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 3
• BOERNE TEA PARTY is hosting a Congressional District 21 meet-and-greet beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the Patrick Heath Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.
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 $6-11, 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].
• BOERNE WASSAIL WALK: Presented by the Boerne Retail & Restaurant Owners Association, the Wassail Walk celebrates old town heritage with Christmas-y beverages, late night shopping and strolling carolers. The event runs 4-8 p.m. along the Hill Country Mile.
• 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 is 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: theagricultural@ gmail. com.
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. Free admission to the public.
DECEMBER 12
• ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ is tonight’s Tapatio Holiday Movies Series offering. 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].
• BOERNE COMMUNITY THEATRE presents “The Night Before The Night Before Christmas,” on weekends from Dec. 12-21. Tickets are $15 and available at: http://www.boernetheatre. org.
• 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.
DECEMBER 13
• JINGLE ALL THE WAY 5K: The sixth annual Jingle All the Way 5/10K and Fun Run benefits the Transformation House. The race will begin and end at the Heath Library Amphitheater. The Fun Run begins at 8 a.m., the 10K at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K at 8:20 a.m. Awards will be announced at 9:30 am. Register at www.athleteguild.com.
• PRAIRIE BIRD REVIEW with Tom and Patsy Inglet. Hosted at Cibolo Nature Center from 9 a.m. to noon, the free class is for both new and seasoned birders, offering a refresher on what to observe and how to prepare before heading into the field. Contact: nature@ cibolo. org.
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Join the YMCA, 820 Adler Road, for a free morning of holiday fun. From 9:30-10:30 a.m., enjoy a pancake breakfast, create a Christmas craft, make reindeer food and snap a photo with Santa. Free, but registration required. Contact: abbigaill@ ymcasatx. org.
• AUTHOR ALLEY by the Boerne Bookshop. From 1-5 p.m., local authors will set up in the alley that leads to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street, to promote their latest releases and favorite titles from the past. Contact 830-249-0000.
• THE BIZARRE DUCK’S BAZAAR by Dodging Duck Brewhaus. Feather your nest with oneof- a-kind goods from The Dodging Duck’s seasonal Artisan Market! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., vendors will be set up displaying their wares in the Biergarten at Dodging Duck, 402 River Road in Boerne.
DECEMBER 14
• BOERNE CONCERT BAND: The Boerne Concert Band performs Christmas classics, both traditional and contemporary, with something for everyone. The concert is being held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Boerne High School auditorium, at 1 Greyhound Lane. RSVP: www.boerneconcertband.com.
DECEMBER 15
• HERFF BIRD SURVEY: From 8-11:30 a.m., volunteers will help identify and count bird species in the riparian, savannah and human structure habitats of Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. All experience levels are welcome.
DECEMBER 17
• IMPACT OF ‘OVERWHELM’ on Productivity: Join Trisha Walker, LCSW-S, for a supportive workshop on understanding overwhelm and boosting productivity. Breakfast will be served, and space is limited; RSVP required. $10 for Boerne Chamber of Commerce members, $35 for non-members. RSVP: steely@ boerne. org.
• BOERNE CHANUKAH CELEBRATION: The annual celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. at Main Plaza. An exciting Includes lighting of giant menorah, live music and a chocolate gelt drop by the Boerne Fire Department. Free and open to the public.
DECEMBER 20
• MUSIC IN THE CAVE: Rudi & the Rudiments perform an eclectic concert of holiday music celebrating the Winter Solstice. The concert will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Cave Without a Name, 235 Kreutzberg Road. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Purchase: cavewithoutaname. com.
• TAPATIO HOLIDAY MOVIES: Settle in under the stars with complimentary hot cocoa and get extra cozy with free blankets to borrow while watching the classic, “White Christmas.” No RSVP needed. Contact: info@tapatio. com.
• COWBOY CHRISTMAS MARKET by Boerne Market Days. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., find a unique last-minute gift at the annual Cowboy Christmas Market on Main Plaza. It will be bustling with booths featuring everything from collectibles to modern innovations.
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