If your weeks are starting to feel a little fuller lately, same. This stretch between spring and summer always gets busy, but it’s also one of the best times to get out and do something fun together. Here are a few events worth checking out this weekend.
✨Don’t forget to scroll through the Head’s Up Section at the end of the newsletter with upcoming ticketed events.
Now let’s jump in so you can scan, decide, and go.
Happening All Weekend
Boerne
A fun, imaginative live show that tells the story of how Peter Pan came to be, with pirates, adventure, and plenty of humor.
Fri & Sat at 7:00 PM
Sun at 3:00 PM
Champion High School Black Box Theater
201 Charger Blvd
Boerne, TX 78006
Cost: $5
Purchase tickets here.
Kerrville
A student-led performance of Little Women Then & Now brought to life on stage by Hill Country Micro School. This is a sweet, family-friendly theater experience featuring young performers telling a classic story in a creative way.
Fri & Sat - Doors 7 PM | Play 7:30 PM
The Arcadia Live
717 Water St
Kerrville, TX 78028
Cost: $25.94
Registration here.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Boerne
Grab your friends and jump into an afternoon of gaming at the library with Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Beyblade arenas. From racing and battling to building and strategy games, it’s a fun, low-key hangout for teens.
4:15 PM
Patrick Heath Public Library - Library Hub
451 N Main Street
Boerne, TX
Free event
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Kerrville
Kids can create their own mini terrarium in this hands-on workshop, learning basic planting skills while making a fun take-home project. A great mix of creativity and simple hands-on learning.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lowe’s Home Improvement
1836 Sidney Baker St
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Free
Registration here
A hands-on workshop where participants create ceramic tiles to be included in a large public mosaic celebrating Kerr County. This takes place alongside the Annual Plant Sale, so you can shop native plants while you’re there.
9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Riverside Nature Center
150 Francisco Lemos St
Kerrville, TX 78028
Cost: Free
Registration here.
Fredericksburg / Enchanted Rock
Join UT Astronomy students for a night of stargazing under some of the darkest skies in Texas at Enchanted Rock. Multiple telescopes will be set up so families can view stars, galaxies, and more, making this a really cool hands-on night sky experience.
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Cost: Free with park admission ($8 adults, kids 12 & under free)
Register here.
Luckenbach
A full afternoon of live bluegrass music in the heart of Luckenbach featuring multiple bands throughout the day, including Yonder Mountain String Band.
12:00 PM–6:30 PM
Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Cost: $35.13 General Admission (kids 8 & under free)
VIP tables available
Purchase tickets here.
Johnson City
A fun, hands-on spring event at the Science Mill where kids can explore pollinators like bees and butterflies through interactive activities. Families can plant seeds, create nature-inspired projects, and learn how these tiny creatures help our world thrive.
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Science Mill
101 South Lady Bird Lane
Johnson City, TX 78636
Included with museum admission
$15 (ages 3+), Free for ages 0–2
Join a park ranger for a hands-on fishing experience along the Pedernales River. No fishing license required, and equipment is available to borrow if you don’t have your own. Click here for extra details, including a map and meeting location instructions.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026
Johnson City, Texas 78636
Free with park admission (13+ daily fee is $6, kids 12 and under free)
RSVP: [email protected]
A guided night hike to the falls where families can stargaze, hear stories about constellations, and spot glow-in-the-dark bugs on the return trip. Bring a blanket or pillow to relax on the rocks. Child and leashed dog friendly.
8:30–10:00 PM
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026
Johnson City, Texas 78636
Free with park admission (13+ daily fee is $6, kids 12 and under free)
RSVP: [email protected]
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-Kate
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