FEBRUARY 1
NEW BRAUNFELS: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
NEW BRAUNFELS: Art on the Beach. Monthly event to introduce local artists, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry and photography. Painting classes and a children’s activity center.512-627-1020
WIMBERLEY: Farmer’s Market. Open from 3pm-6pm in front of the Community Thrift Shop.
FEBRUARY 3
GEORGETOWN: First Friday, A Celebration of the Arts. Shops open till 8pm around the Square for an evening of gallery-hopping, dining, and live music.
GEORGETOWN: Chisholm Chuckwagon Wild West Dinner & Cowboy Show. 7pm-9pm at the Page House, enjoy dinner and a show at the Polo Barn. 512-930-7443
FEBRUARY 3-4
SAN MARCOS: Hill Country Jazz Festival. Various artists perform at the Evans Auditorium including Doug Lawrence, Count Basie Orchestra saxophonist; Rufus Reid, Guggenheim Fellow and noted bassist; and Dan Morgenstern, NEA Jazz Master.. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
FEBRUARY 4
BANDERS: CCPAL’s 8th Annual Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner. 5:30-9pm, cost of $7.50 per plate. Annual fundraising dinner and auction for Cowboy Capital Pet assistance League. Held at Silver Sage Corral Senior Center. 210-867-1769
FREDERICKSBURG: Pioneer Handworkers at the Pioneer Museum. 10am-12pm. Learn more about the needle arts of the days gone by including knitting, crochet, quilting, and embroidery. Enjoy demonstrations and even participate-all skill levels welcome. Free with regular museum admission. 830-990-8441
NEW BRAUNFELS: Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance. 7pm-9:30pm. Experience a magical night for dads and daughters featuring a themed ballroom, dancing, refreshments and keepsakes. Tickets may be purchased in advance. 178 Landa Park Dr, 830-221-4350.
SAN MARCOS: San Marcos Bird Walk. Observe raptors, songbirds and other seasonal birds passing through the area. Schulle Canyon, 7:30am. RVSP to stephen@birdsiview.org
FEBRUARY 4-5
FREDERICKSBURG: Merlot and Chocolate Tasting at Becker Vineyards. Sat 10sm-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Watch a guest chocolatier at work and sample hand-made chocolate creations along with Becker’s new vintage of Merlot. 830-644-2681
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wilton Course 1 / Decorating Basics. 11am-1pm. Learn baking tips, icing a cake smooth, flower making, borders and more. Four 2 hour classes $40. Supplies sold separately. 602 Creek #103 (at Walnut), 830-608-0888
FEBRUARY 5
BANDERA: 11th Street Super Bowl Grill Out. 830-796-4849
FEBRUARY 7-8
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wilton Course 2 / Flowers & Cake Design. 5:30pm-7:30pm. Create icing flower arrangements including lilies, violets, daffodils and roses. Supplies sold separately. 602 Creek #103 (at Walnut), 830-608-0888
FEBRUARY 8
GEORGETOWN: The Salon at Wildfire. 6:30pm-8pm. Join the Williamson Museum for an informal community talk on topics such as science, history, art, technology and archeology. 512-943-1670
NEW BRAUNFELS: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
WIMBERLEY: Farmer’s Market. Open from 3pm-6pm in front of the Community Thrift Shop.
FEBRUARY 9-10
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wilton Course 3 / Gum Paste & Fondant. 5:30pm-7:30pm. Using these dough like icings, you’ll create carnations, mums, daisies, bows and more. Supplies sold separately. 602 Creek #103 (at Walnut), 830-608-0888
FEBRUARY 10
GEORGETOWN: Chisholm Chuckwagon Wild West Dinner & Cowboy Show. 7pm-9pm at the Page House, enjoy dinner and a show at the Polo Barn. 512-930-7443
SAN MARCOS: Cruisin’ with CASA. Antique cars, dinner, drinks and music along with a live and silent auction. Dick’s Classic Garage 512-878-2406
FEBRUARY 10-11
BANDERA: Cowboy Mardi Gras. Celebrate Mardi Gras with the best of Cajun Music and a Grand Mardi Gras Parade at noon on Saturday. Activities centered at 11th Street Cowboy Bar.
FEBRUARY 10-12
BOERNE: St. Valentines Day Motorcycle Massacre. This is the 35th year for this event. It is a non profit rally held for the purpose of supporting equestrian therapy for disabled children. Live music will be provided all weekend. There will be over 50 vendors. A fun run , field events, auction, and all the usual fun biker events. Kendall County Fairgrounds.
