Join the Fredericksburg Chanukah Celebration on December 26, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Marktplatz. Hosted by Chabad of Boerne, this festive event features the lighting of a giant Menorah, traditional sufganiyot, and refreshments. Free and open to the public!

Experience the magic of Fredericksburg’s Christmas Nights of Lights from November 26, 2024, to January 6, 2025, at Marktplatz. Celebrate the season with a nightly 6 PM lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and German Christmas Pyramid, accompanied by a 10-minute audio presentation highlighting the town’s German heritage, holiday carols, and a countdown to illumination. Enjoy festive music starting at 5 PM and soak in the holiday cheer. The event is free and runs nightly, excluding December 6 and 31, when the lights will shine without the audio presentation.

The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, presented by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, takes place on October 25-26, 2024, at Marktplatz. Enjoy various activities, including a street dinner, off-site interactive brunch, yoga and wine experience, family-friendly food stations, and a grand tasting event. With over 25 culinary booths, 38 wineries, breweries, distilleries, a Sundry Shop, and a Sparkling Wine Garden, this festival offers something for every palate. Tickets are $125 per person.

Join the Knights of Columbus Bestfest on October 19, 2024, at Marktplatz in Fredericksburg from 11 AM to 11 PM. Enjoy craft beer, an all-you-can-eat specialty sausage meal, polka and country music, dancing, raffles, and children’s activities. Tickets are $15 for ages 14 and up, $5 for ages 5 to 13, and free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Knights of Columbus Council 9765, with live performances by Off the Grid, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, and Bob Appel.

Join the Texas Wine Collective on October 19, 2024, for a Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing event. Discover which wines pair best with your favorite Halloween treats across four sessions: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM (only 10 seats per session). Reservations are required at $45 per person and can be made online. Costumes, candy, traditions, and wine—because Halloween isn’t just for kids!

Join the 8th Annual Fredericksburg Vintage Motorcycle Show at Pecan Grove Store on the 3rd Saturday of October. Enjoy 24 hours of motorcycling, camping, a vintage bike show, burgers, BBQ, brews, and live music. The event runs from noon to 4 PM, with an entry fee of 3 cans of food for the local food bank.

Join Fat Ass Ranch & Brewery on October 13, 2024, for a lively Oktoberfest Party from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. Celebrate the release of their first Oktoberfest brew with craft beers, German street food from The Das Dirty Döner food truck, and live polka and country music by Matt Gawlik. Enjoy games like corn-hole, and come dressed in your finest Dirndls and Lederhosen. The event is free and promises a festive celebration of this rich tradition. For more details, visit the website or call (830) 644-2300.

Join us on October 11, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure Cooking School for a Spanish Paella Date Night Cooking Class. For $105 per person, enjoy a hands-on experience learning to make paella, paired with fine wines. The class includes a recipe booklet and a paella pan to recreate the flavors of Spain at home. Immerse yourself in a delicious meal while discovering the art of Spanish cuisine.

Join a ranger at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on October 11, 2024, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM for an “Intro to Astro” session in the Dark Sky Park. This free event, included with a Day Pass or overnight camping reservation, offers a kid-friendly introduction to astronomy. Participants are encouraged to bring their own telescopes, binoculars, and lawn chairs for optimal viewing of celestial objects. The program will take place in Parking Lot 1. In case of severe weather or if no guests arrive within 10 minutes of the start time, the event may be canceled.

Join us for the Horns of Hope Gala, sponsored by Rhinory and held at the National Museum of the Pacific War’s Nimitz Gallery on October 11, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. This elegant event supports Rhinory’s legacy breeding barn and expansion project and features a food and wine pairing, an auction, and opportunities to network with wildlife enthusiasts. Ticket prices range from $185 to $1400; details are available on the website. Your attendance will significantly impact the future of rhinos.