Hey y’all, I’m back! It’s been a while since I’ve landed in your inbox. After the July floods hit Kerrville, I needed to put my energy into supporting my community. Sorry to leave you hanging but now I’m ready to jump back in and share what I’ve been working on.
Pumpkin patches, fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, and more: I’m pulling them together in the Fall Guide, with picks across the Hill Country. It’s organized into categories like budget-friendly outings, places for little kids or teens, and worth-the-drive picks, plus a calendar to help you plan.
I’ve already visited many of these places, and I’ll keep adding mom tips as I check out more this season. I’m working on some guide-only deals for y’all, too. 🤞
Today’s your chance to get the Fall Guide and Christmas Guide together for $7. I’m planning to send the first version of the Fall Guide today, and both guides will keep growing as the season goes on.
👇 Alright let’s dive in y’all.
Happening All Weekend
Leakey & Concan
This free festival stretches from Leakey to Concan with live mural painting, music, local art, and hands-on activities for families. Saturday’s Legends of the Land gathering is a good place to start, with art activities and demonstrations at the Concan Visitor Center.
Friday: 6:00–10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM and 6:00–10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Multiple locations in Leakey and Concan
Saturday daytime: Concan Visitor Center
21563 TX-127
Concan, TX 78838
Cost: Free
Kerrville
Kids can climb, create, and explore an indoor play space with active play, pretend play, crafts, sensory activities, and a separate area for crawlers. A parent or caregiver stays and plays with them.
Session times vary Fri & Sat; choose a time when booking.
Kerr Kids
3120 Junction Highway
Ingram, TX 78025
Recommended ages: 0–8
Cost: Free
RSVP required
Friday, Sept. 25th, 2026
Comfort
A relaxed indoor play space with sensory crafts, imaginative play, bounce houses, and a café serving coffee, lattes, teas, and snacks for parents.
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Wild Oak Play
50140 Interstate 10 West
Comfort, TX 78013
Cost:
Single Session
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
San Antonio
Come for the hot air balloons and stay for the kid activities, including Dinosaur George’s traveling museum, a petting zoo, and pony rides. There will also be food trucks, a vendor market, live music, and an evening balloon glow. Balloon activities depend on the weather, so check for updates before making the drive.
Morning balloon launch: 7:00–9:00 AM
Festival: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Retama Park
1 Retama Pkwy
Selma, TX 78154
Cost: Adults $16; kids 3–11 $8, plus booking fees. Ages 2 and under free.
Kerrville
Teens can learn the basics of needle felting while creating a colorful stack of birds to take home in a frame. Andrea Rummel will guide them through layering and blending wool fibers. All materials are included, and no experience is needed.
10:30–11:30 AM
Heart of the Hills Heritage Center
529 Water St
Kerrville, TX 78028
Ages: 12–18
Cost: $50
This month, Riverside Rangers are exploring jobs connected to nature. Kids will hear from guests who work in environmental fields and learn about different paths they could take to get there.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Riverside Nature Center
150 Francisco Lemos St S
Kerrville, TX 78028
Ages: 9–12
Cost: $7 per child or $10 for two siblings
Get a head start on Halloween with a nature-inspired costume you make yourself. Bring spare fabric and any decorations you’d like to reuse for your creation.
1:00–3:00 PM
Riverside Nature Center
150 Francisco Lemos St S
Kerrville, TX 78028
Cost: $5 per person or $10 for a group of 2–6
RSVP required
Boerne
Bring your instrument and join the jam, or just pull up a chair and enjoy an afternoon of live bluegrass music. These informal community jam sessions are held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month and are free to attend.
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
The AgriCultural Museum & Arts Center
102 City Park Rd.
Boerne, TX 78006
Cost: Free (Donations welcome)
Bring your own kite for a morning of flying at Boerne City Lake. Don’t have one? Kites to decorate will be available while supplies last.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Boerne City Lake Park
21 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd
Boerne, TX 78006
Cost: $5 per group. Park entry is free for City of Boerne residents; $15 per vehicle for nonresidents.
Bring a chair or blanket for live music under the oaks at The Cibolo. Lost Mule Band plays the final Moondance concert of the season, and families are welcome to bring a cooler or picnic.
Doors open at 6:00 PM; music is 7:00–9:00 PM
The Cibolo Nature Center
140 City Park Rd
Boerne, TX 78006
Cost: $15 per person; free for kids 11 and under
Fredericksburg
Spend the day among the pumpkins with live music, an artisan market, and plenty for kids to do. Activities include pumpkin painting, face painting, a scarecrow scavenger hunt, a giant corn box, bubbles, and games.
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wildseed Farms
100 Legacy Dr
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Cost: Free admission; some activities may have a fee
Harper
Step into Harper’s past with living history presentations and historic firearms demonstrations during the 62nd annual Frontier Days. The museum will be open, too. Heads up for families with noise-sensitive kids: the firing demonstrations will be loud.
Demonstrations hourly from 1:00–6:00 PM
Harper Pioneer Museum
190 Harper Pioneer Park Dr
Harper, TX 78631
Cost: Free
Sunday, Sept. 27th, 2026
Kerrville
Bring a lawn chair for an outdoor evening of worship, prayer, and live Christian music by Vanguard. Families and friends of all ages are welcome to gather at the Ridge Rock Amphitheater.
6:30–8:00 PM
Ridge Rock Amphitheater at The Ridge Marketplace
13439 S Ranch Road 783
Kerrville, TX 78028
Cost: Free