FEBRUARY 11
GEORGETOWN: Hands-On History. A series of free monthly events that gives visitors a chance to discover the county’s history and create something fun at the same time. Come and go between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave. 512-943-1670
KERRVILLE: Original Team Roping Association. Saturday 9am at the Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center. 806-499-3584
KERRVILLE: Daddy & Daughter Sweetheart Dance. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Dads, get ready to spend a special evening with your daughter as this Valentine themed event will include an evening of dinner and dancing with music by a Disc Jockey, and a keepsake photo. Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St. 830-257-7300
NEW BRAUNFELS: Hill Country Doll Show. 20th Annual Hill Country Doll Show & Sale. New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S Castell Ave. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; adults-$5, children-$2. 830-606-5868
KERRVILLE: Chocolate Fantasy Weekend. Wining, dining, chocolate in every shape and form! Call for times and ticket prices. Kerr Arts & cultural Center. 830-895-2911
FEBRUARY 11-12
BOERNE: Boerne Market Days. 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Great shopping in an outdoor setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors showing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas' best homegrown musicians. Main Plaza 100 N. Main. 210-844-8193
FEBRUARY 15
NEW BRAUNFELS: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
WIMBERLEY: Farmer’s Market. Open from 3pm-6pm in front of the Community Thrift Shop.
FEBRUARY 17
NEW BRAUNFELS: Come and Taste It. Love wine tours? Let us bring the winery to you with this exclusive tasting event held monthly in The Grapevine’s outdoor garden and patio in scenic Gruene Historic District. 1612 Hunter Road. 830-606-0093
FEBRUARY 17-18
MARBLE FALLS: From the Heart Quilt Show. Starts at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The entrance fee is $6 dollars at the door, we will have vendors, a boutique, a silent auction and lots of great quilts made by our members. At the Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista.
FEBRUARY 17-19
FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days. 9 am - 6 pm Fri & Sat; 9am - 4 pm Sun. Experience the excitement of Trade Days at Sunday Farms in Fredericksburg. We are near the Pedernales River, wineries, Lavender trails, delicious country peaches, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock,and hundreds of bed and breakfasts. Highway 290 East. 830-990-4900
FEBRUARY 18
FREDERICKSBURG: Fasching Ball 2012 – German Mardi Gras. Beautiful Ice Sculptures! Vodka Bar! Wine Fountain! Bourbon Bar! Cigar Suite! And that's just the beginning. Everything will be transformed into a Winter Karneval! Hangar Hotel, 155 Airport Rd. 830-997-9990
KERRVILLE: Star Party. 7:00 pm Come hear an interesting and entertaining program on what is happening in the night sky followed by great star gazing. Telescopes are provided by local members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association. $3 members; $6 non-members. Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. 830-257-4837
WIMBERLEY: Mardi Gras. Pioneer Town, River Rd. Mardi Gras party: $25.00. Music, beads, parade, King and Queen, food, beer, artists, T-shirts, masks, Gumbo cook off, and lots of fun. 7pm-12am. 512-847-5162
FEBRUARY 18-19
FREDERICKSBURG: Gun & Knife Show. Sat 9AM to 5PM; Sun 10AM to 4PM. Display and sale of guns, knives, accessories, fishing and outdoor sports equipment, jewelry, books and more. Admission $5, kids under 12 free. 830-285-0575
NEW BRAUNFELS: Old Gruene Market Days. 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM. Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Market hours are 10:00am-5:00pm. Free admission. 1724 Hunter Road, 830-832-1721
SAN MARCOS: Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers Show. Hays County Civic Center, 8:00am
FEBRUARY 22
NEW BRAUNFELS: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
WIMBERLEY: Farmer’s Market. Open from 3pm-6pm in front of the Community Thrift Shop.
FEBRUARY 24-25
LOCKHART: Caldwell County Jr. Livestock Show
NEW BRAUNFELS: 14th Annual “Fore” the Children Golf Classic. Held at the beautiful The Bandit Golf Club, the golf classic helps prevent child and substance abuse by supporting the mission of Connections: “Providing Youth, Families and Communities Opportunities for a Brighter Future.” Dinner & auction will be held at Gruene Harley-Davidson. 6019 FM 725. 830-629-6571
UVALDE: Sahawe Indian Dancers Winter Ceremonials. First United Methodist Church. 830-278-2016
FEBRUARY 24-26
NEW BRAUNFELS: Troutfest 2012 – Fly Fishing Expo. Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited with co-operation with Texas Parks & Wildlife will host a fly fishing exposition with talented fly tiers, Kid Fish pond, Educational classes, vendors, casting contest and more at Rio Raft & Resort on the Guadalupe River. Banquet, auction and presentations with guest speakers will be held as well. 14130 River Road.
FEBRUARY 25
NEW BRAUNFELS: Motorcycle Boot Camp. 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM. Hey guys, interested in riding but don't know where to start? Then this party is for you! Learn about different types of Harleys, customization and more! 1288 Loop 337. 830-624-2473
FEBRUARY 29
NEW BRAUNFELS: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
WIMBERLEY: Farmer’s Market. Open from 3pm-6pm in front of the Community Thrift Shop.
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