Trail runners can take on the scenic Texas Hill Country during the Trail Texas Hill Country Trail Race on October 16-17, 2026, at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas. The weekend features several race options for runners of different experience levels. Trail Texas begins Friday, October 16, at midnight, while the Trail Texas 24H Ultra ... Read more
Discover native plants for your landscape during the NPSOT Boerne Native Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to 1 pm at Herff Farm's Teaching Barn, located at 33 Herff Road in Boerne. Fall is an ideal time to plant native species in Texas, with cooler temperatures and fall rains helping new ... Read more
Create a cozy set of seasonal decorations during the Cozy Knit Pumpkin Trio workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 to 11:30 am at The Downtown DIY. Participants will transform brand-new socks into three soft, stuffed pumpkins using a selection of neutral colors. The workshop will cover how to stuff, shape, and wrap the pumpkins ... Read more
Join Hill Country Animal League for its 6th Annual community event, Barktoberfest! This Oktoberfest inspired festival will be held on the main plaza in Boerne and will be complete with doggy dash races, a dog costume contest, local beer vendors, music, food trucks, pet adoptions from local rescues, a petting zoo, and more. Come hang out for the ... Read more
A family-friendly card show for all types of collectors including sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon and more. Vaulted GOAT is born from our love of the hobby and the drive to create an awesome card show atmosphere. Join us October 17th!
Step into a world of tiny masterpieces at the Little Big Art Show, hosted by Boerne Visual Artists! Explore walls filled with small-format, big-impact artwork—each piece is 8”x8” and perfect for gifting, collecting, or simply enjoying. This pop-up gallery experience takes place during the Barktoberfest. Join your favorite pets and local plein air artists outside, ... Read more
Texas-born and Austin-based artist Erica Daniels will perform at Singing Water Vineyards on Saturday, October 17, from 1 pm to 4 pm CDT. Her eclectic sound blends country, rock, and blues with contemporary influences, creating a fresh take on traditional country music. Her musical influences include Tracy Chapman, Grace Potter, Dua Lipa, and Chris Stapleton. ... Read more
Think Shakespeare is all fancy language and English class? Think again. 👑💀⚔️ Think your family has drama? 😬 Meet Hamlet. His father is dead. His mother married his uncle. His father’s ghost says he was murdered. His girlfriend’s family doesn’t trust him. And Hamlet has a few questions. 💀 Welcome to Denmark. Betrayal, secrets, madness, ... Read more
Think your dachshund has what it takes to be the fastest in town? Enter your pup in the Barktoberfest Dachshund Races and let the little legs fly! Barktoberfest runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the Dachshund Races taking place from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Bring your speedy weenie, invite your friends, and join ... Read more
Families can celebrate the fall season with an afternoon of pumpkin decorating at the Nature Center on Saturday, October 17, from 3 pm to 6 pm. Guests can bring their own pumpkins to carve or paint while enjoying educational presentations, seasonal snacks, and festive entertainment in the Oak Motte. Paint, basic carving kits, snacks, and ... Read more
An evening of lavender-inspired treats, shopping, and gardening insights will take place at Herff Farm on Saturday, October 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm. From 6 pm to 6:30 pm, guests can enjoy lavender-inspired bites, cookies, and lemonade while browsing a selection of lavender products from Doe-Re-Mi Lavender Farm. At 6:30 pm, Sarah Berringer ... Read more
The music and spectacle of Elton John will take center stage when Greggie & The Jets perform at Singing Water Vineyards on Saturday, October 17, at 6 pm. The nationally touring tribute band, based in Florida, recreates Elton John's classic sound with beloved hits and fan-favorite deep cuts. Led by pianist and vocalist Greg Vadimsky, ... Read more
Think Shakespeare is all fancy language and English class? Think again. Think your family has drama? Meet Hamlet. His father is dead. His mother married his uncle. His father’s ghost says he was murdered. His girlfriend’s family doesn’t trust him. And Hamlet has a few questions. Welcome to Denmark. Betrayal, secrets, madness, heartbreak—and a royal ... Read more
Singer-songwriter Jaime Varela will perform at La Cascada Table & Bar on Saturday, October 17, from 7 pm to 10 pm. The live music performance will take place on the patio, offering an intimate setting for an evening of music and dining. Reservations are required for this event. Additional information and reservations are available at ... Read more