Enjoy a festive evening at the Holiday Movie Night on December 7, 2024, at Grand Central at Milam, 206 N. Milam St., Fredericksburg, TX. Doors open at 4 PM for activities, including the “Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Challenge” and an Ugly Sweater Contest. The holiday favorite Elf begins at 6 PM. Tickets are $10 per person, with free entry for kids under 10. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for a cozy night on the Great Lawn. For updates, check their Facebook page.

Discover unique holiday treasures at Fredericksburg Trade Days Holiday Encore from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at 355 Sunday Farms Ln, Fredericksburg, TX. Explore over 350 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more across seven barns and sprawling grounds. Enjoy live music and refreshments in the Biergarten. Open Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with a $5 parking fee valid all weekend. Can’t make it? Trade Days happen monthly—check the schedule for upcoming dates!

Join the Fredericksburg Turkey Trot on November 30, 2024, from 8:30 AM to Noon at Fredericksburg Elementary School. Choose from a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K, or 10K through Fredericksburg’s scenic neighborhoods. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. A costume contest will also take place, with prizes for the most creatively dressed participants. All proceeds benefit the Heart of the Hills – MOM Center, a nonprofit supporting women and families. Registration is $20 for the 1-mile and $35 for the 5K/10K (race day fees are $40).

Join in the holiday spirit at Deck the Halls at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm on November 30, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Help decorate for Weihnachten (Christmas) with arts and crafts activities. This family-friendly event is free and takes place at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in Stonewall, TX.

Celebrate the season at Christmas on the Farm at Jenschke Orchards on November 30, 2024, from Noon to 5 PM. Enjoy a day of artisan vendors, live music, crafts, wine, food, and visits with Cowboy Santa on the family-owned 100-acre orchard in Fredericksburg. Admission is $5 for adults, $10 for kids, and free for children under 2.

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 19th Annual Eisbahn Outdoor Ice Skating, a Texas Hill Country holiday tradition, runs from November 23, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at Marktplatz in Fredericksburg. Enjoy skating with a $15 daily pass (includes skate rental), or $10 on Tuesdays. The rink offers hot chocolate, pizza, and candy, with seating for spectators. The schedule varies, and the rink is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, and closes early on New Year’s Eve. Proceeds benefit the Heritage School and Cystic Fibrosis. Private parties can be scheduled by calling (830) 992-8492.

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 the open house at Historic Crabapple School on October 12, 2024, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Tour the restored Teacherage, furnished to reflect the 1890s era, and enjoy a Fall Festival with snacks, drinks, and a concession stand. Participate in games like cornhole while learning about the history of the 44 rural schools that once served Gillespie County. Docents will be available to share stories of school days from the past. This free event celebrates the community spirit that continues to thrive in the Texas Hill Country.

Join the Annual Observe the Moon Night at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site on October 12, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This free event kicks off with an educational program in the Visitor Center Auditorium, followed by outdoor lunar and night sky observation with telescopes provided by the Hill Country Astronomers. The educational program will proceed even if weather conditions prevent sky viewing.