entertainment, Santa, ice sculpting, children’s crafts, holiday shopping, and even snow on Main Street — all along the festive Hill Country Mile. Festivities run noon-10 p.m. each day, with the city tree-lighting ceremony set for 6 p.m. Friday on Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
NOVEMBER 29
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Join Tapatio Springs for its annual Breakfast with Santa event. Families can enjoy brunch together while the children share their holiday wishes with Santa. Seating times: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. $35/adult. $17/child. Reservations: 830-537-6228.
• MUSIC IN THE CAVE: Experience “Sounds of the Season” with Tinsel, an a cappella quartet bringing fresh style to classic carols and contemporary holiday favorites. Hosted from 7-9 p.m. at Cave Without a Name, 235 Kreutzberg Road in Boerne. Tickets: cavewithoutaname. com.
• CHRISTMAS IN COMFORT features more than 130 vendors showcasing arts, crafts and food offerings. The festivities unfold from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering a full day of joy. The highlight of the day is the 7 p.m. Lighted Night Parade. Details: 830-995-3131.
• CHRISTMAS CANDLE WORKSHOP by the Downtown DIY. Kick off the magic of Dickens on Main with a cozy and creative candle making class from 1-3 p.m. at The Downtown DIY, 195 S. Main St. in Boerne.
DECEMBER 2
• HOME DEFENSE CLASS: The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is holding a free Personal and Home Protection Plan course from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Best Western meeting room, 36756 Interstate 10 West in Boerne. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe. To register, go to their Facebook page (uscca.com), or call 800-674-9779.
• BOERNE FARMERS MARKET: Browse the tables of the Boerne Farmers Market, locally grown and produced agricultural products, prepared food and artisan specialty goods. The market runs 4-7 p.m. at 402 E. Blanco Road. Details: 281-222-2936.
• PAWS 4 READING: Head to the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St., at 3:30 p.m. and share a book with a trained, certified therapy dog. Great reading tool for the youngsters. Details: 830-249-3053, or go to: https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2295/Library
DECEMBER 4
• SANTA AND REINDEER: Join Infiniti of Boerne from 3-5 p.m. for pictures with Santa Claus and meet his live reindeer. Create memories, enjoy the holiday cheer, and let the kids share their wish lists. 32275 I-10 West in Boerne.
• THE GREAT GATSBY: Come see the Champion High School theatre troupe present one of the classics, The Great Gatsby. Performances are Dec. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school, 201 Charger Blvd. Tickets are $611, available at www.championtheatre. com/tickets.
DECEMBER 5
• TAPATIO HOLIDAY MOVIES: Settle in under the stars with complimentary hot cocoa and get extra cozy with free blankets to borrow as The Polar Express is shown, beginning at 5:30 p.m. No RSVP needed. Contact: [email protected].
• STOCKING STROLL sponsored by the Boerne Retail and Restaurant Owners Association. Stroll the Hill Country Mile and beyond, collecting special gifts from 20-plus participating shops with your event tote and ticket. Event IS SOLD OUT.
DECEMBER 6
• OMA’S CHRISTMAS FAIR: Get holiday shopping done at this holiday craft show Dec. 6-7 featuring handmade merchandise from all over Texas. There will be shopping, Santa Land, a bake sale, door prizes and more. Event open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road. Tickets: $5. Details: www.kcfa.org.
• WREATHS OF HONOR, hosted by SEnergy. Volunteers will lay wreaths on the 850-plus headstones of veterans laid to rest at the Boerne Cemetery. Volunteer between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Boerne Cemetery. Details: poweredbysenergy.com/wreaths- of-honor, or 830-249-3887.
• WEIHNACHTS PARADE sponsored by Boerne Parks and Recreation. The Weihnachts Parade, a beloved Christmas tradition in Boerne dating back more than 30 years, begins at 6 p.m. along the Hill Country Mile. More than 100 floats, bands, and other entries are lit up in holiday cheer as they make their way down Main Street.
• DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS at the Agricultural Museum and Arts Center. From noon to 4 p.m., come by for a wholesome event for the whole family. Enjoy photo ops with Santa, antique tractor hayrides, a petting zoo, decorating cookies and more. Contact: [email protected].
DECEMBER 9
• WALK IN BETHLEHEM: St. Helena’s Episcopal Church and School invites everyone to take “A Walk in Bethlehem” Dec. 9 and 10, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. This walk-through, interactive experience will be held on the church campus at 410 N. Main St. A free event open to the public.
DECEMBER 12
• ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ is tonight’s Tapatio Holiday Movies offering, part of its free event series in December for the whole family. Settle in under the stars with complimentary hot cocoa and get extra cozy with free blankets to borrow. Movie starts at 5:30 p.m. No RSVP is needed. Contact: [email protected].
• KINDER FEST WEEKEND: Celebrate Christmas vacation with a family-friendly weekend of festive fun. Enjoy a Cookie Crawl, a free Santa Scavenger Hunt, visits with Father Christmas, and Cowboy Christmas Market Days throughout the weekend. Details: https://boerne-retail-restaurant-association- 109974.square.site/kinder-fest.
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