Memorial Day weekend is here, school’s officially out, and summer fun is kicking into full gear across the Hill Country!
☀️ Weekday Summer Guide 2026
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Updated all summer long as new events are added.
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*Kate’s Top Pick*
Science Mill is turning Memorial Day Weekend into a hands-on extreme weather experience filled with interactive experiments, live demos, and real meteorologists sharing how they track storms and keep communities safe.
Families can explore tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and weather science through immersive STEAM activities designed for curious kids and weather-loving adults alike.
Featured meteorologists include:
• Alex Garcia (FOX San Antonio) Saturday at 11 AM
• Kristen Currie (KXAN Weather) Saturday at 12:30 PM & 2 PM
Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday | 12 PM–5 PM
Monday | 10 AM–5 PM
Science Mill
101 S Lady Bird Ln
Johnson City, TX 78636
Cost: $15 | Under 2: Free | Members: Free
Tickets here.
Happening All Weekend
Fredericksburg
Live music, Cajun food, shopping, carnival rides, arts & crafts vendors, and plenty of crawfish take over downtown Fredericksburg for Memorial Day weekend. Family-friendly fun with live entertainment all weekend long.
Friday | 6:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday | 11:00 AM – Midnight
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Marktplatz
101 W Main St
Fredericksburg, TX
Cost:
Friday Admission: $15
Saturday Admission: $20
Sunday Admission: $10
Kids Ages 6–12: $5
Kids Under 6: Free
Tickets here.
Bandera
A full Memorial Day weekend of rodeo action, live entertainment, vendors, shopping, and family-friendly fun in the Cowboy Capital of the World.
Friday–Sunday | Gates Open 5:30 PM • Rodeo Starts 7:00 PM
Friday | Texas Spirit Riders Performance at 10:00 AM
Saturday | Parade on Main Street at 11:00 AM
Saturday | Meet & Greet with Miss Rodeo Texas Royalty from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mansfield Park Arena
2886 TX-16
Bandera, TX
Cost:
Adults: $15–$20
Kids Ages 6–12: $5
Kids Under 6: Free
Tickets here.
Side note: I found the website & FB page less informative than I would have liked. Here is a trusted source, Life in Bandera TX, that I got most of this info from and she highlights lots of Bandera events if you want to check her out.
Kerrville
This multi-day music festival brings live music, workshops, food vendors, crafts, and a laid-back Hill Country atmosphere to Kerrville over Memorial Day weekend until June 7th. The festival itself welcomes all ages, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian inside the campground area. Day time is the way to go for a more mellow kid friendly environment.
Quiet Valley Ranch
3876 Medina Hwy
Kerrville, TX
Friday, May 22, 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 $14.93 | Membership Options Available
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Kerrville
Help paint a community mural at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center as part of a collaborative art project focused on healing, connection, and creativity. Families and community members are invited to stop by and add their own section to the mural. Also happening on May 30th if you can’t make it this Saturday.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett St
Kerrville, TX
Grab your skateboard and helmet for this rescheduled Kerrville Skateboard Competition at Singing Wind Park. Skaters will compete in age divisions with a chance to show off their best tricks and skills.
Check-in & warm-up begin at 9:30 AM
Competition starts at 10:00 AM
Kerrville Skate Park at Singing Wind Park
2112 Singing Wind Dr
Kerrville, TX
Cost: Free to attend | $3.50 to participate
Pre-registration Required | Register here.
Helmets Required
Free open play sessions with STEM activities, sensory stations, crafts, and climbing spaces designed for kids ages 0–8.
10:00 AM & 1:30 PM
Kerr Kids
3120 Junction Hwy
Ingram, TX 78025
Cost: Free | RSVP required to reserve your spot.
Boerne
Enjoy a superhero-themed breakfast buffet with character meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and fun for the whole family. Kids can meet Supergirl and Spider-Man while enjoying a memorable morning at La Cascada.
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
La Cascada Table & Bar
1 Resort Way
Boerne, TX
Cost: $12–$21 | Tickets Available here.
Design and paint your own custom summer tote bag in this relaxed, creativity-first workshop. Guests will create a one-of-a-kind canvas tote using acrylic paints, seasonal inspiration, and guided examples.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Downtown DIY
206 W Highland Dr
Boerne, TX
Cost: $49.95 per participant
Fredericksburg
Experience a night under some of the darkest skies in Texas at Enchanted Rock’s International Dark Sky Park. Multiple telescopes will be set up for viewing stars, galaxies, and more during this family-friendly stargazing event.
8:25 PM
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965
Fredericksburg, TX
Cost: Free with park admission | $12 day pass | 12 & under Free
Texas State Parks Pass accepted
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Boerne
Spend Memorial Day weekend at this free community concert featuring the Boerne Concert Band performing patriotic favorites in downtown Boerne. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks for a relaxed evening honoring those who served.
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Main Plaza
101 S Main St
Boerne, TX
Monday, May 25, 2026
Fredericksburg
A Memorial Day ceremony honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, featuring a keynote address, wreath-laying ceremony, and special tributes.
10:00 AM
National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Kerrville
A community Memorial Day ceremony honoring local veterans and fallen service members with wreath tributes, remembrance, and a keynote address from Vietnam veteran Gary Noller.
10:00 AM
Kerr County Courthouse
700 Main St
Kerrville, TX
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 $14.93 | Membership Options Available
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-Kate
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